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Warning after two incidents of courier fraud in Northamptonshire where suspects claimed to be police and asked victims to withdraw thousands in cash
A warning has been issued after two incidents of courier fraud in Northamptonshire in the space of two days, where suspects claimed to be police officers and asked victims to withdraw thousands in cash.
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Businesses are what make Northampton a special place – here’s what other towns can learn from us
I strongly believe that innovative businesses are what make Northampton a special place, and here’s what other towns can learn from us.
CCTV image released after arson at construction site near Sixfields stadium in Northampton
A CCTV image has been released after an incident of arson at a construction site near Sixfields stadium in Northampton.
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REVEALED: The 10 best independent cafes across Northampton so far in 2026, according to Google reviews
Here are the 10 best tried-and-tested independent cafes across Northampton so far in 2026, according to Google reviews.
James Bird murder trial delayed
A man has formally entered a not guilty plea to a murder that happened in rural Northamptonshire village.
Daventry man jailed for 10 years for sexually assaulting, headbutting, strangling and punching woman
The woman was left with black eyes, a fractured toe and bruising across her body
Lane closure and 50mph speed limit expected to be in place on stretches of M1 in Northamptonshire until August
Lane closures and a 50mph speed limit are expected to be in place on stretches of the M1 in Northamptonshire until August.
Daventry Leisure Centre apologise after pool fault cancels swim lessons but hopes to reopen today
A fault at Daventry Leisure Centre has now been resolved with hopes of opening the pool later today (Monday).
West Northamptonshire Council launches ‘Big Conversation’ on future of adult social care
People who use adult social care services, along with carers and family members, are being invited to “help shape the future of support” across West Northamptonshire.
Boost for Northamptonshire residents, suppliers and businesses as £5bn Universal theme park creates 28,000 jobs for region
Northamptonshire residents, suppliers and businesses could benefit from one of the largest ever investments in the UK tourism sector as work starts on the £5bn Universal United Kingdom Resort in Bedfordshire.
Man, aged 36, arrested following two-car crash between Ford and BMW on busy roundabout in Northampton
A man has been arrested following two-car crash between a Ford and a BMW on a busy roundabout in Northampton.
Northampton man, 33, sentenced for assaults on women and carrying a knife among these 31 cases in court
Local magistrates also dealt with offenders over incidents involving drink driving, shoplifting, assaults on police, criminal damage, possession of crack cocaine and heroin …
Teenager charged after two youths suffer knife injuries in Northampton incident
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with multiple offences after two people were stabbed in Northampton on Friday June 5, Northamptonshire Police have confirmed.
Teenagers flown to hospital with knife injuries after gang of six attack in Northampton
Three people were injured after being attacked by a gang of six in Northampton on Friday night, police have confirmed.
‘Potential to destroy it’: Councillors refuse major housing scheme on edge of Northamptonshire village
Major plans to build nearly 50 new homes in an extension to a Northamptonshire village have been turned down by the council.
Two people have been taken to hospital after light aircraft came down in field near Northamptonshire village
Two people have been taken to hospital after a light aircraft came down in a field near a Northamptonshire village.
Drivers urged to avoid roads around Northamptonshire village after incident
Drivers have been advised to avoid roads near Pitsford while emergency services deal with an incident.
Northampton independent cafe owner facing council court action over unpaid £238 business improvement district levy
A Northampton independent cafe owner and mother-of-two is being taken to court after refusing to pay a mandatory levy from Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID).
Everything you need to know about Northampton Saints' fan village redevelopment – including rough completion date and artist's impression images
Everything you need to know about Northampton Saints' fan village redevelopment – including construction timeline and artist’s impression images.
Freedom of speech proposal dropped despite clash at West Northamptonshire Council meeting over new rules and powers
A scrutiny committee has recommended a raft of changes to the council’s constitution for approval later this month, despite clashes over whether stronger freedom of speech provisions should be included.