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Northamptonshire Police has launched its annual crackdown on drink and drug driving.

Police launch annual Christmas crackdown on drink and drug driving

This stunning barn conversion could be yours for £1.395 million.

Look inside stunning barn conversion on the market for £1.4 million

Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police, Nick Adderley, remains suspended.

Chief constable remains suspended amid ongoing gross misconduct investigation

Our Jay Foundation family pictured.

Family foundation installs public access defibrillators in Northamptonshire

Residents enjoyed a seasonal shopping experience with independent festive stallholders selling Christmas presents and crafts and various hot food and drink vendors.

Daventry Christmas Market: The ‘biggest’ and ‘brilliant mega-market’

Kerry Prosser, Tina Gillespie, Samantha Edwards (barmaid), Shannon Bentley (barmaid), Roxi Chalk (barmaid), Hannah Oliver, and Stephanie Reid, are featured on the calendar page for January.

‘Brave’ Northamptonshire village pub staff bare it all for ‘festive’ calendar

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Carrying a ‘rambo’ knife, drink driving, theft from vehicles cases in court

Community heroes were celebrated at the awards night. Here are photos of all the winners and additional pictures from the night.

In pictures: All the amazing winners at Community Foundation awards

Hayley Brown pictured handing over the cheque to Keith Bunnett and Pete Spink, two Space to Talk founders and directors, on Saturday at Delapre Abbey.

Northamptonshire psychic medium business owner raised money for mental health

People

Firefighters protesting outside The Guildhall in Northampton earlier this year.

Northamptonshire firefighters attend Westminster amid fire service ‘chaos’
Firefighters from Northamptonshire attended a meeting in Westminster to raise concerns over recent events in the PFCC

The garden centre, tucked away near Daventry, just off the A5 at the border between Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, has been open since 2004.

Northamptonshire family-owned business offers ‘mind-blowing’ Christmas events

Animals in Need

Six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for their forever home this week

Northamptonshire Police.

Former cop would have been sacked following relationship with special constable

PD Rosie has been on the job in Northamptonshire for 12 months now.

Celebrating one year of Northamptonshire's digital detection Police Dog Rosie

Cost of Living

Aspiring UK homeowners aren't feeling so optimistic

The top 10 business challenges CEOs face

The dates benefits recipients can expect their payments over Christmas and New Year in 2023

The dates benefits recipients can expect their payments over Christmas

Grocery inflation has fallen again, helping lower costs for shoppers

Grocery inflation drops again with butter now 16p cheaper

Crime

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

Threatening behaviour, drunk & disorderly, stealing booze cases in court

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Sending racist email, criminal damage, shoplifting, drugs offenders in court

More than 130 knives were collected during knife amnesties in Northamptonshire.

More than 130 knives collected at amnesties during week of action

Northamptonshire Police says it will now be issuing postcards to disqualified drivers to remind them about the consequences of breaching a court order.

Disqualified drivers to receive reminder postcards after 300 caught behind wheel

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Who’s been in court from Northampton, Daventry, Earls Barton and Nether Heyford

Northamptonshire magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

Assaults, shoplifting, using a mobile while driving and speeding cases in court

Business

Jack Fisher World Options

Daventry shipping service business celebrates £1Million first year with move
A Daventry-based managed courier services business has moved into new premises to allow for further expansion after achieving over one million pounds in sales in its first year since launching as a World Options franchise.

Pippa Reeve is pictured at the entrance of her shop.

Northamptonshire farm shop with ‘little courtyard’ sells ‘amazing’ local produce

Co-op's Rebecca Birkbeck

Community causes in Daventry and surrounding area receive funding support thanks...

Find out if becoming a landlord might be right for you at special event this month – sign up for only £1. Picture - supplied.

Ad Feature West Midlands man is back on home ground with property masterclass

Brook Street’s Wetherspoon pub duty manager, James Dixon, pictured in the pub’s gents toilet.

