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2 outlets6h agoNorthants batter Lynn suspended after testing positive for cocaine
Northants batter Chris Lynn tested positive for cocaine after playing in the T20 Blast Finals Day in July.
Northants batter Chris Lynn tested positive for cocaine after playing in the T20 Blast Finals Day in July.
Chris Lynn, a Northants batter, tested positive for cocaine in a drugs sample collected during the T20 Blast Finals Day in July. The 36-year-old admitted using cocaine in the week before the event but claimed it was an out-of-competition violation unrelated to sporting performance, a view supported by an expert. Lynn served a one-month suspension between 31 July and 30 August 2026 after completing a substance abuse treatment programme that reduced his potential ban from three months.
via Northants Telegraph7h agoNorthamptonshire animal charity shortlisted for UK shelter of the year in the Rescue Pet Awards 2026
A Northamptonshire animal charity is one of just five finalists in the UK shortlisted for shelter of the year.
A Northamptonshire animal charity is one of just five finalists in the UK shortlisted for shelter of the year.
via Northants Telegraph8h agoKettering Town FC pays tribute after 'truly inspirational' footballer dies from injuries sustained in MK attack
Tributes have been paid to a 26-year-old former Kettering footballer after he died from injuries sustained in an attack in Milton Keynes at the weekend.
Tributes have been paid to a 26-year-old former Kettering footballer after he died from injuries sustained in an attack in Milton Keynes at the weekend.
via Northants Telegraph8h agoOzzfest to return to The National Bowl in Milton Keynes next summer
Iconic metal festival Ozzfest will return to The National Bowl next summer for the first time in almost 30 years.
Iconic metal festival Ozzfest will return to The National Bowl next summer for the first time in almost 30 years.
via Northants Telegraph8h agoCouncil tax support proposals in North Northamptonshire to be discussed by councillors
Help available to people paying their council tax in the North Northamptonshire Council area is set to remain unchanged from previous years.
Help available to people paying their council tax in the North Northamptonshire Council area is set to remain unchanged from previous years.
via Northants Telegraph9h agoNorth Northamptonshire Council to survey families who receive SEND transport to school
Parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who use council-arranged travel to school services are being invited to share their experiences.
Parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who use council-arranged travel to school services are being invited to share their experiences.
via Northants Telegraph9h agoRushden Lakes featured in National Charity Campaign
Photos taken at the Rushden Lakes leisure complex were released this week as part of Psoriasis UK’s national awareness campaign, showing how psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis can affect people throughout their lives.
Photos taken at the Rushden Lakes leisure complex were released this week as part of Psoriasis UK’s national awareness campaign, showing how psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis can affect people throughout their lives.
via Northants Telegraph9h agoWellingborough man handed three-year order to protect children from slavery and trafficking exploitation
A 20-year-old Wellingborough man has been handed a slavery and trafficking court order to protect children from exploitation.
A 20-year-old Wellingborough man has been handed a slavery and trafficking court order to protect children from exploitation.
via Northants Telegraph10h agoMum's the word for Ulcoq as he explains 'craziest' Saints coincidence
There were tears of joy for Charlie Ulcoq's mum when she received the phone call from her son.
There were tears of joy for Charlie Ulcoq's mum when she received the phone call from her son.
via Northants Telegraph10h agoPICTURES: Take a look around Corby's new Lidl supermarket
Lidl GB has just opened its second store in the town – and these pictures show you what it looks like if you haven’t visited yet!
Lidl GB has just opened its second store in the town – and these pictures show you what it looks like if you haven’t visited yet!
via Northants Telegraph11h agoKettering man charged with attempted murder
A 41-year-old man from Kettering has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in the town.
A 41-year-old man from Kettering has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in the town.
via Northants Telegraph11h agoNorthampton man sentenced for harassment after approaching speed van operatives 33 times in three months
A Northampton man has been sentenced following a “campaign of harassment”, which saw him approach and film speed van operatives 33 in times three months.
A Northampton man has been sentenced following a “campaign of harassment”, which saw him approach and film speed van operatives 33 in times three months.
via Northants Telegraph11h agoCorby Christmas full-scale lights switch-on event and market returns to town centre
Corby’s Christmas lights switch-on will return to the town centre shopping area for the first time in 20 years for a full-scale event.
Corby’s Christmas lights switch-on will return to the town centre shopping area for the first time in 20 years for a full-scale event.
via Northants Telegraph11h agoParking charges petition handed to North Northamptonshire Council by Wellingborough and Rushden MP
Wellingborough and Rushden MP Gen Kitchen has handed a petition with more than 2,000 signatures to North Northants Council, demanding that parking is kept free in the two towns.
Wellingborough and Rushden MP Gen Kitchen has handed a petition with more than 2,000 signatures to North Northants Council, demanding that parking is kept free in the two towns.
via Northants Telegraph11h ago'Magical' Christmas event coming to Wellingborough 'one-of-a-kind' shopping destination
Nene Court Shopping Village in Wellingborough is inviting you to join them for a magical family-friendly Christmas event.
