Tesco is recalling a popular ready meal over an allergy risk after it was packed with a different dish.

The supermarket giant is recalling a batch of its Oriental Kitchen Chicken Chow Mein product because it was incorrectly packed with Tesco Chicken Curry.

The mislabeled 400g packs with batch code L 069 F and ‘Use by’ date of 19 March 2017 contains egg, milk, mustard and sesame.

This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg and/or milk or milk constituents, and/or an allergy to mustard or sesame.

No other Tesco products are known to be affected.

The Food Standards Agency advise anyone having bought the product in question who has an allergy or intolerance to egg and/or milk or milk constituents, and/or an allergy to mustard or sesame not to eat it. Instead they should return it to the nearest Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt is required.

Police are growing increasingly concerned about a missing 22-year-old Northampton woman who has not been seen for nearly a week.

Natasha Stanley was last seen on Tuesday, March 14, at around 3pm in Billing Road near the town centre. Police say it is possible Natasha is now in the London or Basingstoke area.

Natasha is 5ft 7inches tall with short ginger hair. She was last seen wearing faded blue jeans, black Nike trainers, a dark blue T-shirt and a black hooded top. She has distinctive tattoos on the back of each hand.

Officers are appealing for her, or anybody who knows of her whereabouts, to contact police on 101, and not to approach her.

At about 3pm on Tuesday, March 14, a man went into the staff area of St Peters Way car park and took a mobile phone.

Witnesses can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 111 555.

Film lovers are set to see Northampton's largest independent cinema double in size next month when it opens a second screen.

The 83-seat extension to the Errol Flynn Filmhouse in Derngate is nearing completion and will begin showing the cream of world and independent cinema on April 7.

Chief Executive of the Royal & Derngate and the Errol Flynn Filmhouse, Martin Sutherland, said: “We are very excited to see our second screen getting its finishing touches and are looking forward to it opening in April.

"We are grateful to our partners, Arts Council England, Carlsberg and Northampton Borough Council for their support for this next phase.”

The Errol Flynn Filmhouse first opened next door to the Royal and Derngate in June 2013, and has since seen 170,000 people use its 88 leather reclining seats.

The £650,000 new cedar-clad building looks similar to the previous screen, but has a new raised terrace and an "enhanced outdoor seating area."

A spokeswoman for the the filmhouse said the new screen will continue showing "the very best in the world" of independent, British and mainstream films.

The first films programmed for the new screen will go on sale shortly.

Local film enthusiasts and businesses have been offered the opportunity to sponsor a seat in the new screening room.

To find out more, visit the cinema’s website www.errolflynnfilmhouse.com or email jo.ibbotson@royalandderngate.co.uk.

Police have released an image of a woman they are trying to locate in connection with an alleged theft in Kettering.

The offence took place overnight between Sunday, January 15, and Monday, January 16, when an offender stole a bank card and used it to withdraw cash from an ATM.

Officers are appealing for the woman pictured, who they have not named, or anybody who knows of her whereabouts, to contact police.

Anyone who has any information can call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

The incident happened on Friday, March 17, at about 5.30pm when the victims were approached by two other boys and were pushed and threatened in Billing Brook Road.

The offenders are described as black, both with a medium build.

One was about 14, around 5ft 3inches and was wearing a green, puffa-style coat with the hood up, black trousers, a blue blazer, a blue and yellow tie and black shoes.

The other was about 15, 5ft 5inches and wore a grey hoody with a tie.

Witnesses can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 111 555.

Bosses at Oasis House in Campbell Street approached Northamptonshire Police after blade-owners were asked to hand in the weapons at an event on Friday.

The force hosted the event at a mobile police station between 1pm and 4pm in Semilong and said they had a "huge amount of knives handed in" as a result of a previous Chronicle & Echo story, which publicised the three-day amnesty event.

A spokesman for the Northampton Central policing team said: 'We have thought of a means of turning the knives surrendered into a positive thing and Oasis House have approached us and want to turn the knives into some sort of statue or art piece."

