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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

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

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Road closures have been announced

Upcoming Daventry area road closures

Northampton Magistrates' Court

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

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M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

Sport

Calvin Harrison has been named in the England Lions T20 squad for a three-match series in the West Indies

Northants ace Harrison out to impress as he's named in England Lions T20 squad
Calvin Harrison will be hoping to stake his claim for full England international honours after being named in the Lions squad for a T20 series against West Indies A in the Caribbean next month.
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Richard Vasconcelos scored six first-class centuries in 2026

Vasconcelos and Sanderson named in County Championship team of the year

Anthony Belleau started at fly-half

Northampton Saints 28 Cardiff Rugby 12: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

George Hendy scored a key try for Saints against Cardiff (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

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Cardiff head coach Corniel Van Zyl (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

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Your World Daventry

Former Blue Peter gardener Chris Collins was joined by staff from Viridian Nutrition to speak to Northampton College students

Northampton College students dig into sustainability with former Blue Peter gard...

Matt Stockdale, founder of The 22:23 CIC, welcomes the Mayor of Northampton, Councillor Mike Hallam, to his home to demonstrate how affordable battery storage can help households reduce their energy bills.

Mayor visits UK's first not-for-profit home battery storage organisation putting...

The Bedford College Group entrants to the WorldSkills qualifiers

National recognition for The Bedford College Group as three students reach World...

Daventry Fireworks hopes to be a Spooktacular success

Daventry’s FREE fireworks spooktacular is set to delight visitors

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Crime

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Daventry charity faces pausing operations after vans are stolen

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Northampton Crown Court

Man, 40, appears in court charged with rape and sexual assault

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

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What's On

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LEGOLAND brings back Brick or Treat Halloween fun with challenges
Families looking for a Halloween adventure can enjoy a host of spooky LEGO activities, creative challenges and monster-themed entertainment at LEGOLAND Discovery Centres in Birmingham.
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Halloween half-term fun at Wicksteed Park

Win family wristbands for Halloween at Wicksteed Park

Rugby Theatre has produced its own calendar for the show (photo: Abby Lucy Photography)

'A little bit of cheek!' Calendar Girls bare all at Rugby Theatre

Dwane Walcott as Othello

Othello hits the '80s in new Northampton production

Liberty X will join East 17, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and other pop favourites at Boybands vs Girlbands at a Parkdean Resorts holiday weekend, ahead of their Popstars: The Originals tour with Hear'Say next year.

Liberty X fans can see the group at weekend event before reunion tour

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Lamtto's RC35 is a monster of a display - and it has some incredibly smart features

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The Lamtto RC35 brings a huge 11-inch display, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, built-in streaming apps and a reversing camera to older cars, without replacing the original stereo.
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Jo Malone London's new Vanilla Scotch Cologne combines warm vanilla, amber and a distinctive whisky note, making it a gorgeous fragrance especially for the colder months.

Jo Malone London's £130 perfume is a winter winner

The American Golf Luxury Advent Calendar features 24 days of golfing treats, including balls, tees, accessories and more, all presented in festive red, white and blue packaging.

American Golf's £129 luxury advent calendar is a golfer's dream

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Bunches sells more than flowers, including plants and hampers

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Health

Berrywood Hospital

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

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

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

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New Health offers clinician-led weight management designed to fit around everyday life, without the need for in-person appointments.

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Dad-of-three Brian Forbes has spent £6,000 preparing for disaster this year, stocking his specially equipped garden shelter with food, power banks, radios and night vision goggles.

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The River Coln could be fenced off in places after concerns that tourists are disturbing protected wildlife by paddling in the water.

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