Northampton news

• Disused bus stop repainted in 'error'

  03-02-2026 14:09 via bbc.com
  Bright yellow markings have appeared in front of the bus stop that has not been used in months.
  
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• Northants couple stranded on St Helena island

  11-02-2026 17:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Melissa & Nigel James from Nether Heyford are stuck on the Atlantic island.
  
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• Woman dies a week after being assaulted

  11-02-2026 12:09 via bbc.com
  Police appeal for more information following the death.
  
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• 'Enforcer' Davison signs new Northampton deal

  11-02-2026 11:31 via bbc.com
  England prop Trevor Davison signs a new "multi-year" contract with Prem leaders Northampton Saints.
  
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• Trophy semi-final will not distract Cobblers in league

  11-02-2026 11:30 via bbc.com
  Kyle McAdam looks forward to a "massive occasion" in the Vertu Trophy semi-finals after helping Northampton Town reach the last four for the first time.
  
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• Major rail disruption between London and Corby

  11-02-2026 10:55 via bbc.com
  ThamesLink says damage to overheard wires will disrupt services for the rest of Wednesday.
  
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• Police staff embroiled in 'key jamming' fraud probe

  11-02-2026 06:49 via bbc.com
  The county's police commissioner says behaviour "falls well short of the standards we all expect".
  
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• Thousands of illegal cigarettes seized from shops

  11-02-2026 06:47 via bbc.com
  The confiscated goods will be destroyed, officers say.
  
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• Local authority considers selling town centre land

  11-02-2026 06:46 via bbc.com
  North Northants Council says the move could increase council housing and cut anti-social behaviour.
  
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• Northampton beat Wimbledon to reach EFL Trophy last four

  11-02-2026 00:09 via bbc.com
  Stockport County, Doncaster Rovers and Northampton Town progress to the EFL Trophy semi-finals.
  
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• Judicial review granted for warehouses scheme

  10-02-2026 15:19 via bbc.com
  Campaign group Staunch believe the development will "overpower and dominate" the village.
  
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• Family 'devastated' at fine issued to neglect hospital

  10-02-2026 12:08 via bbc.com
  Kettering General Hospital is fined £1,250 by the CQC following 13-year-old Chloe Longster's death.
  
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• More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction

  10-02-2026 11:19 via bbc.com
  The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.
  
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• Wimbledon vs Northampton Predictions & Betting Tips - 10/2/26 - Betfred Insights

  10-02-2026 11:09 via news.google.com
  Wimbledon vs Northampton Predictions & Betting Tips - 10/2/26  Betfred Insights
  
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• French playmaker Anthony Belleau extends his stay at Northampton - Rugbypass.com

  10-02-2026 11:06 via news.google.com
  French playmaker Anthony Belleau extends his stay at Northampton  Rugbypass.com
  
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• France fly-half Belleau extends Northampton stay

  10-02-2026 11:06 via bbc.com
  France fly-half Anthony Belleau extends his contract with Northampton Saints beyond the end of this season.
  
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• Anthony Belleau: Northampton fly-half extends deal with Prem leaders - BBC

  10-02-2026 11:06 via news.google.com
  Anthony Belleau: Northampton fly-half extends deal with Prem leaders  BBC
  
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• Modular homes approved to tackle housing shortage

  10-02-2026 07:33 via bbc.com
  The homes are "an unusual solution to a very urgent problem", the council says.
  
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• Modular homes approved for temporary housing in Northampton - BBC

  10-02-2026 07:33 via news.google.com
  Modular homes approved for temporary housing in Northampton  BBC
  
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• All-girls Northampton College team reach F1 mini-car final - BBC

  10-02-2026 07:32 via news.google.com
  All-girls Northampton College team reach F1 mini-car final  BBC
  
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• All-girls college team reach F1 mini-car final

  10-02-2026 07:32 via bbc.com
  The team from Northampton College will compete for the Stem Racing UK title in March.
  
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• Northampton boys basketball stifles Liberty, returns to EPC final - lehighvalleylive

  10-02-2026 04:06 via news.google.com
  Northampton boys basketball stifles Liberty, returns to EPC final  lehighvalleylive
  
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• Anthony Belleau renews contract with Northampton Saints - Northampton Saints

  10-02-2026 01:01 via news.google.com
  Anthony Belleau renews contract with Northampton Saints  Northampton Saints
  
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• Grant Palmer to build further with Bedford to Northampton route - route-one.net

  09-02-2026 19:32 via news.google.com
  Grant Palmer to build further with Bedford to Northampton route  route-one.net
  
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• Ooh La La Lingerie Shop in Northampton under new ownership - WWLP

  09-02-2026 19:24 via news.google.com
  Ooh La La Lingerie Shop in Northampton under new ownership  WWLP
  
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• McManus stands down as Northants one-day captain

  09-02-2026 18:01 via bbc.com
  Northamptonshire Steelbacks wicketkeeper Lewis McManus stands down as captain of the One-Day Cup side.
  
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• Northampton's night-time economy secures top safety rating as Purple Flag status is renewed for seventh year running - facilitiesmanagement-now.com

  09-02-2026 16:33 via news.google.com
  Northampton's night-time economy secures top safety rating as Purple Flag status is renewed for seventh year running  facilitiesmanagement-now.com
  
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• Conservative councillor defects to Reform UK

  09-02-2026 16:15 via bbc.com
  Jennie Bone is the second councillor to leave an authority's Conservative group within a week.
  
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• School days memories: 32 pictures of pupils and staff at Northampton schools from years gone by - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  09-02-2026 15:49 via news.google.com
  School days memories: 32 pictures of pupils and staff at Northampton schools from years gone by  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• Council accused of misleading claim over ice rink

  09-02-2026 14:58 via bbc.com
  West Northamptonshire Council is facing questions over claims the event broke even.
  
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