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New Bishop of Brixworth with ‘education in his DNA’ promises emphasis on teaching
The next Bishop of Brixworth will be The Venerable Dr Alex Hughes, Downing Street has announced today (Friday, May 8).
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Family pays tribute to 'loving, passionate and kind' father, son and husband who died in motorcycle collision in Northamptonshire
A family has paid tribute to a “loving, passionate and kind” father, son and husband, who died in a motorcycle collision in Northamptonshire.
CCTV image released after items stolen from Waterstones in Northampton
A CCTV image has been released by police after items were stolen from Waterstones in Northampton.
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Look inside Northamptonshire village dream home complete with indoor swimming pool and six acres of land
Take a look inside a Northamptonshire village home, complete with an indoor swimming pool and six acres of land.
CCTV image released after Northampton Asda customer returns to car to find man inside
A CCTV image has been released by police after a Northampton Asda customer returned to their car to find a man inside.
Northampton shop introduces security measures to protect itself from organised crime groups targeting Pokémon cards – which can sell for thousands of pounds
A Northampton shop has made a drastic move to protect itself from organised crime groups targeting Pokemon cards.
Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
‘Determined, kind and thoughtful’ nurse fighting rare stage four lung cancer after Christmas diagnosis
A fundraising page has been set up to support a “determined, kind and thoughtful” nurse fighting a rare type of stage four lung cancer following her diagnosis at the end of 2025.
This charity recently relaunched with new name and the team is proud to offer support to small organisations
This Northamptonshire charity recently relaunched with a new name, and the team is proud to continue offering support to smaller organisations run by hard-working volunteers.
Call for electric hook-ups to stop ice cream vans idling near children’s playground at popular park in Northampton
Concerns have been raised over idling ice cream vans operating near a popular children’s playground at a busy park in Northampton.
Northamptonshire estate wins prestigious King’s Award for sustainability
Courteenhall Estate has been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, one of the UK’s highest business honours.
Northamptonshire Archives expands storage space for historic records
Historic records ranging from architectural drawings to coroners’ files are being moved into newly expanded storage facilities at Northamptonshire Archives.
New housing policy aims to make social homes allocation fairer in West Northamptonshire
A refreshed housing allocations policy designed to make access to social and affordable housing fairer and more transparent has been approved by West Northamptonshire Council.
New youth strategy approved to support young people across West Northamptonshire
A new strategy aimed at improving opportunities and support for young people across West Northamptonshire has been approved by the council’s cabinet.
Win tickets to BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer 2026
BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer are set to return to NEC Birmingham with more to see, taste and discover than ever before from Thursday, June 18, to Sunday, June 21 – and we’ve got five pairs of tickets to give away!
‘Magic in the air’: Ofsted praises Northampton school after major inspection
Leaders at a Northampton school say they are “immensely proud” after inspectors praised the school’s teaching, behaviour and sense of community following a full Ofsted inspection.
Firefighters on scene of incident in Northampton town centre into early hours
Firefighters were at the scene of an incident in Northampton town centre into the early hours of this morning (Friday May 8).
New 30mph speed limit proposed on stretch of road near Northamptonshire village
A new 30mph speed limit could be introduced on part of the B5385 near Long Buckby under proposals put forward by West Northamptonshire Council.
Plans lodged for off-sales alcohol licence at Northampton town centre premises
A premises licence application has been submitted for a unit at a Northampton town centre leisure complex.
Application submitted to sell alcohol 24 hours a day at Northampton store
A convenience store in Northampton town centre has applied for a new premises licence allowing the sale of alcohol around the clock.