Northampton news

• Rider death at cross-country event was accidental

  26-02-2026 19:11 via bbc.com
  A coroner says she is devastated for the family of Sarah Yorke, who was a teacher and mother.
  
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• RFU set to confirm radical revamp for English rugby

  26-02-2026 14:50 via bbc.com
  A radical new structure for English rugby is set to be rubber-stamped by the RFU, with the Prem separating from the rest of the pyramid, and promotion and relegation scrapped.
  
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• Football club's warehouse plans approved

  26-02-2026 14:40 via bbc.com
  A council backs Northampton Town's proposals to redevelop land near its stadium.
  
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• Two men in hospital after two-vehicle crash

  26-02-2026 11:16 via bbc.com
  The busy road was closed for about nine hours and a police are appealing for information.
  
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• Increased parking charges will 'close businesses' - BBC

  26-02-2026 06:42 via news.google.com
  Increased parking charges will 'close businesses'  BBC
  
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• Increased parking charges will 'close businesses'

  26-02-2026 06:42 via bbc.com
  The proposed rise in parking charges will be debated at a full council meeting later.
  
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• From peelings to power: Where does our food waste go?

  26-02-2026 06:42 via bbc.com
  We go behind the scenes at a food waste processing plant in Northamptonshire.
  
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• Inquiry launched into care charity over £1.5m debt

  26-02-2026 06:39 via bbc.com
  Sir Ed Davey is calling on the Prime Minister to meet families affected by the charity’s financial troubles.
  
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• County 'left in the cold' over devolution plan

  25-02-2026 18:46 via bbc.com
  The leaders of both Northamptonshire councils say they are unhappy at its exclusion.
  
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• Latest images reveal how popular Northampton pub will look after major rebrand into national chain - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  25-02-2026 17:57 via news.google.com
  Latest images reveal how popular Northampton pub will look after major rebrand into national chain  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• Mitchell ruled out in England Six Nations blow

  25-02-2026 17:38 via bbc.com
  England's first-choice scrum-half Alex Mitchell is ruled out of the remainder of their Six Nations campaign with a hamstring injury.
  
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• Northampton man sentenced to eight years on drug and gun charges - Western Mass News

  25-02-2026 17:25 via news.google.com
  Northampton man sentenced to eight years on drug and gun charges  Western Mass News
  
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• A14 oil spill damage exceeds £500k

  25-02-2026 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Authorities continue clear up of oil and tyres dumped at the A14.
  
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• Two more arrests after skate park double stabbing - BBC

  25-02-2026 15:43 via news.google.com
  Two more arrests after skate park double stabbing  BBC
  
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• Two more arrests after skate park double stabbing

  25-02-2026 15:43 via bbc.com
  The total number of people arrested following the death of Mason Miller currently stands at 11.
  
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• Weekly Chatty Cafe now on offer at much-loved Northampton venue in the hope of helping mental health - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  25-02-2026 15:38 via news.google.com
  Weekly Chatty Cafe now on offer at much-loved Northampton venue in the hope of helping mental health  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• Nolan hopes derby will get fans 'back on side'

  25-02-2026 15:07 via bbc.com
  Northampton Town manager Kevin Nolan believes the Nene derby against Peterborough offers a chance for his team to "get everyone believing again".
  
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• Search teams find man's body in the River Nene in Northampton - BBC

  25-02-2026 14:55 via news.google.com
  Search teams find man's body in the River Nene in Northampton  BBC
  
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• Search teams find man's body in the River Nene

  25-02-2026 14:55 via bbc.com
  Police say a search began after reports a man was struggling in the water near Northampton Marina.
  
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• Final phase cleared at Northampton South urban extension - East Midlands Business Link

  25-02-2026 14:36 via news.google.com
  Final phase cleared at Northampton South urban extension  East Midlands Business Link
  
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• Detectives investigating Northampton skate park murder release dashcam footage of two people they want to speak to - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  25-02-2026 13:35 via news.google.com
  Detectives investigating Northampton skate park murder release dashcam footage of two people they want to speak to  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• Northampton murder investigation: Appeal for dash-cam footage - Northamptonshire Police

  25-02-2026 12:58 via news.google.com
  Northampton murder investigation: Appeal for dash-cam footage  Northamptonshire Police
  
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• Driver, 78, sentenced after refusing to give details following Northampton town centre crash - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  25-02-2026 12:37 via news.google.com
  Driver, 78, sentenced after refusing to give details following Northampton town centre crash  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• Player ratings from League One fixture between Northampton Town and Port Vale - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  25-02-2026 12:35 via news.google.com
  Player ratings from League One fixture between Northampton Town and Port Vale  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• Northampton drink driver caught twice in FOUR DAYS during Christmas crackdown - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  25-02-2026 12:35 via news.google.com
  Northampton drink driver caught twice in FOUR DAYS during Christmas crackdown  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• Body found after specialist teams search River Nene in Northampton for five days, police confirm - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  25-02-2026 12:17 via news.google.com
  Body found after specialist teams search River Nene in Northampton for five days, police confirm  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• Assault in White Hills Crescent, Northampton - Northamptonshire Police

