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Police make arrests and pull over lorries on M1

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:08:23 GMT

Police pulled over 16 vehicles including a van carrying an estimated £15,000 of non-refrigerated food destined for a restaurant during an operation on the M1 in Northamptonshire.

‘Stellar’ cop who locked up dozens of criminals handed award

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:40:46 GMT

A dog handler who has arrested almost 100 criminals in the last nine months, has been named Northamptonshire’s Police Officer of the Year.

Shocking inspection report reveals East Midlands Ambulance Service is on verge of “falling apart”

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:04:45 GMT

A damning inspection report of East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAC) has revealed it is at “breaking point” and in desperate need of more vehicles and staff.

Huge wooden statue stolen from artwork display at Northamptonshire Park

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:20:45 GMT

A newly installed piece of artwork has been stolen from a Northamptonshire park.

Northampton lawyer tracks down stolen iPad to suspect’s front door

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:11:37 GMT

A lawyer who had his iPad stolen in a bar, later turned up on the doorstep of the shocked suspect after tracking the device to his home using a sophisticated Apple app.

South Northamptonshire MP Leadsom abstains on gay marriage bill

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:33:14 GMT

South Northamptonshire MP Andrea Leadsom effectively abstained from voting on the Government’s plans to legalise gay marriage last night, as two right-wing county colleagues opposed the bill.

EXCLUSIVE: New primary school set to open in Northampton after plans approved by the Government

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:55:15 GMT

A proposal to build a new primary school on the site of Malcolm Arnold Academy in Northampton has been given the go-ahead by the Department for Education.

Police to tweet bank holiday crime and booze incidents

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:33:06 GMT

Police will tweet details of alcohol-related incidents and crimes taking place this weekend to provide an insight into the number of calls they receive.

Ashes stolen from family home leave wife heartbroken

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:20:42 GMT

A widow has revealed her heartache after burglars raided her home and stole an urn containing her late husband’s ashes.

Minister impressed with Northampton community centre scheme

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:16:48 GMT

A government minister has praised a scheme in Northampton which has involved the borough council handing over control of community centres in the town to local groups of volunteers.

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.

Father of five given suspended prison sentence for stealing petrol from Tesco

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:09:04 GMT

An unemployed father-of-five has admitted stealing almost £200 worth of petrol because he “did not have enough money to pay for it”.

Woman hit on head with bottle of vodka thrown by ‘fighting Cobblers fans’

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:02:40 GMT

Police say they suspect a fight involving Cobblers’ fans returning on a train from Wembley was the cause of a woman getting hit on the head with a bottle of vodka.

Warning as cat is found with leg stuck in ‘barbaric’ trap

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:37:02 GMT

Police have labelled the person who left a ‘gin trap’ out in Earls Barton as barbaric, after a cat was found with its leg stuck in the illegal device.

Police officers take part in video to end homophobia

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:57:05 GMT

Two officers from Northamptonshire Police have featured in a video as part of the global campaign to end homophobic hate and reduce suicide among young gay people.

Man wanted for town centre road rage attack

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:46:50 GMT

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a thug shouted abuse at a woman and punched the windscreen of her car in a road rage attack.

Mum of late Northamptonshire soldier’s pride as she collects his Victoria Cross

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:20:05 GMT

The mother of a “supremely courageous and inspiring” soldier who died as he protected the lives of his comrades in a battle with Taliban fighters in Afghanistan has spoken of her pride after accepting his posthumous Victoria Cross (VC).

New venue for Northampton Carnival due to urgent restoration work at Delapre Park

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:45:41 GMT

Northampton Carnvial is moving to Far Cotton Rec due to urgent work to restore the ground at Delapre Park.

Youngsters get their hands on Aviva Premiership trophy

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:42:11 GMT

Rugby-mad youngsters from Lings Primary School have got their hands on the trophy they hope their heroes from Northampton Saints will be lifting on Saturday.

Northampton Saints fans urged not to drive to Twickenham

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:04:55 GMT

Saints bosses have “strongly advised” supporters heading to Twickenham for Saturday’s Aviva Premiership Rugby Final to use public transport.