A man is wanted in connection with the theft of a mobile phone from a business in Northampton, police say.

The alleged theft happened in Screwfix, in Gladstone Road, off Spencer Bridge Road, Northampton, sometime between 5pm and 5.15pm on April 25, after the phone was left unattended for a short time on a catalogue stand.

Police would like to speak to the man pictured about the incident.

The man, or anyone who may recognise him, is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

The following people were sentenced at Northampton Magistrates’ Court:

MARCH 27

Vitalijus Ivanovas, aged 34, of Victoria Road, Northampton, stole Cadbury chocolate worth £22.50 belonging to PoundWorld; community order made, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £85 and costs of £85.

Gabriel Ayodele, aged 21, of St John’s Street, Northampton, no car insurance; fined £120, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30 and costs of £85, licence endorsed with six points.

Simon James, aged 43, of Northampton Road, Brixworth, drink-driving with a breath test reading of 73mcgs of alcohol 100mls of breath; fined £513, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £51 and pay costs of £85, banned from driving for 20 months.

Rhys Jones, aged 22, of Moulton Lane, Boughton, drink-driving with a test reading of 100mcgs of alcohol in 100mls of breath; community order to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £85 and costs of £85.

Khalil Namruti, aged 19, of Trimley Close, Northampton, possession of cannabis; conditional discharge for 12 months, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £20 and costs of £85.

Marius Rus, aged 39, of Clickers Drive, Northampton, drink-driving with a breath test reading of 52mcgs of alcohol in 100mls of breath; fined £120, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30 and costs of £85, banned from driving for 16 months.

Catherine Spencer, aged 36, of Caernarvon Close, Towcester, drink-driving with a breath test reading of 68mcgs of alcohol in 100mls of breath; fined £120, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30 and costs of £85, banned from driving for 18 months.

MARCH 28

Alexander Comrie, aged 41, of no fixed abode, breach of reporting order under the Sexual Offences Act; jailed for 84 days, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £115 and costs of £85.

Bradley Croshaw, aged 23, of The Briars, Northampton, failed to comply with a community order; no adjucation, dealt with original offence – assault; community order made to carry out 40 hours of unpaid work, ordered to pay costs of £100. Damaged a letterbox; community order made to carry out 40 hours of unpaid work.

Patrick Johnson, aged 48, of Cherry Close, Headlands, Northampton, stole a camera tripod worth £129.99 from Skears Photographic; fined £40, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30, compensation of £129.99 and costs of £135. Failed to surrender to custody; no separate penalty.

Philip Shaw, aged 45, of St James Park Road, St James, Northampton, failed to comply with a community order; fined £100 and ordered to pay costs of £100.

Louis Barr, aged 22, of St Paul’s Road, Semilong, Northampton, failed to comply with a supervision order; fined £150, ordered to pay costs of £70.

Karl Valentine, aged 38, of Ransome Road, Northampton, stole a deluxe wooden pencil set and one Lego Technic set worth £95.98 belonging to Toys R Us; community order made, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £85 and costs of £135. Conviction of offence while under a community order for driving while disqualified; no action taken on breach.

Asher Gayle, aged 37, of Mounts Court, Lumbertubs, Northampton, failed to give a breath test; jailed for 14 days concurrent suspended for 12 months, banned from driving for 12 months. No insurance; no separate penalty. Driving not in accordance with a licence; no separate penalty. Breach of a court order; jailed for 84 days suspended for 12 months, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £115. Commission of a further offence while on a conditional discharge order for theft; no action taken on breach.

Vojtech Boraros, aged 31, of Edith Street, Northampton, no insurance; fined £660, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £66 and costs of £85, licence endorsed with six points. Driving not in accordance with a licence; fined £220.

Rolands Brazovskis, aged 32, of Mitchell Close, Northampton, no test certificate; fined £220. No insurance; fined £660, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £66 and costs of £85, licence endorsed with six points. Driving not in accordance with a licence; fined £660.

Ronnie Bryant, aged 19, of Manor Road, Earls Barton, driving not in accordance with a licence; fined £66. No insurance; fined £200, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30 and costs of £85, licence endorsed with six points.

Kimberley Fuller, aged 20, of Colwyn Road, Northampton, no insurance; fined £52, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30 and costs of £85, licence endorsed with six points. Driving not in accordance with a licence; fined £17.

