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Man in court accused of posting death threat targeted at Lucy Connolly on social media
A Northampton man who is alleged to have directed a death threat at Lucy Connolly has denied the charge against him.
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'It's heartbreaking': Row of large trees cut down in leafy Northampton suburb for access road into new housing development
“It’s heartbreaking,” say residents after a row of large trees were cut down in a leafy Northampton suburb to make way for an access road into a new housing development.
'Devastating blow': 150-year-old charity supporting deaf people in Northampton closes – calls for Reform-led council to step in
A charity which provides vital services for hundreds of deaf people in Northampton every week has closed down – urgent calls are being made to help fund the service… but it needs £300,000.
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West Northamptonshire Council given worst ‘red’ rating for how it manages potholes as part of new Government initiative
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has been given a ‘red’ rating - the worst of three gradings - for how it manages potholes.
Diary of an MP - Community at Christmas, focus for the year ahead
In the run-up to Christmas, and since my last column, I spent as much time as possible out and about across Northampton South, sharing in what makes our community special.
Police-funded ID scanning technology praised by Northampton venues
ID scanning technology funded by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner is continuing to have a positive impact on safety in Northampton’s night-time economy, according to a town centre pub manager.
Look inside charming Victorian home in Northamptonshire village - it even comes with its own annexe
Take a look at this beautiful Victorian property in a charming Northamptonshire village.
Northamptonshire war veteran celebrates remarkable 107th birthday
Resident Arthur Gillett has celebrated an extraordinary milestone as he marked his 107th birthday at a Northamptonshire care home.
Young people urged to stand for new West Northamptonshire Youth Council
Nominations have opened for the next West Northamptonshire Youth Council, with young people being invited to put themselves forward to help shape decisions affecting their communities.
Police incident forces full closure of stretch of A43 in Northamptonshire
UPDATE: The road has now fully re-opened.
Police stumble upon large cannabis factory in Northampton neighbourhood after responding to broken window report
A broken window sparked a police call that uncovered a large cannabis factory in a Northampton neighbourhood over the weekend.
Essential work on A14 near Kelmarsh to reduce risk of landslips
Essential maintenance on the A14 eastbound between Junctions 2 and 3 is due to be undertaken to reduce the risk of landslips.
'Spiralling costs' make it 'virtually impossible' for Northampton town centre venue as owner announces closure
A Northampton town centre hospitality venue has sadly announced its closure, after four-and-a-half years of trading.
Motorists arrested during festive drink driving crackdown in Northamptonshire including man three times over the limit appear in court
Motorists who were arrested during a festive drink driving crackdown in Northamptonshire have appeared in court – including one driver who was caught three times over the limit.
'You had this coming,' said Daventry man before he strangled customer in beer garden
A pub customer said he feared he would pass our after he was strangled while ‘minding his own business’ and having a pint.
Popular Northamptonshire wedding venue announces closure and enters liquidation leaving couples devastated
A popular Northamptonshire wedding venue has announced its immediate closure and has entered into liquidation.
'Disappointment' as historic hotel in Wellingborough town centre 'shut until further notice'
The Hind Hotel in Sheep Street, Wellingborough has closed its doors, with the current owners leaving the premises after eight and a half years.
'I will continue to drive forward better outcomes for children' - Northampton councillor appointed as new cabinet member
A councillor for a Northampton ward has been appointed to the council’s cabinet, after the previous councillor who held the role stepped down.
Northampton as it used to be: 32 pictures of children growing up in the 1960s when life was a lot different
These latest images from the archives of the Chronicle & Echo show children growing up in the town in the 1960s.
'I can't make a living, it's a struggle': Private hire taxi driver criticises supermarket giants over 'rip-off' fuel prices in Northampton
A private hire taxi driver says fuel prices in Northampton are “a rip-off” and is calling for them to be brought in line with nearby towns.