Northampton news

• Derek, 90, among record-breaking hospital volunteers

  16-06-2026 15:15 via bbc.com
  
  A record 82,536 hours were given by volunteers between April 2025 and March 2026 at University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN).
  
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• Watch: Saints' Alex Coles wants potholes tackled

  23-06-2026 10:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Speaking to fans outside Northampton's Guildhall, Coles described potholes in the town as "a joke".
  
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• Flats to be built next to Freemasons club

  23-06-2026 09:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It follows previous plans for an 80-bed care home on the site.
  
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• Primary school celebrates 150th anniversary

  23-06-2026 07:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A school, which opened in the Victorian era with 77 pupils, looks back and ahead.
  
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• Improvement work on region's waterways is completed

  23-06-2026 07:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Environment Agency finishes its £5.2 million programme that has seen work across several counties.
  
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• Community comes together after fatal crash

  23-06-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A taxi firm ferries people to and from hospital without charge, while a chaplain offers support.
  
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• Funding to create 40 extra ambulance crews by 2029

  23-06-2026 07:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The service says it will be able to recruit up to 400 new patient-facing staff members by 2029.
  
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• Eight in critical condition after train crash

  22-06-2026 20:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Over 100 needed hospital treatment as the transport secretary urges people not to speculate on the cause.
  
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• Bedingham stars as leaders Durham defeat Northants

  22-06-2026 19:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Bedingham scores an unbeaten century as leaders Durham defeat Northamptonshire by six wickets in their County Championship match.
  
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• Cancer charity cash stolen from Wilson's home

  22-06-2026 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former world champion Kyren Wilson is burgled while playing in a snooker event in Leicester
  
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• Rare red weather warning and red heat alert issued

  22-06-2026 18:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Temperatures are set to reach up to 40C this week, with the heat expected to cause disruption.
  
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• Hero train manager hurt in crash helped others

  22-06-2026 18:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A passenger praises a member of railway staff who, despite being in pain, helped the injured.
  
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• Inquiry over hospital's safeguarding and finances

  22-06-2026 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It comes after the removal of almost 300 patients was ordered by NHS England earlier this year.
  
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• Prem Rugby play-offs set to move to neutral venue

  22-06-2026 08:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Prem Rugby play-offs are set to move from home advantage to a neutral venue from the 2029-2030 season.
  
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• Calls grow for direct trains to new Universal park

  22-06-2026 07:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A council leader says without a direct link it could put a town "at a significant disadvantage".
  
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• Contemporary arts venue opens in town centre

  22-06-2026 07:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arts Collective opens in Northampton after a £5.2m renovation.
  
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• Durham and Northants poised for intriguing final day

  21-06-2026 19:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A fluent 84 from Ollie Robinson and three wickets for Matthew Potts help set up a potentially intriguing final day between Durham and Northants.
  
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• Every moment ached with importance as Northampton win compelling final

  21-06-2026 09:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northampton show their grit and unity to prevail in a tussle of a Prem final with Exeter and secure their third English title.
  
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• Can 'best Northampton team ever' become one of English rugby's greats?

  20-06-2026 21:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Does Northampton Saints' second Prem Rugby title in three seasons suggest a dynasty is being built at the club?
  
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• Northampton beat Exeter to win Prem Rugby title

  20-06-2026 18:17 via bbc.com
  
  George Hendy's two tries secure Northampton Saints the Prem title with victory over Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Stadium.
  
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• Historical cricket club celebrates bicentenary

  20-06-2026 06:50 via bbc.com
  
  The club is the oldest in its county and has a history spanning 200 years.
  
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• What is inclusive rugby and why is it thriving?

  20-06-2026 06:37 via bbc.com
  
  As new teams launch in the area, how do LGBTQ+ players feel about finding their spot on the pitch?
  
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• Stokes plays as Northants batters dominate Durham

  19-06-2026 20:19 via bbc.com
  
  Ben Stokes takes a wicket late on day one for Durham as Ricardo Vasconcelos stars with 181 not out for Northamptonshire.
  
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• Handmade shoe firm sold to sports brand Castore

  19-06-2026 17:37 via bbc.com
  
  Grenson was started in 1866 and makes footwear for the rich and famous.
  
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• Saints' star Henry Pollock immortalised in wool

  19-06-2026 15:08 via bbc.com
  
  Three versions of the Saints player have been knitted by members of the Women's Institute.
  
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• Feyi-Waboso to start for Exeter in Prem final

  19-06-2026 13:48 via bbc.com
  
  England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will start for Exeter in the Prem final against Northampton less than three weeks after facial surgery.
  
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• McGeehan & Guinness-Walker exit Northampton

  19-06-2026 10:41 via bbc.com
  
  Midfielder Cameron McGeehan and left-back Nesta Guinness-Walker depart Northampton Town following the side's relegation to League Two.
  
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• 'You'd want to go out like Furbank has' - Dowson

  19-06-2026 10:34 via bbc.com
  
  Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson previews the side's Prem Rugby final against Exeter that will mark the end of George Furbank's Saints career.
  
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• Saints ready for Prem final against Exeter

  19-06-2026 09:07 via bbc.com
  
  Northampton Saints' Henry Pollock, Tommy Freeman and head coach Sam Vesty look ahead to their Prem final against Exeter.
  
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• How is 'Little Scotland' feeling about the World Cup?

  19-06-2026 06:14 via bbc.com
  
  Hundreds of Scots in Corby are hopeful their nation can go far in the football tournament.
  
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