A girl was grabbed and kissed by in a Corby park by a man with ‘rotten teeth’.

Officers are investigating the sexual assault that happened in West Glebe Park, off Cottingham Road, on Monday (March 11) at about 6.10pm.

Three teenage girls were in the park when they were approached by a man who appeared to be drunk.

He grabbed one of the girls by the wrist and spoke to her, slurring his words, before kissing her on the cheek and starting to pull his trousers down.

The girl and her friends were able to flee before any exposure occurred.

Local people in Corby have become increasingly worried in recent weeks about the vulnerability of young people hanging around on West Glebe Park and in the town centre.

Last month, a 13-year-old girl was taken from the town’s McDonald’s restaurant to a house in Gainsborough Road where she was sexually assaulted.

Police have issued three weekend dispersal orders in recent weeks to try to encourage the youths to go home.

The suspect in the West Glebe assault is described as a white man, 30 to 40 years old, 5ft 10in tall of skinny build. He had brown hair cut in a short buzzcut style and is described as having skinny, rotten teeth.

He wore grey tracksuit bottoms and a darker grey jacket which may have had red detail on it.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information about it is asked to call Northamptonshire Police is asked to call 101. Information can also be shared anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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READ MORE: Up to an hour delays on Northampton stretch of M1 after multiple collisions

Two lanes were shut by Northamptonshire police on the M1 southbound between junction 15 and junction 15a while all emergency services attended the scene.

AA Traffic News is currently reporting queueing traffic for four miles, from junction 15, after two lorries were involved in an incident.

But now all lanes have been opened, Highways East Midlands have confirmed, and congestion still remains to junction 16 in Daventry.

Highways East Midlands were also taking earlier taking reports of multiple low speed collisions on the southbound carriageway.

Police have an arrest warrant for Patrick John Crawley, formerly of Maidencastle, Northampton.

The 34-year-old man is wanted by police so he can go back to prison for failing to comply with his licencing conditions in relation to burglary offences.

Officers are appealing for anyone with any information relating to his whereabouts to make contact with Northamptonshire Police on 101. Alternatively, they can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A lucky penny which saved the life of a Northamptonshire Regiment soldier is to be put up for auction.

Pt John Trickett kept a penny made in 1889 in the breast pocket of his soldier’s uniform, a poignant reminder of home.

It proved to be his lucky penny as during the First World War the coin took the full impact of a German bullet aimed at his heart, bending under the force but ultimately deflecting the danger.

The dented penny, which shows the exact mark of impact where the bullet landed, has been found by Derbyshire’s Hansons Auctioneers’ militaria expert Adrian Stevenson.

He said: “It looks to me like a pistol bullet hit the penny at close range.

“I’ve come across many stories of random objects saving soldiers’ lives but I’ve never seen anything like this before. It’s very poignant.

“Soldiers used to keep objects in their breast pockets in an attempt to protect themselves from enemy fire and explosions. Shrapnel was the biggest killer in wartime.

“It’s likely John Trickett kept the penny there on purpose. When the bullet hit the coin, it ricocheted up through his nose and went out through the back of his ear. It left him deaf and disabled but still alive.

“He was honourably discharged from the Northamptonshire Regiment on September 7, 1918, shortly before the 1914-18 war ended.”

The penny is part of a collection of war-related ephemera belonging to Pt Trickett which includes his British War Medal and Victory Medal.

The collection will be sold at Derbyshire’s Hansons Auctioneers on March 22 with an estimate of £30 to £50.

The items are being sold by Mr Trickett’s granddaughter Maureen Coulson, 63, of Derbyshire.

She said: “Everyone in our family saw the penny and heard the story of how it saved my grandfather’s life – his two brothers, Horace and Billy, both died in the First World War. My grandad was the only survivor.

“My grandad was born in 1899 would have been around 19 years old when the incident happened. He had to come home because of the injury.

“It damaged his left-hand side and left him deaf in his left ear. It also affected his balance.

“We think it’s likely he signed up to serve in the Army when he was under age as he looked older than he was.

“Many soldiers were under age, they were so keen to serve their country.

“He was a great big guy from a farming background but as soft as a brush.

“He worked with horses back home and couldn’t bear to see the way they were treated on the battlefield.

“When he returned to the UK, he married my gran, Clementine, and they had eight children.

“He had various jobs after the war including working as a postmaster and as a switchboard operator at Barnburgh Colliery in South Yorkshire.

