REVIEW: New Northampton escape rooms offer a night of fraught fun
Ever wondered how you might have fared on the Crystal Maze? Want to know how you would behave in a crisis? Well, a new Northampton visitor attraction might just give you the answers.But let's get one...
View ArticleMore than a dozen firefighters tackle flames at Northampton flat
An investigation has been launched after firefighters were called out to tackle flames at a Northampton flat this morning.Four fire engines attended the apartment block at West Cotton Close, Far...
View Article50 nuggets of wisdom every parent should pass on to their kids
Parents hand down the same 29 nuggets of wisdom to their children that their own parents did - including ‘get an education’ and ‘always try your best’. A study of 2,000 adults, commissioned by Skipton...
View ArticleA glass of wine or pint of beer a day ‘can help people to live longer’
A glass of wine or pint of beer a day can help people to live longer, according to new research. The study suggests that light-to-moderate alcohol consumption - classed as less than 14 drinks a week...
View ArticleBrand choices such as Coke or Pepsi ‘can break up relationships’
Preferring Pepsi to Coke or McDonald’s to Burger King could doom your relationship, according to new research. ‘Brand compatibility’ is more important than shared interests or personality traits when...
View ArticleIN COURT: Full list of people sentenced at Northampton Magistrates’ Court
The following people were sentenced at Northampton Magistrates’ Court:June 23:Michael Parcell, aged 42, of Cranford Road, Northampton, no car insurance; fined £440, ordered to pay a surcharge to fund...
View Article10 ways you could be invalidating your car insurance
According to new research by price comparison site uSwitch.com, two thirds (63%) of drivers make simple errors which can leave them out of pocket should they need to make a claim.And a quarter (25%) of...
View ArticleThere will be a solar eclipse tonight: what are your chances of seeing it?
A solar eclipse is expected tonight (Monday), with some parts of the world seeing a TOTAL eclipse as the moon passes in between the Earth and the sun.A total solar eclipse is due to bring parts of...
View ArticleTesco recalls cooking sauce after allergy fears
Tesco is recalling jars of one of its own brand cooking sauces because of allergy fears. Tesco’s own Creamy Leek and Bacon Cooking Sauce contains egg which is not mentioned on the label. This means it...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Severe delays on the M1 of up to an HOUR-AND-A-HALF after...
Motorists have been warned to avoid the M1 northbound near Northampton after an accident earlier this morning brought traffic to a standstill.The delays start just after junction 16 and stretch up to...
View ArticleWoman assaulted in Corby
Witnesses are being sought after a woman was assaulted in Corby in the early hours of Saturday morning (August 19).The assault happened between 4.15am and 4.45am in Lyveden Way.A police spokesman said:...
View ArticleMan, 36, taken to hospital after two-car crash near Northampton town centre
A 36-year-old man had to be taken to hospital with suspected neck injuries after a two-car crash near Northampton town centre.The incident happened just outside the Old House pub at around 9pm last...
View ArticleGold medal-winning Ellie Robinson joins Northampton parkrun
Paralympic gold medal swimmer Ellie Robinson enjoyed a different sort of sporting thrill on Saturday when she joined a Northampton parkrun as part of a nationwide initiative.Following on from the UK’s...
View ArticleGold-painted woman brings traffic to a standstill in Northampton after...
Motorists in Northampton have described their shock after seeing a gold-painted woman walking in the middle of a busy carriageway this morning.Traffic was held up along Mereway as people tried to...
View Article‘Supermarket X’ could have infected thousands with hepatitis through infected...
A major UK supermarket could have infected thousands of people with a strain of hepatitis E through its pork sausages, says researchers at Public Health England (PHE).The infection, which has seen an...
View ArticleShotguns and over 300 cartridges stolen from Northamptonshire clay pigeon...
Three shotguns and more than 300 cartridges have been stolen from an adventure centre in Northamptonshire.The theft happened at Avalanche Adventure, in Sibbertoft, on July 22 though police have only...
View ArticleTesco recalls thousands of products including Maltesers, Galaxy bars and...
Tesco has recalled a huge list of items and products, including chocolate bars and quorn mince.The supermarket has said that anyone who has bought one of the many items up for recall should bring them...
View ArticleEncampment of 40 caravans pitched up on Northampton park ignore orders to leave
A group of travellers made up of approximately 40 caravans and accompanying vehicles has ignored official orders to move on from a Northampton park.The encampment has been pitched up on Lings Park...
View ArticleWoman charged with arson following Northampton flat fire, say police
A 57-year-old woman has been arrested in connection to a major fire in a Northampton flat over the weekend.She has been charged with arson with intent in connection with a blaze at an apartment block...
View ArticleMan seriously injured after being hit by bus in Kettering
A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a bus in Kettering.The incident happened in Eskdaill Street, close to the corner of Newland Street, at 9am this morning...
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