Tuesday, 31 May 2016

‘At least they cannot destroy any more families’: murder victim’s mother pays tribute as Corby man faces up to life in jail

The family of a woman murdered by a Corby man have released a tribute stating they “will never come to terms with losing her”.



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Cannabis dealer caught with £1,000 of class B drug avoids custodial sentence

A cannabis dealer has avoided a custodial sentence after he was caught with more than £1,000 worth of the drug in his home.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/cannabis-dealer-caught-with-1-000-of-class-b-drug-avoids-custodial-sentence-1-7409407

Judge ‘very surprised’ at police caution for Northampton paedophile who had sexual activity with young teenage girl

A judge has expressed his surprise that a paedophile who admitted having sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl five years ago was only given a caution by police.



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Vandal caused £11,000 worth of damage to Northamptonshire park cafe as ‘revenge’ for lifetime ban

A vandal has been jailed after he caused £11,000 worth of damage to a cafe in a Northamptonshire theme park as “revenge” for being given a lifetime ban.



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Woman discharged herself despite seizure after, she claims, NGH ‘could not offer appropriate drugs’

A Northampton woman claims she was forced to leave hospital despite having had an epileptic seizure hours earlier because of a lack of proper medication.



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Sixth formers at Northampton school get ‘U’ grades for coursework after ‘being taught wrong curriculum’, parents claim

Parents of sixth formers at a Northampton school fear their children may not get the results they deserve because of problems with the ICT curriculum.



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NickBieberHP published Man assaulted at nightclub in Northampton town centre

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was punched in the face at a nightclub in Northampton town centre.The incident happened at NBs between 2am and 3am on Saturday, March 19, when the victim was punched by a stranger.The attack at the club on Bridge Street left the victim with a broken nose which required treatment at Northampton General Hospital. The offender is described as a white man with a slim build with short, blonde hair. He was wearing a long-sleeved dark coloured top with...

Man assaulted at nightclub in Northampton town centre



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NickBieberHP published Man tried to grab 12-year-old boy in Northampton

A man attempted to grab a 12-year-old boy in Abington, Northampton, last week.The victim was about 200 yards up Ardington Road when a man got out of a car and tried to grab him by the wrist.The boy kicked back and managed to get away and run off.The offender is described as a white man aged 30 to 35-years-old.The incident took place between 3.35pm and 3.40pm on Tuesday, May 24.Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have any information regarding...

Man tried to grab 12-year-old boy in Northampton



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NickBieberHP published Northants man dies in fatal collision near Silverstone

A motorcyclist has died following a fatal collision with a car near Silverstone in Northants.The crash happened at about 12.45pm last Saturday, when a red Ducati motorbike was in collision with a BMW 318D.The motorbike was travelling along the A413 towards Silverstone when it was in collision with the BMW which was travelling in the opposite direction.Sadly the rider of the Ducati, a 51-year-old Northamptonshire man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information or who witnessed this...

Northants man dies in fatal collision near Silverstone



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NickBieberHP published Bar staff in Northampton town centre receive training to help...

Staff from pubs, clubs and bars across Northampton town centre have received training to help them identify and deal with vulnerable people on nights out. Organised by Northampton Community Safety Partnership, the training helps bar staff to 'spot early signs of vulnerability' and 'take appropriate action to ensure people enjoy their night out safely'. The training, given by licensing officers from Northants Police working at Northampton Borough Council as part of the Community Safety...

Bar staff in Northampton town centre receive training to help...



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NickBieberHP published ​New York police officer turned 9/11 hero meets the Northampton...

A 9/11 hero who was diagnosed with leukaemia - which was brought on by his efforts following the terror attack on the World Trade Center in New York - has met the Northampton woman who saved his life.New York police officer Greg Holgerson was told following the diagnosis in 2012 that a stem cell donation was his best hope of survival and, following a worldwide search of donors, Sue Harrison from Northampton was found to be a perfect match.But due to anonymity rules about stem cell donors, the...

​New York police officer turned 9/11 hero meets the Northampton...



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NickBieberHP published ​Nigel Farage's message to Northampton after heated protest...

Nigel Farage has said it was 'a great shame' that his planned visit to Northampton on UKIP's Brexit battlebus was cancelled at the last minute yesterday because of a protest. The UKIP leader, a leading voice in the campaign to leave the EU ahead of the referendum on June 23, was due to arrive at the Market Square on his purple bandwagon on Tuesday afternoon. But after angry exchanges between some of his 100 supporters and a group of 30 protesters - the politician was forced to divert to The...

​Nigel Farage's message to Northampton after heated protest...



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Motorists facing severe delays on A43 in south Northamptonshire after accident

Drivers were being warned of severe delays on the A43 in south Northamptonshire after an accident involving a car.



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Traffic delays after car catches fire in Northampton town centre

Firefighters were called out to Northampton town centre after a car caught fire.



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UKIP bus diverted from Northampton amid fears for the security of Nigel Farage

UKIP leader Nigel Farage was forced to divert to a country pub when his planned visit to Northampton market was called off at the last minute because of a protest.



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HeraldandPost published Cricket: Weather comes to Northants' rescue on final day against...

Northamptonshire 444 & 75-5 drew with Essex 640Northamptonshire were saved by the weather in their County Championship match against Essex at Wantage Road with head coach David Ripley almost left to rue a poor evening session on day three.On yet another wicket that was seemingly manna from heaven for the batsmen, the visitors were able to put Northants in serious trouble by reducing them to 51-4 in their second innings.They were to also lose night-watchman Ben Sanderson in the six overs that...

Cricket: Weather comes to Northants' rescue on final day against...



