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IN COURT: Drivers from in an around Northampton, Daventry, Towcester sentenced

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Northamptonshire fireworks displays 2026: Your ultimate guide

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Ex-police officer admits two offences including sexual communication

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COURT ROUND-UP: 46 offenders from in and around Northampton, Daventry, Towcester

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Upcoming Daventry area road closures

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Mother Christmas launches annual gift appeal to help our children in need

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Blaze captured on camera as crews battled multiple fires for four hours

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Thief stole prostate cancer charity box among these 38 cases in court

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Corgi unveils £230 limited-edition WWII Mosquito model

People

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21 pubs named as finalists in the Daventry Constituency Best Pub Awards 2026

More than a dozen Northamptonshire pubs have been named as finalists in seven categories at the Daventry Constituency Best Pub Awards 2026.

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Look inside former working men's club which has been turned into stunning home

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The ten areas with the most reports of anti-social behaviour in August 2026

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Police officer would have been sacked over messages to burglary witness

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Spider-Man star Tom Holland's comedian dad stars in special charity show

Cost of Living

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Employees delay parenthood due to concerns over parental leave

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Disorganised households estimate they pay an extra £801 on bills

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The household bill that costs less than 10 years ago

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Ad Feature One in eight households couldn't cover essentials for two months

Crime

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Daventry charity faces pausing operations after vans are stolen

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Man, 40, appears in court charged with rape and sexual assault

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Driver caught speeding at 110mph on A45 among these cases in court

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COURT ROUND-UP: Drink driver told to stay off alcohol for 120 days

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COURT ROUND-UP: 30 offenders sentenced from in and around Northampton & Daventry

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CROWN COURT ROUND-UP:Offenders sentenced by Northampton judges in September

Business

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M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

M&S is giving Sparks customers the chance to earn £15 in festive rewards this Christmas. Here's how to claim the offers and make your Christmas spending go a little further.

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The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’

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7 side hustles to make extra money before Christmas

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M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

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Asda Christmas delivery slots open today – how to book

Traffic and Travel

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Speed camera warning device reduced to £27

The temporary closure, which had been due to start in late August, will now take place from Monday October 19 and run until early June 2027.placeholder image

Part of busy Daventry town centre car park to temporarily close

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One of the ‘most dangerous stretches of road in the Midlands’ is right here

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Serious collision closes A5, fire service warns

Health

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Inspectors say inpatient mental health service staff should be 'proud’

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Northampton AI consultation under way to shed 100 jobs 'avoiding' redundancies

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What side effects do people suffer on weight loss drugs?

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Family rally to raise money for baby Bonnie's head brace

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How to know you’re suitable for private weight management treatment?

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What private weight management treatments are available without NHS?

Politics

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Appeal lodged over refusal of homes for Daventry village

Developers have lodged an appeal over a decision to refuse planning permission for nearly 50 village homes.

Neil Burkett

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New Costco warehouse plan revealed for huge site near village

MP Stuart Andrew asked Prime Minister Andy Burnham to 'review' the proposal for Green Hill Solar Farmplaceholder image

Prime Minister quizzed on controversial Northamptonshire solar farm

West Northamptonshire Council has announced that around 28 of the 62 spaces at St John's Square car park will be unavailable from August 28 until work is completed in April next year.placeholder image

Part of town centre car park to close for eight months

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Rat sightings rise 15% as winter warning issued

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UK Trending

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UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

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UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

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Rylan has disguised himself as a sofa to surprise filmgoers

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Mystery keys among things Brits hold onto for too long

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Veterans reveal military slang they still use in civilian life

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Brits would buy next door to choose neighbours after lottery win

Weather

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Drought officially declared after driest July in 190 years

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RED weather warning for heat in place as temperatures set to soar to 40C

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EMAS declares business continuity incident following to 'sustained pressures'

Education

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Academy appoints new headteacher ahead of start of new school year

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Ten staff leave school alongside headteacher as academy recruits 10 new teachers

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Sponne School students celebrate exam success

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Top marks for Tresham College students

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