Kingsthorpe15 Dec 2024Two councillors to step down at next local electionCouncillors David Sims and Sam Rumens will not stand in the upcoming local elections in May 2025.15 Dec 2024Northamptonshire26 Jun 2024Six-foot deep sinkhole suddenly appears in roadBalfour Road in Northampton remains closed after the sinkhole opened up on Tuesday afternoon.26 Jun 2024Northamptonshire23 Mar 2024Balloons released to remember teenage knife victimPeople gather in memory of Rohan Shand, known as Fred, who was killed on his way home from school.23 Mar 2024Northampton26 Feb 2024Woman named by police after 'unexplained' deathValentyna Horshkova, 37, was discovered in Rhymer House in Northampton on 17 February.26 Feb 2024Northampton20 Feb 2024Man arrested after 'unexplained death' of a womanPolice reassure residents in the Kingsthorpe area of Northampton the death is an "isolated incident".20 Feb 2024Northampton6 Feb 2024Classroom ban for teacher who had indecent imagesTeaching watchdog says lifetime classroom ban for ex-deputy head is vital to protect pupils.6 Feb 2024Northampton30 Nov 2023Boy, 15, detained for life for murder of teenagerThe "brazen and shocking attack" led to "the senseless death" of Fred Shand, the judge says.30 Nov 2023Northampton5 Nov 2023New homes planned for derelict shoe factory sitePlans are submitted to transform a Grade II listed industrial site into new houses and flats.5 Nov 20233 Aug 2023Pythons abandoned in sacks to be rehomedTwo royal pythons dumped on a street in Northampton are rescued by a charity.3 Aug 2023Northampton