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VIDEO: Shocking rise in fatal air gun attacks on cats

An animal charity is calling for tougher laws on air guns after new figures showed a huge rise in the number of pets being killed with the weapons.



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Northamptonshire County Cricket Club pays tribute to staunch supporter Maurice Kent

Tributes have been paid to the former archivist of Northamptonshire County Cricket Club.



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steve.scoles published Farage diverts to country pub after Northampton protest

There were angry scenes in Northampton town centre as protesters confronted supporters of Nigel Farage who was due to visit on his Brexit battle bus.It is thought Mr Farage at first tried to divert to The Greyhound in Milton Malsor but then thought he would be more welcome at The Royal Oak in Blisworth.He was planning to arrive in the Market Square to the tune of The Great Escape and talk to the public about why Britain should vote to leave the European Union on June 23.However his 2.30pm...

Farage diverts to country pub after Northampton protest



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Northampton Herald & Post published Gallone's teams up with Fun Colour Rush

Fun Colour Rush and Gallone's have teamed up to spread more fun throughout Northampton! Earlier in the Spring, they announced a competition for children to draw their dream ice cream and send it to the Fun Colour Rush Team. The winner has now been picked!A big congratulations to Ariana Baptista, who will be having her ice cream design made to real life and received two free tickets to the Fun Colour Rush. If you've not joined in with a Fun Colour Rush event before then you're in for a treat;...

Gallone's teams up with Fun Colour Rush



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Tommee Tippee baby cups withdrawn over child illness fears

Tommee Tippee is recalling items from its Sippee Cup range following reports of children falling ill after drinking from them.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/tommee-tippee-baby-cups-withdrawn-over-child-illness-fears-1-7409010

New powers could see on-the-spot fines of £400 for Northampton fly-tippers

People spotted fly-tipping in Northampton are now at risk of a large fine following the advent of new council powers.



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Corby man who shot woman in face from point-blank range sentenced to life in prison

A man from Corby who killed a woman in Oxfordshire by shooting her in the face from point-blank range has been sentenced to life in prison.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/corby-man-who-shot-woman-in-face-from-point-blank-range-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-1-7408973

Man tries to grab boy, 12, from a street in Northampton

A man tried to grab a 12-year-old boy during an incident which police are describing as ‘suspicious’.



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HeraldandPost published Marc Richards aims to make up for lost time with Northampton Town...

Northampton Town captain Marc Richards was to see his season cut short by an Achilles injury and the striker is now striving to ensure that he's fit and firing for the Cobblers in time for pre-season. Richards was forced to sit out the final six games of the campaign after having surgery on the injury, which had first ruled him out of action for a month from late February. Fortunately, his absence wasn't felt too keenly as Northampton stormed to the League Two title as they secured the...

Marc Richards aims to make up for lost time with Northampton Town...



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Two mountain bikes stolen from the garden of a house in Gladstone Road, Northampton

Thieves have stolen two bikes from a back garden in Northampton.



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Motorcyclist dies after crash between Kettering and Corby

A motorcyclist has died after colliding with the central reservation on the A6003 between Kettering and Corby.



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Northampton Herald & Post published Award winning young Northants chef visits Michel Roux Jnr

One of Northamptonshire's finest rising culinary talents has switched textbooks for terrines and lectures for linguine after winning a prestigious prize to join two of the country's finest chefs in their London kitchens!23 year old Tamsin Hamilton-Testrote from Wellingborough, who's currently studying for a degree in Hospitality Business Management with Culinary Arts at Sheffield Hallam University, enjoyed a two-day trip to visit both Michel Roux Jnr at Le Gavroche and Jacob Kenedy at his Tatler...

Award winning young Northants chef visits Michel Roux Jnr



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‘She’s my hero’: NYPD cop meets the Northampton woman who saved his life

A New York police officer and 9/11 veteran has been reunited with the Northampton woman who saved his life thanks to a transatlantic bone marrow donation.



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CCTV picture released of man who broke customer’s nose in Northampton bar

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was punched in the face at NBs in Bridge Street, Northampton town centre.



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Windfall for three Wellingborough women winning £25,000 each

Three lottery players from Wellingborough after celebrating after each winning £25,000.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/windfall-for-three-wellingborough-women-winning-25-000-each-1-7408338

Patient calls Burton Latimer GP surgery more than 200 times before getting through

Some people trying to book an appointment at Burton Latimer Medical Centre have been forced to call more than 200 times before getting through.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/patient-calls-burton-latimer-gp-surgery-more-than-200-times-before-getting-through-1-7404584

HeraldandPost published Golf: Jon Gowen and Paul White one step closer to taking part in...

Northamptonshire amateur golfers Jon Gowen and Paul White moved a step closer to playing with a star from the European Tour by winning a prestigious Bridgestone event on their respective clubs' calendar.Gowen won the DriveGuard Trophy at Northampton Golf Club, while White won the equivalent competition at Cold Ashby Golf Club to stay on course for a round at the Pro-Am of the British Masters, which takes place in October.Both men will now head into a regional final on July 30th, which will be...

Golf: Jon Gowen and Paul White one step closer to taking part in...



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Big Lottery Fund gives £600,000 to help victims of domestic abuse in Northamptonshire

A new initiative involving the University of Northampton to support women and children who have faced domestic abuse has won £600,000 from The Big Lottery Fund.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/big-lottery-fund-gives-600-000-to-help-victims-of-domestic-abuse-in-northamptonshire-1-7408487

Thousands flock to Crick Boat Show

There were smiles all round as crowds of boating enthusiasts descended on Crick Boat Show over the Bank Holiday weekend.



