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Air Ambulance rescues driver after accident on A43 near Brackley
THE AIR Ambulance was called into action today to help a driver following an incident on the A43 near Brackley. The Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance landed in a field next to the scene of
Update to train derailment and disruption to passengers
ENGINEERS are repairing the track and overhead lines to the West Coast Line following a train derailment at 2.20am today. The electric locomotive which had been leased to and operated by Virgin Trains
Delays on the trains due to derailment
DUE to a freight locomotive having derailed at Bletchley overnight, the Euston line is currently blocked. Virgin Trains, Southern and London Midland are therefore unable to run between Milton Keynes
Safety advice to school children
POLICE Community Support Officer Vicky Kirby from Northampton East Safer Community Team went back to school last week. She visited a class of children at Greenfields School and Sports College in
Town centre party zone a top spot for thuggery
THE streets outside Northampton's nightclubs and bars are hotbeds of anti social behaviour and violent crime, new figures reveal. Despite an overall fall in offences in the town, Northamptonshire
Painkillers stolen from lorry on M1 near Northampton
POLICE are warning about the possible emergence of packets a strong painkiller, following a theft from a lorry parked at Northampton services on the M1 northbound. Between 9.30pm last night and 5.30am
Firms fear over new route plan
A RESTAURANT owner in Bridge Street has hit out at plans to change the traffic flow in the town centre saying it would be 'the final nail in the coffin' for businesses. John Panyis, of Sophia's
Vandals return to wreak more havoc
Extra patrols are being carried out at a sports field after vandals struck for a third time. The latest incident at Southfield Sports Field in Northampton happened on Monday evening, when part of the
Ex-Cobblers star owns up to mechanic claims
A FORMER footballer is awaiting sentence after admitting six counts of perverting the course of justice. Leon McKenzie, 33, of Rectory Farm, Northampton, entered the guilty pleas at Northampton Crown
Residents fail to pay up more than £10m in tax
MORE than £10 million in council tax went unpaid in the last four years - and the collection rate is falling year on year. Northampton Borough Council has, on average, struggled to pick up over £2.5m
James's pals set off on their football ground relay
A CHARITY set up by friends of Florida murder victim James Kouzaris is launching a sponsored relay between every football league ground in England and Wales. Thousands are expected to take part in the
How a university is using waste as tool to inspire students
THERE is a belief among teachers that students are being put off computing. The University of Northampton is doing its bit to break down these barriers by trying to get primary and secondary school
Man injured in homophobic attack
A MAN was punched and kicked after a group asked him about his sexuality. The homophobic assault took place in Black Lion Hill in Northampton last Thursday. Between 11pm and 11.30pm, a 20-year-old man
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Group shakes up story of star-crossed lovers
SHAKESPEARE 4 KIDZ - ROMEO AND JULIET The Castle Tomorrow at 10.30am and 1.30pm CHILDREN'S favourites, Shakespeare 4 Kidz (S4K), are back in town with their very own musical take on this Shakespeare
Ballet dancers meet the bard
IF you are looking for something to do with your loved one this Valentine's Day, then we might just be able to help. The Herald & Post has teamed up with Royal & Derngate to offer you the chance to
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MoreYoung 'lack attention for Dickens'
Modern-day children are not being educated to read with the attention span necessary for a Dickens novel, a leading expert said as the country prepares to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the revered author.
Queen's Jubilee eve village worship
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will attend a church service on the eve of the monarch's Diamond Jubilee anniversary.
BAE to recruit 265 apprentices
Defence giant BAE Systems is to recruit 265 apprentices across the UK this year, it has been announced.
Snow brings Britain to a standstill
Much of Britain will wake up to snow after the first widespread big freeze of the winter brought dumps of up to 16cm, grounded planes and raised fears of transport chaos.
Tory MPs rebel against wind farms
More than 100 Tory MPs have written to David Cameron calling for a dramatic cut in subsidies to onshore wind farms and more influence for local people to stop them being built.
UK sport
MoreFed Cup triumph for GB
Judy Murray's Great Britain side completed a superb four days in Israel by beating Austria to reach the World Group II play-offs in the Fed Cup.
