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A 'free beach' was one of the main attractions at Summer on the Square

400k visits for £8.5k: Has WNC found golden egg to increase town footfall?

The Lamplighter is a popular traditional pub hosting local events

The 10 pubs added to the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2027

Jackie and Phil Firestone from Evermore Permanent Jewellery are taking the step to join the Market Square from this Saturday (October 3) under one of the white gazebos and will return every Saturday.

Business takes leap to join Market but says they don’t have rose-tinted glasses

Danial Khan

Youngster invited to Mensa after passing IQ test with flying colours

2011 - St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Grange Road.

Nostalgic pictures of children starting primary school 15 years ago

An artist's impression of what the site could look like

First homes at revamped Greyfriars 'ready for occupation by 2029'

Northampton Crown Court

Wellingborough shooting trial halted

Ellis and Valentina Potter from Riverside Hub

Schools see increase in attendance...here's how it happened

Northampton Crown Court.

CROWN COURT ROUND-UP:Offenders sentenced by Northampton judges in September

Northamptonshire Police said the incident happened near Costcutter on Billing Brook Road, Northampton

Man allegedly threatened with baseball bat outside shops

Crime

Police believe this man may have information relating to the incident

CCTV appeal after early-morning theft from car

Police believe this man may have information about the incident

CCTV appeal after warehouse window smashed and money stolen

Northants Police chief Ivan Balhatchet and Police Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone

"Cannabis hasn't been legalised": Police chiefs answer YOUR questions on crime

Northampton Magistrates' Court

Woman, 31, sentenced for assaulting police officer among these 30 cases in court

Police believe these two men may have information about the incident

Four massage chairs slashed at shopping centre

Prison Intervention Project was launched by the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and Northamptonshire Police

Project helps 69 children affected by family members being sent to prison

Your Northampton

Adeola Yemitan and Antonia Layiwola in Once Upon A Time In Sokoto

Once Upon A Time In Sokoto at the Royal & Derngate in Northampton is a thought-...

Team of UON students at the BBC Northamptonshire Make A Difference Awards.

University of Northampton students take BBC Make a Difference Awards on the road

Party time

Northampton District celebrates 40 years of Beaver Scouts

High Sheriff's Garden Party

Northamptonshire High Sheriff raises £20,540 for local communities

Pictured (left) is Robert Thompson, CEO See Limited with staff at award-winning Eastfield Academy.

Northampton's Eastfield Academy picks up sustainability baton from See Limited

Shumi, just before her first lecture and Evan, the day after his first lecture, at their new 'home from home', Waterside Campus.

Family ties. Shumi and Evan look to learn about subjects close to their hearts

Liversedge Almshouse, Derbyshire

How do you tell the use of a building by its design or architecture?

Sport

George Hendy scored twice for Saints and also provided a try for Alex Mitchell (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Bristol Bears 41 Northampton Saints 26: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings
Another trip to the Ashton Gate torture chamber didn’t end well for Saints.
Tom Vickers

Fraser Dingwall (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints 'can't wait until the 60th minute to start throwing shots at teams'

Louis Rees-Zammit scored twice (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'We just didn't execute anything to our level', says Saints boss Dowson

George Hendy scored twice during the first half (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Saints are sinners as they are beaten by Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate again

Gareth Dean was far from pleased with Brackley Town's performance against Chelmsford City in the FA Cup third qualifying round. (Photo credit: Pete Keen)

Gareth Dean pinpoints Brackley Town characteristic he ‘cannot accept’

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Diana Rulevska is the founder and owner of Tiny Tots Play Café on Bridge Street, where young children can freely play while parents relax in the cafe – and there is space for birthday parties and events too.

Mother opens family-friendly and cosy play cafe at the heart of the town centre

The Mayorhold Car Park has permanently closed down after first closing on July 20 due to safety concerns

Town's largest car park PERMANENTLY CLOSED due to safety concerns

Harish has acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

Family’s desperate search for stem cell donor to save dad

The scene of the Bedford rail crash June 2026/Getty Images

EMR train sped past red signal before fatal crash

Northampton Town

Magno Vieira celebrates netting a goal for the Cobblers in a 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers at Sixfields in February, 2004 (Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Cobblers owners confirm 'cautious' plans to bring Brazilian players to Sixfields
"It's all about finding our edges, and I think this is one of our edges."
Jeremy Casey

