Robber uses knife in attempt to steal from woman at Northampton cashpoint
A Northampton man was due in court today following an attempted robbery on a woman at knifepoint at a Northampton cash machine.Police say the incident happened at about 12.10pm on Friday, January 17,...
View ArticleNorthamptonshire County Council gets closer to balanced budget but questions...
Northamptonshire County Council is moving closer to balancing its books at the end of this financial year but questions are being asked about what role staff vacancies are playing in the authority’s...
View ArticleCobblers in 'latter stages' of negotiations but face competition to secure...
Keith Curle's attempts to add to his squad with new signings this month have moved to the 'next level' but the Cobblers are facing competition from clubs in higher divisions to land their first-choice...
View ArticleDrunk driver charged after ignoring car crash road closure in Northampton
A driver has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after he drove past the scene of a recent car crash.On Sunday night (January 19) at about 11pm, two cars collided outside Tesco...
View ArticleMarshall to make his return as Wanderers square up to Sale
Reece Marshall is ready to make his return to action when the Wanderers host Sale Jets tonight (kick-off 7.30pm).The hooker has not played since last May after suffering a hamstring injury during a...
View ArticleCobblers on the road again... fans' away day guide as Town head to London to...
The Cobblers are back on their travels on Tuesday night when they head to east London to take on Leyton Orient in a Sky Bet League Two fixture.Town will move to within five points of leaders Swindon...
View ArticlePolice dog Kez tracks down man suspected of indecent exposure in Northampton
A police dog helped Northamptonshire Police officers to catch a man who is alleged to have indecently exposed himself.PD Kez and officers located a 28-year-old man in Northampton yesterday (Sunday,...
View ArticleHave you seen this woman? Police are looking to speak to her in connection...
Northamptonshire Police have released a CCTV image of a woman they would like to speak to in connection with the shooting that happened in July last year in Northampton’s Eastern District.Detectives...
View ArticleWoman fined after contractor she hired to take away rubbish dumps it in...
A woman was prosecuted after she failed to check if a contractor she hired was licensed to dispose of rubbish - they later dumped it in a Northampton neighbourhood.Northampton Borough Council says...
View ArticleCurle knows Cobblers must up their performance levels after patchy Shrimps...
Cobblers boss Keith Curle says he and his players didn't let the margin of their victory over Morecambe on Saturday disguise the fact that they performed some way short of their best.The Cobblers led...
View ArticleWellingborough burglars steal Rolex watch
A Rolex watch worth thousands was stolen when burglars forced their way into a Wellingborough property.Police have launched an appeal after the watch, similar to the one pictured, was stolen between...
View ArticleCurle ready to rotate his squad as he gives the latest on McCormack
Keith Curle has not ruled out the possibility of making changes to his team when the Cobblers head to Leyton Orient for Tuesday's Sky Bet League Two fixture.Tomorrow's clash at Brisbane Road is Town's...
View ArticleFamily pays tribute to elderly couple killed in Northamptonshire car crash as...
The family of an elderly couple killed in a car crash in Northamptonshire paid tribute to the pair after the driver at fault was jailed today (Monday, January 20).William and Brenda Skears died in an...
View ArticleMatavesi shines in new role as Wanderers ease to win against Sale Jets
Fiji forward Sam Matavesi showed he can be a strong back row option as he delivered a dominant display to help the Wanderers smash Sale Jets 54-12 on Monday night.Matavesi, who moved to Saints from...
View ArticleAward-winning restaurant to open at Northampton abbey next month
A restaurant once nestled in the heart of a Northampton theatre is re-opening its doors in February in a new location.Hibiscus, formerly of the Royal & Derngate, has found a new home at Delapré...
View ArticleNorthamptonshire's natural treasures 'under threat'
Almost two-thirds of Northamptonshire's protected sites for nature conservation are in a poor state, analysis has found.Figures compiled by the JPI Media Data Unit revealed 65 per cent of official...
View ArticleMore than 200 child abuse images found on Northampton pervert's three computers
A pervert from Northampton admitted to having more than 200 indecent or prohibited images of children on his computers.Andrew Anderson's collection included pictures of infants, Northampton Crown Court...
