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Final member of £2million cigarette smuggling gang run from Northampton café jailed for 14 months
The final member of a gang which used a Northampton café as the base for a £2million cigarette smuggling operation has been jailed for 14 months.
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Northampton businesses encouraged to welcome dogs as new pet-friendly window stickers launched
Businesses across Northampton are being encouraged to welcome customers and their four-legged companions as part of a new initiative to promote dog-friendly venues.
'Good Companions' club celebrates 10 years combating loneliness in Northampton
“For me, the most important thing has always been that nobody should feel that they are facing loneliness alone”
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Man and puppy need treatment after being attacked by two dogs at Northampton Racecourse
“The owner was off somewhere else and did not care about his dogs or the fact they were attacking someone.”
Couple left with ‘crippling stress’ after being unable to sell flat and seeing service charge more than double
Management company says service charges have been increased due to rise in fly-tipping
'Open soon': Signage suggests new plans for former Thackerays store in busy Northampton street
Signage has appeared at the former Thackerays store on a busy Northampton street, suggesting a new venue could ‘open soon’.
M&S Simply Food closes at busy Northampton petrol station for refurbishment
An M&S Simply Food store at a busy Northampton petrol station has closed temporarily for refurbishment.
Take a look back at 28 Disco Henry photos from a July 2008 Friday night out in Northampton town centre
Take a look back at 28 Disco Henry photos from a July 2008 Friday night out in Northampton town centre.
Top 10 roads where drivers received compensation for pothole damage in West Northamptonshire
Here’s the top 10 roads where drivers received compensation for pothole damage in West Northamptonshire.
Inside the £1.8million Northampton home with indoor swimming pool, private gym and Grade II listed garden feature
A remarkable £1.8million home featuring an indoor swimming pool, private gym and almost an acre of secluded gardens has gone on the market in Northampton.
‘I went to one of Northampton’s newest restaurant spots to see what all the hype was about – it's well worth a visit’
‘I went to one of Northampton’s newest restaurant spots to see what all the hype was about – it's well worth a visit’
Oak Furnitureland to open new Northampton showroom TOMORROW – with free goodie bags for first 100 visitors
Oak Furnitureland is set to open its new Northampton showroom TOMORROW – with free goodie bags for first 100 visitors.
Northampton nostalgia: The faces of Wellingborough Road from nearly 20 years ago
Wellingborough Road in Northampton has been home to some iconic shops, restaurants and businesses over the years.
MP calls on Home Office to explain when two asylum hotels in Northamptonshire villages will close following latest 'suspicious' incident
An MP has called on the Home Office to explain when two asylum hotels in Northamptonshire villages will close following a recent ‘suspicious’ incident.
Man arrested after attempted robbery in Morrisons car park in Northampton
A man has been arrested following an attempted robbery in a supermarket car park in Northampton.
New wellness studio now open in Northampton offers reformer pilates, physiotherapy and sports massage under one roof
A new wellness studio is now open in Northampton, offering reformer pilates, physiotherapy and sports massage under one roof.
Northamptonshire Day 2026 events cancelled due to public safety concerns
Northamptonshire Day 2026 due to be held in Kettering on Sunday (October 25) has been cancelled for public safety reasons.
Make the most of this new pop-up specialist fireworks shop for Bonfire Night, Diwali and New Year’s Eve
Be sure to make the most of this new pop-up specialist fireworks shop for Bonfire Night, Diwali and New Year’s Eve in Northampton, before it closes again until 2027.
Elderly Northamptonshire golfer stranded in Portugal after buggy crash faces £12,000 bill to get home
“We are hoping for any support, however big or small, that will allow Alan to make it safely to the John Radcliffe hospital in England and receive the surgery he needs”
Northampton man who suffered serious brain injury hoping for new lease of life with DJ career
"Before my injury, I used to DJ as my hobby, but now I want to do that as my job. Life will be different but can still be positive”