Blazej Jaroni, aged 35, of Friars Court, Northampton, driving at 35mph in a 30mph zone; fined £220, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30 and costs of £85, licence endorsed with three points.

Aaron Mason, aged 35, of Briar Hill Road, Northampton, driving while using a mobile phone; fined £150, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30 and costs of £85, licence endorsed with three points.

Loredana Mutcu, aged 26, of Henry Bird Way, Northampton, driving at 60mph in a 50mph zone; fined £220, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30 and costs of £85, licence endorsed with three points.

James Shaw, aged 30, of Finney Drive, Grange Park, Northampton, driving not in accordance with a licence; fined £146. No insurance; fined £440, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £44 and costs of £85, licence endorsed with six points.

Margaret Thorpe, aged 39, of Auctioneers Court, Northampton, driving at speeds of 40mph in a 30mph; fined £220, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30 and costs of £85, licence endorsed with three points.

Dale Tighe, aged 29, of Meadowsweet Road, Northampton, driving at 36mph in a 30mph zone; fined £220, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30 and costs of £85, licence endorsed with three points.

MARCH 29

Darren Beavers, aged 36, of Cordon Crescent, Earls Barton, assault; community order made to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £85, compensation of £500 and costs of £300.

Aaron Archer, aged 22, of Collyweston Road, Northampton, assault; jailed for 182 days,ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £115. Assault; jailed for

56 days concurrent. Commission of a further offence during a suspended sentence order; no adjudication, dealt with original offence – intentionally opened a postal

packet while employed as a postal operator; suspended sentence of imprisonment of 154 days suspended for 12 months.

Liam Doyle, aged 24, of Scriveners Lane, Pury End, assault; community order made, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £85, compensation of £100 and costs of £85. Damaged a door and cupboard; community order made, ordered to pay compensation of £259.20.

Christopher Trill, aged 36, of Elizabeth Road, Headlands, Daventry, assault; community order made to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work; ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £85, compensation of £300 and costs of £85. Damaged a 32-inch flat screen television; community order made to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work, ordered to pay compensation of £200.

Krzysztof Maczuba, aged 35, of Watkin Terrace, Northampton, stole two pair of socks worth £7 belonging to DW Sports; ordered to pay compensation of £7 and costs of £600. Assault; ordered to pay compensation of £50. Possession of amphetamine; community order made. Possession of six bags of amphetmaine; community order made.

Gary Walker, aged 34, of Foxkitt Court South, Northampton, breach of a court order; fined £225, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30 and costs of £85.

MARCH 30

Rachel Cleasby, aged 51, of The Causeway, Great Billing, failed to provide a breath test; fined £100, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30 and costs of £35, banned from driving for 12 months.

Kalon Farmer, aged 24, of Friars Avenue, Northampton, stole a pedal cycle worth £490, jailed for 85 days, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £115 and compensation of £490. Stole another bike; jailed for 84 days consecutive, ordered to pay compensation of £300. Damaged a bike shed worth £1,650 belonging to Church & Co; jailed for 42 days consecutive, ordered to pay compensation of £200. Failed to comply with a community order; no adjudication, dealt with original offence - damaged a car window; suspended sentence of imprisonment of two weeks suspended for 24 months imposed. Stole iPhone headphones and small portable radio; suspended sentence of imprisonment of two weeks suspended for 24 months imposed. Interfered with a vehicle with the intention of theft; suspended sentence of imprisonment of two weeks suspended for 24 months.

Abbie Long, aged 20, of Watermeadow Drive, Northampton, assault; conditional discharge for 18 months, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £20, compensation of £50 and costs of £85.

Colin Shooter, aged 37, of Elizabeth Walk, Northampton, possession of diamorphine a class A drug; fined £120, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30 and costs of £85. Possession of crack cocaine; no separate penalty.

SPAR is recalling its Tikka Chicken Chunks because it may contain small pieces of glass.

This could of course present a safety risk, so the supermarket has advised customers to not eat the product - instead returning it to the store from where it was purchased for a full refund.

The affected products are a pack size of 140g with Use by date of 19 May 2017, and bar code: 501035823355. No other SPAR products are known to be affected.

Hordes of pesky visitors could be invading homes this summer as freak weather conditions will mean a bumper season - for INSECTS, experts say.

