Local News

Investigation sparked and children's football team in Northamptonshire suspended following 'serious incident'
“What is the world coming to?”


Here's a full list of all the major road works and closures in and around Northampton
Thousands of motorists are set to be affected


Northampton's market traders speak out about their 'terrible' 'Groundhog Day' existence in quiet car park
"It's gone from bad to worse. It's disgraceful.”


Burglars break into Northampton home in early hours incident
Police are appealing for witnesses


Man suffers facial injuries in fight outside Wellingborough club
Police say several men were involved in the incident


In pictures: 70 women march in Northampton as part of 'Reclaim the Night' campaign
“It’s a sombre topic but it's very powerful to come together”


Swimming, archery, football, golfing – Delapré Abbey appeals for sporting memories
A new sports-themed exhibition is in the planning at Delapré Abbey, and local people with a connection to the Abbey are being urged to share their sporting memories, stories and photos.


West Northamptonshire Council launches stage one consultation for Community Governance Review
Residents, parishes, and businesses in West Northants are invited to actively participate in shaping future electoral and governance arrangements for parishes within the area.


Popular footpath in Northampton set to reopen soon after it was closed off without warning two months ago
"People power...has shown, once again, that the public will always fight for their rights.”


Help spread comfort and joy in West Northants this Christmas
People in West Northamptonshire are being asked to help spread comfort and joy this Christmas by donating items to those in need.


Record number of suspensions at West Northamptonshire schools in autumn term last year
In West Northamptonshire, 23 pupils had to look for a new school after being expelled


Clean Air Campaigners to descend on West Northants Council over “dangerously high” pollution
Campaigners set to visit the Northampton Guildhall this Thursday afternoon to call for action on air pollution.


Northamptonshire charity to celebrate more than 40 local organisations at awards event this week
Northamptonshire Community Foundation will celebrate charities, volunteers and community groups across the county at at their Annual Awards event on Wednesday 29th November.


Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner names preferred candidate for Chief Executive role at OPFCC
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold has announced Jonny Bugg as his preferred candidate for the role of Chief Executive.


Medieval shoes, textiles, pot fragments found in Northampton Market Square
The artefacts date back to the 13th-14th century


Everything you need to know about Small Business Saturday in Northampton
Free parking, a festive event, a networking event and more


Passer-by foils Rushden Lakes robbery after teenager threatened by two boys
The attempted robbery took place close to the decking on one of the main shopping ‘streets’


New plans for Northamptonshire energy park approved despite public objections
A road has been approved to follow a previous military access route into the site, which is located on the former RAF Chelveston Airfield


Man sentenced after concealing donations to Conservative MP election fund
Gary Platt, 67, of West Drive, Harrow entered guilty pleas


Thug robbed Subway sandwich shop in Northamptonshire armed with a kitchen knife
Robert William Cridland, previously of Wellingborough, entered the store in Grafton Close at 12.40pm on August 18 this year