“He collapsed at work day and died at the age of 63 in 1962. I assume it was a heart attack. I was only six when he died.

“I do remember him. It’s strange to think that, but for that penny, his children would not have been born and I wouldn’t be here.”

Mr Stevenson added: “I hope a keen militaria collector will buy and treasure these items.

“The penny is a poignant reminder of the fine line between life and death, particularly in wartime.

“I’ve heard about random objects deflecting bullets before but never had the opportunity to examine items like this at close quarters.

“Strangely, just after the John Trickett’s penny came into Hansons, two more First World War items that may have saved lives arrived – a hip flask damaged by shrapnel and a soldier’s belt buckle with a piece of shrapnel still wedged in it.”

Private Trickett’s war memorabilia will be sold in The Medals and Militaria Auction, Hansons Auctioneers, Heage Lane, Etwall, Derbyshire, on March 22.

Officers have made an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of a convicted burglar from Northampton.

Shekoduka Katampe, aged 32, formerly of Kenmuir Avenue, Northampton, is wanted on recall to prison for failing to comply with the conditions of his licence.

He was originally sentenced on August 28, 2015, at Northampton Crown Court for aggravated burglary, where he was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison.

Since being released on licence in June 2018, he has failed to attend probation appointments and failed to reside at an agreed address.

Anyone with any information relating to his whereabouts can contact Northamptonshire Police on 101. Alternatively, they can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The actor, who plays Albert Square's Lee Carter, will start on the left wing in the Sellebrity Soccer match at the PTS Academy Stadium on April 28 with a squad of other celebs.

He will step onto the pitch with his on-screen dad Danny Dyer, Calum Best, and Love Island's Jack Fowler and Alex Bowen.

The charity game is in aid of Archie's Fund, an organisation set up to help Duston's-own six-year-old Archie Kambanis fight a rare muscle-wasting condition called spinal muscular atrophy type II.

At the PTS stadium today (March 14), Danny-Boy spoke with Archie's mum Kay to learn more about the little boy's condition, who he met last month.

Danny-Boy told the Chronicle and Echo: "I think it's always heartbreaking to see kids like Archie in these situations.

"I've met Archie. he's got a great sense of humour. He makes you want to work a bit harder on the pitch.

"What really matters is we raise as much as possible for Archie."

The upcoming game follows the success of last April's Sellebrity Soccer match at the PTS Academy Stadium, which saw the likes of Alan Carr, Katie Price, Kerry Katona and Shayne Ward help raise funds for Northamptonshire charity Niamh's Next Step.

West Ham fan Danny-Boy has been playing charity games for Sellebrity Soccer for six years and has helped organisers raise more than £1.2million for good causes in that time.

Pupils at Caroline Chisholm, Duston Eldean and Wootton Park primary schools have had the chance to meet Danny-Boy this week to raise awareness for the match.

He said: "I always get a good go at the ball, but I'd say I'm more of a 'hit and hope for the best' type.

"It's the best family day out going in Northampton with something for everyone.

"Every family that comes to a Sellebrity game leaves with a smile on their face."

For more information on the match to to purchase tickets visit the NTFC website.

A burglar fled from a Kettering house after being disturbed by the homeowner.

The incident happened on Thursday, March 7, between 4am and 5am at a property in Hodge Way.

An unknown offender attempted to gain entry into the property via the front door.

A police spokesman said: “They were then disturbed by the householder and left the property.

“The offender is described as male, 5ft 11in and wearing a dark coloured heavy padded jacket.

“Witnesses, or anyone with information, are asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101. Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”

All five men have broken the conditions of their release agreements and are wanted on recall to prison.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the five men can contact Northamptonshire Police on 101.

They are:

- Patrick John Crawley, 34, formerly of Maiden Castle, Northampton, wanted on recall to prison after failing to comply with licencing conditions in relation to burglary.

- Shekoduka Katampe, 32, formerly of Kenmuir Avenue, Northampton. He was originally sentenced in August 2015 to six years and eight months in prison. Since his release in June 2018 he has failed to meet his release conditions.

- Derry Crowshaw, 28, formerly of Briar Hill, Northampton. He was originally sentenced to two years and two months in April 2018 for driving offences. Since he was released on licence in February he has failed to attend probation appointments.

- Miles Connors, of West Drayton. The 22-year-old is known to frequent Northampton and is wanted on recall to prison for driving and theft offences.

- Miles Luke Connors, 19, formerly of Goldcrest Court, Northampton. The 19 year old is wanted on recall to prison in relation to burglary offences after failing to comply with his licence conditions.

