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BMW X5 seized as officers launch Bling campaign to increase reporting of money made from crime

As part of the launch of a campaign to target proceeds of crime, a BMW X5 was put on show at the Market Square in Northampton yesterday, which was seized as part of a criminal investigation.

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Ashfield Land and Gazeley have submitted proposals for Rail Central to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS).

Plans submitted for controversial rail freight interchange that could take up huge swathe of South Northants countryside

Rail Central have submitted proposals to the Planning Inspectorate to get underway with the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange scheme, which has the potential for 8,000 new jobs.

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Breck Bednar was killed in 2014 after he was lured to Dayne's house, who was grooming him for 13 months online.

Mother issues stark grooming warning after son was killed by predator he met playing online games

A new film will be shown to secondary schoolchildren across Northamptonshire to tell the true story of a teenager who was murdered by an 18-year-old after forming a friendship through online gaming.

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The air ambulance was called to East Haddon over the weekend following a two-vehicle collision.

Teen boy flown to hospital following incident on Northamptonshire road

A teenager was flown to a paediatric major trauma centre following an incident involving two cars in East Haddon.

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The unmarked HGV is back on patrol to improve safety on Northamptonshires roads.

Northamptonshire Police in HGV clampdown on lawbreakers using phones at the wheel

Officers in an unmarked HGV have been filming drivers in Northamptonshire not wearing a seat belt and using their phones at the wheel to crack down on people breaking the law.

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The incident happened yesterday in Heyford Lane.

Motorcycle passenger sustains serious injuries in Northamptonshire collision

A passenger on the back of a motorcycle has suffered serious head injuries after coming off the vehicle near Flore.

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Avery pictured on holiday this year. His dad said that he has seen a decline in Avery's mobility and hopes the drug will eventually be approved in the UK.

Northamptonshire family 'will keep fighting' for drug to treat toddler's rare illness after it was rejected for NHS use

The parents of a Northamptonshire two-year-old say they are 'devastated' after a health body has decided not to recommend a treatment for use on the NHS.

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Two men have been sentenced to one year in jail after stealing parts from BMWs.

'It’s completely unacceptable for people to think they can make money in this way': Two men sentenced for thefts from BMWs in Northamptonshire

Two men have been sentenced to 12 months in prison for their part in the thefts from BMWs across Northamptonshire earlier this year.

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The giant sandpit is currently set up in Northampton's Market Square for little one's to use during six-weeks of no term time.

Cheap as chips summer holiday events to fascinate and entertain your children in Northamptonshire

Stuck for things to do over the next six weeks? We have put together a bumper crop of activities across Northamptonshire for parents, guardians and children to get stuck into for little or no cost at all.

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The NSPCC is warning parents to think again when leaving young children alone throughout the next six weeks.

NSPCC raises concern over children being left home alone during summer holidays

The NSPCC is reminding parents and carers in Northamptonshire not to leave young children home alone as the summer holidays start.

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Assistant Chief Constable James Andronov with Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold.

More Northamptonshire Police officers on patrol to clamp down on drug and gang related crimes

A brand new task force has been launched by Northamptonshire Police to crackdown on criminals believed to be involved in crimes such as drug supply, firearms offences, fraud, cybercrime, child sexual exploitation, modern slavery and human trafficking.

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L-R: Darren pictured with his son, Lewis, 10, who also suffers from the same condition as his dad.

Wheelchair basketball can be played by everyone, says Northants Phoenix squad members

Wheelchair basketballers from Northamptonshire are inspiring the next generation of players to join their team, whether they have a disability or not.

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The A5 has now re-opened after it was closed just after noon due to an incident with a telegraph pole.

Road re-opens in Northamptonshire after telegraph pole collapses in the road

A fire has caused a telegraph pole to collapse in a busy Northamptonshire road.

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More arrests have been made in week two of Northamptonshire Police's summer drink and drug drive campaign.

More than 10 arrests made in week two of Northamptonshire Police's drink and drug drive campaign

The second week of Northamptonshire Police’s summer drink and drug drive campaign, running during the 2018 World Cup, has resulted in 12 arrests.

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Northamptonshire Police is piloting a scheme that is helping keep women with low-level mental health problems out of jail.

Northamptonshire pilot project offers treatment instead of jail time for low-level offences by women

A pilot scheme in Northamptonshire is helping to divert women offenders with low-level mental health problems away from jail by providing treatment instead.

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Chloe Colton was last seen four days ago.

Appeal to find 14-year-old Northamptonshire girl last seen four days ago

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing 14-year-old girl who went missing wearing a black Adidas top and ripped jeans.

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The former officer did not attend the misconduct hearing at Wootton Hall (pictured).

Ex-Northamptonshire police officer dismissed after having 'sexual relations' with junior colleague at work

A former Northamptonshire Police officer, who resigned before his misconduct hearing, has been told he will never be allowed to work in the police service again.

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