Nene Court Shopping Village in Wellingborough is inviting you to join them for a magical family-friendly Christmas event.
via Northants Telegraph13h agoCransley Hospice Trust encourages the community to 'give the gift of a cuddle this Christmas'
Cransley Hospice Trust is calling on the local community to help make this special bed a reality for future patients and their families.
Cransley Hospice Trust is calling on the local community to help make this special bed a reality for future patients and their families.
via Northants Telegraph13h agoBoss Stone marvels at Doughboys skipper O'Connor's 'crazy' goals record
Wellingborough Town boss Jake Stone has praised skipper Jack O'Connor - branding the central defender's goalscoring record as being 'crazy'.
Wellingborough Town boss Jake Stone has praised skipper Jack O'Connor - branding the central defender's goalscoring record as being 'crazy'.
via Northants Telegraph13h agoMore awards success for ‘excellent’ Bellway site management trio
Three site managers working for Bellway’s Northern Home Counties division have each won a prestigious Seal of Excellence in recognition of their commitment to building quality homes - for the second year in a row.
Three site managers working for Bellway’s Northern Home Counties division have each won a prestigious Seal of Excellence in recognition of their commitment to building quality homes - for the second year in a row.
via BBC Northamptonshire13h agoMan in his 20s dies in single-vehicle crash in Northamptonshire
A man in his 20s died after a single-vehicle crash in Rushton near Kettering on Wednesday afternoon.
A man in his 20s died after a single-vehicle crash in Rushton near Kettering on Wednesday afternoon.
A man in his 20s has died following a single-vehicle crash in Rushton, Northamptonshire on Wednesday afternoon. The crash involving a black Audi A3 occurred on Oakley Road at about 14:30 BST, and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Northamptonshire Police is appealing for anyone with dashcam footage or information about the incident to come forward.
via Northants Telegraph13h agoMan in his 20s dies in single vehicle crash near Northamptonshire village
A man is his 20s has died following a crash in Oakley Road near Rushton.
A man is his 20s has died following a crash in Oakley Road near Rushton.
via Northants Telegraph13h agoSaints star Hendy to start for England 'A' against Argentina XV
Saints star George Hendy has been picked to start on the left wing for England ‘A’ against an Argentina XV at The Rec on Friday night (kick-off 7.45pm).
Saints star George Hendy has been picked to start on the left wing for England ‘A’ against an Argentina XV at The Rec on Friday night (kick-off 7.45pm).
via Northants Telegraph12h agoIN PICTURES: Young guns get ready to fire for Saints against Tigers
Saints will field a youthful team against Leicester Tigers in Friday night’s PREM Rugby Cup clash at DPD Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens (kick-off 7.45pm).
Saints will field a youthful team against Leicester Tigers in Friday night’s PREM Rugby Cup clash at DPD Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens (kick-off 7.45pm).
via Northants Telegraph13h agoWeldon kickboxer Krystian on top of the world after Spanish success
Weldon's Krystian Wojdak has been crowned WKC World Champion following a week of international competition in Cadiz in Spain.
Weldon's Krystian Wojdak has been crowned WKC World Champion following a week of international competition in Cadiz in Spain.
via Northants Telegraph14h agoNorthamptonshire pub 'incredibly proud' to be in The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Pubs 2026
A Northamptonshire village pub is celebrating after being included in The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Pubs 2026.
A Northamptonshire village pub is celebrating after being included in The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Pubs 2026.
via Northants Telegraph14h agoBoss Sandy wants Diamonds to make 2,000-strong travelling army proud
Elliot Sandy says the fact AFC Rushden & Diamonds will be backed by a travelling army of 2,000 supporters at Burton Albion on Saturday is 'unbelievable'.
Elliot Sandy says the fact AFC Rushden & Diamonds will be backed by a travelling army of 2,000 supporters at Burton Albion on Saturday is 'unbelievable'.
via Northants Telegraph14h agoMissing Oundle man Mark may have travelled to Corby
A man missing from Oundle who has not been seen since Tuesday morning (November 3) may have travelled to Corby.
A man missing from Oundle who has not been seen since Tuesday morning (November 3) may have travelled to Corby.
via Northants Telegraph15h agoStriker O’Mahony warns Diamonds that Burton standards won’t slip for FA Cup clash
Burton Albion striker Mark O'Mahony says he and his team-mates will be treating Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup first round date with AFC Rushden & Diamonds the same as any other game.
Burton Albion striker Mark O'Mahony says he and his team-mates will be treating Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup first round date with AFC Rushden & Diamonds the same as any other game.
via Northants Telegraph16h agoAmazon in Northampton marks Black History Month with celebration and reflection
Employees from Amazon in Northampton came together this week to celebrate Black History Month, recognising and honouring the contributions, culture and achievements of the Black community.
Employees from Amazon in Northampton came together this week to celebrate Black History Month, recognising and honouring the contributions, culture and achievements of the Black community.
via Northants Telegraph16h agoA smash hit: First GIVE Northants Charity Padel Cup serves up £2,639.95 for local charities
Business players, many of them first-timers, help a volunteer-run charity raise thousands for grassroots causes across Northamptonshire.
