Megan Hillery
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Here are the 12 surgeries rated the best in the county...

The 12 GP practices in Northamptonshire with the best patient ratings in 2023

Rickie Sheasby worked as a custody care officer at Rainsbrook STC near Barby in Northamptonshire when he smuggled in phones for money.

Former prison officer for sneaking phones into youth custody for money

A lorry was parked at the northbound Watford Gap Services on the M1 when three men attempted to steal copper pipes from it as the driver slept.

Three men attempt to steal copper pipes from lorry as driver slept

These seven secondary schools are the hardest to get into in West Northamptonshire, according to Department of Education figures.

REVEALED: The hardest West Northants secondary schools to get into in 2023

In West Northamptonshire a total of 27,554 working days were lost across the 2021/2022 academic year, with 73.4% of teachers taking sickness absence that year.

The nine West Northants Schools with highest teacher sickness levels

The fatal collision that killed Ronnie Peters took place on the A5 in Weedon on March 25, 2022.

Van driver avoids prison after causing death of ‘much loved’ motorcyclist

Kiah Groves-Granfield, aged 24, from Daventry, was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on Friday, May 5.

Woman spared prison after assaulting police officer in Northampton town centre

Senior Coroner, Anne Pember, said: “I believe that, if the hard shoulder had been available for the broken down vehicle to pull into, it’s quite possible that David Levett would not have died.”

Hard shoulder may have prevented death of M1 lorry crash victim, inquest hears

Mr Jenrick - who is also the MP for Newark in Nottinghamshire - drove his Land Rover at 68mph in a temporary 40mph zone between junctions 18 and 17 on the M1 southbound on August 5, 2022.

Immigration minister banned from driving for six months after speeding on M1

Anthony O’Brien, aged 38, from Daventry, appeared at Northampton Crown Court on Tuesday, March 7.

Daventry man attempts to ‘gouge out’ eye of police officer during arrest

Samuel Nixon, aged 25, was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on Wednesday, February 15.

Man avoids jail after breaking victim’s face in three places in late night brawl

“It was a disgraceful incident and I hope you are thoroughly ashamed of yourself,” says judge

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These pubs and restaurants come highly recommended by our readers for carveries.

Best places to go for a carvery in Northamptonshire, according to our readers

Check out these stunning wedding venues to get married in Northamptonshire in 2023.

Stunning Northamptonshire wedding destinations to get married in 2023

Juljan Shkambi, aged 29, from Luton, was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on Monday, January 9.

Dangerous driver who caused fatal Flore collision imprisoned for over 3 years

Bed shortages lead to waiting time backlogs and delays in A&E.

NGH and KGH in top 25 per cent of dangerously busy hospitals in England

These winter walks come highly recommended by our resident walking expert, Dave Askew.

Northamptonshire town and village walks to embark on this winter

Terry Thurlow, aged 59, from Daventry, was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on Tuesday, November 29.

Daventry man found with nearly 5,000 child abuse images

Matthew Bell, from Daventry, was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on Monday, November 28.

Daventry man imprisoned for over nine years after child sexual assaults

Martin Forbes, aged 36, from Daventry, was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on Thursday November 24.

Man jailed for sexually assaulting child and having over 15,000 indecent images

Founder and director of Made in Northamptonshire, Rachel Mallows. Photo by Kirsty Edmonds.

Made In Northamptonshire calls for Government to support hospitality sector

Juljan Shkambi, aged 29, from Luton, will be sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on Monday, January 9 2023.

Judge: Prison is ‘likely’ for driver who pleaded guilty to causing fatal crash

Where you can dine out in Northamptonshire this Christmas with scrumptious festive menus.

Where you can dine out in Northamptonshire this Christmas

Looking for a cosy dining venue that offers an exclusive festive menu to book? Here is our Christmas gift to you…

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Fireworks display at Blackpit Brewery on Bonfire Night 2021. Photo by Ania Shrimpton.

Bonfire Night: Fireworks displays taking place in Northamptonshire in 2022

Michael Bennett, aged 62, from Daventry, was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on Wednesday, November.

Daventry man imprisoned after setting fire to his own flat in ‘call for help’

The Althorp Coaching Inn, situated in Great Brington, is finally re-opening after two and a half years of being closed.

‘Homely’ village pub is set to reopen after being closed for almost THREE years

Here are the top 10 places to live in Northamptonshire, according to Muddy Stilettos.

Muddy Stilettos reveals top 10 best places to live in Northamptonshire in 2023

Jacob Hague, aged 22, from Middleton Cheney, was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on Thursday, October 27.

‘No remorse whatsoever’ says judge about man found with child abuse images

Clerk to Nether Heyford Parish Council, Guy Ravine. Photo by Kirsty Edmonds.

Cost of living crisis: Nether Heyford welcomes residents into ‘warm room’

Harrison Ballantyne was sadly killed on the railway trackside in 2017.

Amazon donates £1,000 to Daventry charity set up to warn kids of railway dangers

Young Citizen’s Scheme at Northampton’s Yardley Chase Cadet Training Centre

Northampton students participate in annual Young Citizen’s Scheme

Keith Simpson, aged 66, formerly from Daventry, was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on Monday, October 24.

Daventry man given community order after child abuse images found on devices

Parish councillor Jane Wood outside the Sunday School Rooms in Bugbrooke.

Bugbrooke sets up ‘community living rooms’ to help people keep warm this winter

The Weetabix Food and Drink Awards 2022.

Weetabix awards served up to Northamptonshire's best dining venues and chefs

The annual Weetabix Northamptonshire Food and Drinks Awards revealed culinary winners across 15 categories at a dazzling ceremony on Wednesday

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Lea Sabin, aged 48, and Vicky Fox, aged 39, were sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on Tuesday, October 11.

Burglars imprisoned after breaking into deceased man’s home whilst high on drugs

Julian Schkambi, aged 29, will appear before Northampton Magistrates’ Court this morning (October 6).

Luton man charged with causing death by dangerous driving

Julian Schkambi, aged 29, will appear before Northampton Magistrates’ Court this morning (October 6).

Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving after fatal A45 collision

A man in his 40s has been pronounced dead at the scene of a road traffic collision on the A45.

Driver pronounced dead at scene of fatal collision on A45 in Northamptonshire

Saxby's Cider at Grange Farm in Wellingborough.

Pumpkin patches to visit in and around Northamptonshire for Halloween 2022

William Hickles, aged 78, was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on Thursday, September 29.

Northants paedophile is imprisoned for nine years for ‘horrendous’ crimes

It is time to apply for your child's school place for September 2023.

It’s time to apply for your child’s school place in Northants for September 2023

Richard Freeman, aged 37, was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on Friday, September 16.

Prolific thief imprisoned after committing offences in stores across Northants

What 'The Vault', at the Royal Ordinance Depot in Weedon Bec, currently looks like before its refurbishment.

Former munitions store will provide performance space for county musicians

Saints Coffee (top left), Place To Bee (top right), Tollemache Arms (bottom left) and Cafe Track (bottom right).

Weetabix Food and Drink Awards 2022: Finalists announced for dining categories