Superintendent Chris Hillery, said: “We have been holding a number of knife amnesties in Northampton throughout the past week using the mobile police station and I would encourage people to surrender their weapons during these events.

“Our message is clear, do not carry knives. Not only is it illegal to carry a knife in public, there is a real risk it will be used, either by you or against you, which could have very serious consequences.

“We are committed to tackling knife crime and the amnesties are just one of the things we are doing to drive down the number of people who feel the need to carry a weapon with them while out and about.

“Last year we took part in the national knife awareness operation, delivering educational messages to young people, using knife arches in town centres and proactive patrols across the county, and will be repeating that operation this year."

During the course of the three-day amnesty event, 143 knives and edged weapons were seized in the town.

He added: “We’re working closely with schools and other organisations to help educate young people about the dangers of carrying knives and encourage parents to talk to their children about the issue.

“Through Operation Worcester we have also been working to disrupt criminal gangs operating in the county and, in part, that work involves taking weapons, including knives, off our streets."

Anyone concerned about knife crime, or has information about a crime, can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 111 555.

A pair of car thieves are being sought after cash and a bank card were stolen in a Northampton residential estate, say police.

Two men were seen in Copperleaf Close, off Manning Road, Moulton, at around 3.30am on February 22, trying car door handles.

They opened the door of a blue Volkswagen Touareg and took items including cash and a bank card from within.

The first offender is described as wearing a cap and pushing a bicycle and the second described as wearing gloves, a hood up and scarf covering his face, dark clothing with white toggles on his top and trainers.

Witnesses can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 111 555.

In three separate incidents on Tuesday, March 14 between 11am and 5pm, bottles of spirits were stolen from The Market Tavern on Fish Street, Northamptonshire Police say.

On the third occasion, an offender was spotted coming out of the cellar with a number of bottles which he dropped when he was chased off the premises.

Witnesses or anybody who recognises the men pictured is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 111 555.

In three separate incidents on Tuesday, March 14 between 11am and 5pm, bottles of spirits were stolen from The Market Tavern on Fish Street, Northamptonshire Police say.

On the third occasion, an offender was spotted coming out of the cellar with a number of bottles which he dropped when he was chased off the premises.

Witnesses or anybody who recognises the men pictured is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 111 555.

On the evening of Wednesday, March 15, two women were waiting at the crossing on Wellingborough Road - opposite St Edmund’s Street - and noticed a man standing next to them.

As they crossed the road, the offender grabbed one of the women’s handbag, but in a bid to keep her possessions safe, a struggle ensued and the man ran off down St Edmund’s Street towards Cliftonville.

The woman managed to keep hold of her bag.

The offender is described as 5ft 8inches to 5ft 10inches tall and aged between 25-30 years old with olive skin.

He also has a slim build and black hair swept back in an old-fashioned 'Elvis-style', and was wearing a black fitted jacket and black trousers.

Witnesses can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 111 555.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a Corby food outlet.

The incident happened in the very early hours of this morning (Monday) when the Subway store in Princewood Road, Rockingham Park, was broken into and the cash till was stolen.

The offenders are described as tall and slim, wearing dark clothing and face coverings.

Witnesses can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

The incident happened at about 11.20pm on Thursday, March 7, when the driver parked outside the Uni Express shop on Boughton Green Road.

When the victim spoke to one of the men through the driver’s side window of his car, another man opened the passenger door and stole the bag of food.

All six then ran off towards the university buildings.

The six men were all black and wore dark coloured hoodies, Northamptonshire Police say.

Witnesses can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 111 555.

Northampton Borough Council is currently looking into ways to improve the market by creating another aisle and deep cleaning the square but opposition leader of the Labour group, Councillor Danielle Stone (Lab, Castle) has proposed going one step further and moving the market stalls to Abington Street.

She mentioned how the previous German market thrived on Abington Street and believed it would be likely traders would get more business if they were to move.

Off the back of this suggestion, the Chron asked readers to vote in a poll.

Results showed that 739 people voted and a resounding 81 per cent of readers want the location of the market to remain, while the other 19 per cent are happy to support the suggested move.