Business players, many of them first-timers, help a volunteer-run charity raise thousands for grassroots causes across Northamptonshire.
via BBC Northamptonshire18h agoPolice tutor and student found guilty of gross misconduct
Two Northamptonshire police officers have been found guilty of gross misconduct over a sexual relationship between tutor and trainee.
Two Northamptonshire police officers have been found guilty of gross misconduct over a sexual relationship between tutor and trainee.
A disciplinary panel has found PC Mark Robinson and Trainee Detective Constable Bethany Wilkins guilty of gross misconduct over a sexual relationship that developed while Robinson was tutoring Wilkins. Both resigned before or during the hearing, meaning they would have been dismissed otherwise. The panel heard evidence including text messages, photographs and a hotel booking from March 2023, despite both officers initially denying they were in a relationship when questioned.
via BBC Northamptonshire18h agoGym given £10,000 grant to help tackle anti-social behaviour
A calisthenics gym in Corby has received a £10,000 grant to run weekly fitness sessions for young people.
A calisthenics gym in Corby has received a £10,000 grant to run weekly fitness sessions for young people.
Cali Lab, a calisthenics-based gym in Corby, has been awarded a £10,000 grant by Northamptonshire's Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone to run weekly strength training sessions for 25 children aged 12–16. The scheme aims to steer young people away from anti-social behaviour and reduce calls on police officers. The gym's founder, Terry, said the sessions offered belonging and opportunity that could change lives, with five young people potentially becoming qualified coaches.
via BBC Northamptonshire18h agoPet budgie rescued from drain after storm escape
A pet budgie escaped from a Northampton flat during Storm Boelo and was rescued from a drain a mile away.
A pet budgie escaped from a Northampton flat during Storm Boelo and was rescued from a drain a mile away.
Luna, a pet budgie, escaped from her Northampton home when a window blew open during Storm Boelo last month. The 11-month-old bird was spotted by a passing motorist who saw her jump into a drain and called the RSPCA. Inspector Richard Durant and trainee officer Rosie Cowie found Luna sheltering in a pipe and safely retrieved her on 26 October.
via Northants Telegraph1d agoWho's been sentenced featuring Corby, Isham, Kettering, Irchester, Wellingborough, Earls Barton, Wollaston, Higham Ferrers, Bexley and Rushden
The latest court sentencings from across North Northamptonshire
The latest court sentencings from across North Northamptonshire
via Northants Telegraph1d agoJury shown poignant footage of Kettering man filling his car at Sainsbury's hours before he was killed in his own home
CCTV footage of a man who was found dead in a Kettering flat has been played in court on day two of a murder trial.
CCTV footage of a man who was found dead in a Kettering flat has been played in court on day two of a murder trial.
via Northants Telegraph1d agoHospital boss to meet union after 'formal trade dispute raised' amid AI job cuts consultation
Union reps at Kettering General Hospital are due to meet with health bosses after Unison raised a 'formal trade dispute' as a AI job cuts consultation continues.
Union reps at Kettering General Hospital are due to meet with health bosses after Unison raised a 'formal trade dispute' as a AI job cuts consultation continues.
via Northants Telegraph1d agoKyren Wilson closes in on back-to-back titles as he reaches last four in China
Kettering potter Kyren Wilson will take on China's Fan Zhengyi in the semi-finals of the International Championships in Nanjing on Thursday morning (Nov 5).
Kettering potter Kyren Wilson will take on China's Fan Zhengyi in the semi-finals of the International Championships in Nanjing on Thursday morning (Nov 5).
via Northants Telegraph1d agoNew padel courts at Wellingborough sports club featuring bar and seating area approved
The Old Grammarians in Wellingborough will soon feature six new padel courts and an adjoining bar area after plans submitted in August were approved by North Northants Council (NNC).
The Old Grammarians in Wellingborough will soon feature six new padel courts and an adjoining bar area after plans submitted in August were approved by North Northants Council (NNC).
via Northants Telegraph1d agoNorthamptonshire-based housing association makes new board appointments following launch of new EDI campaign
Greatwell Homes has announced three new members to its diverse board, one month after announcing their new Inclusion in Action campaign.
Greatwell Homes has announced three new members to its diverse board, one month after announcing their new Inclusion in Action campaign.
via Northants Telegraph1d agoNorthampton garden centre launches new interactive Santa’s Grotto experience
A new and immersive Santa’s Grotto Experience is coming to Harlestone Heath Garden Centre in Northampton this Christmas.
A new and immersive Santa’s Grotto Experience is coming to Harlestone Heath Garden Centre in Northampton this Christmas.
via Northants Telegraph1d agoGuilsborough Academy celebrates significant progress following latest Ofsted inspection
Guilsborough Academy Recognised for Strong Leadership, Exceptional School Culture and Significant Improvements Across Key Areas.
Guilsborough Academy Recognised for Strong Leadership, Exceptional School Culture and Significant Improvements Across Key Areas.