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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

Northampton Magistrates' Court

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

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

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

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

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

Supporters of the XL Bully dog breed hold placards during a protest against the UK Government's plans for the breed, in central London.

Police advice to XL Bully owners after attempts made to contact officers
The police force say they have had “a lot of calls” regarding the issue, and some people have even tried to contact officers on Facebook

The national campaign is taking place from November 13 to November 19.

County police to take part in national campaign in a bid to tackle knife crime

Knife amnesty bins will be available across Northamptonshire this week.

Knife amnesties taking place as part of national knife crime campaign

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

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Threatening behaviour, drugs possession, fraud, shoplifting cases in court

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

Assaults on police, burglary, drink driving, champagne theft cases in court

Mohammed Rahman will be sentenced at Northampton Crown Court later this month.

Fraudster found guilty after persuading elderly woman to empty her bank account

Cordons were set up around the railings in West End, as well as around the old Post Office building in High Street, while a police car blocked a driveway just off the mini roundabout by the Station Road sign in West Haddon.

Police descend on Northamptonshire village after two separate incidents

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Drink-driving, assaults, racist abuse, thefts from Next and B&M in court

Police appealing for witnesses.

Deliberate fire started in block of flats on Halloween night

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

Threatening behaviour, driving without due care and cheese theft cases in court

Police appealing for witnesses following an assault in Daventry.

Woman's handbag thrown into road as a result of assault in Daventry

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Assaults, driving without due care, stealing from Next cases dealt with in court

Northamptonshire Police has released video clips of poor driving around cyclist as a warning to road users.

Drivers inconsiderate around cyclists caught on camera as police release warning

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Assault, offensive weapon, drink driving, threatening behaviour cases in court

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

Court cases involving assaults, drink-driving, stealing Next men’s underwear

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Disqualified drivers, speeding, shoplifting and fare dodging cases in court

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

Assaults on police, possession of drugs, threatening behaviour cases in court
Assaults on police, drink driving, possession of drugs, threatening behaviour, theft from local Co-op dealt with by local magistrates

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Prison terms, suspended sentences, fines, driving bans handed down in court

The incident happened at The Queen of Hearts pub in Wimborne Place, Daventry

Two men, aged 34 and 32, arrested following chaos at popular pub in Daventry

Northampton Magistrates Court

Assaults on police, driving without due care, petrol theft cases in court

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

Threatening behaviour, attempted burglary, harassment, driving offences in court

The number of young people in Northamptonshire committing violent offences and found in possession of offensive weapons has increased, a report shows.

Increase in youth violence and knife crime across Northamptonshire, report finds

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Assaults, carrying weapons, drink driving and loo roll theft cases in court

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

Carrying weapons, threatening behaviour, drink driving cases in court

More than 70 people were arrested during a 10-week period of action by Northamptonshire Police.

More than 70 arrests in 10 weeks as police target serious violence

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

Assault on emergency worker, criminal damage and Aldi theft dealt with in court

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Scam warning after men charge resident more than £1,000 to cut down tree

The woman fled Northamptonshire after "years of domestic abuse". (File picture).

Woman who fled county after ‘years of domestic abuse’ awarded £22,000 in damages

The online survey examining the views of the residents on extending the PSPO for three more years closes at midnight on Sunday, 24 October 2023.

Council looks for opinions on anti-social behaviour orders

Operation Fragment brings together Northamptonshire Police, West Northamptonshire Council, Daventry Town Council, housing bodies and charities to deal with crime and environmental concerns while providing residents with guidance and support.

New partnership initiative tackling crime and anti-social behaviour

The bike was stolen from the West Midlands in 2021, according to police. Photo: X/PC 1476 Donoghue | Northants RPT.

Motorcyclist riding stolen bike arrested after attempted to escape police

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Assaults, disqualified drivers and shoplifters dealt with by magistrates

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

Fake charity collector and owner of dangerous dog dealt with by magistrates

A cannabis factory found in Rushden last year. (File picture).

Landlords urged to check properties for signs of cannabis grows or factories
“Please check your properties and make our neighbourhoods a nicer placer to live as a result”

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week.

Carrying a machete, criminal damage and burglary cases before magistrates

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Assaults, burglary, drink-driving cases dealt with by local magistrates

Occupants fled from the scene after a car crashed into a building in Daventry town centre.

Occupants run from scene after car crashes into building in Daventry town centre

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Who’s been in court from Northampton, Daventry, Brackley, Holcot and Silverstone

A new short film has been created to raise awareness of child exploitation in Northamptonshire.

'Child exploitation is happening': County authorities launch awareness film

Family photo of Jack Riley with his son

Heartbroken family pay tribute to ‘loving’ father, 24, died in A5 crash

Police constable Neil Irving will face a gross misconduct disciplinary hearing next week

Copper in hot water over allegations he opened an Only Fans account

Police officers stopped more than 40 vehicles on the M1 during a day of action.

More than half of vehicles stopped on M1 in one day found to be non-compliant

Police close A5 following serious crash

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Who’s been in court from Northampton, Daventry, Grange Park, Earls Barton