An exceptionally mild winter, combined with an early and warm start to spring, have created ideal breeding conditions for a boom in the bug population.

As a result, experts say the number of wasps, flies, ants and fleas could be about to soar.

And homeowners are being urged to keep good hygiene habits and take suitable precautions to try and avoid an infestation over the summer.

Ian Urquhart, who runs Advanced Pest Management, said, “The numbers of many pests in the UK are naturally diminished by cold winters, but the weather has been very different this year and it has been much milder than normal.

“Many will have come out of hibernation early to seek food and begin the reproduction process, and that will have continued through a warm spring.

“Pests that would usually remain dormant for much longer could have become active sooner, potentially leading to more prolific breeding trends and a larger population.

“We will only know for sure later in the year, but it could be that we are facing a bumper season for insects.”

His prediction follows another winter with above-average recorded temperatures, with the average temperature for winter 2016/17 recorded as a mild 5.0 degrees.

Similar conditions after winter 2015/16 contributed to a spike in summer pest activity and Mr Urquhart, a committee member for professional register Basis Prompt, believes this year could see even more.

He added: “Most insects benefit from warmer weather, which allows for longer periods of ideal conditions for egg-laying and hatching.

“The mild winter will have allowed more fly pupae to survive and hatch as soon as the warmer weather sets in, while ants are likely to emerge in greater numbers as temperatures rise.

Mr Urquhart also predicts an increase in the number of wasps this year, following a warm and dry autumn in 2016.

He said, “Female wasps usually die off as the queen enters hibernation, but their activity last year will have continued well into the autumn.

“This will have given them more time for breeding and will enable more queens to come out of hibernation this year.”

Stephen Jacob, chief executive of PROMPT, said, “Pests are always on the lookout for food so cleaning up mess and ensuring bins are emptied regularly are simple precautions that we should all be taking.”

A new TV series is looking to talk to couples whose love goes against their parents or families wishes.

Love Against The Odds aims to look at how British culture is changing through the love and relationships of the country’s young couples.

The show’s producers - who are also responsible for My Kitchen Rules; Back to the Land with Kate Humble and Micky Flanagan’s Detour de France - want to hear from anyone whose parents believe their offspring are dating “The Wrong Kind of Person”.

That could mean a partner being from the “wrong” race, class or religion, or could apply to gay couples or even if there is a significant age difference between the couple.

Basically, “If your family doesn’t like your partner and they don’t want you to stay together, then we’d like to hear your story,” say 7 Wonder, likening the situation many couples find themselves to that of Shakespeare’s tragic duo Romeo and Juliet.

You can find out more at www.loveagainsttheodds.com or you can email Charlieclare@7wonder.co.uk, or call 020 3701 7342.

With less than two weeks until the General Election it’s about time you decided you will get your vote.

Whether you’re already a Tory, Labour or Liberal Democrat supporter, do our general election quiz to see which major party policies you agree the most with.

Starting Saturday (May 20), packs of 10 cigarettes, flavoured cigarettes and bags of rolling tobacco smaller than 30 grammes are all banned and cannot be bought in shops.

The new regulations come ahead of more restrictions on the sale of tobacco, which include making menthol cigarettes illegal by 2020.

Northamptonshire County Council Trading Standards is encouraging retailers to ensure they are familiar with the new restrictions and to remove all old stock from their stores.

David Hedger, manager of Northamptonshire County Council Trading Standards, said: “The new rules have been brought in to make consumers more aware of the health effects of smoking with clear warnings on packaging and the ultimate aim is to encourage people not to smoke in the first place."

The regulations mean that all tobacco products are now sold in a standardised 'muddy green' packaging, which research has shown to be 'the world's ugliest colour'.

Flavoured cigarettes are also now banned, apart from menthol, which will be made illegal in 2020.

Cigarettes are now only sold in packs of 20. With changes to excise duty rates, this means the minimum price for a pack of cigarettes will be £8.82.

Retailers have had one year to sell through old stock and the new legislation came into full effect on Saturday (May 20).

Any shopkeepers convicted of breaking the law could be fined, or even face imprisonment, or both.

The new regulations are designed to make health warnings on packets larger and limit the appeal of tobacco and cigarettes, particularly to young people.