A scheme called the 'Book End Project' has been rolled out at St Christopher's Care home, in a bid to build friendships between the older and younger generations.

The five-week project will include the same 10 children, aged four and five years old, and 10 care home residents, aged between 84 and 99 years old, so they can build up a relationship.

This week children from Bridgewater Primary and Nursery School threw a party for one of the care home residents, Tony Austin, who was celebrating his 84th birthday.

SEE MORE: Pictures show old and young uniting for new school project at Northampton care home
Sarah Clarke, manager of St. Christopher's Care Home, said: "Last year Tony did not even want to celebrate his birthday. He said 'what's the point? It's just another day'.

"But this year, when I told him about celebrating it with the children he said 'that would be nice' - it just lifted his mood.

"All the residents love to see the children, and animals, they just benefit greatly from it. It makes people residents more animated, more chatty and more social. There's so much energy in the room and they thrive off it."

Week one of the scheme began with everyone making name tags together. The children then introduced themselves to the residents by singing the 'Hello' song and by playing games the residents would remember from their childhood.

Today (Wednesday) was week two of the project and the children and residents threw a birthday party with balloons, played pass the parcel and ate jam sandwiches, biscuits and cakes.

The school also gifted Tony with a teddy bear and a Colin the Caterpillar cake.

Birthday boy Tony, originally from Church Brampton and who once worked for Phipps Brewery, said: "They have all done very well for me, it's absolutely brilliant. I feel very special that's for sure."

The Book End Project - which gets its name from the different ends of the age spectrum - will be evaluated for both groups from beginning to end.

There will be three stages of evaluation for the St. Christopher's residents. There will be a questionnaire to complete, for those who are able to, and the care home will evaluate how their answers change over the five-week period. For those who cannot fill in a questionnaire, their progress will be reported by observation by the care home manager, Sarah.

The primary school will be completing entry and exit observations to feed back how children have engaged with their language and communications.

But what do you do if your partner voted differently to you?

Dr Leigh Longhurst, PHD, is a chartered psychologist and has looked at the impact it could have on your relationship.

She said: “Brexit has created chasms bigger than the Grand Canyon not only on dating sites but across the country as couples and families tear into one another.

“In love relationships, is Brexit the root cause of the schism or is it a symptom of a wider malaise in us as individuals and in society? Is it not a trigger for the eruption of our repressed emotions, a big stick that pokes at our own insecurities?

“It’s so much easier to judge and blame our partner than to challenge our own beliefs and emotional wounds.

“The shocking truth is that all the judgments we make about the ‘other side’ in the Brexit divide are secretly judgements we have against ourselves.

“It might feel good to win a battle with your partner in the short term but the feeling won’t last. Lasting peace and happiness results when each partner takes responsibility for his or her own internal battles. Then they might find, under all the anger dressed up as Brexit and projected on to their partner, repressed anger against themselves.

“They realise how cruelly they have judged parts of themselves as being unacceptable or unlovable. This insight helps heal splits and divisions within themselves and within their relationship.

“When love becomes more important than being ‘right’, each partner can commit to open, non-judgmental communication and learn to forgive. When each feels accepted and is given the right to speak openly, they can stop shouting about politics and shout about the truth of what’s really going on which might be something like: “I’m afraid to show you how vulnerable I am: I feel unsafe when my beliefs are challenged; I want you to love me regardless, I want to feel connected to you”.

“From this mutually vulnerable sharing, understanding grows.

“Let’s take back the power of politicians to divide us. When we can lighten up, embrace our superficial differences and extend more love and forgiveness, divisions start to heal. Then we re-connect at a level beyond the childish rhetoric and self-aggrandizing posture of the politicians.

“This is love.”

READ MORE: Old and young unite for new school project at Northampton care home. The five-week project will include the same 10 children, aged four and five years old, and 10 care home residents, aged between 84 and 99 years old, so they can build up a relationship.This week children from Bridgewater Primary and Nursery School threw a party for one of the care home residents, Tony Austin, who was celebrating his 84th birthday.

Francis McDermott, 75, now of Bideford, Devon but who practised at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Bedgrove in Aylesbury from 1990 to his retirement in 2005, had been found guilty last month on 18 counts of sexually abusing six children between 1971 and 1979 in High Wycombe and Norwich.

All six victims submitted personal statements to Judge Catherine Tulk for consideration.

Two of them chose to read their statements before the court.

One victim described how innocent their life had been before Mr McDermott came into their life.