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Boy punched in face by phone robbers as he walked to school in Northampton

A 15-year-old boy was punched in the face after he refused to give a gang a teenagers his mobile phone while on the way to school in Northampton.



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Motorcyclist dies after collision near Silverstone

A motorcyclist has died after a traffic collision near Silverstone on Saturday.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/motorcyclist-dies-after-collision-near-silverstone-1-7408378

Farage Brexit bus to come to Northampton today...playing The Great Escape

Nigel Farage’s Brexit battlebus is set to roll into Northampton’s market today - blasting out the The Great Escape theme tune on its way in.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/farage-brexit-bus-to-come-to-northampton-today-playing-the-great-escape-1-7408361

Corby man forced to abandon mum’s body in funeral parlour

A Corby man who nursed his mum through serious illnesses has been forced to abandon her body in a funeral parlour for the past six weeks because he can’t afford to pay for a funeral.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/corby-man-forced-to-abandon-mum-s-body-in-funeral-parlour-1-7408149

Legenday Flying Scotsman passes through Northamptonshire next month

The world’s most famous steam locomotive will be passing through Northamptonshire on two dates next month.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/legenday-flying-scotsman-passes-through-northamptonshire-next-month-1-7408295

‘I wish I could make this not true’: family tributes to man who died in Northampton nightclub tragedy

The family of a Saints steward and hospital porter who died at a nightclub at the weekend have spoken of their heartbreak.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/i-wish-i-could-make-this-not-true-family-tributes-to-man-who-died-in-northampton-nightclub-tragedy-1-7408194

HeraldandPost published Northampton Old Scouts youngsters meet England rugby legends on...

After meeting Rugby World Cup winners Martin Johnson and Lewis Moody at Twickenham this weekend, Northampton Old Scouts coach Mark Holliday admits his under-11 side will not forget their Aviva Premiership Rugby Final experience in a hurry.As Saracens and Exeter Chiefs battled it out for Aviva Premiership Rugby glory in Saturday's final, Old Scouts under-11s also descended on rugby HQ for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.Holliday's youngsters not only enjoyed a Q&A with Johnson and Moody but...

Northampton Old Scouts youngsters meet England rugby legends on...



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Monday, 30 May 2016

Northamptonshire vodka wins social media campaign to find nation’s favourite craft spirit

Vodka produced by a distillers in Northamptonshire has been voted the UK’s most popular craft spirit in a Twitter campaign.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/northamptonshire-vodka-wins-social-media-campaign-to-find-nation-s-favourite-craft-spirit-1-7406948

Open Space Northamptonshire helps shape future of creative industry at two-day conference

A two-day conference to “celebrate and enhance” Northamptonshire’s creative industries is being held next month.



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People in Northampton urged to register ahead of EU referendum vote

With the EU referendum fast approaching, Northampton Borough Council is urging residents to register to vote by the deadline of June 7, and to check the Electoral Commission’s voting guide for advice on how to take part.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/people-in-northampton-urged-to-register-ahead-of-eu-referendum-vote-1-7406919

Revamp work in Northampton town centre ‘will be finished before Christmas’ council pledges ahead of second phase

The next phase of work to improve St Giles Street in Northampton will be finished in time for the peak Christmas period, the borough council has promised.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/revamp-work-in-northampton-town-centre-will-be-finished-before-christmas-council-pledges-ahead-of-second-phase-1-7406937

Warm welcome by Northamptonshire dental surgery receptionist impresses judges in nationwide search for best smile

A receptionist at a dental practice in Northamptonshire has won a national competition to find the best smile.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/warm-welcome-by-northamptonshire-dental-surgery-receptionist-impresses-judges-in-nationwide-search-for-best-smile-1-7406973

Search for the stars at Northampton General Hospital appeals for your nominations

Nominations are now open for a range of awards celebrating the outstanding achievements of employees and volunteers of Northampton General Hospital.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/search-for-the-stars-at-northampton-general-hospital-appeals-for-your-nominations-1-7406978

NickBieberHP published Fundraising appeal for Northampton friends killed in car crash...

A fundraising page set up to help pay for the funerals of four Northampton friends who were tragically killed in a car crash has seen its target beaten by thousands of pounds.Brogan Warren, Sam Kay, Nicoletta Tocco and Krop Jones died on Sunday, May 22 following a head-on collision in Oxfordshire, while returning home from a festival in Bristol.Thousands of tributes since flooded in on social media from the Northampton communtiy, with heartbroken friends describing the young group as 'the most...

Fundraising appeal for Northampton friends killed in car crash...



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NickBieberHP published Flying Scotsman to cross famous railway viaduct as it steams...

The famous Flying Scotsman will steam across Northants this weekend on route to York - following its £4.2 million restoration.On Saturday, June 4 the 1923-built locomotive (No. 60103) will stop off at Kettering to collect passengers as it makes its way to the northern city.But after visiting Kettering, the engine - which will be hauling the 'Yorkshireman' train - will then pass through Corby railway station.It will steam across the famous Harringworth Viaduct, the longest masonry viaduct...

Flying Scotsman to cross famous railway viaduct as it steams...



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Northampton Herald & Post published Spitfire to take centre stage at military history show in...

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NickBieberHP published Crowds float along to Crick Boat Show in Northants (PICTURES)

Thousands of people from across the UK packed the Crick Boat Show in Northants over the bank holiday weekend.Around 25,000 visitors were expected over the three day event, based at Crick Marina, which showcases the inland waterways industry.Hailed Britain's biggest inland waterways festival, more than 250 exhibitors from across the canal world attended the event near Daventry.There were also boats to look around, free boat trips, live music, a fun fair, arts and crafts stalls, boat handling...

