Huge increase in parents being prosecuted for child truancy in...
Almost six times as many parents in Northamptonshire are being prosecuted for truancy compared to five years ago, amid a government crackdown on unauthorised school absences.Councils covered by...
View ArticlePolice appeal after 'suspicious incident' in Northampton pub
Punters at a Weatherspoons pub in Northampton are being asked to give details about a suspicious incident after a member of the public tried to open a till.The incident happened on Friday, January 11,...
View ArticleTaylor believes full-time boos were harsh on Cobblers
Cobblers defender Ash Taylor felt it was ‘a bit harsh’ for supporters to greet the full-time whistle with boos after Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Crawley Town. Some home fans at the PTS made their...
View ArticleAir ambulance lands in Northampton park
The Magpas Air Ambulance enhanced medical team were called to an incident in Northampton yesterday morning (Sunday).The team landed at 12:47pm via the Magpas Air Ambulance at Victoria Park in St James...
View ArticleThree boys among five arrested for attempted murder after stabbing in...
House-to-house inquiries are taking place in Northampton today after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed this morning (Monday) in Northampton.Two 18-year-old men from Kettering, and three boys, one aged 14...
View ArticleNorthampton man charged with spraying 'noxious substance' at crowd in Currys...
A man from Northampton has been charged following an incident at a retail premises last week.Ashley Maparura, aged 29, of Nether Jackson Court, Blackthorn,was arrested and charged following the...
View ArticleCrash involving three vehicles forces lane closures on M1 in Northamptonshire
There are long delays being reported on the M1 approaching Northampton today (Monday) following a crash.Just after midday Highways England confirmed there had been a collision involving three vehicles...
View ArticleCCTV issued after couple are involved in an altercation with gang of children...
Police officers are looking to speak to two people after a boy was allegedly assaulted in the town centre.A man and women are reported to have approached a group of children near to the Black Prince...
View ArticleVan driver threatens to kill motorcylist in Northampton while brandishing...
A van driver chased down a motorcyclist on-foot, with a hockey stick in-hand, and made threats to kill him in Northampton.The incident happened on Friday, February 15, at 11.30am, when a van began...
View ArticleMan in a long black coat and hat may have information about bag theft in...
A CCTV image of a man in a long coat who is believed to have information about a bag theft in a Northampton shoe shop has been released by police.The theft is reported to have happened at about 2pm on...
View ArticleSaints fly-half Grayson grabs big Premiership Rugby Cup prize
Saints fly-half James Grayson has won this season’s Premiership Rugby Cup breakthrough player award following a public vote.Launched in 2012, the breakthrough player award celebrates and recognises...
View Article'Factory Outlet' store set for Northampton's former BHS unit
The former BHS store in Northampton town centre is set to reopen as a no-name brand 'fashions, furnishings and furniture' store.A new sign that simply reads 'Factory Outlet' has gone up above the empty...
View ArticleNorthampton wheelchair basketball club launches recruitment drive for more...
Northants Phoenix Wheelchair Basketball Club are hosting a have-a-go day in March to recruit a bigger team after their players have dwindled to 12.The team, who train at Thomas Becket Catholic School,...
View ArticleNorthampton wheelchair basketball club launches recruitment drive for more...
Northants Phoenix Wheelchair Basketball Club are hosting a have-a-go day in March to recruit a bigger team after their players have dwindled to 12.The team, who train at Thomas Becket Catholic School,...
View ArticleCurle ‘understands’ fans frustration but warns he needs ‘time and transfer...
Keith Curle says he ‘understands’ why fans continue to be frustrated by his side’s lack of progress this season, but he has warned it will only take ‘time and transfer windows’ to change the ‘culture...
View ArticleSpeakers society first meet up in town centre hopes to 'inject some culture'...
A Northampton 'speakers society' for poets and stand up comedians is hoping to 'inject some culture' into the tIt's own with their first meeting next month.The basement of the Dapper Sandwich Company,...
View ArticleNorthampton man held loaded pistol to teenager's head over £70 debt
A 25-year-old Northampton man is today starting a lengthy jail sentence after being convicted of blackmail, possessing a firearm and assault.Northampton Crown Court heard James Tilbury, originally from...
View ArticlePassenger seriously injured after car hits tree near Northampton
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A508.At around 1pm on Saturday, a silver Vauxhall Corsa was travelling along the A508 towards Northampton, away from Roade, when...
View ArticleIN PICTURES: The talented Saints squad made up of players under the age of 25
Saints are certainly proving that you can win things with kids this season.Here, we take a look at the hugely talented 23-man squad they could select if only players under the age of 25 were allowed...
View ArticleNorthampton man convicted of assault is on the run from police
Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a man wanted on recall to prison.Nigel Graham, aged 40, previously of Boothville Green, Boothville, Northampton was originally sentenced in 2017...
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