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Cigarette thrown from passing vehicle sparks grass fire on A45 near Northampton
A cigarette thrown from a passing vehicle sparked a grass fire on the A45 in Northampton, according to firefighters.
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Darren Lehmann believes leading Northants Steelbacks to the 2026 Vitality Blast title is one of the 'finer achievements' of his career.
Alcohol plans for new Northampton padel venue spark row over popular children's play centre next door
Plans to sell alcohol at a new padel venue in Northampton have sparked a row over its location next to a popular children's play centre.
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Police encourage victim to come forward after witness reported man 'throwing chair at woman' in Northampton town centre pub
Police were called to a pub in the Market Square on Friday night after a witness claimed to see a man throwing a chair at a woman.
Popular Northampton town centre pub closes with immediate effect
A popular Northampton town centre pub has closed with immediate effect.
'Valued' land in West Hunsbury set to be sold off to housing developer while council look to swap prominent office block for 'rat island' in Northampton
The council's cabinet has agreed plans to sell off public open space in a Northampton park and swap a prominent town centre building for important land in its future regeneration scheme, among other disposals.
Northampton primary school celebrates inclusion award and Culture Day
A Northampton primary school has celebrated a prestigious inclusion award while bringing pupils together to mark the many cultures represented within its community.
Nine Northampton roads set for temporary closures over next fortnight
Drivers are being warned of a series of temporary road closures across Northampton over the coming weeks as West Northamptonshire Council carries out road repairs and utility works.
Northampton restaurant owner fears Mayorhold closure will drive customers away as pub boss warns over town centre parking
The owner of a long-established Northampton town centre restaurant has warned the sudden closure of the Mayorhold car park could have a "massive" impact on local businesses.
Interim boss 'proud and honoured' to take on Chief Executive role at West Northamptonshire Council
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has selected Martin Henry as its new Chief Executive following a ‘rigorous recruitment process’ this summer...seven months after the search first began.
Fire believed to be deliberate damaged 100 square metres of field in Northampton
Firefighters were called to a large field field in Northampton which was believed to have been started deliberately.
Police called after large cow spotted roaming around busy Northampton road before making its way onto garage forecourt
Officers were called to reports of a large cow at a busy junction in town on Saturday.
Male approached teenage boy in Northampton park with large knife in waistband
Police are hunting for a ‘unknown male’ who approached a boy at a park in Wootton and asked for his mobile phone before removing his hoodie to show a large knife in his waistband.
CLOSED: Town's largest car park shut 'until further notice' with West Northants Council saying there are 'ample' alternative spaces
The town’s largest car parks has been closed ‘until further notice’ with ongoing concerns over the safety of the building.
Online fundraiser set up to help 'inspiring' Northamptonshire man, 27, marry fiancée after tragic terminal cancer diagnosis
An online fundraiser has been set up to help an 'inspiring' 27-year-old Northamptonshire man marry his fiancée after his tragic terminal cancer diagnosis.
Plans submitted to demolish shop on one of Northampton’s busiest roads and replace it with 10 flats and two shops
Plans have been submitted to demolish a shop on one of Northampton’s busiest roads and replace it with a mixed-use development featuring 10 flats and two shops.
Tributes paid to Northampton 'Supergran' Ann Timson after death aged 85
Tributes have been paid to Northampton's much-loved "Supergran" Ann Timson, who has sadly died aged 85.
Plans submitted for 1,800-home development and 96-bed care home in Northampton
Plans for a major 1,800-home neighbourhood, a new 96-bedroom dementia care home and a mixed-use development with shops and flats are among the latest planning applications submitted to West Northamptonshire Council.
Plans unveiled for new 20mph speed limits on two roads in Northamptonshire village
Drivers could soon face new 20mph speed limits on two roads in Brixworth under proposals put forward by West Northamptonshire Council.
Water use falls after hosepipe ban as Anglian Water urges customers to keep saving
Anglian Water says water demand has fallen by around nine per cent since its hosepipe ban came into force, thanking customers across the region for helping to protect supplies during one of the driest years on record.