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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 8h

Halloween: The one decoration experts say to keep out of your garden - which can trap and harm wildlife

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The Halloween decoration to keep out of your garden - which can hurt wildlife

These fake decorations can snare real prey 🕷

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 8h

Nominate Wellingborough’s unsung heroes who have made 'lasting impact' on town for 2026 citizens awards

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Nominate Wellingborough’s unsung heroes who have made 'lasting impact' on town for 2026 citizens awards

Nominations are open for Wellingborough Town Council’s annual citizens awards, given to those who go the extra mile for the community.

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 9h

New 10-year agreement for sport arena approved

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New 10-year agreement for Kettering sport arena approved

The leisure company says it will continue investing in the Kettering sport arena.

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 9h

Conway feels 'disrespect' before title defence

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Kieron Conway: British champion feels 'disrespected' by George Liddard before title defence

Kieron Conway will be

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 10h

Electoral fraud investigation dropped into Corby Reform UK pre-election treating allegation

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Electoral fraud investigation dropped into Corby Reform UK pre-election treating allegation

An investigation into a ‘treating’ allegation sparked by a pre-election buffet provided by a Reform UK candidate has been dropped after 'insufficient evidence' was found to prove an electoral fraud of...

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 10h

'Immense sadness' as Higham Ferrers pre-school to close after 58 years

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'Immense sadness' as Higham Ferrers pre-school to close after 58 years

Alpha Pre-School in Higham Ferrers will close for good on October 24, bringing an end to its time in the town after 58 years.

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 10h

A43 to close tonight for 10 hours between major Northamptonshire towns

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A43 to close tonight for 10 hours between major Northamptonshire towns

Motorists using the main road between Kettering and Northampton will have to use an alternative route tonight as the A43 near Broughton is due to close for 10 hours.

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 10h

North Northamptonshire Council approves plans for 10-year agreement to ensure Kettering Leisure Village’s sporting facilities remain in community use

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Council approves plans for 10-year agreement to ensure Kettering Leisure Village’s sporting facilities remain in community use

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) has approved plans to enter into a fresh 10-year agreement to ensure Kettering Leisure Village's (KLV) sporting facilities remain in community use.

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 12h

Wilson buoyed by 'fantastic' news on wife's health

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Kyren Wilson: Former world champion boosted by 'fantastic news' regarding wife's health

Kyren Wilson hopes he can rediscover his best form after receiving positive news about the health of his wife, who has been suffering from illness and underwent surgery in recent months.

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 12h

Residents deliver 'milestone' satisfaction survey

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North Northants residents deliver 'milestone' satisfaction survey

North Northamptonshire Council says the results of the survey will help it shape future policy.

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 12h

Wilson buoyed by 'fantastic' news on wife's health

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Kyren Wilson: Former world champion boosted by 'fantastic news' regarding wife's health

Kyren Wilson hopes he can rediscover his best form after receiving positive news about the health of his wife, who has been suffering from illness and underwent surgery in recent months.

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 12h

Food hygiene ratings overdue for 2,000 eateries

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Hygiene ratings overdue for 2,000 west Northamptonshire eateries

West Northamptonshire Council says the backlog is a result of the Covid pandemic.

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 12h

Major road junction faces more overnight closures

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Northampton Queen Eleanor roundabout faces more night closures

Works to improve the Queen Eleanor Interchange are due to be completed by the end of the year.

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 13h

Repairs to manor house included in list of latest planning applications

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Repairs to manor house included in list of latest planning applications

Proposed repairs to a Listed manor house are included in the latest list of planning applications.

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 13h

Road closures to know about in North Northamptonshire this month

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Road closures to know about in North Northamptonshire this month

A series of road closures have been announced by North Northants Council. The full list is below:

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 13h

Rushden Town Council vacancy after councillor resigns from post due to ill health

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Rushden town council vacancy after councillor resigns from post due to ill health

A by-election may be triggered following the resignation of a Rushden town councillor due to health-related issues.

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 13h

Boy, 14, arrested on suspicion of robbery following bike theft in Rushden park

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Boy, 14, arrested on suspicion of robbery following bike theft in Rushden park

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy was robbed of his bike in Spencer Park, Rushden.

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 14h

Conway feels 'disrespect' before title defence

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Kieron Conway: British champion feels 'disrespected' by George Liddard before title defence

Kieron Conway will be

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 14h

Brackley delighted by 'clinical' FA Cup replay win

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FA Cup: Brackley boss Gavin Cowan delighted by 'clinical' replay win

Brackley Town boss Gavin Cowan calls for a

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 14h

Conway feels 'disrespect' before title defence

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Kieron Conway: British champion feels 'disrespected' by George Liddard before title defence

Kieron Conway will be

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 14h

IN PICTURES: ‘Hero’s welcome’ for 101-year-old US wartime flyer on historic return to former airbase near Wellingborough

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IN PICTURES: ‘Hero’s welcome’ for 101-year-old US wartime flyer on historic return to former airbase near Wellingborough

One day in January 1944, an American airman took off on a bombing mission from Podington aerodrome, the US Army Air Force base near Wellingborough.

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 14h

Northants police officer Faizaan Najeeb remembered by friends and colleagues at memorial event

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Northants police officer Faizaan Najeeb remembered by friends and colleagues at memorial event

Colleagues from across Northamptonshire Police have come together to remember a 24-year-old police officer who died in the line of duty last month.

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 14h

Northamptonshire mums speak out about the difficulties of back-to-school season for children with additional needs

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Northamptonshire mums speak out about the difficulties of back-to-school season for children with additional needs

Two Northamptonshire mums have spoken out about the difficulties of back-to-school season for children with additional needs, as parents struggle with finding school places and navigating outdated and...

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 15h

Safe containing cash and jewellery stolen from Desborough home as well as car keys for blue Ford Focus

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Safe containing cash and jewellery stolen from Desborough home as well as car keys for Ford Focus

Police are investigating after car keys and a safe containing cash, jewellery and documents were stolen from a house in Dunkirk Avenue, Desborough.

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Northamptonshire @northamptonshire.bsky.social · 17h

Brackley delighted by 'clinical' FA Cup replay win

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FA Cup: Brackley boss Gavin Cowan delighted by 'clinical' replay win

Brackley Town boss Gavin Cowan calls for a

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