Northampton news

• Northants lose to Surrey in One-Day Cup

  26-07-2026 20:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Middlesex and holders Worcestershire achieve contrasting wins to extend their perfect starts to this year's One-Day Cup.
  
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• Four more teenagers charged over skate park death

  31-07-2026 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In total seven teenagers have been charged following the fatal stabbing of Mason Miller in February.
  
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• 'Unscrupulous' mattress seller targets older woman

  31-07-2026 13:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police warn people to be "extra vigilant" and to say "no" to cold callers.
  
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• Three-storey house fire started 'accidentally'

  31-07-2026 12:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire spread to a home's top floors and loft but and all occupants got out, a fire service says.
  
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• Plans for 80 new homes recommended for approval

  31-07-2026 07:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Concerns are raised about flooding and traffic, but a council is recommended to accept the plans.
  
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• Hopes for future as A14 fly-tipped waste is cleared

  31-07-2026 07:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People using the area hope wildlife and trees will recover and the cleared land can now be enjoyed.
  
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• Gross misconduct over officer's offensive messages

  30-07-2026 13:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former officer also posted an offensive video to colleagues on a WhatsApp group, panel hears.
  
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• Leisure facilities to come under council control

  30-07-2026 07:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The move will affect facilities in Kettering, Desborough, Thrapston, Rushden and Wellingborough.
  
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• Canal closed to 'conserve water' during dry spell

  30-07-2026 07:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Canal and River Trust says reservoirs and water sources are "simply not being replenished".
  
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• Farmers and millers adapting to early harvest

  30-07-2026 07:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Farmers and flour producers investigate better soil health amid the earliest harvest for 50 years.
  
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• Two rescued from park lake by firefighters

  29-07-2026 17:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One person is taken to hospital after the incident in Northampton.
  
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• A14 fly-tipped waste takes six months to clear up

  29-07-2026 14:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  National Highways describes the clean-up as "an appalling waste of taxpayers' money and our time".
  
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• Fire crews tackle barn blaze containing fertiliser

  29-07-2026 11:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  About 35 firefighters are sent to the scene, and a cordon remains in place.
  
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• Record public response to council housing plan

  29-07-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The blueprints for future housing in Northamptonshire receive more than 6,000 responses.
  
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• Campaigners oppose solar farm on former airfield

  29-07-2026 07:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The application for a former RAF airfield is with North Northamptonshire Council.
  
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• Single mums form support group to beat loneliness

  29-07-2026 07:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The pair are creating a "village" of like-minded people in Northamptonshire.
  
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• Commonwealth Para bowls star makes time for club admin

  28-07-2026 14:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kieran Rollings will compete for England in the Commonwealth Para Bowls from 19:15 BST.
  
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• Two lawnmowers abandoned in fly-tip pilot zone

  28-07-2026 14:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Blackthorn area of the town is involved in a pilot project to highlight the issue of fly-tipping.
  
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• Champions Saints host Newcastle on opening weekend

  28-07-2026 09:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prem champions Northampton host Newcastle on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season, with Exeter at home to Gloucester.
  
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• Petition calls for return of disability forum

  28-07-2026 07:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Northants Council opposes resurrecting the forum, which has not met for nearly three years.
  
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• Consultation opens on parish and town councils

  28-07-2026 07:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  North Northamptonshire Council is inviting feedback on its draft proposal for local government.
  
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• Watch: Fire rips through roof of medical centre

  27-07-2026 15:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Video also shows flames in a top-corner room of the building, which houses a GP surgery and hospital.
  
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• Fire leads to medical centre being evacuated

  27-07-2026 15:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Videos on social media show flames on the roof and the top corner of the building.
  
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• Boiler theft gang jailed for new-build home raids

  27-07-2026 14:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four men are jailed for burgling new-build homes across England.
  
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• Experts unveil 'ambitious vision' for dementia care

  27-07-2026 07:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Regular meetings are taking place from September.
  
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• Street art festival returns with triple the artists

  27-07-2026 07:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 330 artists will paint Northampton town centre for Wall Games from Saturday 29 August.
  
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• Farmwatch

  26-07-2026 05:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Meet the Northants farmer help teach children about the journey from farm to fork.
  
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• 'Being a ref at the World Cup was mind-blowing'

  25-07-2026 07:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Northamptonshire official says his experience of officiating at the tournament was mind-blowing
  
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• Youth panel advises police chief on custody issues

  25-07-2026 07:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Youth panel members share ideas with chief constable on improving custody system for young people
  
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• Friday's One-Day Cup round-up

  24-07-2026 22:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Middlesex, Durham and Leicestershire join Nottinghamshire with two wins from two in the One-Day Cup.
  
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