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• Firefighters tackle blaze at village pub

  14-04-2025 17:40 via bbc.com
  Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service says four crews attended the scene of the fire.
  
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• Inmate at privately-run prison dies in hospital

  09-05-2025 18:47 via bbc.com
  
  Roger Lemon, 79, is the third HMP Five Wells prisoner to die in the last five months.
  
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• Swannell medal honours Northampton rugby hero

  09-05-2025 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blair Swannell's family gets Lions tribute for historic rugby great.
  
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• UK tour of Jack Thorne's vampire play cancelled

  09-05-2025 15:20 via bbc.com
  
  The production, written by the co-creator of The Adolescence, is based on the Swedish book and film.
  
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• Boy and woman bailed in pyrotechnics investigation

  09-05-2025 12:45 via bbc.com
  
  Police say they were following up reports of social media being used to sell home-made pyrotechnics.
  
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• Road closures for international walking event

  09-05-2025 07:34 via bbc.com
  
  Amateur and professional walkers from 35 countries will take part in a range of events from 9-11 May.
  
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• Biker's family sue over death on 'degraded' road

  09-05-2025 07:32 via bbc.com
  Robert Newcombe, from Ilkeston, Derbyshire, died on the A43 in Northamptonshire.
  
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• Lifesaving courses in teen's memory 'bring joy'

  09-05-2025 07:27 via bbc.com
  
  The courses follow the death of Ronalds Abele, 17, who drowned in the River Nene.
  
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• A town remembers on 80th anniversary of VE Day

  08-05-2025 17:58 via bbc.com
  Commemorations and celebrations are taking place in a Northamptonshire town.
  
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• Pollock makes Lions squad as Owen Farrell misses out

  08-05-2025 17:37 via bbc.com
  Northampton's 20-year-old flanker Henry Pollock is included in a 38-strong British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia.
  
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• Boy and woman arrested in pyrotechnics probe

  08-05-2025 17:01 via bbc.com
  Police say they were tipped off about a social media account being used to advertise pyrotechnics.
  
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• Dad of murdered Northampton schoolboy Fred Shand features in 'Real Life Adolescence' documentary airing tonight on Channel 5 - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  08-05-2025 15:53 via news.google.com
  Dad of murdered Northampton schoolboy Fred Shand features in 'Real Life Adolescence' documentary airing tonight on Channel 5  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• In pictures: Services take place in Northampton to commemorate 80th anniversary of VE Day - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  08-05-2025 15:48 via news.google.com
  In pictures: Services take place in Northampton to commemorate 80th anniversary of VE Day  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• Former staff at Aspers Casino in Northampton speak out about 'DEVASTATING' impact of two new owners - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  08-05-2025 14:41 via news.google.com
  Former staff at Aspers Casino in Northampton speak out about 'DEVASTATING' impact of two new owners  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• End in sight for restrictive Northampton town centre works - BBC

  08-05-2025 14:23 via news.google.com
  End in sight for restrictive Northampton town centre works  BBC
  
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• End in sight for delayed town centre works

  08-05-2025 14:23 via bbc.com
  The work in Abingdon Street and Fish Street will be complete by the end of the month, council says.
  
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• MAGISTRATES’ ROUND-UP: Who’s been sentenced in court from Northampton and Daventry - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  08-05-2025 13:19 via news.google.com
  MAGISTRATES’ ROUND-UP: Who’s been sentenced in court from Northampton and Daventry  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• Statement: Northampton Saints confirms the signing of France international - Ruck.co.uk

  08-05-2025 13:15 via news.google.com
  
  Statement: Northampton Saints confirms the signing of France international  Ruck.co.uk
  
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• Police team awarded judge's commendation after busting drug ling in Northampton which was exploiting children - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  08-05-2025 12:44 via news.google.com
  Police team awarded judge's commendation after busting drug ling in Northampton which was exploiting children  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• Yob, 53, banned from every football ground in country for throwing water bottle during Cobblers match - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  08-05-2025 12:40 via news.google.com
  Yob, 53, banned from every football ground in country for throwing water bottle during Cobblers match  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• New date for town election after candidate death

  08-05-2025 12:36 via bbc.com
  Voters are told they will get a new poll date and postal voters will have to complete a new form.
  
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• Man in court over road rage incident on busy Northampton road - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  08-05-2025 12:36 via news.google.com
  Man in court over road rage incident on busy Northampton road  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• English rugby champions Northampton sign French fly-half Belleau - supersport.com

  08-05-2025 12:20 via news.google.com
  English rugby champions Northampton sign French fly-half Belleau  supersport.com
  
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• Northampton murder accused in court this morning as trial set to go ahead later in month - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  08-05-2025 12:15 via news.google.com
  Northampton murder accused in court this morning as trial set to go ahead later in month  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• CCTV appeal: Theft of two mobile phones in Northampton - Northamptonshire Police

  08-05-2025 12:06 via news.google.com
  CCTV appeal: Theft of two mobile phones in Northampton  Northamptonshire Police
  
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• Northampton Saints sign Clermont fly-half Belleau

  08-05-2025 11:59 via bbc.com
  Northampton Saints sign French fly-half Anthony Belleau from Top 14 side Clermont Auvergne.
  
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• Anthony Belleau: Northampton Saints sign Clermont fly-half - BBC

  08-05-2025 11:59 via news.google.com
  Anthony Belleau: Northampton Saints sign Clermont fly-half  BBC
  
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• Exeter Chiefs injury latest head of Northampton: Feyi-Waboso, Fisilau, Hawkins - Devon Live

  08-05-2025 11:37 via news.google.com
  
  Exeter Chiefs injury latest head of Northampton: Feyi-Waboso, Fisilau, Hawkins  Devon Live
  
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• Woman with links to Northampton WANTED by police for second time in four months after assault by beating charges - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  08-05-2025 11:28 via news.google.com
  Woman with links to Northampton WANTED by police for second time in four months after assault by beating charges  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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• Masked person caught on doorbell camera trying to get into Northampton home in early hours - Northampton Chronicle and Echo

  08-05-2025 11:17 via news.google.com
  Masked person caught on doorbell camera trying to get into Northampton home in early hours  Northampton Chronicle and Echo
  
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