Crowds float along to Crick Boat Show in Northants (PICTURES)



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HeraldandPost published Northampton Saints: Luther Burrell called into England squad...

Northampton Saints centre Luther Burrell has been added to England's squad for their upcoming tour of Rugby World Cup runners-up Australia. Burrell has been named in head coach Eddie Jones 32-man squad to replace Manu Tuilagi, who injured his hamstring in Leicester Tigers' Premiership semi-final defeat against Saracens just over a week ago. The 28-year-old made his first appearance for his country in ten months in England's 27-13 win over Wales at Twickenham on Sunday and marked it by...

Northampton Saints: Luther Burrell called into England squad...



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Racing driver airlifted to hospital after crash at Northamptonshire race track

A racing driver injured in a high-speed accident in Northamptonshire was airlifted to hospital over the weekend.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/racing-driver-airlifted-to-hospital-after-crash-at-northamptonshire-race-track-1-7406910

Nightclub leads tributes to Northampton hospital worker after tragic accident

Tributes have been paid to a 41-year-old hospital worker who died at a Northampton nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning.



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steve.scoles published World renowned costume artist supports Northampton Carnival

Participants in Northampton Carnival have got a last chance for help and advice from a leading international costume artist when Emma Garofalo holds a workshop on June 4.Emma has worked in carnivals and outdoor art around the world, and although now largely based in London, she was keen to help out at Northampton."I am from Northampton so I really wanted to be involved. We had a workshop in the Weston Favell Centre and I am doing another at the Racecourse on June 4. I will help people in...

World renowned costume artist supports Northampton Carnival



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Sunday, 29 May 2016

Sky Rides planned to get people on their bikes in Northamptonshire

There’s a chance to get into the countryside on free guided bike tours this summer with a range of levels from beginners to those looking for a challenge.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sky-rides-planned-to-get-people-on-their-bikes-in-northamptonshire-1-7404343

REVEALED: Britain’s greatest underdogs of all time

Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards, Del Boy and the current Leicester City squad are among Britain’s best-loved underdogs of all time.



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Road to traffic hell as congestion levels reach record high

For anyone who spends much time behind the wheel it might seem obvious but now government statistics have proved that Britain’s roads are getting busier.



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Argos recalls product over fire risk

High-street retailer Argos has urged customers to stop using one of its products amid fears they could catch fire.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/argos-recalls-product-over-fire-risk-1-7398110

NickBieberHP published Why are Northants Police posting the hashtag '#NoConsentNoSex' on...

Northants Police are launching a social media campaign this week aimed at preventing sexual violence and challenging the attitudes and behaviours that lead to it.Running from Monday, May 30 until Friday, June 3, daily messages will be posted on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #NoConsentNoSex.The campaign will primarily target young people – both potential victims and perpetrators - and seeks to 'help create an environment where sexual violence is not accepted but is...

Why are Northants Police posting the hashtag '#NoConsentNoSex' on...



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NickBieberHP published 'A miracle no one was hurt': Gas cylinder scare in deliberate...

A dramatic fire which engulfed the garden of a house in a Northants town at the weekend could have been much a worse, a police officer who attended the incident said.The blaze - which took place in Rodney Close, Daventry on Saturday evening - first took hold in a caravan at around 8pm, before spreading to a nearby car and garden.The householder tried to extinguish the fire, but was unable to and rushed outside with their family while the blaze quickly took hold of the garden, destroying the...

'A miracle no one was hurt': Gas cylinder scare in deliberate...



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NickBieberHP published Details of UKIP leader Nigel Farage's visit to Northampton on...

The UKIP leader will bring his open-top Brexit battle bus to Northampton town centre tomorrow (Tuesday) to drum up support for leaving the European Union.The Herald and Post reported at the weekend that Nigel Farage was planning to come to the town on the purple bandwagon, just weeks before the EU referendum on June 23.And today, it has been confirmed that he will arrive in the town's Market Square tomorrow - to the sound of the theme from The Great Escape - from 2.30pm to 4pm.Mr Farage will...

Details of UKIP leader Nigel Farage's visit to Northampton on...



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NickBieberHP published ​Tributes pour in after Northampton hospital porter dies in...

A nightclub in Northampton town centre has closed for the rest of the week following the shock death of a Northampton Saints steward and hospital porter.Tributes have been pouring in after the sad news of the death of Vincent Lovell - a 41-year-old who died in a 'tragic and devastating accident' at Retro Bar yesterday (Sunday).Known to friends as 'Vinnie', the 41-year-old worked worked as a porter at Northampton General Hospital, and was also well known as a steward at Northampton Saints.Posts...

​Tributes pour in after Northampton hospital porter dies in...



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Saturday, 28 May 2016

‘Low fat diet advice bad for obesity crisis’ say health charities

Major public health bodies are colluding with the food industry and promoting policies that are having “disastrous health consequences”, a damning health charity report says.



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Northampton Herald & Post published See the world... through the eyes of students at the University...

Two international students from the University of Northampton will be giving a sneak peek into how they see the world at a special art exhibition at the 'jgallery' in Moulton next month.Annie Zaneboni, from China and American-born Cathi Sacco are both second-years on the BA (Hons) Fine Art, Painting and Drawing course and will be displaying their work from Friday 3 June to Saturday 16 July. Much of Annie's work focuses on political and environmental issues and reflects the way in which she sees...

See the world... through the eyes of students at the University...



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Northampton Herald & Post published Drink-driver from Northampton who left his children seriously...