They said: “All this innocent, childlike fun ended when you started to abuse me.”

The victim concluded: “I survived your abuse and control but I fully believe I would have been a different person.

“I mourn you sexually abusing me and changing my future – I hate you.”

As the victim walked past the former priest they defiantly stared their abuser in the eye.

A second accused Mr McDermott of using his position to gain access to them.

They said: “He used my parent's trust, particularly my mother's, and religious indoctrination to abuse me over a long period of time.”

They went on to criticise the Catholic Church after initially reporting Mr McDermott's behaviour to the diocese in 1997, telling how they even got the victim's name wrong in their response.

They added: “Their intervention on my behalf was ineffectual.”

Before passing sentences on the 18 guilty verdicts, which totalled almost ten years imprisonment, Judge Tulk was scornful of Father McDermott's lack of contrition.

“The fact that you turned down so many opportunities to admit your wrongdoing is relevant in this regard. Every time you denied all the allegations, in my view this was an aggravating factor for the victims seeking justice.”

The Bishop of Northampton, Peter Doyle, issued a statement after today's sentencing.

“My heart goes out to all those affected by these terrible crimes," he said.

"How courageous the women and men have been after having carried the wounds of abuse for more than forty years. My hope is that the sentence today will aid in the long journey of healing for the victims and survivors of this abuse."

An NSPCC spokesperson said: “McDermott used his trusted position as a priest to not only groom children but also their families in order to commit sickening abuse.

“He probably thought he had long got away with his vile crimes but the young people he manipulated and abused all those years ago have today helped put him behind bars.

“Their courage shows that it is never too late to report abuse and for victims who may have suffered for years in silence to come forward and get support.”

Adult victims of non-recent abuse can call the NSPCC Helpline for advice and support on 0808 800 5000.

Dating can, for many, be a chore these days. Swipe right, super like, swipe left, keep scrolling, swipe right and so on and so forth until you find someone who won't reply to your messages.

Daventry's Angela Watson, a 53-year-old mum-of-two, found herself back in the dating world after a break-up.

So what did she do? Well, like most people looking for love in 2019, she downloaded Tinder and Bumble, and put her thumbs to work.

"I did what all singles do nowadays and went on to the apps and after being ghosted and losing contact with matches I thought there must be a way for someone to get out and explore," said Angela.

Her response was to create a dating event, similar to trade shows but entirely aimed at the consumer - in this case, thousands of singles.

Angela describes it as "the Tomorrow's World show of dating" where guests can expect the latest apps showcasing new ways of finding love, celebrity match-makers and a host of events and activities encouraging singles to mingle.

"You can come with your wingman or wingwoman," said Angela.

"We're taking events back to the years when it wasn't just a boring retail show."

She added: "It will be a no-pressure environment where you could come with your married friends and not feel embarrassed, to explore what suits you, meet thousands of genuine other singles from all over the UK and have fun mingling and playing."

The Dating Show Live encourages face-to-face meetings as Angela believes the new age of dating is about encouraging people to meet up in person, rather than chatting in seemingly endless text-based exchanges.

"People are fed up with seeing one photo and of people not being truthful or transparent; the apps have been focussed on making money, not on matching people," Angela said.

"And people give up and say it's too hard."

"There's a big surge in moving way from swipe and discard," she added.

"So many people are fed up and they want something different.

"The change that's coming is massive. It's like the Tomorrow's World show of dating. We have got so many companies coming to the show with new apps."

There will be something for everyone at the NEC, says Angela, where the hall will be divided into several zones including a café run by TV show First Dates with a couples area.

"It's for exploring because you might go along thinking you are ready to date and find out you're not, but you'll know what you need to work on," she said.

"You might meet a friend in the same position as you.

"You might meet someone special or you might just come out of the show feeling great."

"We're all looking for love," added Angela.

"The more we encourage that and get people together, the better."

The Dating Show Live is at Birmingham NEC on June 29 and 30.

More information available on the show's website.

A group of men who know how hard life on the streets can be are volunteering in Northampton to help homeless people.

The self-titled 'Rucksack Stomp' team is made of formerly homeless men who arrive in Northampton town centre every Wednesday evening to help those sleeping rough.

They bring large rucksacks filled with food and useful supplies to hand out.

But now they are now calling on local people to help by donating sleeping bags and warm clothing.

One of the men, Christian Coley, 47, from Bedford, was homeless for 16 months before charity Emmaus Village Carlton gave him a place to live and helped him back on his feet.