View ArticlePlans for 15 new homes on outskirts of Staverton given outline approval by...
Fifteen new homes will be built in a small village near Daventry after being given planning approval by councillors.The new homes will be built on the outskirts of Staverton on land off Braunston Lane,...
View ArticleDaventry District Council should declare 'climate emergency' says scrutiny...
Daventry District Council should declare a climate emergency to publicly recognise the ‘acute dangers’ of climate change.That is the verdict of a panel of district councillors who were tasked with...
View ArticleSwastika graffiti found on one of Northampton’s oldest churches
A collection of red, offensive graffiti has appeared on and surrounding the door of a church in Northampton.Three Swastikas have been painted on to the Holy Sepulchre church, which dates back to circa...
View ArticleUSAF base staff to get road safety training from Northamptonshire Police in...
Northamptonshire's police chief says all staff at an American base will get road safety training following the death of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn.Chief Constable Nick Adderley revealed following...
View ArticleCurle wants to chase down top spot as Cobblers head to Leyton Orient
Keith Curle is not limiting his ambitions to a top three berth in Sky Bet League Two this season because he feels the Cobblers can still chase down leaders Swindon Town.The Robins are eight points...
View ArticleJames Heneghan's Leyton Orient v Northampton Town preview
Fixture: Leyton Orient v Northampton Town, Sky Bet League TwoDate/time: Tuesday, January 21, 7.45pm kick-off Venue: Brisbane Road Forecast: 4C, cloudy Outs and doubts: Orient: Jamie Turley, Jobi...
View ArticleNew town council agreed for Northampton – as are new councils for Kingsthorpe...
A new town council will be formed for Northampton to run alongside the upcoming unitary councils – after elected members green-lighted the proposals last night (January 21).A new community council for...
View ArticleHigh praise for Northamptonshire Police officers as they star in ‘999: What’s...
Northamptonshire Police appeared on national TV once again in the Channel 4 documentary series and a lot of viewers were quick to praise the force.‘999: What’s Your Emergency?’ returned last night and...
View ArticleKeith Curle: Forget Derby County, our focus is on winning three points at...
Keith Curle insists the Cobblers have all eyes on tonight's game at Leyton Orient and not the hotly-anticipated visit of Derby County in the FA Cup on Friday.Friday's fourth-round tie will be broadcast...
View ArticleMore police checks results in spike in number of drink-drivers caught in...
Northamptonshire Police say a sharp rise in drink and drug drivers caught over Christmas is down to a massive increase in the number of roadside checks.The total of 84 motorists were charged with...
View ArticleLorry driver charged over fatal road crash on A45 in Northamptonshire
Police have charged a lorry driver over a fatal road cash on the A45 in which a Northampton man died.The 39-year-old driver of a blue Jaguar X-Type died at the scene of the collision with a white Volvo...
View ArticleSaints sign Harlequins prop
Saints have moved to strengthen their front row options for next season with the signing of Harlequins loosehead prop Nick Auterac.The 27-year-old will make the move to Northampton at the end of the...
View ArticleRevealed: The percentage of primary and secondary schools in Northants that...
Ofsted has released statistics that reveal how many schools in Northamptonshire have been awarded one of the top two inspection marks.The statistics that relate to the 12 months between August 31, 2018...
View ArticleDerby boss Cocu won't underestimate Cobblers in FA Cup tie
Derby County manager Phillip Cocu has warned his players not to underestimate the Cobblers when the two teams lock horns in Friday's FA Cup fourth-round tie at the PTS Stadium.The former Dutch...
View ArticleNorthampton businessman handed suspended jail sentence for illegally storing...
A man who illegally stored tonnes of waste tyres has been handed a suspended prison term at Northampton Crown Court.Andrew Eyre, of Poppy Field Road, Wootton, was found to have more than 1,000 tonnes...
View ArticleNew 'dirty burger' bar to open in former Northampton Mu Mu unit
A 'dirty burger' restaurant is gearing up to open soon in St Giles Street with toppings including truffled garlic shrooms and miso peanut butter.It will be the ninth restaurant belonging to owners,...
View ArticleBroughton man jailed for rape
A Broughton man is starting a prison sentence after he was jailed for rape.Stewart Page, 55, was put behind bars at Northampton Crown Court yesterday (Monday) after he was convicted of three counts of...