A reckless drink driver, branded a 'danger on the road' after leaving his two children severely injured, had his motoring ban slashed by top judges this week.Joseph Paangop-Djipooe, of Northwod Road, Northampton, was caged for 32 months at Aylesbury Crown Court in July last year.He admitted two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.The 42-year-old crashed while driving his two children into Milton Keynes in December 2014."He lost control having been weaving across the...

Drink-driver from Northampton who left his children seriously...



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NickBieberHP published ​Firefighters tackle deliberate blaze on site of former hospital...

A fire was deliberately started on the site of the former St Crispin's Hospital in Northampton yesterday - two years after the derelict building was reduced to a blackened wreckage by an inferno. Firefighters were called at 4.40pm to reports of a fire inside a derelict caravan, which sits on the site in Duston and used to be home to security officers who used to look after the former psychiatric hospital following the big blaze in 2014. READ: Pictures and video - Firefighters tackle huge...

​Firefighters tackle deliberate blaze on site of former hospital...



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NickBieberHP published Residents look on in shock as fire engulfs garden of house in...

Police have launched an investigation after a fire broke out in a residential area of a Northants town last night. The blaze first took hold in a caravan in Rodney Close, Daventry, at around 8pm, before spreading to a nearby car and garden The fencing, along with the caravan and car, were left destroyed by the fire - which was put out within 45 minutes. The cause is under investigation by police and fire investigators, who stayed behind after the fire to examine the scene. Rodney Close...

Residents look on in shock as fire engulfs garden of house in...



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HeraldandPost published GALLERY: Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat Derbyshire Falcons in...

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GALLERY: Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat Derbyshire Falcons in...



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lawrence.john published Personal playlist this week is with Peter Jones from The Deco

Song One: Green, Green Grass Of Home – Tom Jones This reminds me of happy days as a young child. It was the first single I ever bought. My parents had just bought a record player, and as I treat I was allowed to choose a record. I was about five or six, and I chose this song because I thought – in my innocence – that Tom might be related to me, given that we had the same surname; obviously not knowing at the time that there were far more people called Jones than simply me and...

Personal playlist this week is with Peter Jones from The Deco



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lawrence.john published Txt 2 Txt is with Alaric Neville from Phipps NBC in Northampton

Q: Where is your favourite spot in the world? A:The Albion Brewery at night when everyone else has gone home and I just sit and think surrounded by the echoes of the day and the even fainter echoes of all the humanity that has passed through the building down the years. Q; What was the last thing you broke? A: I'm sure I've broken some promises down the line but recently I broke into a sweat getting all the casks of beer down to Delapre from the Albion Brewery Q: If Alaric Neville was...

Txt 2 Txt is with Alaric Neville from Phipps NBC in Northampton



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Friday, 27 May 2016

FARMING MATTERS: High speed broadband needed for farming families

With only four per cent of farmers having access to superfast broadband, the rollout of complete mobile networks and affordable reliable superfast broadband to rural areas must now be prioritised by government.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/farming-matters-high-speed-broadband-needed-for-farming-families-1-7376876

Nigel Farage to visit Northampton on Tuesday as part of Brexit campaign

Outspoken politician Nigel Farage is set to address voters in Northampton next week as part of his campaign to see Britain leave the EU.



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Northampton bakers facing cash crisis call in experts as three more stores close and 20 jobs go

Insolvency experts have stepped in to try to stop Northampton bakers Oliver Adams from folding after even more store closures and redundancies have emerged.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/northampton-bakers-facing-cash-crisis-call-in-experts-as-three-more-stores-close-and-20-jobs-go-1-7405713

GRAPHIC FOOTAGE: Family’s lawyer says no prison sentence can undo ‘devastating’ consequences of road rage crash

The lawyer representing a Northamptonshire family left with life-changing injuries as a result of a dangerous driver says no prison sentence can undo the permenant damage caused to their lives



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/graphic-footage-family-s-lawyer-says-no-prison-sentence-can-undo-devastating-consequences-of-road-rage-crash-1-7405716

Northampton estate residents slapped with £170 maintenance charge fear bill sets a trend

Residents of a Northampton estate landed with a £170 bill to look after a set of drainage ditches fear the move sets a precedent for all new housing areas.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/northampton-estate-residents-slapped-with-170-maintenance-charge-fear-bill-sets-a-trend-1-7405486

Campaign launched by Northamptonshire Police aimed at preventing sexual violence

A new social media campaign is being launched by Northants Police next week aimed at preventing sexual violence and challenging the attitudes and behaviours that lead to it.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/campaign-launched-by-northamptonshire-police-aimed-at-preventing-sexual-violence-1-7405558

VIDEO: NGH is officially a ‘baby-friendly’ hospital

Northampton General Hospital has scooped a prestigious baby friendly award from Unicef.



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Confusion over alcohol limits as doctors pour scorn on Government’s advice

Doctors are at odds with the UK’s Chief Medical Officers over the amount of alcohol it is safe to drink, a new poll of GPs has revealed.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/confusion-over-alcohol-limits-as-doctors-pour-scorn-on-government-s-advice-1-7397964

Top tips for festival-goers to avoid ticket scams

Summer is on its way and that means one thing to music lovers: festival time.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/top-tips-for-festival-goers-to-avoid-ticket-scams-1-7397993

Mystery child star of Northampton General Hospital identified

A mystery girl who helped Northampton General Hospital raise funds by appearing in a film from her hospital bed has been identified.



