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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 1m

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Full closure of eastbound A14 for Thrapston bridge for repairs due this week over four days

Motorists wanting to use the eastbound A14 at Thrapston at the end of this week, over the weekend and early on Monday morning have been advised to use alternative routes.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 32m

The inquest was opened this morning

Inquest opened into the death of Wellingborough police officer Faizaan Najeeb

The inquest into the death of Wellingborough police officer Faizaan Najeeb has been opened and adjourned today (October 9).

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 54m

What a wonderful celebration!

'Grazie mille a tutti' say family owners of Kettering Bella Sicilia after 20th anniversary celebrations of restaurant

Hundreds of well-wishers have crammed into a Kettering family-owned-and-run restaurant to mark its 20th year in business.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 3h

Ever thought about a cereal-inspired dessert?!

Cereal-inspired dessert range launched by Wellingborough shop already creating a 'buzz' with customers

A Wellingborough dessert shop says they have had a ‘fantastic’ response since launching a new cereal-inspired range of sweet treats.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 18h

The former F1 driver competed from 1991 to 1995 and won prestigious automobile race 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1992

Former racing driver given six-month driving ban after going 96mph down Northants A-road

A former racing driver has been given a six-month driving ban after travelling 96 miles per hour down a Northamptonshire A-road, exceeding the limit by 26 miles per hour.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 20h

If you fancy somewhere fancy for tea...

The 13 Northamptonshire restaurants with AA Rosettes that you've got to visit

These restaurants have the AA’s stamp of approval 🍴

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 20h

In North Northamptonshire, 14.6 per cent of the adult population smoke, rising to 21.8 per cent of routine and manual workers, higher than both regional and England averages

230,000 illegal cigarettes and 64kg of tobacco seized in North Northamptonshire in past year

More than 230,000 illegal cigarettes and 64kg of tobacco have been seized in North Northants over the past year in a council drive to stop smoking and vaping.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 21h

A proposed new primary school near Corby is included in the latest list of planning applications

Plans for new school near Corby included in list of latest planning applications submitted to North Northants Council

A proposed new primary school near Corby is included in the latest list of planning applications.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 21h

Don't get caught out by these...

Road closures to know about in North Northamptonshire this month

A series of road closures have been announced by North Northants Council. The full list is below:

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 21h

Coming soon to a train station car park near you...

Kettering and Wellingborough train station car parks set to get ANPR technology

East Midlands Railway (EMR) is introducing automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology across several station car parks including Kettering and Wellingborough from late 2025 onwards.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 21h

Well done to White Mills!

Northamptonshire marina 'absolutely chuffed' with third place at prestigious national awards

White Mills Marina situated on the River Nene in Earls Barton has taken third place in this year’s Inland Marina of the Year Awards.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 21h

“Fly-tipping like this is a blight in North Northamptonshire"

2.5 tonnes of fly-tipping cleared from Northamptonshire lane by council and community payback teams

Fly-tipping dumped on a verge which was a ‘blight’ for the people of north Northamptonshire has been removed.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 22h

“I must express my concern and disappointment that this is likely to lead to higher town council tax bills for a venue that has on-going redevelopment and running costs"

‘Disappointing’ and ‘frustrating’ – reactions as Swanspool pavilion and gardens loses Government funding

Following news that much of the previously-secured funding for the renovation of Swanspool pavilion and gardens has been lost, people have expressed their disappointment and concerns that the loss of ...

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 22h

Cheers to these pubs!

The 10 pubs in Northamptonshire added to the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for 2026

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has released its 53rd edition of the Good Beer Guide – and 10 new additions have been made in Northamptonshire.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 1d

The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental

Care home residents evacuated due to smoke from Higham Ferrers fire

Some care home residents had to be evacuated temporarily due to smoke from a fire in Higham Ferrers.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 1d

“Viccars was a sexual predator who preyed on three vulnerable teenage girls for his own personal gratification"

Former football league referee jailed after 'preying on' and sexually assaulting young girls including in Northamptonshire

A former football league referee, who officiated in League One and League Two, has been jailed after he “preyed on” and sexually assaulted young girls, including in Northamptonshire.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 1d

Congrats to the team!

Kettering travel agency marks decade in town centre with anniversary party

Kettering shoppers are being invited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of a town centre business at a party hosted by staff.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 1d

Great news for both staff and customers

'Phenomenal' response as Rushden bank re-opens four months after structural issue forced it to close suddenly

A Rushden bank has re-opened four months after it was forced to close due to a serious structural issue.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 1d

In case you're just heading out for lunch...

September 2025's most booked restaurants in Northamptonshire, according to OpenTable

The rankings for September 2025 for the top most booked restaurants on OpenTable in Northamptonshire have been revealed.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 2d

Just look at them!

Eight-week-old Cavapoo puppies named after cheese at Northamptonshire rescue centre all find new homes after more than 1,600 apply to adopt

Six eight-week-old Cavapoo puppies, who were all named after cheese at a Northamptonshire rescue centre, have found loving homes after more than 1,600 people applied to adopt them.

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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 4d

Conservative councillor Scott Brown has walked away from his party after 25 years as leader Kemi Badenoch announced she wanted to leave the EHCR.

Cllr Brown criticised his party’s ’populist agenda’. He’ll now sit as an independent on NNC www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/...