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A murder trial jury has been shown CCTV of Jordan White cycling and walking down Victoria Street. Image: IMG

Screenshots of bundles of cash sent 'from murder defendant's phone'

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

Voi e-scooter rider fled after town centre crash among these 43 cases in court

Evan Bailey

Man who tattooed child banned from contacting under-18s by court

Lincoln Street, Northampton

Series of arson incidents across three streets sparks police appeal

Ezekiel Williams/KTFC

Tributes paid to former footballer, 26, who died following attack

John Gerard Boyle, of Kettering, was found dead in his flat. Image: IMG

Screenshots of bundles of cash sent 'from murder defendant's phone'

Gemma Hyams, from Welford, said she was walking along Bridge Street with her daughter at about 1.45pm on Monday (November 2) when a man approached them from behind and began making small talk.

'He tried to drag my daughter away': Mum's terror after visit to town

Northampton Magistrates' Court

COURT ROUND-UP: 40 offenders sentenced from in and around Northampton, Daventry

A Northampton man has been sentencing for harassing speed van operatives.

Man sentenced for harassment after approaching speed van operatives

CCTV image released after charity cyclist's bike stolen

Police would like to speak to the man in the image.

CCTV image released after sledgehammer used to break into flat

The day he died, Mr Boyle visited the Sainsbury's petrol station in Kettering to fill up his car, and John Mills - accused of murdering him - went to Poundland. Image: IMG

Jury sees footage of Kettering man filling his car hours before he was killed

John Gerard Boyle was allegedly killed by John Mills at his Leatherland Court flat in October last year. Image: IMG / Alison Bagley / family handout

Kettering grandad was killed in a 'brutal cowardly' attack, court told

Michael Weston, Kelly Robertson and Craig LeMare

Three jailed for 47 years after £80m cocaine haul uncovered in layby

Northamptonshire Police received a report of criminal damage and burglary at a business premises – DSV – in the Brackmills area of Northampton on Friday (October 30).

Warehouse operated by logistics giant targeted by reported Palestine protesters

The motorcyclist travelling through Northampton town centre

Biker jailed after dangerous ride through Market Square and park
A 26-year-old man has been jailed after riding dangerously through busy pedestrian areas in Northampton, putting children and families at risk before police used tactical contact to stop his motorcycle.
David Summers

Library picture (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Facial recognition and targeted arrests planned in retail crime operation

The misconduct hearing was hosted by Northamptonshire Police, at Wootton Hall.

Police officer drove at 106mph and lied to escape speeding prosecution

Bridge Street, Northampton

Man, 36, arrested for assault after approaching mother and young child

A national campaign poster

Residents urged to stay vigilant at events amid severe UK terror threat

The campaign poster by Crimestoppers

Major new campaign launched to tackle knife crime and save lives

Police were called to Duston Community Centre where 150 teenagers arrived thinking there was a Halloween party at the venue

Police issue dispersal order after 150 teenagers turn up to fake Halloween party

The incident happened at the Second Hand Goods furniture store off the Barrack Road at around 10.50am on Tuesday, October 27.

Woman smashes up shop window after demanding refund

The bin is located at Broadmead Church

New knife amnesty bin installed at church to help tackle knife crime

Northampton Neighbourhood Policing Team highlighted two recent incidents

Police launch crackdown on nuisance e-bikes, e-scooters and motorcycles

Neighbourhood Policing Team car

Police announces 19 events across Northampton in November – full list

Local magistrates deal with hundreds of cases each week

COURT ROUND-UP: E-scooter rider's £3k compensation bill over footpath crash
Magistrates dealt with these 42 cases including drink driving, carrying an offensive weapon, assaulting a police officer, shoplifting from Tesco and Co-op, possession of nitrous oxide …
Court Reporter

Stimpson Avenue junction is a well-known landmark on Northampton's Wellingborough Road

Cadillac driver in court over crash which left motorist with fractured ribs

Faces of some of the jailed criminals whose often shocking stories this newspaper brought to you during October 2026.

Faces of 16 jailed criminals whose stories we brought you in October

Trenery Way, Northampton

Silver BMW stolen from street overnight as police investigate

The incident happened in Ashton Road in Roade

Electric bike crashes into parked van on road in village

Seized tools in a warehouse, library picture

Almost one tool theft a day recorded as scale of crime revealed

Northampton Magistrates' Court

COURT ROUND-UP: Driver who caused head-on crash among these 40 cases

England footballer Ivan Toney departs Southwark Crown Court, London, where he is charged with assault causing actual bodily harm over an incident at a nightclub in Wardour Street in Soho, central London, on December 6 2025. Picture Jordan Pettitt/Press Association

Former Northampton Town striker assault trial date set for 2028

Northampton Train Station Credit: LDRS

Police seek train passenger after man reportedly masturbated and took photograph

Northamptonshire Police

Police step up patrols to tackle robberies over Halloween and Bonfire Night

Bradley Taylor, aged 28, and Rjay Richards, aged 22

Car thieves jailed after targeting homes in villages

Deon St Vie

Drug dealer who tried to flee from police officer jailed

The M1 motorway at Watford Gap (Photo by Rail Photo/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

Two arrested in police operation targeting organised immigration crime on M1

Northamptonshire Police has released a video of some of the offences caught on camera

Police catch 41 driving offences in just 30 hours during road safety crackdown

The campaign poster by Is Your Vision Roadworthy?

Drivers face roadside eyesight checks as police launch week-long safety campaign

Northamptonshire Police said an altercation took place at Bar Serengeti in Wellingborough Road

Person injured after reportedly being struck with shoe during assault at bar

Police believe this man may have information about the incident

Appeal after a man threatens store staff with a knife

Piotr Baranowski

Final member of £2million cigarette smuggling gang jailed for 14 months

An incident occurred at the Holiday Inn in Flore (pictured) on October 19, when Northamptonshire Police attended the village after reports of suspicious behaviour.

MP calls on Home Office to explain when two asylum hotels in villages will close

Morrisons in Kettering Road

Man arrested after attempted robbery in Morrisons car park

The man’s body was discovered on Tuesday, October 20, in the canal near St James Mill Road, close to B&Q in Far Cotton.

Police issue update on investigation into body of man found in canal

Ben Fox

Man jailed for stalking woman from prison cells with letters and calls

The drug deal took place at the skate park (middle) then the boys biked into the middle of the park (right) which is where the fight unfolded. Four boys, who cannot be named for legal reasons, watched on from the trees alongside the canal (left).

Eyewitness tells court how machete fight unfolded before Mason Miller was killed

Police believe this man may have information about theft attempted burglary

Attempted burglary in residential street prompts police call to trace man

Northampton Magistrates' Court

IN COURT: Drivers from in an around Northampton, Daventry, Towcester sentenced

A total of 14 drivers were spoken to about unsafe and inconsiderate parking

14 drivers spoken to about ‘unsafe and inconsiderate’ parking around schools

Police officers investigating the incident have now released a CCTV image of a man they believe may have information which could assist with their enquiries

Police want to identify man about Northampton motorcycle showroom theft

Leicester Crown Court

Ex-police officer admits two offences including sexual communication

Library picture (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Drivers warned over cloned number plates as online reporting service launches

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