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Murder investigation launched after death of woman in small Northamptonshire village
Detectives are treating the death of a woman in Chelveston as murder
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Council vows to find permanent solution to 'worst road in Northampton for potholes' after multiple complaints
West Northamptonshire Council has pledged to find a permanent solution as it deals with the potholes in a busy road in Northampton after multiple complaints.
Detectives appeal for specific victim support worker from Northampton to come forward after she helped child rape victim in the 1990s
Detectives investigating a non-recent child rape are appealing for a specific victim support worker from Northampton to come forward.
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'It's not love, it's abuse' campaign to help relatives recognise coercive control launched across Northamptonshire
A new campaign entitled ‘It’s not love, it’s abuse’ has been launched across Northamptonshire, to help people recognise the signs of coercive control.
Northampton school praised as ‘among the very best nationally’ by Secretary of State for Education
A Northampton school has been praised as “among the very best nationally” by the Secretary of State for Education.
Nine more drink drivers appear in court after being arrested during festive crackdown in Northamptonshire
Several more drink drivers have appeared in court after being arrested during the festive crackdown in Northamptonshire.
CCTV image released after door handles tried late at night in Northampton village
A CCTV image has been released after door handles were tried late at night in a Northampton village.
CCTV appeal after man appears to be 'scoping out' property in Northampton village while 'taking photos and videos'
A CCTV appeal has been released by police after a man appeared to be “scoping out” a property in a Northampton village, while “taking photos and videos on his phone”.
More than 4,000 illegal cigarettes seized from eight convenience shops across Northampton and Daventry
More than 4,000 illegal cigarettes, as well as more than 650 disposable vapes, have been seized from eight convenience shops across Northampton and Daventry.
Armed police called to village in Northampton following report of boy walking around with kitchen knife in broad daylight
Armed police were called to a village in Northampton following a report of a boy walking around with a kitchen knife in broad daylight.
CCTV image released after bank cards stolen from car in Northamptonshire village
A CCTV image has been released after bank cards were stolen from a car in a Northamptonshire village.
Pedestrian taken to hospital after two collisions on main road in Northampton which caused rush hour delays
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after two collisions on a main road in Northampton, which caused rush hour delays.
Michelin Guide Ceremony LIVE: Updates and watch here as 2026 Michelin Stars awarded
The Michelin Guide Ceremony for the UK and Ireland 2026 will take place at on Monday 9th February in Dublin. We are here to bring you news as it happens with new Michelin Stars announced at the event, attended by the biggest names in hospitality.
Here’s how West Northamptonshire Council have been using their £184,000 JCB Pothole Pro machine
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) have responded to questions on how they have been using their £184,000 JCB Pothole Pro machine.
Reform leader hits back after Labour MP brands West Northamptonshire Council ‘run-of-the-mill’ and 'without a plan'
The leader of the Reform-led West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has hit back after a Labour MP branded the local authority as “run of the mill” and “without a plan”.
School days memories: 32 pictures of pupils and staff at Northampton schools from years gone by
The Chronicle & Echo has taken another dip into its archive to find more pictures looking back at schools in years gone by.
Changes to budget proposals in West Northamptonshire including council tax and parking after public share opinions
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) says it has made changes to its budget proposals for 2026/27 based on residents’ feedback to its controversial car parking charges and council tax increase proposals.
'Unusual solution to very urgent problem' - More than 100 modular homes in Northampton approved
Plans to build 108 modular homes across two sites in Northampton have been approved at committee, despite concerns raised.
Hunt for masked boys after teenage girl punched in face in Earls Barton
Residents are being asked for information after a teenage girl was punched in the face in Earls Barton.
We Mean Business: ‘I might put on a brave smiley face but there are times I question why I do this’
The owner of a hidden gem events venue and coffee hut in Northampton has admitted that although she puts on a brave face, there are times when she questions why she continues with the venture.