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This is how many points you'll get on your licence for these driving offences

Breaking the law while behind the wheel can come with a hefty fine attached - and put points on your license too.

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Who’s been sentenced at Northampton Magistrates’ Court

The following people were sentenced at Northampton Magistrates’ Court:

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Northamptonshire Police is targeting drink and drug drivers this summer. Photo: Twitter

Two more motorists charged as part of Northamptonshire Police crackdown on drink and drug driving

Two more people have been charged as part of Northamptonshire Police's campaign to tackle drink and drug driving over the summer.

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Northamptonshire Police Chief Constable Nick Adderley on patrol

Northamptonshire Police chief slams 'shocking and sickening' assaults on officers in Channel 4 documentary

The chief constable of Northamptonshire Police slammed the 'shocking and sickening' assaults on officers shown in 999: What's Your Emergency last night (Monday, June 17).

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Who’s been sentenced at Northampton Magistrates’ Court

The following people were sentenced at Northampton Magistrates’ Court:

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A collection of distinctive WWII medals similar to these was stolen from a Northamptonshire home.

WWII medals stolen in Northamptonshire village burglary

A collection of distinctive WWII medals were stolen in an break-in at a home near Brixworth.

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Drink and drug drivers are being named this summer as part of the forces efforts to crack-down on offending.

More motorists including 17-year-old boy named by police for driving under influence in Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire Police is naming drivers charged with drink or drug driving as part of a month-long campaign to tackle offending over the summer.

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A Northamptonshire man has been handed a restraining order after stalking his own daughter.

Northamptonshire father handed restraining order for stalking his own daughter

A Northamptonshire father who stalked his own daughter and eventually confronted her has been given a five-year restraining order.

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Police dogs 'put their life on the line every day' says Northamptonshire police chief as Finn's Law comes in

The new law giving legal protection to police dogs has been welcomed by Northamptonshire's Chief Constable who says it rightly identifies them as colleagues and protectors.

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Motorists charged with drink driving in Northamptonshire named by police

Northamptonshire Police is naming drivers charged with drink or drug driving as part of a month-long campaign to tackle offending over the summer.

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The collision happened on Roman Road, Whilton, on Sunday, June 9.

Passenger left with 'life-threatening injuries' after car collides with tree in Northamptonshire

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving after a car crashed into a tree in Northamptonshire and left a passenger with life-threatening injuries

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Fewer crimes leading to prosecutions in Northamptonshire, amid warnings of “crumbling” legal system

Fewer crimes are leading to prosecutions in Northamptonshire, amid warnings of a “crumbling” legal system.

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Chief Constable Nick Adderley (left) and police commissioner Stephen Mold (second left) observe the consultation in Northampton Market Square

'Could you do my job better?', Chief Constable asks Northamptonshire public

Northamptonians are being asked by the Chief Constable to put themselves in his shoes by taking part in an interactive consultation.

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Drug dealers Kayongo Shuleko (left) and Jerome Smikle (right) murdered Josh Bains over a 40 drug debt they owed him.

GUILTY: Three men convicted for the murder of Northampton man Joshua Bains

Three men have been convicted of shooting a 28-year-old man to death in the streets of a Northampton neighbourhood.

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Joshua Bains was shot dead in Upton on October 4 last year. His family has called him a "fantastic son, brother and partner, and father to two wonderful children".

'The pain of losing you is so great': Northampton father's family speak out following murder conviction

The family of Northampton father Joshua Bains has thanked the people of Upton who fought to save his life minutes after he was fatally shot.

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Five people have been charged in the campaign's opening two days.

Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough motorists charged with drink-driving

Five charges were brought in the first two days of a month-long campaign to tackle drink and drug-driving in Northamptonshire.

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Police were called after security officers at Shambala found Belcher with illegal drugs

Northamptonshire Shambala festival drug dealer avoids prison sentence

A cocaine and ecstasy dealer who travelled to a Northamptonshire music festival from Birmingham to sell drugs has avoided going to prison.

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Motorists caught drink or drug driving in June will be publicly named by police.

Drink and drug drivers in Northamptonshire will be named by police starting next month

Northamptonshire Police will publicly name anyone they charge with a drink or drug driving offence next month.

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Former Northampton South MP from East Northants loses licence for speeding

A former politician has had his driving licence removed by a court after amassing the maximum 12 points.

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An image taken from footage captured by Chief Constable Nick Adderley's dashcam

Speeding 122mph mum with toddler passenger stopped in Northampton... after overtaking chief constable's unmarked car

A 21-year-old woman is regretting her decision to speed along a Northamptonshire road after being caught by the county's top cop.

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