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News and updates from the county of #Northants #Northamptonshire, UK - we originally started this service on another app in 2012 and now here on Bluesky
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Corby man in court after knifepoint robbery at Shell garage

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Corby man in court after knifepoint robbery at Shell garage
A 20-year-old Corby man has appeared in court after being charged in connection with a robbery in Corby.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Teenage boy seriously injured following a road traffic collision with car in Desborough

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Teenage boy seriously injured following a road traffic collision with car in Desborough
A teenage boy has been seriously injured following a road traffic collision with car in Desborough.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Former chief constable of Northants Police Nick Adderley charged with another offence at crown court in London

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Former chief constable of Northants Police Nick Adderley charged with another offence at crown court in London
Northamptonshire’s former police chief constable Nick Adderley has been has been charged with a third offence – making a false witness statement.
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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New cycle path to bring 'enormous benefits'

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Corby cycle path brings ‘enormous benefits’
A council says the town centre-railway station route will provide a “safer and greener environment”.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Hendy settles absorbing contest as Saints beat Pau

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Champions Cup: Pau 27-35 Northampton - Saints earn late win in absorbing contest
George Hendy's try four minutes from time seals a dramatic win for Northampton Saints in an enthralling Champions Cup contest against Pau.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Northampton to face Walsall in EFL Trophy

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Vertu Trophy: Twice winners Bolton face Port Vale in last 16 showdown
Former winners Bolton and Port Vale will meet in the last 16 in the EFL Trophy, while League Two's Swindon Town travel to Luton Town.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Brackley sign Birmingham City pair

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Brackley Town sign Birmingham's Ben Wodskou and Byron Pendleton
Brackley Town sign striker Ben Wodskou and defender Byron Pendleton on a month's loan from Championship club Birmingham City.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Brackley's away game at Rochdale moved to Accrington

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Rochdale: Two home games to be played at Accrington's Wham Stadium
Rochdale's home fixtures with Hartlepool United and Brackley Town will now be played in Accrington, as work is done on their pitch.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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'I've never met anyone like Pollock' - George on England's 'brilliant idiot'

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Henry Pollock: Jamie George on England's 'brilliant idiot'
Jamie George says England team-mate Henry Pollock is a personality without precedent in rugby and a
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December 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Northamptonshire Sport

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Northamptonshire Sport - Inside A Fighter's Corner: Kieron Conway - BBC Sounds
Behind the scenes with boxer Kieron Conway as he defends his British Middleweight title.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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One man’s mission to clean Northants road signs

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One man’s mission to clean Northants road signs - BBC Sounds
Sam Brown has gone viral cleaning road signs on TikTok.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Secret Northampton

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Secret Northampton - Irchester’s Jurassic Park - BBC Sounds
At least three dinosaur footprint casts have been found in Irchester Country Park
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December 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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What's on at Rushden Lakes this Christmas with competitions, festive fayre, and more

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What's on at Rushden Lakes this Christmas with competitions, festive fayre, and more
Rushden Lakes has shared details about its Christmas schedule, with family-friendly activities taking place all through December.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Men in court charged in connection with the supply of Class A drugs in Kettering

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Men in court charged in connection with the supply of Class A drugs in Kettering
Two men – James McNamee and Jamie Ault – have appeared in court charged in connection with the supply of Class A drugs in Kettering.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Official investigation concluded into Wellingborough house fire

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Official investigation concluded into Wellingborough house fire
Investigations by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service have concluded into the house fire in Doddington Road on that took place on Friday (December 5).
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December 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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The nine most booked Northamptonshire restaurants for November 2025, according to OpenTable

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The nine most booked Northamptonshire restaurants for November 2025, according to OpenTable
The rankings for November 2025 for the top most booked restaurants on OpenTable in Northamptonshire have been revealed.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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New devices to be rolled out to Speedwatch groups

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New devices will help Northamptonshire Speedwatch groups
The equipment will be used across Northamptonshire from next year following a successful trial.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Mitchell wants Saints to go 'one better' in Europe

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Alex Mitchell: Northampton to go 'one better' in Europe
Alex Mitchell set his sights on european glory after the disappointment of losing the Champions Cup final in May.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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REVEALED: Family-run Christmas tree farm in Northamptonshire ranks fourth out of 100 spots in the UK

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REVEALED: Family-run Christmas tree farm in Northamptonshire ranks fourth out of 100 spots in the UK
A family-run Christmas tree farm in Northamptonshire has ranked fourth out of 100 spots across the UK from research conducted by a leading footwear brand.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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'Thermal runaway' fire in EV car battery after crash led to 30-hour Corby to Kettering road closure

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'Thermal runaway' fire in EV car battery after crash led to 30-hour Corby to Kettering road closure
A 'thermal runaway' fire in an EV car battery, caused by a crash, led to a 30-hour emergency response and a Corby to Kettering road closure.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Ex-police chief charged with additional offence

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Northants police chief accused of lying charged with new offence
Nick Adderley is accused of making a false witness statement in a court case.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Brackley target first appearance in third round

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FA Cup: Brackley Town target first appearance in third round
Brackley Town won promotion earlier this year and now hope to reach the FA Cup third round for the first time by beating League One's Burton Albion.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Sports pitch upgrade 'for children's safety'

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Corby sports pitch renovated to keep children 'safe and active'
A "left behind area" has £58,000 spent on it using a grant from Sports England.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Poundland to shut two Northampton stores

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Poundland to shut two Northampton stores by the end of the month
The budget chain is closing its Sixfields and Weston Favell branches.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Driver, 20s, killed in collision with tree

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Driver killed in crash on A45 between Wellingborough and Rushden
Police say the man died at the scene and his passenger, an 18-year-old, was taken to hospital.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM