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The collision happened on the A45 between Billing and Riverside.

Driver taken to hospital after collision on A45 which caused rush hour delays

Drivers are warned to avoid the A45 near Northampton.

Rush hour delays due to multi-vehicle collision on A45 in Northampton

Joseph Martin James Arnold.

Man jailed after pleading guilty to sexual abuse linked to statue hang-out

Northamptonshire Police has launched its annual crackdown on drink and drug driving.

Police launch annual Christmas crackdown on drink and drug driving

Community heroes were celebrated at the awards night. Here are photos of all the winners and additional pictures from the night.

In pictures: All the amazing winners at Community Foundation awards

Drivers are warned of delays on the A14.

Lanes closed on A14 as emergency services called to five vehicle collision

Northamptonshire Police.

Former cop would have been sacked following relationship with special constable

PD Rosie has been on the job in Northamptonshire for 12 months now.

Celebrating one year of Northamptonshire's digital detection Police Dog Rosie

Warwick Crown Court.

Suspended sentence for man who admitted disguising donation to MP's campaign

Rail strikes will affect services in Northamptonshire from December 1 to December 9.

How train passengers will be affected during week of national railway strikes

More than 130 knives were collected during knife amnesties in Northamptonshire.

More than 130 knives collected at amnesties during week of action

The M1 was closed between Junction 14 and 15. Photo: Motorway Cameras.

Car transporter driver dies at scene of M1 collision between Northampton and MK

Kwabena Osei-Poku was stabbed to death near the university in April this year.

'Nobody deserves to be murdered in the street', say police following verdict

The M1 is closed between Junction 14 and 15. Photo: Motorway Cameras.

Air ambulance called to serious multi vehicle collision on the M1

University of Northampton student Kwabena Osei-Poku was stabbed. One teenager has now been found guilty of murder. (image: NationalWorld).

University vows to protect its community after 'painful' death of student

Luciano was abandoned in Northamptonshire and is now in the care of the RSPCA and looking for his forever home.

RSPCA set to receive more than 200 animal abandonment reports in county

The hearing was held at Northamptonshire Police Headquarters.

Copper sacked after accessing confidential systems for 'non-policing' purpose
The officer denied the allegations but a disciplinary hearing found his actions amounted to gross misconduct

The van drove westbound on the eastbound carriageway of the A45 at Great Billing Way.

Dangerous driver drove wrong way along busy dual carriageway in Northampton

Northamptonshire Police says it will now be issuing postcards to disqualified drivers to remind them about the consequences of breaching a court order.

Disqualified drivers to receive reminder postcards after 300 caught behind wheel

Robert Elliot Edward Kennedy.

Paedophile jailed for sexual offences dating back to the 1990s

Police officers use an unmarked HGV to get an elevated position where they can see if drivers are committing offences.

Unmarked HGV used by police officers to spot 147 driving offences on M1

Supporters of the XL Bully dog breed hold placards during a protest against the UK Government's plans for the breed, in central London.

Police advice to XL Bully owners after attempts made to contact officers

The national campaign is taking place from November 13 to November 19.

County police to take part in national campaign in a bid to tackle knife crime

Knife amnesty bins will be available across Northamptonshire this week.

Knife amnesties taking place as part of national knife crime campaign

The Porsche was clocked doing 162mph on the A43 near Corby in May this year. The driver was banned for driving but was caught behind the wheel in Northampton earlier this month.

Porsche driver who was banned after clocking up 162mph gets behind wheel again

PD Olly after his successful track, which resulted in the arrest of a driver.

Police dog finds man who ran from lorry on M1 hiding in a portable loo

All of this could be yours for an offer over £1 million.

Look inside stunning modern home on the market for offers over £1 million

The deadline is approaching for Jesus Army survivors to make a claim.

Jesus Army: Deadline approaching for survivors to make compensation claim
More than 140 claimants have come forward and 25 claims have been settled

There are already plenty of firework display events in the county's calendar, with more to come.

Bonfire Night: Firework displays taking place across Northamptonshire in 2023

Northamptonshire Police has released video clips of poor driving around cyclist as a warning to road users.

Drivers inconsiderate around cyclists caught on camera as police release warning

Geraldine Newbrook has been an Independent Custody Visitor (ICV) for more than 35 years. She was presented named Runner-Up for Longevity in the Home Office’s Lord Ferrers Awards and was presented with her certificate by Chris Philp MP, Minister for Crime, Policing and Fire.

Volunteering award recognition for custody visitor with 35 years service

Drivers are warned of delays on the A14.

Overturned caravan following collision causing delays on the A14 near Kettering

There is plenty to do in the county this spooky season...

22 things to do with kids this October half term and Halloween

Northamptonshire Police took part in a County Lines crackdown.

22 arrests in Northants as police take part in national County Lines crackdown

Seven people were arrested in Northamptonshire as part of a national campaign on the main road networks.

Seven arrests made during three day police operation on main roads

The Youth Offending Service (YOS) has been rated 'good' after its latest inspection.

Youth Offending Service ‘good’ as child says life has ‘changed for the better’

Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police, Nick Adderley, is being "criminally investigated".

Police watchdog 'criminally investigating' Northants Police chief constable

Drivers are warned to avoid the M1 near Northampton.

Rush hour delays on the M1 near Northampton after multi-vehicle collision

Chief Constable Adderley wearing his Falklands ribbon on the left of his chest in an interview with this newspaper in 2019. Image: National World.

Chief constable suspended after public complaint about his military service

All of this could be yours for an offer in excess of £1.36 million.

Look inside 'striking' contemporary home on the market for more than £1 million

The Met Office weather warning is in place for all of Northamptonshire from Thursday October 12 to Friday October 13.

Met Office heavy rain warning extended to include whole of Northamptonshire

NHFT has been rated as 'requires improvement' in the 'safe' category for its mental health wards. (File picture).

Mental health wards still rated 'requires improvement' in 'safe' category

More than 70 people were arrested during a 10-week period of action by Northamptonshire Police.

More than 70 arrests in 10 weeks as police target serious violence

The family of Igor Rocko have paid tribute to him after he died following an incident in Northampton.

Family pays tribute to 'thoughtful' man who died following A45 incident

Aimee Coles before and after her eight stone weight loss.

Woman loses eight stone in 18 months and can now take on new challenges

The woman fled Northamptonshire after "years of domestic abuse". (File picture).

Woman who fled county after ‘years of domestic abuse’ awarded £22,000 in damages

Royal & Derngate will remain closed until at least October 16.

Northampton's Royal & Derngate reveals reopening date after RAAC discovery