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UK weather: Met Office forecasts where temperatures will reach 28°C this week as ‘very high’ pollen expected

A Met Office video shows the weather forecast for the UK this week.

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Fundraiser launched in honour of Northampton victim of Indian air disaster

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Going Green: ​The case for hydrogen or all electric vehicles

​​My husband thinks we should wait for a hydrogen car instead of an electric vehicle (EV) as we live in a rural area – is this true?

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Wellingborough man jailed for theft of £4.8m golden toilet from Blenheim Palace

The Wellingborough man who masterminded the theft of a £4.8m golden toilet from a palace has been jailed.

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Mother of Northamptonshire teenager Harry Dunn ‘incredibly humbled’ to receive MBE for road safety work

The mother of Northamptonshire teenager Harry Dunn – who was killed in a crash near RAF Croughton in 2019 – says she is “incredibly humbled” to receive an MBE for road safety work.

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'I'm speechless after King's Birthday honour' says Northamptonshire Police volunteer

A Northamptonshire Police volunteer with a ‘can-do’ attitude has been recognised in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours List for her outstanding contribution to public service.

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11 people from Northamptonshire or who have impacted the county named in King’s Birthday Honours List 2025

Eleven people from Northamptonshire, or who have impacted the county, have been named in King’s Birthday Honours list 2025.

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‘Best of the best’ Northampton beauty therapist among those who tragically died in Indian air crash

A young mum who lived and worked in Northampton is one of more than 200 tragically killed in a devastating Indian air crash.

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Three Northampton men arrested after alleged robbery where residents were threatened with weapons

Three Northampton men have been arrested after an alleged incident where residents were threatened with weapons.

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Standens Barn stabbing: Northampton man found guilty of murdering 23-year-old just yards from his home

A Northampton man has been found guilty of murdering a 23-year-old just yards from his home in December last year.

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Hindu Mandir to open in Northampton this evening for prayers following Air India tragedy

A Hindu Mandir in Northampton will open this evening (Friday June 13) for prayers, following the Air India tragedy.

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Northampton woman, 28, wanted by police after failing to appear in court for shop theft charge

A Northampton woman is wanted by police after failing to appear in court to face a shop theft charge.

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Major plans unveiled to expand popular garden centre near Northampton with new shopping areas

Plans have been unveiled to expand a popular garden centre near Northampton with new shopping areas – with a nursery school, restaurant, gym, and vets all interested in moving in.

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Husband and wife owners of well-known Northampton restaurant celebrate 19 'special' years in business

A well-known restaurant in Northampton is marking 19 years in business – and its owners say they are proud of how far it has come.

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CCTV re-appeal after charity box robbery from Wellingborough Post Office

Detectives investigating a robbery at Wellingborough Post Office in the town’s Sheep Street, have issued two new CCTV images of a man they still need to identify.

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Look inside gorgeous stone property in Northamptonshire village complete with contemporary features

A gorgeous stone property in a Northamptonshire village, complete with contemporary features, has been added to the market.

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Charity offering free food reflects on ‘astronomical uptake’ since opening in Northampton two years ago

The founder of a charity offering free food for everyone has reflected on the “astronomical uptake” since opening their Northampton branch more than two years ago.

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Aspiring barber, 21, says ‘not all young people are causing trouble – some of us are chasing our dreams’

An aspiring barber from Northampton, aged 21, wants to promote the message that not all young people are causing trouble and he is among the ones chasing their dreams.

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Northampton business owner prides herself on offering ‘best ever’ Italian food hampers across the country

A Northampton business owner is proud to offer the “best ever” Italian food hampers to locals across the town, and has even seen national success up and down the country.

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Friday 13th could be the luckiest night of your life – here’s how to boost your EuroMillions chances

It’s Friday 13 June and the EuroMillions jackpot is at its legal maximum – here’s the viral Wowcher deal that gives you hundreds of entries for a fraction of the cost.