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Fire engine named after pioneer Northamptonshire female firefighter to mark International Women’s Day

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has named its cadet fire engine after their first female on-call firefighter to mark International Women’s Day.

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New documents reveal how much WNC was going to charge popular coffee shop in Northampton before it closed its doors for good

New documents have revealed how much the council was going to charge a popular coffee shop in Northampton before it closed its doors for good – with the owner citing the “50 percent increase” as the reason for closure.

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Jamie's positive videos celebrating Northampton go viral on social media

If you’ve been on Facebook any time over the past month, you will most probably have seen video reels by an enthusiastic presenter shining a light on Northampton.

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Four men facing a total of 40 historic sex offence charges, including former senior Northampton Conservative councillor Phil Larratt, appear in court

Four men facing a total of 40 historic sex offence charges, including former senior Northampton Conservative councillor Phil Larratt, appeared at Northampton Crown Court on Friday March 6.

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Luxury and cruelty-free candle business celebrates a year of first bricks and mortar store in Northampton

The founder of a luxury and cruelty-free candle business has celebrated a year since establishing her first bricks and mortar store in Northampton.

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Meet the mother-to-be who took the leap to launch jacket potato and loaded fries food van in Northampton

Meet the mother-to-be who has taken the leap to launch a jacket potato and loaded fries food van in Northampton, as a means to support her growing family.

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Decision due soon on huge 3,400-home development on edge of Northamptonshire town after six-year wait

A decision is to be made soon on a huge 3,400-home housing development planned on the edge of a Northamptonshire town – six years after the plans were first submitted.

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I’ve lived in Northampton for most of my life – here are my five 'one to watch' businesses for 2026

I have lived in Northampton for most of my life and here are five businesses I believe are ones to watch across the town in 2026.

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Look inside Northamptonshire home complete with indoor swimming pool on the market for offers over £250,000

A home in a Northamptonshire town has been added to the market for offers over £250,000 – and it includes an indoor swimming pool.

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GP practice in Northampton secures funding for new laboratory to aid obesity and long-term condition research

A GP practice in Northampton has secured funding for a new laboratory and research clinic to support clinical research into metabolic, obesity and long-term conditions.

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Property and vehicle damaged in early hours suspected arson attack in Northampton

A property and a vehicle were damaged in an early hours suspected arson attack in Northampton.

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Abuser from Northamptonshire back behind bars for assault and more fours years after strangling victim 'to the point where she could not breathe'

An abuser from Northamptonshire who was jailed four years ago for strangling his victim “to the point where she could not breathe” is back behind bars.

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Revealed: The most booked restaurants in Northamptonshire in February 2026, according to OpenTable

The rankings for February 2026 for the top most booked restaurants on OpenTable in Northamptonshire have been revealed.

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Two 16-year-old boys charged with murder following death of Mason Miller at Northampton skate park

Two 16-year-old boys have been charged with murder, after the death of Mason Miller at a Northampton skate park.

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Northampton town centre roads back open after three people taken to hospital following serious collision

Three people have been taken to hospital, following a serious collision in Northampton town centre.

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Roadworks hit Northampton: Abington Avenue and St Georges among streets facing short closures

West Northamptonshire Council has published a programme of temporary road closures and parking restrictions affecting Northampton and nearby villages as essential carriageway and utility works get under way from March.

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Motorcyclist and passenger taken to hospital with serious injuries following collision in Northampton

A motorcyclist and his passenger have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision in Northampton.

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Police confirm no arrests made following online poster that encourages violence between schools in Northampton

Police have confirmed no arrest have yet been made following a poster circulating online that encourages violent confrontations between groups of teenagers in Northampton.

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Meet the ‘friendly’ husband and wife duo set to reopen a closed down Northampton pub this weekend

Meet the ‘friendly’ husband and wife duo set to reopen a closed down Northampton pub this weekend.

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Top flight speedway is coming to Northampton... and the season starts next month

Top-flight speedway is coming to Northampton - with the season set to start next month.