He said: “We go out for about five hours every Wednesday evening, walking round and talking to those sleeping in doorways or in more tucked-away places like cemeteries. People have started to recognise and trust us.

"In one night we can see up to 40 rough sleepers in the town, it's a very sad situation.

"We hand out hot drinks and food as well as sleeping bags, mats, tents, warm clothing and more.

"We’re often meeting people at their lowest point, so we talk to them and find out what they need, and signpost other sources of support too."

Having previously experienced periods of homelessness, all the volunteers are now supported by Emmaus Village Carlton. The charity, based near Carlton, helps 42 formerly homeless people by giving them a home for as long as they need it, meaningful work and an opportunity to regain lost self-esteem to help rebuild their lives.

Christian said: “It’s very exhausting but very rewarding work. For me, it’s a way to pay forward the kindness shown to me. I know how it feels to be without a home; if we can help those who are sleeping rough, even a little bit, then it’s a job well done.”

Anyone wishing to support the work of the Emmaus Village Carlton Rucksack Stomp can donate sleeping bags as well as warm clothing such as hats, gloves and scarves.

Supplies can be dropped off Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm at the Emmaus Village Carlton reception building, School Lane, Carlton, MK43 7LQ.

The 19th-century building was a symbol revolution for British India and carries the former Northampton MP's name because he was greatly admired in Indian circles because of his support of Indian self-rule.

So popular was Bradlaugh he was dubbed the Member for India.

The hall was once a hub for political events, receptions, literary readings and poetry recitals where Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs all gathered, but its condition has deteriorated for decades.

Earlier this month, a team of experts formed on the orders of Pakistan's Supreme Court to report on historical sites falling on the route of a metro project visited Bradlaugh Hall.

They inspected the premises and held meetings with officials and concluded the hall, which is under a Special Premises Ordinance, was in need of protection and preservation.

The authorities have been directed to protect the hall in line with the judgement of the Supreme Court.

Chris Pounds, a member of Northampton's Charles Bradlaugh Society who commemorate the MP's achievements, said: "We are very pleased to hear of this intervention.

"There have been several more positive developments recently, including a visit to the hall by a group who are organising the Lahore Bianale event next year.

"People are actively looking at sources of funding for restoration work, but most importantly, the authorities have been instructed to take steps to protect the hall from further vandalism and neglect.

"The rock band The Call helped increase awareness of the plight of the hall when they performed there a year ago."

Bradlaugh Hall consists of several rooms, a pavilion and a vast area for public gatherings. The entire building is covered with an iron roof.

Shahid Mirza of the Save Bradlaugh Hall, Lahore Facebook group explained the hall, in the last few years, was most consistently used by teachers- who were the legal custodians of the site - for evening classes.

After the government sealed the building, locals whose children used the space were angered.

"Even the present visit and statements unwelcome since the residents were never consulted, their genuine concerns never addressed and they are just dismissed as illegal occupants," said Shahid.

"I dont expect much to come out from the present visit and concerned statements because I believe the issue is not just the restoration of the building by upper middle class enthusiasts or multinational funding agencies but restoring the confidence of local residents who absolutely value and support the revival of building as a community space and have protected the space from vandalism or misuse so far."

Bhagat Singh, an Indian revolutionary who remains a significant figure in Indian iconography today, frequented the hall and his legal defence was carried out there.

Pakistani journalist Aown Ali toured the hall in September 2015 and reported his findings in an article on news website dawn.com.

He described the interior as "damaged all around" and the podium where leading political figures would give their speeches was "utterly wrecked".

DECEMBER 20:

Sherry Bruce, aged 34, of Northwood Road, Northampton, stole chicken and a bag of apples from Aldi; fined £40, surcharge £30, costs £85. Assault; fined £120.

Nathan Dockerty, aged 34, of Windsor Close, Daventry, breach of a court order; conditional discharge for 12 months, surcharge £20, costs £85.

Jordan West, aged 26, of Tamar Close, Northampton, assault; conditional discharge for 12 months, surcharge £20, costs £85.

Jamie Blyde, aged 34, of Lark Rise, Northampton, driving while banned; community order made, surcharge £85, costs £85, banned from
driving for two years. Stole a vehicle; community order made.

Melanie Baylis, aged 42, of Buscot Park Way, Daventry, failed to provide a breath test; fined £120, surcharge £30, costs £85, banned from driving for three years.

