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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

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

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

Firefighters protesting outside The Guildhall in Northampton earlier this year.

Northamptonshire firefighters attend Westminster amid fire service ‘chaos’

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
“Our philosophy is that people have a choice in where they spend their money, and we'd like to be part of that choice”

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

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

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

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

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

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

Northampton Magistrates' Court

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

Pippa Reeve is pictured at the entrance of her shop.

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

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

More than 130 knives collected at amnesties during week of action

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

Ofsted - Northamptonshire Children's Trust

At risk children still not helped and protected at the earliest opportunity

Luciano was abandoned in Northamptonshire and is now in the care of the RSPCA and looking for his forever home.

RSPCA set to receive more than 200 animal abandonment reports in county

The hearing was held at Northamptonshire Police Headquarters.

Copper sacked after accessing confidential systems for 'non-policing' purpose

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

WIcky Bear with Jeanette Walsh aka Mother Christmas. People can donate brand new gifts at Wicksteed Park during opening hours/National World

How to donate toys and gifts to help Northamptonshire's most needy children

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Who’s been in court from Northampton, Daventry, Earls Barton and Nether Heyford
Dangerous driving, criminal damage, threatening behaviour, offensive phone calls cases dealt with by local magistrates

All of this could be yours for £1.1 million, when completed, or offers over £850,000, as the property stands now.

Take a look at stunning lake house on the market for £1.1 million

The ice rink is set to open at Whilton Locks Garden Village on Friday November 17 (picture: WLGV)

Ice rink set to open at Northants garden centre as Winter Wonderland returns

Northamptonshire magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

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

Last week, 52 students from three different schools gathered at the E-Act Parker Academy in Ashby Road, Daventry, to rehearse for next month’s performance.

Daventry students join more than 150 UK talented dancers to perform in US

Pam Atkins pictured with the other members at their Saturday class.

‘Outraged’ and ‘annoyed’ gym members saved weekend fitness classes

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

Daventry school awarded ‘prestigious’ national accreditation

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

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

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

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

Crowds gathered to pay their respects to the men and women who lost their lives serving the country.

Community gathers for Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Daventry

Father Christmas' reindeer friend pictured at last year's event.

Town prepares for Christmas with annual ‘festive’ and ‘popular’ event

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

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

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

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Threatening behaviour, drugs possession, fraud, shoplifting cases in court
Threatening behaviour, possession of drugs, fraud, shoplifting, driving without due care, drunk and disorderly cases dealt with by magistrates

Charlotte Warren (Charlie), 32, owner of Charlie's Boutique in Saint John's Square, Daventry, pictured.

Daventry beauty salon owner invites residents to ‘Santa’s Grotto’ charity event

Karen Balloch, the Daventry parkrun co-event director, pictured at her 100th event.

Daventry parkrun is celebrating nine years of free ‘incredible’ events this week

Part of Weedon Depot has been removed from the heritage risk register.

Part of shopping village saved from heritage risk register due to regeneration

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

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

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

Last year's winners at the Northamptonshire Community Foundation Awards

Community foundation awards recognise amazing contributions

All of this could be yours for an offer in excess of £1.5 million.

Look inside huge 10 bedroom Northamptonshire house with indoor pool and jacuzzi

Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have CCTV, doorbell, or dash cam footage of the collision. Or who may have seen the Nissan Micra travelling in the area prior to the incident.

Man in his 20s dies at the scene of collision in Daventry after vehicle hit tree

Councillors will discuss a proposed housing strategy for West Northamptonshire.

Housing strategy aims to 'prevent and tackle homelessness'

The event was organised as part of an ongoing project that targets fly-tipping and littering in the area.

Southbrook estate community clean-up day