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NickBieberHP published Boy punched in face by passing driver in Northants town

A 16-year-old boy was punched in the face by a passing motorist as he walked along a street in a Northants town.The incident happened on Tuesday, May 24, when the teenager was walking along Wood Street in Kettering, towards Bath Road.At around 8am, the driver of a car travelling in the direction of Rockingham Road stopped in front of him.A man then got out of the vehicle and punched him, causing a bloodied nose and bruising around the left eye. The suspect then returned to his car and drove...

Boy punched in face by passing driver in Northants town



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NickBieberHP published Northampton folk urged again not to give money to beggars as...

Shoppers in Northampton town centre are being urged again in an ongoing campaign not to give money to beggars as 'their generosity could unknowingly be killing with kindness'.The 'Killing with Kindness' appeal is being run by the Northampton Community Safety Partnership (NCSP) and supported by Northants Police and Northampton Borough Council.An event in the town's Market Square on Friday, June 3, will be highlighting how money given to beggars is 'likely to be used to fuel a drink or drug habit'...

Northampton folk urged again not to give money to beggars as...



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NickBieberHP published Northampton General Hospital recognised as a 'baby-friendly...

Northampton General Hospital has scooped a prestigious baby friendly award - making it the latest UK health care facility to win international recognition from children's rights organisation Unicef.The Baby Friendly Initiative, set up by Unicef (United Nation's Children's Fund) and the World Health Organisation, is a global programme which provides a practical and effective way for health services to improve the care provided for all mothers and babies. The Baby Friendly award is given to...

Northampton General Hospital recognised as a 'baby-friendly...



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NickBieberHP published Busy road in Northampton to close again - and last until near...

A high street in Northampton town centre - named the best in Britain last year - will close for the second time next month to allow for the second phase of transformation works.The stretch of St Giles Street between Castilian Street and St Giles Square will close from June 21 when the second phase of the work to improve the footpaths and roadway continues. The improvements will include new paving, lighting and hanging baskets in the street. At the end of the project, a new road surface will also...

Busy road in Northampton to close again - and last until near...



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NickBieberHP published ​Jail and road ban for driver who paralysed sisters in Northants...

A driving instructor who left two little girls paralysed after colliding into their family car during a road-rage chase in Northants has been jailed for four and a half years.Katrina Raiba, five, and her sister, Karlina, eight, were left paralysed from the waist down after Andrew Nay caused the crash on the A509 near Wellingborough on October 3 last year while chasing another car.Northampton Crown Court heard that Nay, aged 39 - who worked as a driving instructor for Jaguar Land Rover - was...

​Jail and road ban for driver who paralysed sisters in Northants...



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steve.scoles published 200 Northampton cyclists ride in tribute to four who died in car...

Over 200 cyclists took to the streets of Northampton to pay tribute to four young people killed in a car crash last weekend.The Critical Mass ride was dedicated to the memory of Sam Kay, Brogan Warren, Nicoletta Tocco and Krop Jones, who died on their way back from Veg Fest in Bristol last Sunday night. It started from the Racecourse pavilion where Nicoletta was a familiar face supporting the Umbrella Fair's activities. The route took the cyclists through Abington to Abington Park where there...

200 Northampton cyclists ride in tribute to four who died in car...



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HeraldandPost published Cricket: Josh Cobb hails Northants entertainers after Derbyshire...

Stand-in captain Josh Cobb is in no doubt those who watch Northamptonshire Steelbacks in the NatWest T20 Blast are getting their money's worth after their breathless three-wicket win over Derbyshire Falcons.Northants have won both of their games in this year's competition and they have both come down to the final over after being forced into a difficult run chase.Running down Derbyshire's 195-7 was their highest-ever chase in this format and it delighted a healthy crowd at Wantage Road, who saw...

Cricket: Josh Cobb hails Northants entertainers after Derbyshire...



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HeraldandPost published Cricket: Northants produce their best-ever T20 run chase to...

Northamptonshire Steelbacks 197-7 beat Derbyshire Falcons 195-7 by three wicketsNorthamptonshire Steelbacks produced their highest-ever run chase in T20 cricket to defeat Derbyshire Falcons in a thrilling match in the NatWest T20 Blast at Wantage Road.Northants took their time to get going in this competition last season, losing their first three games, but they are two from two so far this year, thanks to a superb effort from their batsmen.The Falcons hammered an imposing 195-7 from their 20...

Cricket: Northants produce their best-ever T20 run chase to...



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Corby man found guilty of murder after woman shot in head from point blank range

A Corby man has been convicted of murder after a woman was shot in the head from point blank range in Oxfordshire.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/corby-man-found-guilty-of-murder-after-woman-shot-in-head-from-point-blank-range-1-7405703

NickBieberHP published ​Northampton school turns 90-years-old, gets letter from the...

Hundreds of children at a Northampton primary school brought the sights and sounds of Rio De Janeiro to the town in a spectacular carnival today - to mark their school's 90th birthday. Over 400 pupils at Cedar Road Academy, watched by their proud families, took to the streets surrounding the school in Abington in the warm sunshine to celebrate the milestone - in Brazilian style. Led by their outgoing headteacher Mrs Kay Gerrett, who retires at Christmas, the kids paraded the streets to...

​Northampton school turns 90-years-old, gets letter from the...