Daventry pub wins platinum award for its ‘excellent’ toilets

Traffic and Travel

Rail strikes will affect services in Northamptonshire from December 1 to December 9.

How train passengers will be affected during week of national railway strikes

The M1 was closed between Junction 14 and 15. Photo: Motorway Cameras.

Car transporter driver dies at scene of M1 collision between Northampton and MK

Police officers use an unmarked HGV to get an elevated position where they can see if drivers are committing offences.

Unmarked HGV used by police officers to spot 147 driving offences on M1

From October 2017 until the present, WNC has installed temporary traffic lights over the rail line bridge in Bugbrooke Road for a total cost of £222,668.31.

More than £220,000 taxpayers’ money spent on Bugbrooke temporary traffic lights

Health

Anton Du Beke and Team Lottie.org at the launch of Nights On Lottie 2022

Callout For Daventry Carers: £1000+ gifts exclusively for UK carers to celebrate...

Victoria and Joseph Skinner with daughter Isla

Mum on a mission has taken on a charity challenge

Nurse Maria Kriss Uy meeting King Charles at his 75th birthday reception

Nurse honoured to be part of King's birthday

Sophie O'Ware, 25, has an inoperable brain tumour and was given a life expectancy of five years when she received her diagnosis three years ago.

Fundraiser set up to make mother’s ‘dream come true’ to take children abroad

NHS Digital figures show 940 of 4,720 Year 6 pupils measured in West Northamptonshire were classed as obese or severely obese in 2022-23.

A fifth of children in West Northamptonshire classed as obese last year

Carole Sharp, Tony Harbour, Simon Brown and Keith Ott

Military charity supported by Amazon donation in Daventry

Politics

A new housing scheme will come into force in April next year after West Northamptonshire Council approved it at a cabinet meeting.

Cabinet approves housing allocation scheme which harmonises registers
There are more than 4,000 people currently registered to the three existing registers across West Northamptonshire

Stephen Mold (Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner) and Nikki Watson new Chief Fire Officer for Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire Chief Fire Officer appointment ‘dangerous’ says fire union

Outreach courtesy of Chester House Estate

New outreach programme helps Daventry schoolchildren enjoy a unique taste of his...

Councillors will discuss a proposed housing strategy for West Northamptonshire.

Housing strategy aims to 'prevent and tackle homelessness'

UK Trending

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times’ releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Grand Theft Auto will soon be available to play on Netflix Games.

Grand Theft Auto to be released on Netflix Games

Take a look at the incredible wildlife images being considered for Wildlife Photgrapher of the Year People's Choice Award.

Images up for top gong in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

Stormy has been announced as the headline act for Boardmasters Festival 2024.

Everything you need to know about Boardmasters Festival 2024

Clarkson's Farm has been renewed for a fourth season.

Amazon Prime Video confirm return of Jeremy Clarkson farm show

Former pop star presents the top 15 flashbacks in fashion

Weather

Stunning pictures as the northern lights lit up our skies for a second night.

‘Stunning’ northern lights spotted over Northamptonshire skies

A fleet of 12 gritters are ready for the winter in West Northamptonshire.

Fleet of gritters and stockpile of 5,500 tonnes of salt at the ready

The Met Office weather warning is in place for all of Northamptonshire from Thursday October 12 to Friday October 13.

Met Office heavy rain warning extended to include whole of Northamptonshire

Education

In West Northamptonshire, 23 pupils had to look for a new school after being expelled

Record number of suspensions at West Northants schools in autumn term last year

A third of parents say schools in West Northamptonshire do not deal with bullying effectively, figures reveal.

Third of parents say schools not dealing with bullying well, figures reveal

Eamonn Holmes, John Ditchburn and Frazer Arnott

Guilsborough Academy teacher wins lifetime achievement award after 40 years dedi...

Falconer’s Hill Academy pupils pictured holding the Silver Primary Geography Quality Mark (PGQM) award.

Daventry school awarded ‘prestigious’ national accreditation