Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Environment & Transport Feed

Plans quashed for wind farm in Northants village

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:11:32 GMT

Plans have been quashed for a new wind farm in a Northamptonshire village.

Volunteers help 1,000 fans get to Wembley

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:23:55 GMT

A cavalcade of coaches with 1,000 cheering Cobblers fans on board will leave for Wembley on Saturday, thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers.

Extra trains and carriages for Wembley-bound Cobblers fans

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:27:05 GMT

London Midland will be running a number of extra trains between Northampton and London on Saturday for Cobblers fans heading for the play-off final against Bradford City.

Anti-HS2 campaigners call for action from MPs

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:23:52 GMT

Anti-HSA campaigners are calling for MPs along the proposed route to “put their money where their mouth is” after it was revealed the HS2 Paving Bill is to be the first introduced into Parliament following the Queen’s speech.

Motorists driven baa-my as sheep hold up traffic on M1

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:50:17 GMT

One of the more unusual causes of traffic problems held up motorists in Northamptonshire this morning - sheep on the road.

Cheap train ticket deal is back on for Cobblers fans

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:52:39 GMT

Under-fire train operator London Midland has reversed its decision to axe a cheap ticket deal for Northampton Town fans for the day of the Wembley play-off final.

MP Binley says London Midland showing “contempt” towards Cobblers fans

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:46:35 GMT

Train operator London Midland has been accused of treating Cobblers fans with “contempt” after axing a cheap ticket deal for the day of the Wembley play-off final.

Northampton in Bloom launches ‘edible’ theme for 2013 contest

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:52:25 GMT

This year’s Northampton in Bloom contest has been officially launched at the kitchen garden at Delapre Abbey.

Problem park turned around after £149k renovation

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:30:19 GMT

An overgrown park with a reputation as a haven for anti-social behaviour is proving to be a big hit six months on from a six-figure renovation.

Saints turn to solar power at Franklin’s Gardens

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:17:42 GMT

More than 200 solar panels are being installed at Franklin’s Gardens this week.

Work to build Northampton’s new bus station begins at former Fishmarket site

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:55:51 GMT

Workmen at the former Fishmarket site in Northampton town centre have now begun work to erect the town’s new bus terminal.

Cab drivers’ welcome Northampton station changes

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:45:52 GMT

Cab drivers have joined MP Brian Binley in cautiously welcoming the planned changes to roads around Northampton train station, as the main entrance was closed this week.

Car trap used as rat run by Northampton motorists

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:29:58 GMT

A ‘car trap’ which only buses are supposed to drive through in Northampton is being used as an illegal rat run by hundreds of motorists a week.

Popular Northampton park will soon have classroom

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:13:19 GMT

Visitors to Abington Park will soon be able to learn more about the ecology and heritage of the Northampton beauty spot when a new outdoor classroom is created.

Car fire causes traffic delays for Northampton motorists

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:02:16 GMT

Motorists travelling into Northampton this morning are facing delays after a car fire.