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Courtney Lawes at this week's media session (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints star Lawes yet to make any plans for next season

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

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

Sam Matavesi scored against Leicester last weekend (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Matavesi shows character and keeps smiling as he settles back in at Saints

David Willey hasn't played red ball cricket since he ;ast turned out for Yorkshire in a Championship match in 2021 (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

​Is David Willey revved up for red ball action for Northants?

David Willey makes his way off for the field as an England player for final time following the World Cup win over Pakistan at Eden Gardens on Saturday (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

FEATURE: Coach ​Sadler insists skipper David Willey still has big ambitions

Alex Mitchell marked his Saints return with a try last Sunday (picture: Ketan Shah)

The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to Saints and England star Alex Mitchell

Courtney Lawes was back in action for Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Lawes happy to be home as he returns to inspire a big Saints win

David Willey and skipper Jos Buttler were all smiles after the Northants man claimed three wickets in England's World Cup win over Pakistan on Saturday (Photo by DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP via Getty Images)

100-up for Steelbacks skipper Willey as he signs off England career in style

Chris Liddle has left Northamptonshire after four years as the club's bowling coach (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Blow for Northants as bowling coach Liddle quits to join England Women
Northants are now on the lookout for a new bowling and batting coach after the unexpected departure of Chris Liddle.

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

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

Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images.

17,700 more jobs available in the East Midlands by 2027 due to automation

Trevor Davison missed the clash with Bath due to illness (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers Saints injury and availability latest ahead of Exeter encounter

Fenwick’s Christmas Window for 2023 is now available to view. Photo: National World.

The magic of Narnia hits Fenwick’s famous Christmas Window

Lewis Ludlam (photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Saints boss Dowson reacts to Ludlam links to Toulon

A newborn baby in the maternity ward at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey on May 22, 2020 in Frimley, United Kingdom. (Stock Image. Credit: Steve Parsons - Pool/Getty Images)

Bereaved families call for inquiry into NHS maternity services

David Willey, who has announce his retirement from international cricket, celebrates claiming the wicket of Virat Kohli during the loss to India on Sunday (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Northants Steelbacks skipper David Willey announces England retirement

Andrew Lewer MP for Northampton South

Northampton to Market Harborough Railway reopening - Positive Ministerial Reply

The number of people identifying as wiccan is up from 76 in the 2011 census

Census sees a rise in the number of witches living in West Northamptonshire

Tom James (photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Saints scrum-half James ready to 'put things right' after 'inconsistent' start

Tom Pearson (photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to Saints flanker Tom Pearson

Courtney Lawes at England training on Wednesday (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

'It's a joy!'- Dowson delighted to have Lawes available for Saints for longer

Lewis Ludlam (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Saints skipper Ludlam set to play a part for England against Argentina

Courtney Lawes (photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

'End of an era' as Saints legend Lawes gets set to call time on England career

Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate in Dear England (photo: Marc Brenner)

Review: Dear England puts Gareth Southgate on the West End stage

The researchers analysed data from 365 hospitals (Image: Adobe/NationalWorld/Kim Mogg)

167,000 people caught Covid in hospital during England's second wave

Alex Mitchell starts again on Saturday (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

'Unbelievable journey' for Mitchell as Saints star starts in semi-final
Phil Dowson couldn’t be happier to be witnessing the ‘unbelievable journey’ of Alex Mitchell at the Rugby World Cup.

A general view of scaffolding at Balbardie Primary School on September 04, 2023 in Bathgate, Scotland, after its buildings were found to contain RAAC. Credit: Getty Images

43 more schools found to have crumbly RAAC concrete

Ex-England captain Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement from professional cricket.

Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement

Alex Mitchell starts for England against Fiji (photo by MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)

Saints duo start for England as they face Fiji in World Cup quarter-final

Raphael Weatherall has signed a two-year rookie contract at Northamptonshire

Teenage fast bowler Weatherall pens two-year professional contract at Northants

James Ramm (photo by Graham Chadwick/Getty Images)

Ramm on England radar but wing wizard puts full focus on Saints

The Met Office said a cold snap is on its way, with large parts of the UK experiencing heavy rain and snow on the mountains.

Rain to batter UK as cold snap arrives - including first frost

Heavy rain is on its way to Northamptonshire.

Parts of Northamptonshire to be hit by 27-hour Met Office rain warning

Tom Pearson shone against Doncaster Knights on Sunday (photo by Graham Chadwick/Getty Images)

Pearson puts 'turbulent' time behind him as he shows his class for Saints

One package was found on the Isle of Wight (Image: National Crime Agency)

A significant amount of cocaine has washed up on England's south coast

Parts of the UK will experience highs of 26C this weekend, with experts describing the October autumn weather as "unusual". (Credit: Getty Images)

Scotland hit with amber flood warnings as 'heatwave' approaches south

Tommy Freeman delivered a hat-trick to help Saints beat Bath last Saturday (picture: Ketan Shah)

Saints hat-trick hero Freeman keeping his feet on the ground

Archie McParland (photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Six Saints youngsters named in England Under-20s EPS squad

Angus Scott-Young started at No.8 for Saints against Bath (photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)

Scott-Young ready to step up at No.8 for Saints

Tommy Freeman bagged a treble against Bath (picture: Ketan Shah)

'We're lucky to have him' - Waller salutes Saints hat-trick hero Freeman

Fin Smith trained with England last season (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Smith so happy with his first year at Saints

Simon Kerrigan celebrates claiming a wicket for Northamptonshire against Lancashire last summer (Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

End of the road for Northants spinner Simon Kerrigan as he announces retirement

George Furbank made his first appearance of the season last Saturday (photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Dowson backs soon-to-be Saints centurion Furbank to return to England picture
Phil Dowson has backed George Furbank to force his way back into the England picture.

The RNLI has warned that conditions around coasts could be treacherous as Storm Agnes prepares to hit the country. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK braces as Storm Agnes prepares for landfall

Nationally, just 59 percent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2022-23.

Children continued to get worse at reading and writing after Covid, data shows

Children from Daventry Hill School visit the printing department at Amazon BHX10 to see their hoodie

Daventry pupils visit Amazon to see leaders' hoodies come to life

Pedestrians walk past a branch of a NatWest bank in London.

36 more bank branches to close across UK next year - full list

Liam Payne has been forced to cancel upcoming tour dates after being rushed to hospital

Girlfriend of Liam Payne gives important health update

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

Met Office issue yellow weather warning for heavy rain & flooding

Courtney Lawes captained England to victory against Japan (photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

England 'taking steps forward', says Saints star Lawes after win against Japan

Northants all-rounder David Willey has been named in England's squad for the 2023 ICC World Cup (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Relief for Steelbacks star Willey as he is named in England World Cup squad