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Council apologises for asking Northampton veg trader to take down EU ‘vote leave’ boards

Northampton Borough Council has admitted it made an error in asking a market stall trader to take down his “vote leave” EU advertising boards after a regulation mix up.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/council-apologises-for-asking-northampton-veg-trader-to-take-down-eu-vote-leave-boards-1-7405544

Teenager left with bloodied nose after being punched by passing motorist in Kettering

A 16-year-old boy was punched in the face by a passing motorist as he walked along Wood Street in Kettering, towards Bath Road.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/teenager-left-with-bloodied-nose-after-being-punched-by-passing-motorist-in-kettering-1-7405288

Northamptonshire’s Hannah Barnes returns to home county for third time for Aviva Women’s Tour

Northamptonshire rider Hannah Barnes says she is thrilled to be competing in the Aviva Women’s Tour, which is returning to the county for the third time next month.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/northamptonshire-s-hannah-barnes-returns-to-home-county-for-third-time-for-aviva-women-s-tour-1-7405131

Traffic diversions until Christmas in Northampton town centre as part of £3m revamp of St Giles Street

The second phase of the £3 million revamp of St Giles Street in Northampton will get underway next month.



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Mother denies being owner of dog that killed her baby in a Northamptonshire property

A mother has denied being the owner of a dog that killed her baby daughter when it was dangerously out of control in a Northamptonshire property.



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steve.scoles published Reward good service with nomination for an SME award

The shop assistant who carries the big box out to your car, the technician who sets up a gadget for you just-so, the waiter who made sure the salad had the olives taken out...It's impossible to define good customer service but we know when we've had it.You know when the person who is dealing with you wants you to be happy and gets it right.You would tell your friends about it and now you can tell everyone, by nominating businesses for good customer service in the Northamptonshire SME Awards.The...

Reward good service with nomination for an SME award



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PICTURE GALLERY: More than £50,000 already raised by this year’s Crazy Hats walk

More than £50,000 has already been raised by the hundreds of walkers who took part in the annual Crazy Hats walk - and the money is still coming in.



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‘Human excrement’ left on doorstep for six weeks by Kettering Council despite complaint from disgusted resident

Kettering Council has finally cleaned up what was believed to be human excrement from the doorstep of a closed hotel – six weeks after it was originally reported.



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NickBieberHP published Man, 52, pleads not guilty to rape and murder of popular...

A book-keeper has pleaded not guiltyto raping and murdering a popular 20-year-old barmaid who went missing after a night out in Northampton town centre.Edward Tenniswood, 52, is accused of raping and strangling India Chipchase, whose body was found at his house in St James, Northampton, in January.Mr Tenniswood made a brief appearance at Northampton Crown Court via video link from Woodhill prison in Milton Keynes, and ansered not guilty to both charges.READ: Court artist sketches first pictures...

Man, 52, pleads not guilty to rape and murder of popular...



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High-profile football arrest made in Wellingborough

Detectives investigating racially-inflammatory comments made to a national newspaper have arrested a Wellingborough man.



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BBC DJ to appear at Northamptonshire music festival in June

Towcester’s annual Midsummer Music festival is just around the corner, and this year will be welcoming top BBC DJ Jo Whiley as a special guest.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/bbc-dj-to-appear-at-northamptonshire-music-festival-in-june-1-7404689

GRAPHIC CONTENT: Dangerous driver who caused crash that paralysed two young girls jailed for four-and-a-half years

A Jaguar Land Rover driving instructor has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail after he admitted causing a crash on a Northamptonshire road that left two young girls paralysed.



from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Northampton Chronicle and Echo Feed http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/graphic-content-dangerous-driver-who-caused-crash-that-paralysed-two-young-girls-jailed-for-four-and-a-half-years-1-7404656

NickBieberHP published UKIP leader Nigel Farage is coming to Northampton on his Brexit...

The UKIP leader is bringing his open-top Brexit battle bus to Northampton next week to drum up support for leaving the European Union. Nigel Farage will come to the town on the purple bandwagon on Tuesday, May 31, just weeks before the EU referendum on June 23. Details about the location and timing are set to be revealed in the coming days, although it is certain the event will take place in the afternoon. READ: TOP FIVE: Salaries of high-profile earners in Northants Mr Farage will...

UKIP leader Nigel Farage is coming to Northampton on his Brexit...



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Man aged 52 denies the rape and murder of Northampton woman India Chipchase

The man charged with the rape and murder of India Chipchase at his home in St James has denied the charges.



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Mixed response to plans to expand Wollaston school

Plans to increase the capacity of Wollaston Community Primary School by more than 30 per cent have been met with a mixed response.



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Wellingborough woman hands in ‘largest petition ever’ against planned pharmacy cuts

A Wellingborough woman has helped to hand in what organisers say is “the biggest ever petition to Downing Street” against proposed pharmaceutical cuts.



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Oundle yacht firm teams up with prestige designer

Fairline Yachts has signed contracts with a design company to create ‘new and innovative’ yachts.



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Brown bins in Northampton may not be collected after broken down vehicle

A broken down waste collection vehicle today will mean brown bins might not be collected in Northampton.



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HeraldandPost published Five Northampton Saints players picked in England squad to face...

Teimana Harrison will cap an incredible season on Sunday afternoon when the Northampton Saints back rower makes his debut for England against Wales at Twickenham. The 23-year-old will start at blindside flanker for the Red Rose, who have included five Northampton players in their matchday squad of 23 players. Harrison, who was born in New Zealand but qualifies through his English father, enjoyed a remarkable rise with Saints this season and became a key name in their line-up the longer it...

Five Northampton Saints players picked in England squad to face...



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HeraldandPost published Northampton Town confirm two more friendlies to pre-season...

Northampton Town have completed their pre-season schedule by announcing friendlies against local sides Sileby Rangers and Brackley Town. It means the Cobblers will play a total of six friendlies to warm up for the big kick-off on Saturday 6 August in what will be their first season in League One for seven years. In what has become a tradition in recent years, Northampton will begin their pre-season campaign at United Counties League side Sileby Rangers on Saturday 9 July. The match will...

