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42 Northamptonshire shoplifters sentenced by magistrates in April 2024

One shoplifter stole a total of more than £1,300 worth of items from shops, on various occasions over a period of around six weeks

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Plans unveiled to open 'Greek Bistro' at empty shop in popular Northampton town centre street

The new bistro would include a bar, restaurant, takeaway and patisserie, according to plans

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New data reveals difficulties of prosecuting suspected money laundering offences in Northampton

Money laundering investigations hindered by evidential challenges

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Opposition ask West Northants Council if it is 'attempting to kill off' longstanding traders as market plans approved

We do not have a market if we have no traders’

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CCTV released after man walks out of Northampton B&M without paying for alcohol

Staff chased the man but he pushed one of them and got away

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Female Founders Summit 2024: ‘I had imposter syndrome but did it anyway,’ says photography business owner

“As women we undervalue ourselves and our services. We don’t talk about it and invest in it enough”

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Cost of home to school transport for pupils aged over 16 set to rise from £600 to £1,000 a year

“Families should not be expected to pay for the authority’s decisions, or lack of decisions, in relation to the costs of transport over the last ten years”

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Political opinion: Rishi Sunak must call a general election now

The public have spoken. It's time for a general election and it's time for a fresh start for our country.

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Fundraising trio – who have raised more than £20,000 – share ‘crazy and fun’ plans for next three months

“There are so many fantastic charities here in Northampton, it was hard to choose”

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A14 drivers experience rush hour delays following three vehicle collision in Northamptonshire

One person was taken to hospital as a precaution

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Plans APPROVED to build six new state of the art 3G football pitches at Northampton secondary school

The pitches will be built and operated by Powerleague Fives Ltd

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Long delays on the A43 in Northamptonshire following multi-vehicle collision

National Highways are warning of up to 25 minutes of delays

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Calls for Kettering world champion Kyren Wilson to be honoured by town with freedom and place in timeline

Kyren Wilson is World Snooker Champion

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Changes to West Northants cabinet made after Adam Brown takes on top position in the council after disgraced Nunn stands down

A new member has been appointed onto the leadership team

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Vice Lord-Lieutenant Morcea Walker announces retirement

After seven years of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to the Lieutenancy of Northamptonshire, Mrs. Morcea Walker, Vice Lord- Lieutenant, has announced her decision to retire, due to reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75 for Deputy Lieutenants (DL).

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Plans to convert vacant pub in Northamptonshire into flats have been approved despite multiple objections from the public

‘The loss of The Manor as a public house has been a big hit on the local community’

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Chef launches new BBQ pop-up restaurant in Northamptonshire with terrace dining

Trendy summer lunch spot with delicious cocktails and fine wine welcomes first customers

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Local tributes flood in for breast cancer charity founder Kristin Hallenga

Kristin Hallenga, the founder of CoppaFeel!, an awareness campaign which promotes early detection of breast cancer in young women, has died at 38 after a 15-year-long battle with the disease.

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Three males attempt to steal Range Rover and break into owner's Northampton home

The owner challenged the men

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The Northampton takeaway with a zero star food hygiene rating and 23 one and two-star establishments

Inspectors told these establishments improvement is necessary