Mr Hedger said: "It is important that shopkeepers ensure they understand and are fully compliant with the new regulations relating to tobacco packaging which came into effect at the weekend

“I would encourage anyone who is aware of a retailer not complying with the legislation to report it to us by calling the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06.”

Several sheep have escaped their field and are occupying a road near Northampton.

Motorists are being asked to approach Kislingbury Road, in Rothersthorpe, with caution after the animals made their way onto the carriageway.

The escaped sheep were first reported around 10.20am. Traffic is moving well.

Motorists are being asked to approach Kislingbury Road, in Rothersthorpe, with caution after the animals made their way onto the carriageway.

The escaped sheep were first reported around 10.20am. Traffic is moving well.

A wave of warm weather is on the way with Northamptonshire set to bask in the hottest temperatures since last autumn.

Unfortunately for most workers, the best of the weather will be during the week with highs of up to 27C (80.6F) expected on Friday.

Much of England and Wales will see the mercury rise into the 20s throughout the week, with only the odd shower in the west of the country putting a dampener on proceedings.

In Scotland and Northern Ireland it will be slightly cooler due to cloud coverage keeping temperatures slightly cooler, but there will be a general temperature rise rise in the next week,

Alex Burkill, meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “Monday is looking like a pretty good day across much of the country, with a good deal of sunshine.

“We could see highs of 25C (77F) in London, the East Midlands and East Anglia, which will get the best of the weather.

“There will be some patchy drizzle on Tuesday and Wednesday when temperatures dip a couple of degrees maybe, but by Thursday we expect to see things on the rise again.

“If we reach 26C (78.8F) then we will have the hottest day of the year so far, but it is Friday which is shaping up to see temperatures peaking.

“We are looking at the high 20s - possibly 27C - with warm air coming up from the south. It’s going to feel pretty good.”

However, those looking for the warm run to continue into the forthcoming Bank Holiday weekend might be left disappointed.

Mr Burkill said: “This is looking like being the warmest spell we’ve had since September last year, but it might not last beyond Friday - from then we are looking at the possibility of some thunder and showers and temperatures taking a dip.”

A hair stylist at a Northampton salon has been seen off competition from across the UK to win a place on a team for emerging talent in the industry.

Jemma Clemas, who works for Seckingtons of Wellingborough Road, has been announced as a member of the ghd Style Squad 2017/18.

Jemma competed against a phenomenal number of young entrants from all over the UK to secure her place in the finals.

Beginning her career in hairdressing just three years ago, Jemma, wowed the judges with her passion, creative thinking and drive to succeed in the industry.

Now in its fifth year, the ghd Style Squad is one of the most sought-after teams for emerging talent in the hairdressing industry. A place on the squad means a year of money-can’t-buy opportunities for the chosen few – from training with top names to working on shows, seminars and events up and down the country.

Jemma said she was thrilled to be named as a finalist: "I could not be more excited! This is such a fantastic opportunity for me and it means so much to have made the team. I love everything about my job at Seckingtons but it means the world to take it to the next level and be a part of one of the most coveted teams in the industry.

"The intensive training, industry insight and experiences that it brings are lifetime opportunities and a real chance for me to catapult my career into a whole new realm of hairdressing. I’ve dreamt of an opportunity like this. I can’t thank the judges enough!

Shopkeepers in Northamptonshire have been warned to follow new tobacco legislation that came into the effect at the weekend.

The regulations are designed to limit the appeal of tobacco products, particularly to young people, and to make health warnings on the packaging more visible.

The overall aim of the new legislation is to reduce rates of smoking.

Northamptonshire County Council Trading Standards says it is encouraging retailers to ensure they are familiar with the new restrictions and to remove all old stock from their stores.

The regulations include:

* Plain packs – all cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco must be sold in standardised plain packaging with bigger health warnings. The new packaging is described as being ‘muddy green’ – apparently, research has shown it to be the world’s ugliest colour

* Pack sizes – packs of 10 are banned and the minimum pack size of cigarettes will be 20. With changes to excise duty rates this means a minimum price of £8.82. The smallest hand rolling tobacco pack will be 30 grammes

* Flavours – cigarettes and tobacco with flavourings are banned, apart from menthol which is permitted until 2020.

Retailers have had one year to sell through old stock and the new legislation came into full effect on Saturday. Any retailers convicted of breaking the law could be fined, or even face imprisonment, or both.