Social media user, Sandra Riley said on Facebook that the market shouldn't move.

She commented: "On days when the main market isn't on, what is needed is to expand the market and encourage a weekly Farmers Market, crafts, bric-a-brac stalls and car boot sales."

She said that Northampton Borough Council should publish market stall costs and details of how to apply for pitches.

Jade-Ami York agreed. She commented: 'We want local produce, things made by the local people sold at the market, that's what it's all about isn't it?

"Local meat, fish, baked goods, foods and handmade items, I know that's what attracts me to a market."

Elaine Edwards added: 'We have a Market Square, but it needs revitalising.

"Lower the charges and encourage the entrepreneurs to market their skills and talents and give local growers and producers a regular farmers market.

"Northampton once had a reputation for being one of the best outdoor markets in the country."

Even though 19 per cent of residents voted "yes" to the market move in the Chron's poll, there has been very little support on our Facebook page so far.

A property in Stanwick was broken into at the weekend.

Between 7.30pm and 8pm on Sunday, March 19, the door of a conservatory at the back of a property in Cardigan Road was forced open.

Witnesses can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

In the lead-up to the grand final, Stefanie Williams put her Miss Northampton Galaxy title to "good use" and made more public appearances than anyone in her division, organisers say.

The contestant also raised £1000 for charity and "wowed" the judges on stage before taking home titles for the 'Best in Interview' and 'Best in Swimwear'.

Now she will compete in the international final in America.

Holly Pirrie, director of the UK Galaxy Pageants, said: "I am so pleased for Stefanie, she worked incredibly hard and she truly deserved to win the Miss Galaxy England title. Stefanie is an excellent role model for young girls and women across the UK. She is going to have the time of her life at the international final in America.

"Stefanie has taken home an incredible prize package including a personalised bag from Vanity Sparkle, a £250 voucher to spend at The Dress Studio, luxury Hair products from Duncan Fisher, and the list goes on.

"As well as all of these amazing prizes, Stefanie has won herself a trip to America and a place at the international final of Miss Galaxy. The international Miss Galaxy crown has already been won by the UK four times."

The UK Galaxy Pageants support 'The Christie', a cancer charity based in Manchester and the 2017 UK Galaxy finalists raised over £70,000 for the cause.

The event is set to take place on Friday, March 24, and organisers have said the day is likely to be the "biggest and best" fundraiser that Northampton Academy has ever run.

Lisa Hawkins, a teacher at Northampton Academy, said: “We are a caring school with inspirational pupils, who wants to give back to people who are less fortunate than themselves."

Over the past few weeks the school council has been busy organising a host of activities for the day, such as a red-themed non-uniform day for students.

The staff will be wearing 1980s-themed fancy dress and will put their skills to the test in a talent show contest judged by the students, with a special surprise planned for the principal, Nat Parnell.

The money raised by the school will be spent by Comic Relief to help people living tough lives in the UK and Africa.

A Northampton insurance broker has announced its sale to US insurance provider, Travelers for an approximate value of £392m.

Having been previously acquired by Aquiline Capital Partners last April, town centre-based Simply Business more than doubled in value again on Monday (March, 13) as a result of the buy-out.

CEO Jason Stockwood said: “This is a tremendous opportunity for our company and employees, as well as a strong validation of our business model.

"I am excited about Simply Business benefiting from Travelers’ extensive knowledge of the US market as we develop our approach there, as well as the resources it has to support potential expansion into additional markets. Our shared values and commitment to innovation make this transaction a perfect fit.”

The value of the acquisition brought "huge benefits" for employees, the company said.

Simply Business has been named the ‘Best Company to Work For’ on two consecutive occasions by The Sunday Times (2015-2016).

The digital insurer has grown at an annual rate of approximately 20 per cent since it was launched in 2005 and now has over 400,000 active customers in the UK, making it the nation’s "largest" business insurance provider.

Now Simply Business plays host to 400 employees, over half of whom are based in Northampton offices.

Employees at Simply Business are also stakeholders in the company, and the announcement meant the staff all received an exit bonus.

