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A45 closure recap: Main Northamptonshire road reopens after single vehicle strikes tree

Northamptonshire Police were leading the response to the A45 Northamptonshire closure after a single vehicle left the carriageway and struck a tree

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Take a look inside this well-known village pub near Northampton following major £400k transformation – new landlord reveals vision for success

Take a look inside this well-known village pub near Northampton which has undergone a major £400k transformation – new landlord reveals vision for success.

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Take a sneak peek inside this brand new Wickes store now OPEN at a busy Northampton retail park

Take a sneak peek inside this brand new Wickes store now OPEN at a busy Northampton retail park.

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Take a sneak peek inside this ‘cornerstone’ Northampton pub as it reopens following major £350k makeover – new name revealed

Take a sneak peek inside this ‘cornerstone’ Northampton pub as it reopens following a major £350k makeover.

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Poundland reveals date another Northampton store will close

Discount retailer Poundland has revealed the date another of its Northampton stores will be closing.

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New images released as demolition of former M&S store in Northampton town centre is now 'almost complete'

The demolition of the former M&S store in Northampton town centre is almost complete, West Northamptonshire Council has said.

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Everything you need to know about bin collections over the Christmas period in Northampton

Bin collection times for the Christmas and New Year period across Northampton have been revealed.

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Drivers urged to have their say as 40mph zone planned between two villages near Northampton

A new 40mph speed limit is being proposed on a key route between Bugbrooke and Kislingbury - and residents now have until December 31, 2025 to comment.

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Police issue warnings after three Northamptonshire shops are caught selling knives to underage children

Three high street shops in Northamptonshire sold knives to underage children, police have revealed as part of a crackdown on knife crime.

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Ram-raiders rip cash point from building society branch in Northamptonshire causing devastating damage

Ram-raiders targeting a building society branch in Northamptonshire ripped the cash point in a bid to steal money.

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Ram-raiders who destroyed Northamptonshire building society had targeted garden centre for machine to smash wall, police reveal

Police investigating the devastating ram-raid at a Northamptonshire building society this morning have revealed the gang targeted a nearby garden centre first.

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Northamptonshire Police chiefs reaffirm commitment to tackling violence against women amid national inquiry

Northamptonshire Police have said they are committed to eradicating violence against women and girls and confirmed they were not one of the forces still missing basic policies on sexual offences, following the latest report after the rape and murder of Sarah Everard.

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Fundraiser launched to help 16-year-old achieve dream of competing in karting world finals

A fundraiser has been launched to help a 16-year-old from Northamptonshire achieve his dream of competing in the karting world finals.

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Northampton man takes charge of 30-year-old business as venture prepares to enter next era

A Northampton man has taken charge of a well-established business of 30 years, as the venture prepares to enter its next era across the country and beyond.

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Daventry man who strangled woman and set fire to her home is jailed

A man who subjected a woman to a vicious attack by strangling her until she almost passed out has been jailed.

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CCTV released after assault on woman on Northampton bus

Police believe this man may have information about an assault on a woman travelling on a bus in Northampton.

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Guide Dog puppies explore Delapré Abbey’s Christmas Wonderland as charity issues urgent appeal

With Christmas just around the corner, sight loss charity Guide Dogs is helping prepare its young puppies for the festive season by introducing them to new sights, sounds and smells at one of Northamptonshire’s most popular attractions – Delapré Abbey, which has been transformed for Christmas.

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'Iconic' former church in Northampton – which has been broken into, set fire to, and used by rough sleepers – is up for sale for nearly half a million pounds

An ‘iconic’ former church in Northampton – which has been broken into, set fire to, and used by rough sleepers – is up for sale for nearly half a million pounds.

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Take a look back at 38 Disco Henry photos from a summer 2008 Bank Holiday Sunday night out in Northampton

Take a look back at 38 Disco Henry photos from a summer 2008 Bank Holiday Sunday night out in Northampton.

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31 nostalgic pictures from this much-loved Northampton primary school in years gone by

The Chronicle & Echo regularly runs nostalgia features of school days in Northampton.