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Have your say on council's budget
RESIDENTS across Wellingborough will have their chance tomorrow, to voice their opinions about £750,000 of proposed savings and budget cuts. A consultation event organised by Wellingborough Council
Review says authority should have fewer councillors
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE County Council could have to axe 16 councillors following a review by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE). The organisation has made a decision about the
Cash seized from criminals is set to be used for good
CRIMINAL cash worth £30,000 is set to be used for good in the community. The money seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act, is being made available to community activities across the county thanks to
Car stolen as owner leaves the engine running while it defrosts
A THEIF jumped into and drove away a car which had been left unattended with the engine running in Northampton. The incident occurred at around 8am this morning in Chatsworth Avenue, Northampton. The
Man robbed at knifepoint in Northampton
A MAN was robbed at knifepoint in an alleyway between Boughton Green Road and Spinney Hill, behind the University, on Thursday, between 10.45pm and 11.04pm. The victim was walking along the alleyway
Body is that of missing man
A BODY found by the side of a road last August has been formally identified as a missing man from the county. Philip John Holmes had been reported missing by his carers on
Robbers make off with shop goods
THREE robbers stole a quantity of cash, scratch cards and cigarettes during a raid on a shop. Police are appealing for witnesses following the robbery which occurred in the
Latest sport headlines
Panter eyes Trophy glory to kick-start Olympic year
Anne Panter has completed the long road to recovery from injury. Now she aims to ensure that 2012 is a successful year for the Great Britain women's hockey team.
Mallinder admits Saints were all at sea against Irish giants
There is a sense that Munster are rapidly becoming Jim Mallinder's Moby Dick. Like Captain Ahab he seems destined to be on an ill-fated quest to vanquish them once and for all.
Boothroyd 'ready for a fight'
Aidy Boothroyd is not a man to back down in the face of adversity, and Saturday's 2-1 defeat at the hands of fellow League Two strugglers Barnet means that Northampton Town still have plenty to put up with.
Doran Jones gets Saxons start against Ireland
Paul Doran Jones will start for the England Saxons when they face Ireland Wolfhounds in Exeter on Saturday, while Ryan Lamb is amongst the replacements.
Life and Leisure
Students speak up to TV show
LEARNERS from The University of Northampton were in fine voice when they spoke up for a new television show. The BA Acting students voice characters in the two-part BBC dramatization of Sebastian
Greek tale's far from tragic
OEDIPUSSY Royal & Derngate Friday, February 3 to Saturday, February 18 FOLLOWING on from its acclaimed Made in Northampton season last year, Royal & Derngate starts the new year with an
Midge is to take a 'walk in the park'
MUSIC icon Midge Ure, solo artist and the front man of top 80s band Ultravox, has been announced as the headline act of an annual event. He will be in Northampton for June's Walk In the Park Festival
Paintings take a closer look at Northampton's highlights
SEVEN paintings of Northampton landmarks by celebrated artist Sam Wadsworth are now on display. Although perhaps better known for his prize-winning portraiture, the works on display at Northampton
The sad reality of wartime life
ACCRINGTON PALS The Playhouse Theatre, Clare Street, Northampton Tuesday, January 24 to Saturday, January 28 at 7.45pm THIS next production tells the story of the women left behind while men from
Rhydian's the word
RHYDIAN Roberts will bring some X Factor to hit musical Grease when it comes to Northampton. He will guest star as Teen Angel when it takes to the Royal & Derngate stage from April 30 to May 5.
UK news
MoreVerge blaze man was decapitated
A man whose headless body was found on fire was blasted with a shotgun before being decapitated, police have said.
UK sport
MoreFarrell: It's all about the team
England's new youthful squad will reap the dividends of a "humble" group of players and a brave new world where anyone with an ego is not welcome.
