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'Profound privilege': Northampton's Teresa McCarthy-Dixon awarded MBE for services to the community
A former Northampton landlady with a kind heart has been awarded an MBE for the outstanding work she does for her community.
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Court bans Northampton driver caught by M1 speed cameras four times in two weeks
A Northampton motorist lost his licence after being caught speeding on the M1 FOUR TIMES in lass than two weeks.
Man taken to hospital after police, fire and air ambulance all descend on town centre park in Northampton
All emergency services rushed to Victoria Park in Northampton on Thursday afternoon following reports of someone in the river.
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New speed camera van location in Northampton REVEALED as police begin SIX-MONTH targeted crackdown in specific area
New speed camera van location in Northampton REVEALED as police begin SIX-MONTH crackdown on speeding motorists.
Two new traffic enforcement cameras set to go live in busy streets in Northampton – here's when
Two new traffic enforcement cameras are set to go live in busy streets in Northampton – here's when.
Mystery surrounds future of longstanding butchers at Northampton's Market Square after 40 years in the town
A mystery surrounds the future of a well-known butchers in Northampton’s Market Square after 40 years in the town.
More than 3,000 drink driving arrests by Northamptonshire Police in three years
More than 3,000 people have been arrested for drink-driving in Northamptonshire in the past three years, new figures show.
Mother and daughter praise starting business four years ago as ‘best decision’ during grief journey
A mother and daughter have praised starting their business four years ago as the “best decision” they could have made during their journey with grief.
Mystery surrounds future of major casino in Northampton town centre as it closes down...again
A mystery surrounds the future of a once major casino in Northampton town centre as it closes down… again.
Man, 60s, knocked unconscious after being punched multiple times on Daventry estate
Emergency services were called to a Daventry estate on Tuesday where a man was punched multiple times.
'Selfish and reckless' driver, 19, drove at 100mph through Northampton before 'garden-hopping' to escape police JAILED of 12 months
A 19-year-old man who drove dangerously at excessive speed before running from a car and garden-hopping to evade police officers has been jailed for 12 months and banned from driving for a year.
'I took a walk around Northampton town centre to see how our businesses are bearing up in 2025 – here's what I found'
The Chronicle and Echo has conducted its annual High Street health check to take stock of what is currently on offer in the town centre.
Northamptonshire-based police blogger appears before judge on nine charges including stalking officers and sexual offences
An auditor from Northampton has pleaded not guilty to nine charges at crown court.
Bridge Street CCTV released as police in Northampton say they're investigating sexual assault
Police officers have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak following an incident in Bridge street, Northampton.
Updated plans for 114 homes in Northamptonshire town have been approved
Updated plans to build a new residential neighbourhood in a Northamptonshire town have been approved.
Long-standing food trader in Northampton slams new £12.5million Market Square as 'NOT GOOD ENOUGH'
A long-standing food trader on Northampton’s Market Square has spoken out about the new Market Square ‘not being good enough’.
Another long-standing trader says Northampton’s newly-refurbished £12.5 million Market Square is 'struggling'
Another long-standing trader says Northampton’s newly-refurbished £12.5 million Market Square is 'struggling'
Paedophile Northamptonshire ambulance technician jailed for 25 years for 'sickening' sex offences
A former ambulance technician has been sentenced for child sex offences.
Opening date revealed for brand new supermarket at retail park in Northampton town centre
An opening date has been revealed for a brand new supermarket set to open at a retail park in Northampton.
Northants tip reopens after firefighters find 'large' plume of smoke and fire in container
A waste recycling centre has now reopened following a fire at the Northamptonshire site.