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News and updates from the county of #Northants #Northamptonshire, UK - we originally started this service on another app in 2012 and now here on Bluesky
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O'Sullivan and Wilson beaten at UK Championship

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Ronnie O'Sullivan loses to Zhou Yuelong in UK Championship first round
Eight-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked out of the UK Championship with a shock 6-4 first-round loss to China's Zhou Yuelong in York.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Warning of fog during morning rush hour

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Weather warning issued for foggy conditions
Visibility on the roads could drop to about 100m, the Met Office says.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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Police should be held to account, says victim's son

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David Brickwood: Police should be held accountable, says son
Dale Brickwood says he wants legal action for failures in the investigation into his dad's death.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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Volunteers celebrate takeover of Raunds Library as latest chapter concerning the building’s future comes to a close

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Volunteers celebrate takeover of Raunds Library as chapter concerning the asset’s future comes to a close
Raunds Community Library Trust, the new team behind the operation of the High Street hub, have held an event to celebrate taking on its lease on November 29.
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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We're facing a tree disease crisis, says charity

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Wildlife Trust facing woodland crisis thanks to tree disease
The charity says the results of its annual tree survey are concerning.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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Children's artwork brings cheer to cancer patients

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Northampton children's artwork brings cheer to cancer patients
An art teacher says pupils loved taking part in the community art project.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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Hand-reared baby reindeer Lars ready to welcome Christmas experience guests to East Carlton farm home

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Hand-reared baby reindeer Lars ready to welcome Christmas experience guests to village home near Corby park
A super tame baby reindeer, hand-reared in an East Carlton farmhouse, is ready to welcome guests to his village home to take part in a ‘magical’ Christmas experience.
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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Persistent Corby criminal back in court to admit 12 new offences including stealing from shops across the town and assaulting a police officer

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Persistent Corby criminal back in court to admit 12 new offences including stealing from shops across the town and assaulting a police officer
A man who has spent years in the criminal justice system has admitted a new string of crimes in Corby.
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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Swan that stops traffic on a motorway saved

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Swan that stops traffic on M1 Northampton saved
National Highways say the rescue had a "happy ending".
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December 3, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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Mercedes EV cash will create more than 150 jobs

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Mercedes electric vehicle investment to create more than 150 jobs
The roles will be created in Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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Council bid to manage social housing moves forward

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West Northants' decision to manage social housing to move forward
A private social housing firm could be closed down.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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Reform grilled over future of mental health service

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West Northamptonshire Council probed over mental health service
A councillor asks what will happen if a county's largest specialist mental healthcare charity shuts.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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Prison officer and inmate had sexual relationship

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Five Wells prison officer and inmate admit sexual relationship
A 19-year-old prison officer admits to having a sexual relationship with a 30-year-old inmate.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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Police commissioner launches female safety charter

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Northamptonshire commissioner launches female safety charter
The signatories commit to making women's safety a "top priority" at work, the commissioner says.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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EFL Trophy round-up: Holders Posh out among shocks

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EFL Trophy round-up: Holders Peterborough out; Harrogate win among shocks
Holders Peterborough go out as lowest-placed team Harrogate are among the clubs to reach the last 16 of the Vertu Trophy.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Black Friday deal: Get a full year of the Northants Telegraph for just £1 a month in our unmissable offer

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Get a year of Northants Telegraph for just £1 a month on Black Friday
There’s never been a better time to subscribe to the Northamptonshire Telegraph - and now you can grab a full year’s access for just £12 with our best ever Black Friday discount.
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Secret Northampton

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Secret Northampton - Irchester’s Jurassic Park - BBC Sounds
At least three dinosaur footprint casts have been found in Irchester Country Park
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December 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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What's on this Christmas at the Chester House Estate

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What's on this Christmas at the Chester House Estate
Chester House Estate will offer plenty of family-friendly activities in the lead up to Christmas, including a ‘magical’ grotto, alpacas, and more.
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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CCTV issued after items stolen from car in Wellingborough

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CCTV issued after items stolen from car in Wellingborough
CCTV issued after items stolen from car in Wellingborough
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December 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Police appeal to find missing man who could be in Northampton or Rushden

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Police appeal to find missing man who could be in Northampton or Rushden
Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a missing man who could be in Northampton or Rushden.
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Girl accused of murder heard voices before killing

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Girl accused of Wellingborough murder heard voices before killing
A 13-year-old girl is accused of murdering Marta Bednarczyk, who died in March.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Monty leads the way as Wicksteed Park delivers a paw-some Christmas dog show

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Monty leads the way as Wicksteed Park delivers a paw-some Christmas dog show
Monty, a one-year-old rescue dog, has wowed the judges and come away with the ‘best in show’ award at Wicksteed’s Santa Paws in the Park.
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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KGH starts work on £713,000 project to fit 1,700 solar panels to hospital roofs to help cut energy bills

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KGH starts work on £713,000 project to fit 1,700 solar panels to hospital roofs to help cut energy bills
Kettering General Hospital has started work on a £713,000 project to fit rooftop solar panels to help it to reduce energy bills by around £150,000 a year.
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Sixth HMP Five Wells prisoner dies

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Sixth HMP Five Wells prisoner dies
A pensioner serving time for falsely claiming benefits has died.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Community trust to run 'valuable' town library

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Community trust celebrates taking over Raunds library
Trust chairman says library is "a well-used and valuable asset to the town and surrounding villages".
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December 2, 2025 at 12:49 PM