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Rapist sent to prison for two years and six months after approaching a woman Carly Odell

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Care home staffing crisis leaves county hospitals facing bed-blocking jam Kevin Nicholls

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Work starts on Wellingborough's newest 44-acre park Alison Bagley

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Irchester crooks claim they're undercover police officers after climbing through... Sam Wildman

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Man finds stranger sat in wife's BMW at 3am in Northampton car park Kevin Nicholls

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Oundle supermarket ram raiders flee with nothing Sam Wildman

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Pedestrians on Danesholme Estate finally get their pathway after campaigning by ... Kate Cronin

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When all Covid restrictions could be lifted across the UK Helen Johnson

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Major change to Covid self-isolation rules takes effect from today Claire Schofield

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‘Encouraging’ signs Covid rules will lift this month as cases plateau Claire Schofield

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Covid booster jabs to be offered to 16 and 17 year-olds from Monday Claire Schofield

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Drivers warned busy Northampton junction will be closed for next four nights Kevin Nicholls

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A14 closed eastbound heading to Kettering following rush-hour crash Kevin Nicholls

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Police and health chiefs sound alert as county braces for five-day cold snap Kevin Nicholls

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Police sound winter warning for drivers after three crashes in Kettering area Kevin Nicholls

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Seven trains a day cut from Kettering timetable as more workers stay at home Kevin Nicholls

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Northampton-Milton Keynes M1 smart motorway on hold until 2025 Kevin Nicholls

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Revealed: Face of murder suspect wanted over stabbing dad-of-two Jon Casey Kevin Nicholls

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Kettering thug admits domestic violence Sam Wildman

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Police data shows county businesses suffered most thefts committed by employees Max Pearson

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Distracted Oundle motorist had handbag stolen after gang claimed she had a flat ... Alison Bagley

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Three boys arrested after knifepoint Desborough robbery Sam Wildman

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Christmas Eve drink-driver lands 16-month ban from Northampton magistrates Kevin Nicholls

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Man, 34, set to appear in court charged with thefts from vehicle Kevin Nicholls

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Burglar raids Kettering home while victim was sleeping Sam Wildman

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Flood alert at holiday park as county rivers swell with 36 hours of rain to come Kevin Nicholls

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Weather experts divided over chances of a white Christmas in Northamptonshire Kevin Nicholls

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Storm Barra: Northamptonshire braced for 50mph winds and heavy rain today Kevin Nicholls

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Met Office weather warning issued as damaging wind, heavy rain set to hit county Kevin Nicholls

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Lifestyle
11 cosy independent village pubs to visit in Northamptonshire this winter Megan Hillery

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Wellingborough primary school’s sensory garden spruced up Alison Bagley

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Wollaston's Dr Martens HQ welcomes Gregg Wallace inside the factory Alison Bagley

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Northants entrepreneur is celebrated in new podcast series Megan Hillery

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Wellingborough voters have 'moved on' from Boris' partygate row, says county MP Kevin Nicholls

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What do our North Northamptonshire politicians think of the Downing Street lockd... Kate Cronin

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Left-behind neighbourhoods in Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough on agenda Kate Cronin

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Education
Kettering school's delight after Ofsted praise progress Sam Wildman

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Closure deadline looms for Raunds Community Library as town councillors look at ... Alison Bagley

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Award for Corby school leading the way in its care for pupils with diabetes Alison Bagley

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Threatened with closure, Raunds Community Library trustees await town council de... Alison Bagley

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Telephone befriending service shortlisted for prestigious national health award Carly Odell

Health
Five pub walks to go on in Northamptonshire this winter to combat your low mood Megan Hillery

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Covid arrival tests ‘to be axed’ for fully vaccinated returning to UK Claire Schofield

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Kettering DIY SOS family remember 'fairytale' dad and 'perfect' husband Alison Bagley

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Motorbike-mad Finedon schoolboy, seven, racing his way to championship glory Alison Bagley

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Pedestrian seriously injured in crash with Mini on busy junction near University Kevin Nicholls

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Wellingborough's Doreen celebrates 100th birthday with her favourite tunes Sam Wildman

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DEBBIE MURPHY COLUMN: Healthy range of herbs will spice up your 2022 Janet Bew (edited by)

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WICKSTEED PARK COLUMN: The Play Factory is back! Graham Tebbutt (Edited by)

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HELEN BACH COLUMN: Fabulous Billy and I are kindred spirits! Graham Tebbutt (Edited by)

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Bez tests positive for Covid the day after making his Dancing on Ice debut Group Reporter

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UK’s happiest and unhappiest towns unveiled - and it’s all to do with the weathe... Isabella Boneham

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Our most popular hobbies revealed - from rugby to birdwatching Sally Burton

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Boots announces big changes to Advantage Card club - what they mean for you Isabella Boneham

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The ‘secret’ Netflix codes that could help you find hidden TV shows and films Hiyah Zaidi

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Morrisons becomes the latest firm to cut sick pay for unvaccinated staff in isol... Isabella Boneham

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Dominic Cummings claims Boris Johnson lied to parliament about lockdown party Heather Carrick