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Why the Red Ensign was raised outside the Guildhall in Northampton
The Red Ensign has been raised at Northampton Guildhall as the town paid tribute to merchant seafarers past and present.
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In pictures: Inside major Northampton emergency exercise involving 150 people
Around 150 people took part in a major emergency exercise in Northampton to test how authorities would respond if residents had to be evacuated from their homes.
Northampton parcel of land with ‘potential’ goes up for auction for as little as £1,000
A parcel of land in Northampton is set to go under the hammer with a guide price of just £1,000 to £2,000.
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Three men arrested on suspicion of murder after man found dead in Northamptonshire
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead at a property in Northamptonshire.
Two men, aged 19 and 27, die after car crashes in Northamptonshire town
Two men died after a car crashed in a Northamptonshire town, police have reported.
'It's a regular occurrence': Northampton Market Square food van hit by fifth break-in as owner calls for support
A Northampton Market Square food van has been broken into overnight, with more than £100 in cash stolen.
Businesses and charities wanted as Northampton BID prepares for Christmas attractions
Northampton businesses and community groups are being invited to get involved as preparations begin for two popular town centre Christmas promotions.
Northampton businesses urged to offer discounts and deals during Purple Flag Month
Northampton town centre businesses are being encouraged to offer discounts and special promotions as part of a month-long celebration of the town’s evening economy.
'My children are scared to go into their own garden': Northampton dad's emotional plea snubbed as flat plans approved
A dad says his three children have become scared to use their own garden after councillors approved plans for 19 supported living flats next door to his home.
Northamptonshire teen suspected of stealing grandparents’ car and ramming police vehicle to feature on TV
A 15-year-old suspected of stealing his grandparents’ car and ramming a police vehicle will feature in the latest episode of Police Interceptors.
‘The Beery Bikers’ cycle from Northamptonshire to Spain for three special causes
“We promised we would do the ride as Diane knew how important it was to us”
Fifth HMP Five Wells prisoner death of 2026 as man, 78, dies in hospital
A 78-year-old serving prisoner at HMP Five Wells has died in hospital, prompting an investigation by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO).
Northampton to London train journeys hit by emergency bridge closure
Rail passengers from Northampton are being warned to expect major disruption to journeys to London when part of the West Coast Main Line closes for emergency bridge works.
More than 300 suspected domestic abusers arrested in Northamptonshire since March
More than 300 people have been arrested in Northamptonshire as part of a police operation targeting suspected domestic abusers and safeguarding victims.
Northampton man jailed for four years after striking victim with axe at logistics site
A Northampton man who struck another man with an axe during an altercation at a logistics site has been jailed for more than four years.
Northampton photographer named as captain of Team United Kingdom at the World Photographic Cup 2027
A well-renowned Northampton photographer has been named as the captain of Team United Kingdom at the World Photographic Cup 2027.
Northamptonshire loses two popular pottery painting venues – but one is embarking on exciting new chapter
Northamptonshire has lost two popular pottery painting venues in the past month, but one is embarking on an exciting new chapter as it vacates its bricks and mortar store to go mobile.
IN PICTURES: Say hello to the last of the summer babies born across Northampton in August 2026
Take a look at these 12 adorable summer babies born across Northampton in August 2026, who have already secured a feature in their local newspaper in the first month of life.
Northampton General Hospital staff launch petition calling for 'unfair' new car parking charges to be halted
Northampton General Hospital staff have launched a petition calling for ‘unfair’ new car parking charges to be halted.
Northampton could be left with just one pollution hotspot by 2027
Two Northampton pollution hotspots could have their special status removed in 2027 if improvements in air quality continue, a new report has revealed.