João Xavier (left), Alexandre Pato (centre) and Pedro Piquet were able to celebrate the Cobblers' win over Newport County last month (Picture: Pete Norton)

Xavier has already got the Shoe Army bug... 'we care, and you will see that'

Tom Eaves

Tom Eaves joins League Two club five months after Cobblers release

Alexandre Pato

Pato excited to return as new co-chairman sets out SAC's plans

Cobblers co-chairman Joao Xavier spoke to the media at Sixfields on Thursday (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Land adjacent to Sixfields not part of SAC's Northampton Town investment

Northampton Saints

Louis Rees-Zammit mimicked Henry Pollock's pulse check celebration (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Opposition view: Lam praises 'lethal' Louis after Bears beat Saints
Pat Lam praised 'lethal' Louis Rees-Zammit after the Wales wing helped Bristol Bears to beat Saints 41-26 at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon.
Tom Vickers

Saints' most recent win at Bristol came in November 2021 (photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)

Bristol Bears v Northampton Saints: Big match preview

Ollie Sleightholme (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Bristol Bears v Northampton Saints: Full team news for Saturday's game

Henry Pollock helped Saints to claim a long-awaited win at Sale in January (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints bid to replicate superb win at Sale as they return to Bristol

Fraser Dingwall skippered Saints to victory against Newcastle Red Bulls (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints Q&A: Tom Vickers talks to skipper Fraser Dingwall

What's On

Billy Lockett and his mum at with his award.

Billy Lockett celebrates award win and announces UK tour

Tom Allen

Comedian Tom Allen announces huge show as part of brand-new UK tour

Nostalgic photos from a night out in town 18 years ago

Take a look back at 32 Disco Henry photos from a summer 2008 night out in town

West Northamptonshire Council's Let's Talk Rubbish Pop-Up Roadshow

Shoppers invited to find out more about new bin collections at roadshow

Retro

Aerial shot of Northampton from Northampton Development Corporation in 1972

38 fantastic aerial pictures of the town from years gone by
There’s something special about seeing Northampton from the air – particularly when the photographs capture a town that looked very different to the one we know today.
David Summers

Nostalgic photos from a night out in town 17 years ago

Take a look back at 36 Disco Henry photos from a summer 2009 night out in town

Trevor Stainwright with miller Nigel Moon, who owns and runs the tower mill at Whissendine, Rutland

Meet the man documenting forgotten windmills before their stories disappear

Nostalgic photos from a night out in town 18 years ago

Take a look back at 50 Disco Henry photos from a May 2008 night out in town

Nostalgic photos from a night out in town 18 years ago

Take a look back at 29 Disco Henry photos from an August 2008 night out in town

Health

There were eight trustees who founded Dementia Sings Out in Wellingborough back in 2019, inspired by Vicky McClure's documentary, and it has now expanded to Northampton.

Dementia Sings Out group expands to Northampton following seven successful years

Midwifery staff from Northampton General and Kettering General Hospital joined Petals Founder and CEO, Karen Burgess and Rust Bucket Rally organiser, Carlos Baldry, to mark the launch of the service

New specialist baby loss counselling service launches for Northamptonshire

Berrywood Hospital

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

Piotr Maciaszek found out that a friend from university had stage four glioma, which he described as the most aggressive brain cancer in adults, and decided to give back and show his support.

Fundraiser continues giving back after friend’s aggressive cancer diagnosis

Homes & Gardens

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range is currently 25% off for Nectar customers, with several freezer-friendly options that could help shoppers get ahead on Christmas food, including this Mini Pies & Vol Au Vent Sharing Selection.

Sainsbury’s Christmas food hack saves shoppers 25%
Sainsbury’s is offering 25% off more than 600 Taste the Difference products, and some can be frozen now to help spread the cost of Christmas.
Rochelle Barrand

The Drive, Horton, Northampton

Historic home once linked to country estate hits market for nearly £1.4million

Simba Sleep has launched a payday promotion with savings of up to 30% across selected mattresses, pillows, bedding and beds.

Simba mattresses slashed by up to 30%

Rent rises, pet requests and evictions are among the changes affecting private renters and landlords in England

Renting? The rules on rent rises, pets and evictions have changed

Spitfire Homes has secured planning permission for the next phases of its Malabar development

Green light for next 240 homes at 1,100-home development

Lifestyle

Olay eye gel drops are currently reduced to £10 on Amazon.