The new rules are in addition to existing tobacco legislation which restricts tobacco advertising and the display of tobacco products in shops.

David Hedger, manager of Northamptonshire County Council Trading Standards, said: “It is important that shopkeepers ensure they understand and are fully compliant with the new regulations relating to tobacco packaging which came into effect at the weekend.

“The new rules have been brought in to make consumers more aware of the health effects of smoking with clear warnings on packaging and the ultimate aim is to encourage people not to smoke in the first place.

“I would encourage anyone who is aware of a retailer not complying with the legislation to report it to us by calling the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06.”

Business owners can find advice and support from Trading Standards by visiting www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards.

Cash, bank cards and jewellery were stolen in a burglary in Wellingborough last week.

The incident took place between 1pm and 4.30pm in Gold Street on Monday (May 15).

Offenders smashed a window at the side of the house and entered the property, taking cash, bank cards and jewellery before making off.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have any information regarding it.

Witnesses or anyone with information about this incident can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

The incident took place at about 6.45am on April 20 (police released information today) at a shop in London Road, Far Cotton, Northampton.

The offender entered the shop and allegedly stole money from the till before escaping.

Officers would like to speak to the man pictured and anyone else who may have any information to assist their investigation.

Witnesses or anyone with information about this incident can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 111 555.

The incident took place while the 13-year-old victim was playing football with his friends in a recreational area in Farm Field Court, Thorplands, Northampton, between 2.25pm and 2.45pm on Saturday (May 20).

He was approached by another boy who grabbed him, put him in a headlock and demanded he give him his football.

The offender then drew a knife and threatened the victim, before kicking the football out of the caged area and letting him go.

The offender is described as white, about 14-years-old, with fair hair. He was wearing black clothing and black Nike trainers and spoke with an Irish accent.

Witnesses, or anyone with information, are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101. Alternatively, they can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Traffic initially backed up on the southbound side of the motorway from Milton Keynes back to Northampton, with speeds averaging five miles per hour following a collision between a lorry and a car which in turn caused significant damage to the central reservation.

Delays at one point were estimated at 90 minutes, but have since reduced to 20 minutes between junctions 15 (Northampton) and 14 (Milton Keynes).

The official diversion route is from Northampton to the A43 and on to the M40 south towards London.

A tangerine orange quad bike was stolen from a property in Northampton.

The vehicle was stolen sometime between 10pm on May 17 and 7am the following day from a property in Denston Close, Hunsbury, Northampton.

Witnesses to the theft, or anyone with information about the stolen quad bike, are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101. Alternatively, they can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

A man has been sent to prison for two-and-a-half years after an investigation was launched by Operation Worcester, a police drive to tackle gang-related offences.

Russell Danes, 40, of Rushden was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on May 12 after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A and possession of criminal property.

Danes was arrested after a drugs warrant was executed at the Wheatsheaf pub in High Street South, Rushden, on February 19, 2016.

Detective Inspector Lee McBride from Operation Worcester said: “We continue to pursue those people who deal drugs in our towns and there was very clear evidence that Russell Danes was supplying high purity cocaine when we arrested him.

“We are working hard to disrupt those people who are involved in drug and violence offences and securing convictions against people such as Danes takes us another step towards a safer Northamptonshire.”

Officers from Operation Worcester are committed to tackling people involved in gang-related crime.

If you have any information about people responsible for dealing drugs or committing acts of violence, call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

If you’re concerned about someone you know, who you believe may be involved in a gang, you can find out what support is available here or by calling 101.

The theft happened earlier today (May 22) at about 6.30am in Limehurst Square, Duston.

The motorbike mounted the kerb. One of the two people on the bike, who were both wearing dark clothing, snatched the woman’s bag and rode off with it.

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

Justinas Vosylius and Algirdas Pelegrimas, both 20 from Louise Road, Northampton, were passengers in a blue Vauxhall Corsa when it collided with a blue Ford Focus at about 2am on May 7, police have revealed.

The collision happened on the A605 at Elton, near Oundle and both men were sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

A 19-year-old Northamptonshire teenager was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and one count of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has been bailed until August 1.

A woman who was also in the Corsa was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge with serious injuries.

The driver of the Ford, a man in his 50s, suffered minor injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call Cambridgeshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 quoting incident CC-07052017-0055.