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Man jailed for “appalling” sex abuse of young girl
A man who carried out “appalling” sexual offences against a young girl has been jailed for 12 years.Janis Raciks forced the girl to repeatedly perform sex acts on him, and threatened to drug her or...
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Cyclist dies and motorist is arrested after fatal crash in Northampton
A cyclist has died following a crash in Moulton this morning, police have confirmed.The collision happened at 6.25am today in Moulton Way, Northampton. The victim was a 52-year-old man, from Moulton.A...
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West Coast rail failures could cost “at least £50 million”
Whitehall failures over the West Coast rail contract will cost taxpayers “at least £50 million”, a report by MPs said today.There was a lack of leadership at the Department for Transport (DfT) and a...
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Northampton Saints winger Cato joins Newcastle on loan
Saints wing Noah Cato has agreed to join Championship high-flyers Newcastle Falcons until the end of the season.The 24-year-old wing has played just one game for Northampton this season: The 39-17...
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Northamptonshire Police to look for new teenage cadets
An open evening for teenagers who want to become a police cadet will be held at Wootton Hall next month.The evening will be held on Thursday, March 21, at 7pm at Police Headquarters.Yvonne Mason, the...
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EXCLUSIVE: Aussie White relishing chance to work with Northants’ young guns
Australian import Cameron White believes Northants are facing a bright future thanks to the crop of young stars breaking into the first team at Wantage Road.White has signed up for a second summer of...
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Man arrested after fire which ravaged Northampton house
A 22-year-old man has been arrested following a fire at a house in Wootton last week, police have said today.The man, who has been bailed without charge until April, was arrested following the blaze in...
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Northampton Town defender Artell loaned to Wrexham to get games under his belt
Cobblers boss Aidy Boothroyd has admitted David Artell has been loaned out to Wrexham as he is too far down the pecking order at Sixfields to be guaranteed regular football.Artell has today joined Blue...
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Jefferson Lake’s Cobblers v Bristol Rovers preview: Luke’s chance to shine
In a recent interview, Luke Guttridge remarked how the stabilising qualities of parenthood have changed his on-field character.The theory goes that, after fathering a daughter two years ago, Guttridge...
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Liberal Democrats say Northamptonshire residents want a coalition council
The leader of the Liberal Democrats on Northamptonshire County Council has said he believes the people of Northamptonshire want to see a coalition of politicians running the county, similar to that in...
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Dismantling of offices above Northampton bus station begins
Work is under way to dismantle the offices above Greyfrairs Bus Station in Northampton.Workers moved inside the building this week to begin work ahead of the building’s demolition which could begin...
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Northampton tourist “in shock” two weeks after flying with doomed Egyptian...
A Northampton man says he is still in shock after seeing the footage of the fatal Egyptian balloon crash - exactly two weeks after he experienced a forced landing on a similar flight in Luxor.A...
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“Remarkably idiotic” driver rolled £21,000 van and broke collarbone after...
A man who got drunk, took the keys to his stepfather’s £21,000 van and rolled it while speeding has been jailed for eight months at Northampton Crown Court.Witnesses described how James Higham was...
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Northampton Saints quartet released by England
Four Saints players have been released by England in time to play against London Irish on Saturday.Dylan Hartley, Courtney Lawes, Ben Foden and Lee Dickson are among 10 players sent back to their clubs...
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Harding late show wins it for Northampton Town as they see off Rovers
The Cobblers needed a late Ben Harding goal to sink Bristol Rovers in a low-entertainment game at Sixfields.Town produced almost nothing of attacking intent during a poor match that looked to be...
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Cobblers boss Boothroyd’s relief as Harding comes up trumps from set-piece
Aidy Boothroyd says the Cobblers’ set-piece proficiency was the reason they beat Bristol Rovers in a close encounter at Sixfields.Town and the Gas looked to be heading for a 0-0 stalemate as both sides...
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Council housing rents due to rise in Northampton
Rents for council houses in Northampton are due to increase by an average of 4.4 per cent from April 1.The rise means council tenants will pay between £2 and £7 more per week. Councillor Mary Markham...
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Emergency lane closure causing long rush-hour delays
An emergency lane closure is leading to long rush hour delays into Northampton.Anglian Water is carrying out lead replacement work in Spencer Bridge Road, but a HGV broke the plates they use to cover...
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Cyclist has bike stolen as he recovers from collision with car in Northampton
A cyclist had his bike stolen after he was recovering following a collision with a car in Northampton.The incident happened between 4.45pm and 5.15pm yesterday in Cowper Street, The Mounts.As the...
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Tributes paid to cyclist who died following crash in Northampton
Tributes have been paid to Tony Pickering, the cyclist who was killed in an accident in Northampton yesterday morning. Mr Pickering, aged 52, of Gayhurst Close, Moulton, was killed after colliding with...
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