Northampton news

• New cycle path to bring 'enormous benefits'

  08-12-2025 17:07 via bbc.com
  A council says the town centre-railway station route will provide a “safer and greener environment”.
  
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• Northampton 'are a physical team too' - Hendy

  11-12-2025 11:40 via bbc.com
  Northampton Saints have shown other teams they can now "beat you up as well as run round you", according to winger George Hendy.
  
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• 'Sophisticated' cannabis farm found under motorway

  11-12-2025 09:54 via bbc.com
  Police say the "unusual location" beneath the M1 "demonstrates the length criminals will go to".
  
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• New 'first-class' youth mental health centre opens

  11-12-2025 07:31 via bbc.com
  The purpose-built centre features an activity room, communal areas, classrooms, and a therapy room.
  
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• Six held in live facial recognition operation

  11-12-2025 07:30 via bbc.com
  Northamptonshire Police says one of those held was wanted in connection with child sexual assault.
  
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• Rare public display for Mary Queen of Scots' final letter

  11-12-2025 07:10 via bbc.com
  The letter was written in the cell where Mary had been imprisoned for 19 years, just hours before she was executed.
  
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• 'Great feeling' - Guthrie back after knee surgery

  10-12-2025 15:18 via bbc.com
  Northampton Town captain Jon Guthrie is looking forward to building up his fitness after make his League One comeback from a serious knee injury.
  
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• Northampton boss Dowson & coaching duo agree new deals

  10-12-2025 11:14 via bbc.com
  Director of rugby Phil Dowson, head coach Sam Vesty and senior coach James Craig agree contract extensions with Northampton Saints.
  
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• College partners with animal conservation charity

  10-12-2025 11:04 via bbc.com
  There are hopes the partnership will safeguard endangered species "for generations to come".
  
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• Saints' Ramm given two-match ban for Pau red card

  10-12-2025 10:53 via bbc.com
  Northampton winger James Ramm is banned for two games after receiving a red card in their European Champions Cup win in Pau.
  
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• Road realignment is major step for HS2, says firm

  10-12-2025 07:45 via bbc.com
  The development will help engineers progress with work on a 1.7 mile (2.7km) "green" tunnel.
  
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• Council proposes maximum possible tax rise

  10-12-2025 07:44 via bbc.com
  The first draft budget since Reform UK took control in North Northamptonshire is put forward.
  
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• Jury retires in trial of girl accused of murder

  09-12-2025 21:12 via bbc.com
  Marta Bednarczyk was pronounced dead at a property on 10 March, a court hears.
  
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• Life on a Turkey Farm before Christmas

  09-12-2025 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Newbold Turkeys is a family run farm west of Daventry.
  
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• Plans approved for 48 homes despite objections

  09-12-2025 15:18 via bbc.com
  A parish council chairman calls it "a further blow to local participation in decision-making".
  
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• Trio sentenced after boy stabbed in town centre

  09-12-2025 12:51 via bbc.com
  Police say the 17-year-old victim of the daylight attack is "lucky to still be here".
  
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• TV clips shown in police drink-driving campaign

  09-12-2025 07:49 via bbc.com
  A force says the footage is a "stark reminder" that drink-driving is a "one-way ticket to police custody".
  
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• Rebrand of town's cultural hub dubbed 'unacceptable'

  09-12-2025 07:48 via bbc.com
  A council wants to reopen the facility under a new name, but some say the plan is a waste of money.
  
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• New devices to be rolled out to Speedwatch groups

  08-12-2025 14:51 via bbc.com
  The equipment will be used across Northamptonshire from next year following a successful trial.
  
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• Ex-police chief charged with additional offence

  08-12-2025 14:12 via bbc.com
  Nick Adderley is accused of making a false witness statement in a court case.
  
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• Mitchell wants Saints to go 'one better' in Europe

  08-12-2025 12:15 via bbc.com
  Alex Mitchell set his sights on european glory after the disappointment of losing the Champions Cup final in May.
  
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• 'I'd walk on to the darts with reindeer if I could'

  08-12-2025 07:32 via bbc.com
  "Rapid" Ricky Evans is known for his Christmas-themed outfits at the World Championships.
  
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• Carer left man, 86, on toilet for 10 hours

  08-12-2025 06:57 via bbc.com
  A coroner raises concerns about regulations for agency care workers after a man died.
  
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• Brackley target first appearance in third round

  07-12-2025 22:09 via bbc.com
  Brackley Town won promotion earlier this year and now hope to reach the FA Cup third round for the first time by beating League One's Burton Albion.
  
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• Hendy settles absorbing contest as Saints beat Pau

  07-12-2025 16:41 via bbc.com
  George Hendy's try four minutes from time seals a dramatic win for Northampton Saints in an enthralling Champions Cup contest against Pau.
  
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• University retains eco accolade for 10 years

  07-12-2025 07:44 via bbc.com
  The university's vice-chancellor says it is "constantly ready to adopt new ways of doings things".
  
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• Sports pitch upgrade 'for children's safety'

  07-12-2025 07:42 via bbc.com
  A "left behind area" has £58,000 spent on it using a grant from Sports England.
  
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• Driver, 20s, killed in collision with tree

  06-12-2025 17:14 via bbc.com
  Police say the man died at the scene and his passenger, an 18-year-old, was taken to hospital.
  
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• Poundland to shut two Northampton stores

  06-12-2025 16:32 via bbc.com
  The budget chain is closing its Sixfields and Weston Favell branches.
  
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• Northampton to face Walsall in EFL Trophy

  06-12-2025 14:19 via bbc.com
  Former winners Bolton and Port Vale will meet in the last 16 in the EFL Trophy, while League Two's Swindon Town travel to Luton Town.
  
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