Robert Johnston, aged 40, of Byron Street, Northampton, stole fragrances from Debenhams; fined £200, compensation £128.20, surcharge £30, costs £85.

Alistair Whiting, aged 34, of Grosvenor Close, Northampton, failed to provide a blood test; fined £300, surcharge £30, costs £400, banned from driving for five months.
DECEMBER 21

Natalija Smilginiene, aged 58, of Brookfield Road, Northampton, failed to give information relating to the identity of a driver; fined £327, surcharge £32, costs £400.

Sandra Bailey, aged 44, of Chantelle Court, Daventry, assault; community order made, compensation £100, costs £625.

Kurtis Draper, aged 24, of Rosedale Road, Northampton, failed to stop a vehicle; fined £266, surcharge £170, costs £620. Possession of an offensive weapon; fined £2,000.

Kerry Spires, aged 33, of Newnham Road, Northampton, intent to cause harassment, alarm or distress;
fined £99, surcharge £30, costs £85.

Jautis Stasys, aged 46, of Ashcroft Gardens, Northampton, failed to provide a breath test; jailed for eight weeks, surcharge £115, banned from driving for 40 months. Driving while banned; jailed for 26 weeks.

DECEMBER 22

Phillip Dennis, aged 37, of Lasham Court, Northampton, stole a blue-ray box set from HMV; jailed for two weeks suspended for 18 months, compensation £29.99, surcharge £115. Stole a number of items from an individual; jailed for 20 weeks suspended for 18 months.

Daniel Stratford, aged 38, of Mitchell Close, Duston, Northampton, stole a number of items from different shops in Northampton; jailed for a total of 24 weeks.

DECEMBER 26

Darren Davies, aged 47, of Woodpecker Way, Northampton, failed to stop when required by police; fined £250, surcharge £30, costs £85. Resisted arrest; fined £250.

DECEMBER 27

Joseph Cater, aged 23, of Boughton Lane, Northampton, drink-driving; fined £144, surcharge £30, banned from driving for 18 months.

Jason Dart, aged 27, of no fixed abode, assaulted a police officer; conditional discharge for 12 months, surcharge £20.

Jenny Jasim, aged 31, of Irons Road, Northampton, failed to provide a breath test; community order made, fined £242, surcharge £85, costs £85, banned from driving for 18 months.

Jon Partington, aged 33, of Osmund Drive, Northampton, drink-driving; community order made to carry out 280 hours of unpaid work, surcharge £85, costs £85, banned from driving for 30 months.

Nathan Anderson, aged 35, of Cecil Road, Northampton, damaged a chain and wheel clamp; fined £100, compensation £75, surcharge £30, cost £85.

Matthew Hill, aged 28, of St Hughes Close, Daventry, drunk and disorderly; conditional discharge for 12 months, surcharge £20, costs £85.

Adrian Proctor, aged 36, of Arnull Crescent, Daventry, drink-driving; community order to carry out 220 hours of unpaid work, surcharge £85, costs £85, banned from driving for 24 months.

Benjamin Warren, aged 22, of Whiteland Road, Northampton, used threatening behaviour; community order to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work, surcharge £85, costs £85.

Darren Cox, aged 49, of Gladstone Road, Northampton, drunk and disorderly; fined £69, surcharge £30, costs £85.

Louise Jones, aged 29, of Chalcombe Avenue, Northampton, assaulted a police officer; fined £80, compensation £50, surcharge £30, costs £85.

DECEMBER 28

Paul Bishop, aged 34, of Golding Close, Daventry, possession of a class A drug; community order to carry out 40 hours of unpaid work.

DECEMBER 29

Toni Bates, aged 36, of Butts Crescent, Bugbrooke, failed to comply with a supervision order; fined £50.

Peter Lewin, aged 27, of Billing Road, Northampton, assaulted a police officer; community order to carry out 180 hours of unpaid work, compensation £50, surcharge £85, costs £85.

Brett Moore, aged 46, of no fixed abode, possession of a class A drug; jailed for two weeks, surcharge £115, costs £85.

Karl Spear, aged 38, of Portland Place, Northampton, stole items from Morrisons worth £60; fined £50, surcharge £30.

DECEMBER 31

Sergejs Aleksejevs, aged 30, of Victoria Road, Northampton, drunk and disorderly; fined £150.

Judith Biggs, aged 36, of Samwell Lane, Northampton, drink-driving; fined £528, surcharge £52, costs £85, banned from driving for 16 months.

Nicholas Jordan, aged 44, of Deal Court, Northampton, assaulted a police officer; community order made, fined £93, compensation £120, surcharge £85.