  25-02-2026 11:53 via news.google.com
  Assault in White Hills Crescent, Northampton  Northamptonshire Police
  
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• Homelium Northampton hosts “Ask Homelium” advice stands to support local families considering care - Northamptonshire Telegraph

  25-02-2026 11:35 via news.google.com
  Homelium Northampton hosts “Ask Homelium” advice stands to support local families considering care  Northamptonshire Telegraph
  
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• Northampton eyes UK Town of Culture status - TheBusinessDesk.com

  25-02-2026 10:39 via news.google.com
  Northampton eyes UK Town of Culture status  TheBusinessDesk.com
  
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• Boston United Secure Former Leeds United, Northampton Town & Stoke City Forward - The Stacey West

  25-02-2026 10:14 via news.google.com
  Boston United Secure Former Leeds United, Northampton Town & Stoke City Forward  The Stacey West
  
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• Man dies in Northampton stabbing as teen fights for life - Birmingham Live

  25-02-2026 09:10 via news.google.com
  Man dies in Northampton stabbing as teen fights for life  Birmingham Live
  
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• Town of Culture bid aims to celebrate creativity

  25-02-2026 08:26 via bbc.com
  Northampton is looking to become the inaugural winner of the award, with up to £3m up for grabs.
  
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• Northampton's Town of Culture bid aims to celebrate creativity - BBC

  25-02-2026 08:26 via news.google.com
  Northampton's Town of Culture bid aims to celebrate creativity  BBC
  
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• Ukraine community meets to mark 'unbelievable' war - BBC

  25-02-2026 07:29 via news.google.com
  Ukraine community meets to mark 'unbelievable' war  BBC
  
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• Ukraine community meets to mark 'unbelievable' war

  25-02-2026 07:29 via bbc.com
  Ukrainian refugees say they pray for peace and to be able to go back home to be with family.
  
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• Damage from 'disgusting' fly-tippers exceeds £500k

  25-02-2026 07:26 via bbc.com
  Work continues to clear up hundreds of tyres and thousands of tonnes of oil dumped beside the A14.
  
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• Go-ahead for more than 360 Northampton homes - final phase of landmark project - Insider Media Ltd

  25-02-2026 07:08 via news.google.com
  Go-ahead for more than 360 Northampton homes - final phase of landmark project  Insider Media Ltd
  
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• Kevin Nolan promises to fight on with Northampton - Ireland Live

  25-02-2026 00:59 via news.google.com
  Kevin Nolan promises to fight on with Northampton  Ireland Live
  
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• Watch: Wilson hits audacious trick shot to reach 142

  25-02-2026 00:42 via bbc.com
  Kyren Wilson makes a trick shot on the final black to win his match against Liu Hongyu at the Welsh Open.
  
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• Northampton 0-1 Port Vale | League One highlights - Sky Sports

  24-02-2026 23:33 via news.google.com
  Northampton 0-1 Port Vale | League One highlights  Sky Sports
  
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• Northampton Town 0-1 Port Vale - BBC

  24-02-2026 22:47 via news.google.com
  Northampton Town 0-1 Port Vale  BBC
  
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• West Northants Council outlines how it will bring more traders to Northampton's £15m Market Square after public raise concerns - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  24-02-2026 18:13 via news.google.com
  West Northants Council outlines how it will bring more traders to Northampton's £15m Market Square after public raise concerns  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• Drivers fined nearly £1 MILLION in 2025 at six Northampton locations – with almost half coming from one yellow hatched box - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  24-02-2026 18:09 via news.google.com
  Drivers fined nearly £1 MILLION in 2025 at six Northampton locations – with almost half coming from one yellow hatched box  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• Four years of war marked at local Ukrainian School

  24-02-2026 17:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Northampton’s St Mary's Ukrainian School marked the anniversary with prayers and song.
  
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• Pioneering surgery lengthens Northampton boy’s leg

  24-02-2026 17:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Alfie Phillips has a rare condition stopping his right leg from developing fully.
  
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• Vistry gets go-ahead for new homes in Northampton - BE News

  24-02-2026 17:47 via news.google.com
  Vistry gets go-ahead for new homes in Northampton  BE News
  
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• Man jailed after more than 7,000 cannabis plants found in former Northampton town centre casino - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  24-02-2026 16:04 via news.google.com
  Man jailed after more than 7,000 cannabis plants found in former Northampton town centre casino  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• Northants man competing for strongman world title

  24-02-2026 16:03 via bbc.co.uk
  Danny Curtis will be competing at Arnold Schwarzenegger’s strongman contest.
  
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• Jail time for shoplifter who targeted Northampton shop on 17 occasions and stole £3,000 worth of alcohol and meat - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  24-02-2026 15:42 via news.google.com
  Jail time for shoplifter who targeted Northampton shop on 17 occasions and stole £3,000 worth of alcohol and meat  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• Uncanny impressions aplenty in Dead Ringers on Northampton stage - Daventry Express

  24-02-2026 15:36 via news.google.com
  Uncanny impressions aplenty in Dead Ringers on Northampton stage  Daventry Express
  
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