FEATURE: Getting to know... Cobblers’ academy graduate Sean Whaler
Sean Whaler has spoken of how the welcoming atmosphere within the first-team squad at Sixfields helped him on the way to earning his first professional contract.The 17-year-old was handed a two-year...
View ArticleBlisworth company welcome detection dogs for face-to-face with four-legged...
Staff at a Blisworth Asbestos Consultancy company have been welcomed some of the keenest noses on four legs to their offices as part of their charity work.Ensafe Consultants hosted the visit by the...
View ArticleNorthampton housing estate cordoned off following incident
A path through a housing estate in Northampton has been taped off by police following an incident last night.Officers were called to Drayton Walk, off Newnham Road, Kingsthorpe, at around 6.15pm...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Murder inquiry launched after death of teenager in Northampton
A 17-year-old boy has died following an incident on a Northampton residential estate last night.Officers were called to an incident in Drayton Walk, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, at 6.15pm yesterday (25...
View ArticleMajor road in Northamptonshire near M1 closed following crash
A major Northamptonshire road off the M! has been closed following a crash.The A5 southbound between the A361 and the junction with the A45 Northampton is shut following a collision at around 11am...
View ArticleNorthampton solicitors fund charity trip to Hunstanton for Brewin's Stroke Group
A solicitors' firm has pledged £1,000 to a Northampton-based stroke charity after a year-long fundraising effort.Throughout the year, Bedford Road-based law firm, Access Legal, which is part of...
View ArticleNorthampton residents appeal to housing developer to protect rare species of...
An application has been submitted to the Guildhall by the Althorp Estate, home to Earl Spencer, to seek approval for 14 new homes in Northampton.The homes will be built on part of the site, described...
View ArticleFEATURE: Getting to know... Cobblers’ academy graduate Morgan Roberts
Morgan Roberts admits the past year has been a bit of a whirlwind.Last summer, a 16-year-old Roberts was gearing up for his first year as a scholar at the Cobblers. He was an under-17 player stepping...
View ArticleF1 LIVE: Monaco Grand Prix
Daniel Ricciardo managed to over-come engine problems to hold on for a remarkable victory at the Monaco Grand Prix.Keep up-to-date with all the latest from Monte Carlo.
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Police investigating murder of 17-year-old in Northampton name...
The 17-year-old who died after being stabbed in Northampton on Friday night has been named by police.The victim was Louis-Ryan Menezes, from Rothwell, and a Home Office post mortem has indicated that...
View ArticleSaints centre Francis earns praise from England boss Jones
England boss Eddie Jones feels Piers Francis' performance against the Barbarians on Sunday was the Saints centre's best since last summer's tour of Argentina.Francis popped up with two tries inside the...
View ArticleNorthants suffer narrow defeat against Durham
Northants suffered disappointment at the hands of Durham as David Ripley's men were beaten by five runs in Sunday's Royal London One-Day Cup clash at the County Ground.The Steelbacks had looked well...
View ArticleNorthants skipper Wakely: We have it all to do
Captain Alex Wakely admits Northants 'have it all to do this week' after they were defeated by Durham on Sunday.The Steelbacks suffered a five-run reverse at the County Ground, losing for the second...
View ArticleBREAKING: Cars submerged and streets flooded as thunderstorm hits Northampton
A sudden thunderstorm has led to flash flooding across Northampton tonight.Dramatic videos and photos of stranded cars and submerged streets have been pouring in from Chronicle & Echo...
View ArticleVIDEO: Flash flooding brings chaos to roads in and around Northampton
Flash flooding closed the A45 around Northampton on Sunday night and brought chaos in and around the town.Readers Jason Hunt and Lauren Brill sent in video showing the issues facing drivers on the A45...
View ArticleVIDEO: Amazing footage shows lightning strike in Northampton
A Chron reader captured dramatic footage of a lightning strike in Northampton on Sunday night during the flash floods.The video was taken by Oliver Palmer.For the full story of the impact of Sunday...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Water rescue boats deployed in Northampton to help residents...
Emergency services deployed water rescue boats on Sunday night to help residents in Far Cotton hit by flash flooding.Many homes and businesses were affected by the sudden and torrential downpours...
View ArticleBrighten up and give your conservatory a colour boost
Freshen up your home, add space and even increase your asking price with a colourful conservatory.A rising trend for colourful conservatories is allowing homeowners to extend their homes in style.An...
View Article'The water was moving like a sea': Northampton flood victims left counting...
Businesses and homeowners in Far Cotton have been counting the cost of the damage today after flood waters streamed into Northampton last night.Several shops, salons and takeaways in St Leonard's Road...
View ArticleDetectives release pictures of 17-year-old who was murdered in Northampton
Police have released photos of the teenager who was fatally stabbed in Northampton on Friday.Louis-Ryan Menezes (pictured), aged 17, from Rothwell, died last Friday evening following an incident in...
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