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Northampton singer-songwriter Andy Crofts has released a Christmas single

Andy Crofts gets festive as Northampton singer-songwriter pens Christmas single

Victoria and Joseph Skinner with daughter Isla

Mum on a mission has taken on a charity challenge

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

Northants will start the 2024 season with a Championship clash against Sussex at Hove (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

South coast opener for Northants as they start 2024 season at Sussex

Alex Lewington scored for Saracens as they beat Harlequins (photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

'Wake-up call' for Harlequins as they get set to travel to Saints

Andy Crofts releases his new LP Live At The 100 Club on Friday (Nov 17)

'Magical' night at 100 Club captured on record as Andy Crofts releases new LP

Andy Crofts performs live at The Black Prince pub in Northampton on Sunday night

Andy Crofts excited ahead of Northampton homecoming gig at The Black Prince

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

Fin Smith (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson salutes Smith as fly-half continues to show his class for Saints

Rob Baxter (right) saw his side suffer defeat to Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Opposition view: Exeter youngsters will learn from Saints loss, says Baxter

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
Steelbacks skipper David Willey claimed his 100th wicket in One Day Internationals as he marked his final game for England in style against Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup on Saturday.

Alex Mitchell is back for Saints (photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs: Big match preview

James Grayson (photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Grayson to say goodbye to Saints on Sunday as fly-half gets set to move to Japan

Chantelle Cameron is set to take on Katie Taylor again (photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Saints boss Dowson would love to see town star Cameron box at the Gardens

Last year's winners at the Northamptonshire Community Foundation Awards

Community foundation awards recognise amazing contributions

Councillors will discuss a proposed housing strategy for West Northamptonshire.

Housing strategy aims to 'prevent and tackle homelessness'

There are several services taking place in West Northamptonshire on Remembrance Sunday.

10 services and events taking place on Remembrance Sunday

Saints edged out Bath in September (photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Bath: Big match preview

Several Northamptonshire residents are unable to send or receive mobile phone calls and texts due to ‘faulty phone mast’ affecting users of services including Tesco's mobile service and the O2 provider.

‘Horror stories’ from Northamptonshire residents

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

A US Air Force B-1 Lancer bomber. AFP PHOTO / ARIS MESSINIS (Photo credit should read ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Planes once capable of carrying NUCLEAR BOMBS fly low over villages

Andrew Lewer MP for Northampton South

Northampton to Market Harborough Railway reopening - Positive Ministerial Reply

Stacey Pfadenhauer and her mother, Carol Mansell, pictured at a Halloween party in 2011.

Daughter raising money for charity supporting her mother

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Northampton theatre school boosted by Amazon donation

Drivers in and around West Northamptonshire will have 39 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Here are 39 major road closures in and around Northampton in the next two weeks

The Met Office weather warning is in place for all of Northamptonshire from Thursday October 12 to Friday October 13.

Met Office heavy rain warning extended to include whole of Northamptonshire

Heavy rain is on its way to Northamptonshire.

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

Parks could be heaving this weekend as an unseasonal high of 25C is predicted across Northamptonshire.

October BBQ anyone? County set to see unseasonal highs of 25C this weekend
We’ve had winter-like rain in the middle of the summer, and now we’re looking at temperature predictions akin to mid-summer, but in October

The number of rough sleepers seeking help in cold weather more than doubled last year in West Northamptonshire, as homelessness figures increased nationally for the first time since 2017.

Rise in rough sleepers accessing emergency accommodation

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

Smith so happy with his first year at Saints

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

Ethan Waller (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints prop Ethan ready to find his best form after taking the pressure off

The fatal collision happened in Watford Road between Watford and West Haddon.

Young woman from Corby dies at the scene of collision in Northampton village

The two bridging hotels which were housing the 220 refugees were Holiday Inn in Flore and Holiday Inn in Bedford Road

Two hotels reopen to public after hundreds of Afghan refugees are kicked out

Sam Graham skippered Saints against Ealing Trailfinders on Sunday (picture: Adam Gumbs)

Graham keen to kick on after successful first season at Saints

The meeting in The Guildhall of the Police Fire and Crime Panel - Firefighters protested outside. Mr Mold answers questions

Commissioner survives no confidence vote

Tom Collins scored 50 tries for Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

The big interview: Former Saints wing Tom Collins talks to Tom Vickers

Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold appointed Nicci Marzec as Head of Paid Service of Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service on an interim basis - a role including Chief Fire Officer

Firefighters pass vote of no confidence in commissioner

Shaun Taylor pictured with his boys, Oscar and Ethan, and his wife, Vickie.

A Daventry family is fundraising in memory of dad who died aged 26

Indian batter Prithvi Shaw will return to Northants in the 2024 season (Picture: nccc.co.uk)

Record-breaking batter Prithvi Shaw to return to Northants in 2024

Tom Pearson played for England against Wales at the start of August (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Summer signing Pearson ready to start life at Saints

England beat Italy at the Gardens back in April (photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)

Women's Rugby World Cup coming to town as Gardens is selected as a host venue

There is plenty to do across the county this weekend.

Seven exciting things to do this weekend as the sun is finally set to shine

The Red Arrows are due to fly over Northampton on Thursday (August 17)

Red Arrows fans keeping fingers crossed RAF acrobatic team will fly over town

Prithvi Shaw has had his time at Northamptonshire cut short due to a knee injury (Picture courtesy of nccc.co.uk)

Huge blow for the Steelbacks as Prithvi Shaw stint ended by knee injury
Northants have been dealt a huge blow with the news that Indian batting star Prithvi Shaw has been ruled out for the rest of the Metro Bank Royal One Day Cup after suffering a knee injury.

Megan Ransford and Charlotte Johns were Wimbledon winners (picture: imagecomms)

Megan and Charlotte deliver as Northampton doubles duo become Wimbledon winners

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Lukhan set for rapid return to Saints as he prepares to play for Barbarians

Northamptonshire Health Charity's Curry and Quiz fundraiser to support local NHS hospitals

Charity fundraiser to help enhance healthcare in your local hospitals

The sun is set to shine over Northamptonshire on Thursday (August 10).

Day of sunshine set to hit Northamptonshire as temperatures due to hit 26C

George Scrimshaw in action for Derbyshire Falcons against the Steelbacks in June (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Coach Arthur disappointed as Derbyshire lose 'talented' Scrimshaw to Northants

Northampton FC Community Trust supported by Amazon donation

Northampton Town Community Trust supported by Amazon donation

A thunderstorm is set to hit Northamptonshire on Wednesday (August 2).

Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning issued for whole of Northamptonshire

Stephen Mold will attend the meeting of the fire and crime panel in Northampton

'The events of the last two weeks have been worthy of a soap opera'

The family-run business owners, Ali Mahib and Abbas Uddin, at Bugbrooke Pizza.

Small family-run business owner shares his success story

Phil Dowson, the Saints director of rugby, looks on during a training session held at the Gardens on July 18 (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints to start pre-season campaign with trip to Bedford Blues