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Ollie Sleightholme grabbed a hat-trick against Bath (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Incredible athlete' Sleightholme 'looking back to his old self'

England prop Manny Iyogun signed a new deal with Saints on Tuesday (photo by Juan GASPARINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Danilo discusses Iyogun, Saints competition and 'energetic' ace Todaro

Manny Iyogun (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson praises Manny's maturity after England prop signs new Saints deal

Manny Iyogun (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Iyogun 'excited for the next chapter' after signing Saints contract extension

Fin Smith brought back the scuba celebration after scoring to help sink Bath (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Smith says relentless Tuesday training sessions set Saints up for success

Sophie Lomas, the new area coroner for Northamptonshire. Image: IMG / HM Coroner

New area coroner for Northamptonshire

Holy Trinity Church in Rothwell /IMG archive

Spooky Britain book highlights 'chill-down-the-spine' bone crypt

Domino's offered 114 free pizzas to the first 114 fans wearing Liverpool jerseys

Domino's launches giveaway of 114 pizzas to Liverpool fans

The two bouquets, 'Sense' and 'Sensibility' are available until the 18th of October

Ad Feature Freddie's Flowers make Sense and Sensibility inspired bouquets

James Craig (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Saints coach Craig gets England 'A' call for Argentina XV fixture

Fin Smith in action at Ashton Gate (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Bears legend Luatua hails Saints star Smith for actions during worrying incident

Alex Coles saw a try ruled out at Bristol (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Coles says Bristol defeat was a wake-up call for Saints ahead of big Bath battle

Rent rises, pet requests and evictions are among the changes affecting private renters and landlords in England

Renting? The rules on rent rises, pets and evictions have changed

Josh Kemeny (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to Saints star Josh Kemeny

Lawrence Dallaglio was part of the sqad which won the World Cup in 2003

Lawrence Dallaglio's England World Cup winners medal up for sale

Cleopas Kundiona (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Dowson explains how Saints discovered Kundiona as boss praises prop
Phil Dowson says Cleopas Kundiona was a player who had been on Saints' radar a couple of years before the club managed to sign him.
Tom Vickers

Autumn is a great time for a getaway

A family autumn escape could cost just £99 for four nights

Tom Pearson (photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Pearson outlines ‘huge motivation’ after signing new Saints deal

James Pater shone against Newcastle (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Everything you could ask for' as Pater savours special Saints night

Family holidays for less than £100? You'd be surprised how many options there are

The £99 four-day family beach breaks you could easily miss this autumn

Alex Coles helped Saints to claim Gallagher PREM glory last season (photo by Leila Coker/Getty Images)

Saints Q&A: Tom Vickers talks to England ace Alex Coles

Michael Portillo will talk about the great railway journeys he has undertaken, among other topics

Hear tales from Portillo’s remarkable life in new show coming to Northampton

Ricard Vasconcelos celebrates one of his six first-class centuries in 2026

Head coach Lehmann backing in-form opener Vasconcelos for England call

Center Parcs has opened its sensory library at Elveden Forest village

Center Parcs rolls out sensory libraries for neurodivergent families

Phil Dowson is delighted to be keeping hold of Henry Pollock (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Much more to come' as England star Pollock signs new multi-year deal at Saints

Henry Pollock was player of the match in the Gallagher PREM final in June (photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

'Exactly where I want to be' - Pollock delighted to put pen to paper at Saints

Anthony Belleau (right) lifted the Gallagher PREM trophy with Saints last season (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Belleau 'happier than ever' as he looks forward to second season with Saints
Anthony Belleau says he is 'happier than ever' as he heads into his second season with Saints.
Tom Vickers

Henry Pollock returned to Saints action against Black Lion (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints stars 'showed a lot of their quality' in big win against Black Lion

Tommy Freeman is staying with Saints (photo by Leila Coker/Getty Images)

'Huge boost' for Saints as 'exceptional' Freeman signs new deal

Alex Mitchell (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to Saints and England ace Alex Mitchell

Tommy Freeman is ready to return to action (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Freeman 'fully refreshed' as he gets ready to return to Saints action

Helena Rowland in action for the Red Roses at Franklin's Gardens in 2021 (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

International action coming to town with Red Roses set to return to the Gardens

Mohammad Abbas, seen here celebrating after dismissing England's Emilio Gay at Edgbaston on Saturday, is set to play for Derbyshire against Northants this week

Derbyshire to be boosted by Abbas return for clash against Northants

Black Lion are heading to the Gardens on Friday (photo by Levan Verdzeuli/Getty Images)

International stars ready to return as Saints look forward to Black Lion battle

James Pater is in the EPS squad (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Seven talented Saints youngsters named in England Under-20s EPS

The Buskerteers have a group which meets at Glamis Hall in Wellingborough

Wellingborough choir joins singers across the country with £1m charity goal

Will Catley became the youngest Saints try scorer in the professional era last Saturday (picture: Darren Campbell)

Dowson salutes 'brilliant' Catley as try-scoring centre breaks Saints record

Archie McParland (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints scrum-half McParland forced to withdraw from England training camp

Archie McParland is in the England squad (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Six Saints stars named in England squad for three-day training camp

Ion Neculai will make his Saints debut on Saturday (picture: Tom Kwah/Northampton Saints)

Saracens v Northampton Saints: Full team news for the season opener

Phil Dowson with Henry Pollock after Saints won the Gallagher PREM last season (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Pollock contract talks progressing well, says Saints boss Dowson

Jonny Weimann in action for Saints during the PREM Rugby Cup win at Saracens at the start of last season (photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to young Saints scrum-half Jonny Weimann

Ben Stokes is set to play for Durham at the County Ground this week

Former England skipper Ben Stokes set to take on Northants at County Ground

Josh Taylor joined Saints this summer (picture: Tom Kwah/Northampton Saints)

Ex-Ealing duo are tipped to be 'great signings' for Saints

Archie McParland is looking forward to the new season (picture: Tom Kwah/Northampton Saints)

The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to Saints scrum-half Archie McParland

Chester House Estate

Chester House Estate's one-day closure due to ‘exceptionally high temperatures'

Henry Pollock, Tommy Freeman and Alex Coles have been handed enhanced EPS contracts (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Five Saints stars handed enhanced EPS contracts by England boss Borthwick

Saints and Bedford have extended their strategic partnership

'We love the relationship' - Saints and Bedford extend strategic partnership

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

Drought officially declared after driest July in 190 years

Meadow Road Park, Kettering drought conditions in Northamptonshire/IMG

Prolonged dry spell in Northamptonshire as virtually no rain falls in July

Poppies Community Centre, Britannia Road, Kettering/ Kettering Town FC

New mural celebrates Kettering Town FC’s Britannia Road history

Lauren Mackie (photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Bronze medal fuels the fire for Desborough boxer Mackie

Silver medalists Peter Cusack, Thomas Harvey, James Hazell and Oscar Knight of Team England took part in the medal ceremony for the Men's 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games (photo by James Fearn/Getty Images)

Mixed emotions for Kettering wheelchair basketball star Hazell

Phil Dowson (centre) is looking forward to facing fresh opposition in September (picture: Tom Kwah/Northampton Saints)

Dowson reveals when England stars will return as Saints line up Black Lion clash

Pictured with the duck are (left to right) team members Richard Clarke, Sam Bamford, Molly Knight and Donovan Vickery and inset, The Talbot in Oundle

Giant duck heading for Oundle as part of campaign promoting local towns

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