One employee has already made plans to spend his money.

Peter Griffiths works in the customer relations team. He said: “I am planning to put the money from the exit bonus on a deposit for a house. The last bonus could not have come at a better time.

"My wife, Faith, and I were planning our wedding and the money went towards that. Now I’m thrilled to say Faith is pregnant and we are looking for a bit more space.”

Shocked parents reported discarded syringes to Northampton Borough Council when they were first seen near a residential car park outside the academy on March 15.

But after environmental services contractor Enterprise came by to dispose of the hazardous waste on Friday, parents contacted the Chronicle & Echo to say there was still a needle near the school.

It is unclear if Enterprise missed this needle or if it is a new one.

Jutta Costello, who has a daughter at Northampton International Academy, in Semilong, said: "It's scary. When I think of how kids like to kick through the grass when they play. How easy would it be for a needle to go through a pair of school shoes?"

Samantha Jane Allen, another parent, said: "We are having issues with needles and syringes left on the path and grass way where the kids go. I complained to the Northampton Borough Council on Wednesday (March 15). But when I went back it was still there. I think it's disgusting."

Northampton International Academy is an all-through school that teaches children aged between four to 17

Headmaster of Northampton International Academy Roger Whitt said: "Parents should contact the school on any occasion that they see such needles outside the school.

"We have never had any such needles on school grounds."

The borough council’s cabinet member for environment, Councillor Mike Hallam, said: “We want to thank the members of the public that quickly reported a number of discarded needles close to Northampton International Academy on Mill Road, at the end of last week.

"These were cleared from the site the same day (Friday 17 March) as needles and syringes on the street or in public places are treated as a priority.

“We encourage people to continue reporting such instances to us directly on 0300 330 700, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, or 01604 838 970 at any other time, stating where the items are and including a brief description.”

His car was wrecked and he now deals with nerve damage on a daily basis after he was pinned against the central reservation by the drifting truck.

Miraculously, he walked away from the ordeal after finding a safe position in the car - by putting his head out the sunroof.

Wesley Belcher, 35, from Northampton town centre, said: "All I could do was try to keep the car straight. After that, you were just along for the ride as the car collapsed around you."

He was driving home alone on the M1 between J15a & J15 on February 23 last year. There were no other vehicles around except for a lorry in front of him.

Wesley said: "The lorry started drifting to the middle lane without indicating. I didn't think much of it. So I moved over to the second and then the third lane to overtake him.

"Then I saw he was still drifting over. I was only halfway past him when I realised he wasn't going to stop drifting.

"I slammed the brakes on. By now I had made a conscious decision to touch the concrete barrier to give him room.

"Then I'm out of control. The lorry squashed my car against the central reservation and popped the right-side wheels up off the ground and onto the barrier. It was dragging me dragged along the motorway. I had to keep the wheel straight or I might have gone under his wheels.

"The car collapsed around me and my stuff was flying everywhere. Sparks were hitting me in the face. I was grinding against the concrete and it was just a noisy, roaring ride for at least 10 seconds.

"I found a little bubble to survive in by putting my head out the sun roof, where the glass had popped out. If anyone else had been in the car that night, they would have been done for.

"The lorry driver must have realised what happened as we just came to a stop eventually. He leaned out the window to ask if I was alright. Then I called 999."

Emergency services arrived within 15 minutes and the fire brigade freed Wesley from his wrecked car.

He suffered only minor injuries from the dramatic incident, with two small cuts to his head and hand.

Wesley said: "Everyone was amazed to see me walking around. Because no one was seriously hurt I don't think the police arrested the lorry driver."

Northamptonshire Police were unable to comment on what action was taken over the crash.

Wesley, who is an electrician and has a long-term girlfriend, is now getting treatment for nerve damage sustained in the crash, which causes his hand to go completely numb in certain positions.

He said: "For the first few months afterwards, it was a right nuisance to drive as my hand would just go numb at times.

"I joke to some people that I was only driving on that section of the motorway on my way to buy more vaping fluid for my e-cigarette. So if I had kept smoking it would never have happened."