Northampton Town confirm two more friendlies to pre-season...



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NickBieberHP published Why the Women's Tour will mean most to this rider when it comes...

The Aviva Women's Tour will ride through over a dozen towns and cities when it gets underway next month - but one rider has got her eyes on one county in particular.And that rider is Hannah Barnes, who will be returning to her hometown of Northants for the third time on the fifth and final stage of the cycling event on Sunday, June 19.Hannah, whose family lives in Burton Latimer, is in the provisional line-up for the CANYON//SRAM Racing team, while her sister Alice is also set to ride in the...

Why the Women's Tour will mean most to this rider when it comes...



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Brick manufacturer based in Northampton floats on the London Stock Exhange

A Northampton-based firm that employs 1,600 people across the country has floated on the London Stock Exchange.



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Cross hand-carved from driftwood of capsized refugee boats goes on tour around Northampton Diocese

A Lampedusa Cross, hand-carved from the driftwood of capsized refugee boats, will be displayed in the Cathedral of Our Lady and St Thomas in Northampton in an act of solidarity with the plight of refugees.



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HeraldandPost published BLOGGER OF THE WEEK Dementia friendly ideas

Funny old world politics. You can lose the vote but win the idea.This is what has happened to the Labour Group. We proposed that the Borough run a project to make Northampton a dementia friendly town. Our great idea was voted down at the budget setting full council in February. But low and behold- a letter has gone out across the town inviting businesses and groups to sign up to support the idea. Does it matter who takes the credit? Not really. Will it make a difference if it is done?...

BLOGGER OF THE WEEK Dementia friendly ideas



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Thursday, 26 May 2016

Not your typical B&B...Earl Spencer opens Althorp estate for a £40k overnight stay

Deep pocketed tourists are being offered a once-in-a lifetime chance to spend a night in Princess Diana’s childhood room as part of a charity bid at Althorp.



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‘We are reasonable people with reasonable questions’: Northampton power plant campaigners hit back

Campaigners against a £160 million new power plant in St James have hit back at suggestions their concerns have been “irresponsible and wild”.



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Young traders will have chance to trade on Northampton market on Saturday

Five young entrepreneurs will be selling goods at Northampton Market this Saturday as part of an initiative to encourage young people into market trading.



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Secondary school in Northampton looking to save £200,000 in next five years

A secondary school in Northampton is planning to make about £200,000 in savings during the next five years to help cover the increasing cost of pension and insurance contributions.



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SOS for 1,300 more ladies for Cancer Research event in Northampton next month

Cancer Research UK is urgently calling on women across Northampton to sign-up for its forthcoming Race for Life event – as fewer than expected have registered for the life-saving fundraiser.



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4,000 high tech businesses near Silverstone ‘ripe for Government funding’

A cluster of high-tech engineering businesses, has been identified in the area surrounding Silverstone Park by a new research report launched today.



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NickBieberHP published The Catherine Tate Show is coming to Northampton

It's been a long time coming, with the comedian entertaining audiences for over a decade now with her array of colourful characters, but Catherine Tate is heading to Northampton with The Catherine Tate Show tour.The shows, which kick off in Manchester Apollo on November 1, will include never seen before sketches, uniting some of the acclaimed comic's best-known characters from her successful BBC series.The cast will include 'Nan' Taylor, Irish nurse Bernie, Geordie Georgie, Essex girl...

The Catherine Tate Show is coming to Northampton



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NickBieberHP published ​TOP FIVE: Salaries of high-profile earners in Northants

Northants Herald and Post reporter Nicholas Bieber has compiled a 'Top Five' list of the salaries of some of Northamptonshire's most senior officials.1) Chief executive of Northampton General Hospital, Dr Sonia Swart: £230,000Source: NGH, 2014/15 salary2) Northants County Council chief executive, Paul Blantern: £191,000Source: NCC, 2014/15 salaryREAD: The horrific moment a road rage driver left two girls paralysed in crash in Northants (VIDEO)3) Chief constable of Northants Police,...

​TOP FIVE: Salaries of high-profile earners in Northants



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NickBieberHP published ​The horrific moment a road rage driver left two girls paralysed...

This is the horrific moment an experienced driving instructor paralysed two young sisters when he collided into their father's car following a road rage chase in Northants.And today that driver - Andrew Nay, aged 39, of Corby - is facing prison after being convicted yesterday at Northampton Crown Court of causing injury by dangerous driving.Nay, who at the time of the crash was a lead driving instructor for Jaguar Land Rover, was travelling in his Land Rover on the A509, near Wellingborough,...

​The horrific moment a road rage driver left two girls paralysed...



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NickBieberHP published Five young entrepreneurs ready to shine on stalls at Northampton...

Five young entrepreneurs will be selling their wares at Northampton Market this weekend as part of an initiative to encourage young people into market trading. Following a call for young entrepreneurs aged 14 to 25 to take part, the five business start-ups will be taking advantage of a free market stall on Saturday as part of the national Love Your Local Market campaign to celebrate markets across the country. The stalls will be selling everything from handmade products to cakes, biscuits,...

Five young entrepreneurs ready to shine on stalls at Northampton...



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NickBieberHP published ​Labour group against plan for power plant in Northampton - but...

The opposition Labour Group on Northampton Borough Council has voiced its opposition to the proposed power plant in a residential area of Northampton - simply because of one reason.Developers Rolton Kilbride want to build a £160 million power station in St James, which it says would distribute heat to 2,000 nearby homes at low prices.But after a backlash from the local community - which has fears over the size of the building, the toxins it would emit, and the increase in traffic - plans...

​Labour group against plan for power plant in Northampton - but...



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