Olay eye gel drops drop from £25 to £10 in Amazon deal

YuMove's special offers make it more affordable to support your furry friend

Pet joint support: 50% off your first two subscription months

Yes, it's another Chinese car. And yes, it's great value for money. And, yes, you've already forgotten what it's called, haven't you?

Aion UT review: this £28,950 EV offers a lot for the money

The Phipps on Wellingborough Road, formerly known as Sir Pickering Phipps pub, was redesigned, renamed and relaunched in December 2025 after a two-month refurbishment.

Award-winning pub hopes to develop community feel a year on from £350k revamp

People

Jacks Hill Cafe, near Towcester, has sadly closed down

Iconic family-run cafe closes down despite owners' fight to stay open
An iconic family-run roadside cafe and truck stop in Northamptonshire has sadly closed despite the owners’ fight to stay open.
Logan MacLeod

The roundabout at the junction of Mill Lane and Nene Way has opened following work linked to the new Dallington Grange housing development.

New roundabout on busy road opens after almost three months of major works

Here's an aerial view of how the site could look once complete

Major Greyfriars plans submitted for 1,220 homes, new park and rooftop terrace

Opinion

Why not choose three businesses to support for the first time over the coming months? You never know who or what you will discover.

Here are three more businesses I’ll be supporting for the first time this summer

Summer has arrived and here are three more businesses I’ll be supporting for the first time this season.

Katie Wheatley

I was lucky enough to be gifted the most beautiful looking biscoff cake by founder Mindy Robinson after speaking to her about SophistiCake Creations for the Chronicle & Echo’s latest instalment of We Mean Business.

I tried the yummiest cake – here’s why you should support this award-winner

Roll it back to February 2026 when the Chronicle & Echo launched its We Mean Business campaign and since then, 27 business owners have featured and shared their insight with us.

I’ve spent months speaking to businesses – here’s the most poignant message

I watched a successful business shut – no founder can rest on their laurels Katie Wheatley

Katie Wheatley

SUKU Saunas, a Scandinavian-inspired experience set on Pury Hill Business Park just outside of Towcester, began as an invitation to slow down in nature in May 2024 – and has grown into a much-loved wellness spots.

I braved a sauna and cold plunge experience – here’s what I really thought

Alex Zanardi, pictured in 2019 in Cervia, Italy. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images for IRONMAN)

The John Griff Column: Learning from the quick… and the departed

Stanley Unwin - celebrated by a new Blue Plaque in his name from West Northants Council.

The John Griff column: When celebrity means what it says…

Business

The new store is set to open on October 21

Official opening date revealed for long-awaited M&S Foodhall at busy retail park

Dragons’ Den star says diners are ‘loving’ his new Mexican restaurant

HERA Wellness was created by Stacey Blair and Katie Muggleton and they opened the doors to the public at Weedon Depot in January 2026.

Meet the friends who brought space for women’s wellbeing and connection to life

Rimute Kupcikevice, known as Remi, is the founder of Skin Embassy and she is joined by two team members offering skin, aesthetics, massage and wellbeing services on Notre Dame Mews.

Founder of skin and aesthetics clinic proudly moves into expanded premises

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I’ve just discovered Yoto Club and I think my eight-year-old is going to love what’s included

Yoto Club could be the next thing my son loves about his Yoto Player

Households could be paying up to £452 extra a year by letting an expired broadband deal roll on

The overlooked broadband date that could be costing you £452

The Kindle Paperwhite is getting a slimmer, lighter makeover as Amazon unveils its new generation of e-readers. Current Kindles are also on sale.

Amazon unveil new Kindles, but these existing models are now on sale

UK Trending

Sue Johnston is championing 'Age Intelligence' over artificial intelligence

Sue Johnston creates 'Age Intelligence' to battle AI usage

Donkeys like Lagdaf haul 400 litres of water to provide water for their community

Video of a working donkey shows demanding work and daily challenges

Eight in 10 Brits feel they learnt more lessons in the 'university of life'

Brits believe lessons learnt outside the classroom are more important

Just over half of Brits feel confident planning for retirement

Brits feel more confident with money than they were two years ago

Nearly half of homeowners have incurred late payment fees

Disorganised households estimate they pay an extra £801 on bills

You can check your tyre depth by using the border of a 20p coin

A simple hack can save drivers from a £2,500 fine and a driving ban

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