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Flames and smoke coming from the area around the allotments could be seen across the town.

Blaze captured on camera as crews battled multiple fires for four hours

Your ultimate fireworks guide across Northamptonshire for 2026

Northamptonshire fireworks displays 2026: Your ultimate guide

Jeanette Walsh aka Mother Christmas needs your help collecting gifts for needy children and young people in Northamptonshire/IMG

Mother Christmas launches annual gift appeal to help our children in need

Leicester Crown Court

Ex-police officer admits two offences including sexual communication

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

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Sport

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Your World Daventry

Former Blue Peter gardener Chris Collins was joined by staff from Viridian Nutrition to speak to Northampton College students

Northampton College students dig into sustainability with former Blue Peter gard...

Matt Stockdale, founder of The 22:23 CIC, welcomes the Mayor of Northampton, Councillor Mike Hallam, to his home to demonstrate how affordable battery storage can help households reduce their energy bills.

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The Bedford College Group entrants to the WorldSkills qualifiers

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Crime

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Thief stole prostate cancer charity box among these 38 cases in court

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Daventry charity faces pausing operations after vans are stolen

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Northamptonshire Police

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What's On

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LEGOLAND brings back Brick or Treat Halloween fun with challenges
Families looking for a Halloween adventure can enjoy a host of spooky LEGO activities, creative challenges and monster-themed entertainment at LEGOLAND Discovery Centres in Birmingham.
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Halloween half-term fun at Wicksteed Park

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Rugby Theatre has produced its own calendar for the show (photo: Abby Lucy Photography)

'A little bit of cheek!' Calendar Girls bare all at Rugby Theatre

Dwane Walcott as Othello

Othello hits the '80s in new Northampton production

Liberty X will join East 17, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and other pop favourites at Boybands vs Girlbands at a Parkdean Resorts holiday weekend, ahead of their Popstars: The Originals tour with Hear'Say next year.

Liberty X fans can see the group at weekend event before reunion tour

Lifestyle

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The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

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Health

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Inspectors say inpatient mental health service staff should be 'proud’

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Eligible adults can explore New Health’s weight-management service online and decide whether it feels right for them.

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New Health offers clinician-led weight management designed to fit around everyday life, without the need for in-person appointments.

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Rat sightings rose by 15% across the UK during the summer, according to Rentokil, with experts warning that colder weather could drive more rodents into homes.

Rat sightings rise 15% as winter warning issued

People say we're irresponsible flogging our home and moving 'off-grid' into a van with two babies - but we'll halve bills

Young family sell home to live off-grid in a campervan

Dad-of-three Brian Forbes has spent £6,000 preparing for disaster this year, stocking his specially equipped garden shelter with food, power banks, radios and night vision goggles.

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