Jack Linford, aged 25, c/o Greatfield Court, Northampton, stole £149.28 of goods belonging to Tesco; fined £23, surcharge £30.

Luke Bailey, aged 31, of Morning Star Road, Daventry, intent to supply a medicinal product; fined £40. Driving while banned; jailed for eight weeks suspended for 12 months, surcharge £115, costs £85, banned from driving for 18 months.

Stuart Holt, aged 34, of Colwyn Road, Northampton, assaulted a police officer; fined £34.

Francis Farmer, aged 42, of Symington Street, Northampton, failed to give information relating to the identity of a driver; fined £576, surcharge £57, costs £500, licence endorsed with six points.

Graham Lovesy, aged 67, of Bowden Road, Northampton, failed to give information relating to the identity of a driver; fined £691, surcharge £69, costs £500, licence endorsed with six points.

Alexandra Middleton, aged 47, of Maidencastle, Northampton, used threatening or abusive behaviour at NGH; conditional discharge for 12 months, surcharge £20, costs £85.

Frederick Trathan, aged 71, of Townsend, Woodford Halse, driving without due care and attention; fined £276, surcharge £30, costs £625, licence endorsed with six points.

JANUARY 2

Anton Tinsdeall, aged 31, of no fixed abode, assaulted a police officer; jailed for two weeks. Threatening behaviour; jailed for six weeks. Stole a car; jailed for six weeks. Failed to provide a blood test; jailed for six weeks.

Jerome Doe, aged 25, of Farmbrook Court, Northampton, fired an air rifle; fined £120, surcharge £30, costs £85.

Michael Davies, aged 53, of Grangewood, Northampton, driving at 37mph in a 30mph zone; fined £210, surcharge £30, costs £85, banned from driving for six months.

Nurten Dogan, aged 44, of Hilberry Rise, Northampton, driving at 39mph in a 30mph zone; fined £200, surcharge £30, costs £85, banned from driving for six months.
David Percival, aged 79, of Murray Avenue, Northampton, driving without due care and attention; fined £80, surcharge £30, costs £85, licence endorsed with six points.

Nigel Compton, aged 42, of Far Meadow Court, Northampton, assault; fined £80, surcharge £30, costs £85.

Gary Harris, aged 38, of Lea Road, Northampton, damaged a car; fined £80, compensation £100, surcharge £30, costs £85.

Mahad Baalwaan, aged 23, of Hangerfield Court, Northampton, possession of a class A drug; jailed for 14 days suspended for 12 months. Had a knife in a public place without good reason; jailed for 17 weeks suspended for 12 months.

Dale Barker, aged 44, of Paget House, Northampton, assault; community order made, compensation £100, surcharge £85, costs £85.

Scarlet Florin, aged 28, of Baker Street, Northampton, drink-driving; fined £350,
surcharge £35, costs £85, banned from driving for 16 months.
Nicholas Harbottle, aged 33, of High Street, Ecton, harassment; community order made to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work, surcharge £85, costs £85.

Ethan Higgs, aged 19, of Merthry Road, Northampton, assault; conditional discharge for 12 months, surcharge £20, costs £85.

Jonathon Smith, aged 38, of Elmhurst Close, Northampton, assault; community order made, compensation £75, surcharge £85, costs £85.

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Arthur McDonagh, aged 51, of Flaxwell Court, Northampton, threatening behaviour; fined £80, surcharge £30, costs £85.

Rafa Borowiac, aged 37, of Danetre Drive, Daventry, had a knife in a public place; jailed for four months suspended for 12 months, surcharge £115, costs £85.

Anne Carter, aged 43, of Crow Lane, Northampton, drink-driving; fined £80,
surcharge £30, costs £85, banned from driving for 36 months.

Drugs and more than £3,000 in cash was discovered when police raided an address in Northampton.

Four people were arrested by Northamptonshire Police's Proactive Team during the bust on Sunday, March 10.

The force tweeted that officers attended an address to 'locate a male for a serious offence'.

While there the Proactive team found an amount of cannabis and around £3,000 in cash.

Four people were arrested in the raid:

A 19-year-old man from Hounslow, was arrested on suspicion of serious sexual assault, being concerned in the offer to supply a class-A drug and possession of a class-B controlled drug.

A 26-year-old man from Enfield, on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class-A drug.

A 25-year-old man from Edmonton, on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class-A drug.

