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• Lehmann wants Steelbacks to 'live in the moment'

  15-07-2026 07:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northants head coach Darren Lehmann wants his players to "enjoy" their T20 Blast quarter-final.
  
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• Man accused of murdering boy, 16, appears in court

  15-07-2026 16:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fuad Mohamud, 21, appears in court charged with murdering a 16-year-old boy.
  
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• Burst water main floods homes and closes roads

  15-07-2026 14:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One householder says the "street was like a lake" as Anglian Water works on a repair.
  
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• 'I don't want my mother to be remembered as a murder victim'

  15-07-2026 12:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  "Losing my mother in such a violent and senseless way has destroyed my world," Athena says.
  
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• Sex attacker faces life sentence for partner abuse

  15-07-2026 11:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has admitted 32 sexual offences.
  
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• Driver died after car aquaplaned, inquest finds

  15-07-2026 07:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family of Cody Stock pay tribute to a "kind, funny and inspirational" young man.
  
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• Porridge eating champ crowned in 'Little Scotland'

  14-07-2026 17:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Meet the fastest porridge eater in the small English town with a large Scottish population.
  
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• Council leader ends support for town's Pride events

  14-07-2026 14:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reform UK's Mark Arnull says no council officer time will be devoted to Pride events going forward.
  
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• Northants all-rounder Harrison signs new deal

  14-07-2026 12:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northamptonshire all-rounder Calvin Harrison agrees a deal that will see him remain at Wantage Road until 2029.
  
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• Train crash driver died from traumatic injuries

  14-07-2026 11:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An inquest hears Shaun Burton died in the collision in which 102 people needed hospital treatment.
  
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• Man charged with stab murder of teenage boy

  14-07-2026 10:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fuad Mohamud, 21, is due to appear at Northampton Magistrates' Court charged with murder.
  
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• First Restore Britain councillors for West Northants

  14-07-2026 10:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two former Reform UK councillors have joined Restore Britain on West Northamptonshire Council.
  
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• Why did one water company not impose a hosepipe ban?

  14-07-2026 07:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three water companies are enforcing hosepipe bans on customers - but one is not.
  
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• Pollock and Caluori target starting for England

  13-07-2026 15:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's young stars Henry Pollock and Noah Caluori are targeting starting for their country after scoring tries in Saturday's 73-8 thrashing of Fiji.
  
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• No problem with Northants T20 form - Lehmann

  13-07-2026 13:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northamptonshire head coach Darren Lehmann says there is "no problem" with his side's form in the T20 Blast.
  
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• Northants lose last T20 group game to Bears - round-up

  12-07-2026 23:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast, while Hampshire seal a home tie in the last eight.
  
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• Hull and Woad finish off pace as Ryu wins Evian Championship

  12-07-2026 17:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  South Korea's Haeran Ryu says it feels like she was in an "unreal dream" after claiming her second major title in the space of two weeks by defeating Brooke Henderson in a play-off at the Evian Championship.
  
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• Town of Culture can show 'the world how good we can be'

  12-07-2026 07:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Corby beat other places in Northamptonshire - Rothwell, Northampton, Wellingborough and Kettering.
  
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• Preschool warns heat is negatively impacting pupils

  12-07-2026 07:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is difficult to maintain "an effective learning environment" in the hot weather, the school adds.
  
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• Firefighters tackle blaze on industrial estate

  11-07-2026 22:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People are warned to close doors and window due to smoke from the fire in Duston.
  
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• 'We've saved 34 tonnes of food and a carpet'

  11-07-2026 07:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two community groups say they have welcomed "record attendances" and given away many 'random items".
  
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• Dance event has 'massive effect' on mental health

  11-07-2026 07:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Strictly Brackley is raising money for Mental Health Friends and encouraging people to socialise.
  
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• Pets and pools: How are people coping with the hosepipe ban?

  11-07-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Affinity, Cambridge and Anglian Water companies all announce hosepipe bans during the heatwave.
  
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• T20 Blast: Somerset beat Northants, Lancs win Roses

  10-07-2026 23:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Surrey and Gloucestershire become the latest sides to reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast on a busy night of action.
  
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• Woad leads Evian Championship, with Hull tied for fifth

  10-07-2026 20:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's Lottie Woad shoots a seven-under 64 to take the second round lead at the Evian Championship as world number one Nelly Korda misses the cut.
  
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• What does a hosepipe ban mean for the UK's driest region?

  10-07-2026 18:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cambridge Water and Anglian Water are imposing hosepipe bans covering much of the East of England.
  
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• Anglian Water hosepipe ban for UK's driest region

  10-07-2026 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A temporary ban is being introduced during "unrelenting" hot and dry conditions.
  
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• Murder arrest following town stabbing

  10-07-2026 16:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In total, four people are arrested as part of a "complex investigation".
  
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• Northants all-rounder Broad out for rest of season

  10-07-2026 14:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northamptonshire all-rounder Justin Broad is ruled out for the remainder of the season with a lower back injury.
  
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• Combine harvester stone spark starts field fire

  10-07-2026 12:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters prevent the 40 acre crop blaze from spreading across the field and surrounding areas.
  
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