View ArticlePolice "increasingly concerned" about missing man last seen in...
Northamptonshire Police are asking for help in their search for missing Brendan O’Sullivan.They have issued a photo of the 37-year-old who was last seen in Holdenby Road, Spratton, on Monday January...
View ArticleNorthampton Chronicle and Echo deliverers needed
Deliverers are needed to distribute the Northampton Chronicle and Echo in certain areas of the town.We currently have vacancies for deliverers in Boughton, Boughton Green, Kingsley Park and...
View ArticleGang armed with a knife, metal poles and baseball bats rob four men in...
Masked gang members wielding a knife, metal poles and baseball bats robbed four men on a Northampton footpath..Detectives revealed the quartet were attacked by six men in an alleyway off Kendal Close,...
View ArticlePolice warning after distracted driver jailed over 'hugely devastating'...
'It only takes a second to have a crash that changes lives forever' - that was the warning from police after a distracted driver was jailed over a fatal accident in Northamptonshire.Gary Marshall was...
View Article'We even monitor their sleep!' - Rest is vital to keep players fit and fresh...
Ensuring his players are given the correct amount of rest between games will be vital for manager Keith Curle as he looks to keep his squad fit and fresh during this hectic period of the season.Town,...
View ArticleDetectives step up hunt for witnesses after late-night pub brawl in Towcester
Police have launched a fresh appeal for help following a late-night brawl outside a Towcester town centre pub.The punch-up happened outside the Brave Old Oak in Watling Street between 11.30pm on...
View Article'Good to see another attraction in town': Readers seem to love plans for...
The promise of trampolines, mini-golf, bowling and more all under one roof coming to Northampton centre has gone down a storm with readers.A £3.2 million 'adventure centre' filled with loads to do plus...
View ArticleThese are the 20 most popular baby girl and boy names in the world
Your name forms part of your identity for the rest of your life, so choosing a moniker for your newborn can be a tough decision.If you are feeling overwhelmed by choice and need some inspiration,...
View ArticleRetirement apartments in Towcester town centre given planning permission at...
A new retirement home with 43 apartments in Towcester town centre has been granted planning permission after previously being refused.Back in March 2019, councillors on South Northamptonshire Council’s...
View ArticleLeyton Orient v Northampton Town LIVE: Curle makes two changes at Brisbane Road
Cobblers can make it five straight wins when they take on Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road this evening.Follow this page for news, updates and reaction from the capital...
View ArticleWharton sent-off as controversial late penalty costs Cobblers victory at...
Cobblers missed out on a chance to move into the top three in Sky Bet League Two after Josh Wright scored a late penalty in Tuesday's bad-tempered 1-1 draw at Leyton Orient.Town were just five minutes...
View ArticleBoss Curle focusing on the positives as Cobblers are held to a draw at Leyton...
Cobblers boss Keith Curle refused to be drawn on the controversial end to his side's 1-1 draw with Leyton Orient on Tuesday night as key defender Scott Wharton saw red moments after giving away a...
View Article'Significant risk of causing serious harm to members of the public': Man...
A Northampton man involved in a violent attack on an innocent bystander thought to be a rival gang member was jailed yesterday (Tuesday, January 21).Northampton Crown Court heard Sonny Stewart was in a...
View Article'You've run over my drugs': Victim gave up hundreds of pounds to Northampton...
A Northampton blackmailer who coerced a man into handing over hundreds of pounds or else he "couldn't guarantee his safety" has been jailed.Jack turner, of Whiston Road, seemingly chose his victim in...
View ArticleOpposition view: Embleton 'mind-blown' by referee decisions but backs...
Leyton Orient manager Ross Embleton was left 'mind-blown' by some of referee Alan Young's decisions towards the end of Tuesday's 1-1 draw with the Cobblers, stating Scott Wharton should have been more...
View ArticleLeyton Orient 1 Northampton Town 1: James Heneghan's player ratings from...
Cobblers were dramatically and controversially denied a fifth successive win on Tuesday night when Josh Wright's penalty pegged them back to a 1-1 draw at Leyton Orient.But it's another point on the...
View Article