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Flames and smoke coming from the area around the allotments could be seen across the town.

Blaze captured on camera as crews battled multiple fires for four hours

Your ultimate fireworks guide across Northamptonshire for 2026

Northamptonshire fireworks displays 2026: Your ultimate guide

Jeanette Walsh aka Mother Christmas needs your help collecting gifts for needy children and young people in Northamptonshire/IMG

Mother Christmas launches annual gift appeal to help our children in need

An artist's impression of the plans for Daventry town centre

Town centre plans include new play area, green spaces and shopping improvements

Plans have been submitted to build up to 255 homes on land west of Ashby Road in Daventry.

Plans submitted to build 255 homes on farmland the size of 28 football pitches

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

COURT ROUND-UP: E-scooter rider's £3k compensation bill over footpath crash

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The Gladiators Experience

Take on Gladiators Experience in Birmingham with 25 per cent off (aff)

Alton Towers is busy testing its new Bluey ride - and families have helped create an artwork to celebrate its launch

Alton Towers Bluey ride launch revealed with £32 ticket offer

Mirabello Bay Luxury Resort

Discover Crete's hidden gem: Luxury and family bliss at Mirabello Bay

Brewdog's 2025 Advent calendar is a real festive treat for beer lovers

Sneak preview of Brewdog's 2025 Advent calendar – 24 beers and extras

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Virgin Experience Days

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Daredevils can take to skies strapped to wing of a plane at airfield

Sport

Alex Coles (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints star Coles nominated for Gallagher PREM player of the month award
Saints star Alex Coles is one of four players who have been nominated for the Gallagher PREM player of the month award for October.
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Finlay Bean has left Yorkshire to sign for Northants

Yorkshire chief Gavin Hamilton sad to see Finlay Bean heading to Northants

Saints announced their financial results on Tuesday morning (photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images)

Saints announce 'one of strongest financial performances in recent memory'

Northants have signed Yorkshire batter Finlay Bean

Northants boost squad with signing of Yorkshire's Finlay Bean on three-year deal

George Hendy scored for Saints against Gloucester last Saturday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints trio named in England 'A' squad ahead of Argentina XV clash

Your World Daventry

Many visitors embracing the Halloween theme in their spooky fancy dress

Daventry Town Council extends thanks following annual fireworks display

New BICSc Council members

All change at industry-leading council

Widgit’s Commercial Account Manager Suzy Rawlings and Head of Education Lisa Pinkerton with Sophie and Tom Haynes from SEN Talk Tags.

Couple creating communication signs for son announce partnership with Widgit

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Carragher’s comments were stupid – but Aston Villa’s reply much worse

The best budget-friendly wonderkids in FM27 - all for under £1m

Forget Eddie Howe: Man Utd's next manager decision could be pointless

Glasner's job is at risk but he isn't Nottingham Forest's only problem

Crime

Faces of some of the jailed criminals whose often shocking stories this newspaper brought to you during October 2026.

Faces of 16 jailed criminals whose stories we brought you in October

Northampton Magistrates' Court

COURT ROUND-UP: Driver who caused head-on crash among these 40 cases

Northampton Magistrates' Court

IN COURT: Drivers from in an around Northampton, Daventry, Towcester sentenced

Leicester Crown Court

Ex-police officer admits two offences including sexual communication

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

COURT ROUND-UP: 46 offenders from in and around Northampton, Daventry, Towcester

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Thief stole prostate cancer charity box among these 38 cases in court

What's On

Layton Williams has become one of the UK's most celebrated musical theatre performers

Celebrate Layton’s colourful career at Northampton show
Show promises behind-the-scenes stories, powerhouse vocals and spectacular choreography
Peter Ormerod

Paultons Park in Hampshire

The spooky magic of Paultons Park at Halloween

Hecuba (Hannah Grainger Clemson)

Women of Troy brings a powerful story of survival to Leamington

Wallace & Gromit Lego set

15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday

Parkdean’s Celebrity Weekenders are designed as affordable short breaks, with themed entertainment and activities bundled into the stay.

Parkdean’s 80s weekender looks like a brilliant friends’ getaway

Lifestyle

The Cricut crafting machine that could turn a hobby into a business and it does more than just stickers

The Cricut is topping Christmas wish lists, and it's easy to see why
What is a Cricut machine and what can you make with one? Here's why it's on so many Christmas wish lists.
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Forget tablets and toys, Yoto is the Christmas present children can enjoy all year round

Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day

OPI shoppers can spin an online reward wheel to win extra discounts, free nail polish, vouchers and more in its early Black Friday promotion.

Beauty fans can win freebies in early Black Friday deal

Christmas gift ideas from Olaplex, Hourglass, Sweaty Betty, Hunter and Neal’s Yard Remedies, with beauty, fragrance and pampering treats for under the tree.

35 best Christmas gifts for 2026 from just £2.99

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Willis will present Strictly alongside Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdecombe (Guy Levy/BBC)

Josh Widdicombe on Strictly’s ‘no ego’ new hosting team

These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

I’ve found the easiest way to give my home an autumn update

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Health

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

Berrywood Hospital

Inspectors say inpatient mental health service staff should be 'proud’

Northampton General Hospital

Northampton AI consultation under way to shed 100 jobs 'avoiding' redundancies

New Health customers are not tied to a subscription or long-term contract, giving them greater flexibility over their treatment.

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Bonnie

Family rally to raise money for baby Bonnie's head brace

Eligible adults can explore New Health’s weight-management service online and decide whether it feels right for them.

How to know you’re suitable for private weight management treatment?

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The OPI x M&M'S Holiday Advent Calendar features 12 mini nail polishes in a range of fun chocolate-inspired limited edition shades and it's currently £7.50 cheaper.

OPI collabs with popular chocolate brand to launch advent calendar

Stacey Solomon, pictured with her husband Joe Swash, has spoken out about media intrusion into her family life, claiming photographers' behaviour make her feel 'stalked'.

Stacey Solomon says media attention leaves her feeling 'stalked'

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

Meet the seven-year-old girl who has already been to 46 countries – without missing a single day of school.

Schoolgirl, seven, visits 46 countries

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Miniature billboards, shop signs and railway adverts were installed throughout Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village goes big on itsu Jumbo Spring Rolls

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

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