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Gold stolen during armed robbery on Moulton Park
AN ARMED robbery took place at a business on Moulton Park today, Friday, August 26. A substantial quantity of gold items was taken during the robbery which happened between 12.15pm and 12.20pm Two
Public urged to be vigilant about raves during Bank Holiday weekend
THE weather may have taken a turn for the worse, but police are still reminding people to be vigilant about raves across the county over the bank holiday weekend. Although the majority of raves take
Heartbreak for parents as 'low life' rob grave
The parents of a dead girl have branded thieves who stole items from their young daughter's grave 'low life.' David and Rosemary Ginns, from Spring Boroughs, whose child Rachel died aged 11 from
Darren deployed on frontline
A SOLDIER from Northampton serving with the Royal Lancers in Afghanistan has been helping to train the country's soldiers. Corporal Darren Edwards, 34, is one of a team of 25 Lancers working as
Teenager caught after cops ketchup with him
Fees on the rise but university is preparing to lose 80 posts
Man 'felt humiliated' over job loss and punched his boss
Patient advice of what to do during bank holiday
WHILE bank holidays are a time for most of us to have fun and relax, it can prove a challenging time for your local NHS. NHS Northamptonshire is asking people they make sure you choose the most
Police: No let up in the hunt for murder suspect
Nearly four months after the horrific murder of the entire Ding family, the hunt for Anxiang Du is still very much on. Police continue to look for Du, 52, from Coventry, who is the prime suspect in
Hospital under fire after fall led to death of man, 87
A CORONER told hospital staff a fall suffered by an 87-year-old man from a trolley in accident and emergency led directly to his death. Ann Pember wanted assurances from Kettering General Hospital
Mum of five pleads guilty to carrying knife in street
Economy is to blame for shop closure, say owners
Cops use pot luck to crack down on people who are growing cannabis
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Dawn of a new era
A new era is under way this week as AFC Rushden and Diamonds embark on their first ever league match after Rushden and Diamonds were expelled from the Conference and forced into administration. The
Ashton named in side to face Ireland
Chris Ashton is included in the England side for the final stage of their Rugby World Cup build-up against Ireland
Gary prescribes rest after Wolves mauling
Gary Johnson wants to see his squad get over their League Cup second round exit, with a 'shave and a comb over'. While that might not be every professional footballer's idea of a rest and
Young must get wise
Gary Johnson quipped that if Lewis Young was his Manchester United and England sibling Ashley, Cobblers might not have crashed out of the Carling Cup courtesy of a 4-0 drubbing by Wolverhampton
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Exhibition Paulerspury Village Hall, High Street, Paulerspury. Sunday from 10am to 5pm and Bank Holiday Monday from 10am to 4.30pm. THE Towcester & District Art Society will host an exhibition and
Top night will pack a punchline for crowds
THE COMEDY CLUB Northampton Saints Rugby Club Wednesday THE Comedy Club will feature three top acts with different styles yet equally big punchlines so there are big laughs for everyone. The host for
Win tickets to Saints' opener
THE Saints are back in Aviva Premiership Rugby action and this season promises to be even bigger than ever before. And even better, we've teamed up with the Saints to give you the chance to be at the
Celebrate the art of exploring your lyrics
Creative workshops Royal & Derngate Tuesday, August 30 and Thursday, September 1 AHEAD of the Lyric Lounge spoken word festival at the Fishmarket and Royal & Derngate's Underground, on Saturday,
Stepping into Garland's shoes
HAVING started life in Northampton, End of the Rainbow, starring Tracie Bennett, has taken the West End by storm and now returns to town as it begins a national tour. Lawrence John caught up with the
Setting sail on a floating town....
Why do people love to cruise? Certainly it is one of the fastest growing forms of holidays these days. I was on the Grand Princess, touring the fjords of Norway, with my wife and two kids. The
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MoreLooter handed himself in to police
A 22-year-old man handed himself in to police after looting an Adidas shop amid scenes of violence and disorder earlier this month because "his conscience got the better of him".