A 20-year-old man from Northampton, on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cocaine, being concerned in the supply of a class-B drug, possession of a class-B drug, and acquiring, using or possessing criminal property.

All have been released pending further investigation.

The car of a missing woman might have been in Northamptonshire yesterday, police have said.

Officers from Leicestershire Police searching for a missing Hinckley woman are asking for anyone who may have seen her vehicle in our county to come forward.

Lesley Bennett, who is 57, was reported missing yesterday, Thursday, March 14. It has since been confirmed that she visited a business premises in St Mary’s Road, Hinckley at 4pm.

Enquiries have found that that her white Volkswagen Polo – registration DA66 MSX – travelled to Northamptonshire yesterday, before returning to Hinckley.

Lesley is white, around 5ft 4ins tall and has dark brown hair. Both Lesley’s family and police are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.

Sergeant Steven Kilsby said: “We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen Lesley’s car travelling between Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.

“You might have noticed the registration plate or seen the car parked on the side of a road or in a car park. Likewise, have you seen anyone who you think could be Lesley while you’ve been out and about?

“Any information you have regarding the whereabouts of Lesley or her car could be vital to us finding her.”

Call Leicestershire Police on 101, quoting incident 165 of March 14.

An adventure golf centre is set to open at Rushden Lakes next month.

Paradise Island Adventure Golf has announced they will open two courses at the retail mecca in ‘early April’.

Featuring a variety of themed areas, both courses will start with players going through a plane wreckage pay booth.

In course one, Temple Ruins, participants go on an adventure through a treacherous swamp and onto ancient temple ruins before making their way through a deadly jungle.

In the second course, Volcano Trail, golfers negotiate their way through the cannibal camp before making their way through the jungle and taking on a magnificent ancient volcano in search of a perfect hole-in-one.

Craig Nichol, marketing manager at Paradise Island Adventure Golf, said having fun is par for the course.

He said: “We’re really looking forward to teeing off next month at Rushden Lakes.

“Adventure golf is one of the most popular leisure attractions in the UK and we’re excited to be a part of a fantastic new leisure development at Rushden Lakes.

“This is crazy golf as you’ve never seen it before and offers an exciting and affordable day or night out for families, friends, couples and groups.

“It’s also a great place for team building, corporate events and for birthday parties for all ages.”

The opening of the Rushden Lakes site will mark the company’s seventh location following sites in Manchester, Sheffield, Derby, Cheshire, Glasgow and Livingston.

The Rushden Lakes centre will provide up to 10 new jobs.

It will be housed in the leisure terrace alongside the recently-opened play park, trampoline centre, a series of restaurants and the multi-screen cinema which is set to open later this year.

With the Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre just yards away it will not be the first birdie at the retail destination.

To keep up to date with the adventure golf launch to and to receive offers visit www.paradiseislandgolf.com or www.facebook.com/piagrushdenlakes.

It's been a busy two-week turnaround for staff, volunteers and local businesses who have been working hard to get the former Co-op Bank, in Abington Street, ready for the Hope Centre to use as a charity shop for the next six weeks. The Hope Centre is open for people in precarious housing situations to get affordable food and housing advice, as well as employment and substance misuse support. Today (Friday), the mayor of Northampton, Tony Ansell, cut the ribbon to officially open the store, and he welcomed in the first customer with a bag full of books, which he wanted to donate. The shop plays host to women's, men's and children's clothing, bric-a-brac, DVDs, books, jewellery and children's toys and is open six days a week, from Monday to Saturday, with all proceeds going to the Hope Centre. Louise Danielczuk, fundraising manager there, said: "We have wanted to set up a shop for a very long time to raise money for the Hope Centre. This shop came along and was in the perfect place so it means we can raise money to plough back into the Hope Centre." The charity shop is also a way of giving their service users, who are interested in retail, a chance to get some vital work experience, and they will be working in the shop. "It's more than just a charity shop," Louise added. "It's here to provide training for service users as well." The Hope Centre is really keen for other volunteers to help and, if you would like to, you can call the Hope Centre on 0845 519 9371 or email Louise directly at louise@northamptonhopecentre.org.uk. Mayor, Tony Ansell, added: "I think it's wonderful we have such a great charity shop on our high street. The Hope Centre gets so many clothes, it's so nice that so many of them can go to this shop and raise money for such a wonderful cause." Donations can be made at the store between the hours of 10am and 4pm - there is one a loading bay in front of the store (opposite Poundworld). Or, donations can be dropped off at The Hope Centre at Oasis House.