NewsA453 crash live: Major road shut blocking access to Download Festival and East Midlands Airport
Leicestershire Police are carrying out investigations and there is no indication as to when the road will reopen
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NewsFull list of Leicestershire by-election candidates after death of ‘highly-respected’ councillor
The by-election is due to take place on Thursday, July 2
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NewsUnderstaffed Leicester hospital was not clean amid concerns about patient safety
Inspectors have given it the second lowest score possible
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NewsArmed police called to Leicestershire village as residential street cordoned off
At least seven armed police officers have been spotted working within the cordon
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NewsReform UK’s private police slammed as new shoplifting solution for part of Leicestershire emerges
The new scheme will aim to 'break the cycle' for repeat offenders
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‘Good’ start for new Kettering toy shop open in Newlands shopping centre
Toytown has officially opened its doors in the Newlands in Kettering, bringing with it a range of toys and strong variety of offerings to shoppers in the town centre.
KetteringNorthants Telegraph
NewsWhat we know about linked gunshots heard across Leicestershire
The latest incident shocked a village with gunshots reportedly heard
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NewsFire at Grade II-listed Ilkeston building believed to have been started deliberately
The fire closed a main road in the town for hours and has significantly damaged the building
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Political Opinion: Gen Kitchen MP column - A child born under this Government will be set up to achieve
Every time I visit a school in Wellingborough and Rushden, I know that I am seeing the future in front of me. The children in these classrooms are the teachers, engineers, artists, footballers – and m
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141 burglaries and 150 thefts from vehicles in Wellingborough in past six months
Police have revealed there were 141 burglaries and 150 thefts from vehicles in Wellingborough during the past six months.
WellingboroughNorthants Telegraph
NewsCrews tackle derelict café fire in Leicester shopping arcade
Smoke and the smell of burning was reported
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NewsLeicester doctor grabbed 'terrified' boy by throat after he rang bicycle bell to get past
The doctor was pulled away from the boy by a stranger who heard screaming
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NewsNeed To Know Derbyshire
Exciting news from Denby Pottery this week! Local lad Ben Mellor is bringing us all the latest updates from our beloved pottery, so you won't want to miss what's happening.
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NewsChildren have been playing in a half-demolished Leicester community centre - people say they have nowhere else to go
Police are warning parents, but people nearby say the demolition has had a real impact on kids living nearby
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NewsMan dumped piles of construction materials on rural Derbyshire lane
He had a licence to dispose of wate, but flouted the rules and had been ordered to pay almost £5,000
DerbyDerby Telegraph
NewsDerby households to see 'difference on doorstep' thanks to spare £4m
However, the left-over cash has triggered a row over council tax
DerbyDerby Telegraph
NewsCherished husband in Derby Telegraph funeral notices this week
Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one
DerbyDerby Telegraph
NewsThe best places to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Derby
The venues are set to bring the matchday atmosphere to Derby with special deals and huge screens
DerbyDerby Telegraph
NewsLeicester Air India crash survivor demands answers 12 months on from disaster
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was the only survivor of the Boeing 787 crash which happened shortly after takeoff
LeicesterLeicester Mercury
NewsNew bid to tackle 'oversaturation' of HMOs will help Loughborough residents 'sleep a little easier'
It comes following years of protest from neighbours
LoughboroughLeicester Mercury
NewsRestaurant and housing plans touted for former Nottinghamshire social club
The club closed in 2025 after experiencing financial difficulties
NottinghamNottingham Post
NewsNew tallest building planned for Nottingham in bid to make city more like Birmingham and Sheffield
The council rejected plans for a huge student accommodation to take the title of tallest in September 2025
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World Cup football coming home to quintessential English village pub near Corby with a Scotch Corner for Scotland fan
As the World Cup kicks off, one quintessentially English village pub near Corby has installed a special ‘Scotch Corner’ for a Scotland fan to help him support his team.
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Sister Sledge to headline MoultStone Festival in Northampton this summer
US R&B act Sister Sledge will be headlining the MoultStone Festival this summer
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'I feel unsafe in Pinewood Road': Jury hears emotional voice note from Kimberley Thompson about Northampton home where she was later found dead
A jury heard how Kimberley Thompson said she felt ‘amazingly unsafe’ in the Northampton home where she would later be found dead.
NorthamptonNorthants Telegraph
NewsNottinghamshire's largest firm Boots could be sold for $10bn as potential buyers revealed
The firm recently recorded a £50 million increase in profits after tax
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Eckington School has ‘improved significantly’ says Ofsted
Eckington School is celebrating a landmark achievement after Ofsted recognised the significant improvements made across the school in its latest inspection.
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NewsInvestigations ongoing after blaze tears through derelict Grade II-listed Ilkeston building
A busy road was brought to a halt on Wednesday morning (June 10) as residents were urged to 'avoid the area'
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Another blank week for Northampton Foxes as Sheffield trip is called off again
Northampton Foxes have been left with another blank week after their ROWE Motor Oil Premiership clash at Sheffield, scheduled for Thursday night, was postponed.
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Long stretch of A5 in Northamptonshire remains closed following serious collision with one person in hospital
The closure of the A5 in Northamptonshire is expected to remain in place for ‘several hours’ following a serious collision.
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Who's been sentenced featuring Rothwell, Kettering, Cornwall, Oundle, Stanwick, Corby, Rushden, Wollaston, Wellingborough and Essex
The latest court sentencings from across North Northamptonshire
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Who's been sentenced featuring Rothwell, Kettering, Cornwall, Oundle, Stanwick, Corby, Rushden, Wollaston, Wellingborough and Essex
The latest court sentencings from across North Northamptonshire
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Who's been sentenced featuring Rothwell, Kettering, Cornwall, Oundle, Stanwick, Corby, Rushden, Wollaston, Wellingborough and Essex
The latest court sentencings from across North Northamptonshire
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Who's been sentenced featuring Rothwell, Kettering, Cornwall, Oundle, Stanwick, Corby, Rushden, Wollaston, Wellingborough and Essex
The latest court sentencings from across North Northamptonshire
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Who's been sentenced featuring Rothwell, Kettering, Cornwall, Oundle, Stanwick, Corby, Rushden, Wollaston, Wellingborough and Essex
The latest court sentencings from across North Northamptonshire
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Who's been sentenced featuring Rothwell, Kettering, Cornwall, Oundle, Stanwick, Corby, Rushden, Wollaston, Wellingborough and Essex
The latest court sentencings from across North Northamptonshire
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Plans for new village centre serving nearly 2,000 new homes on edge of Northampton put on market
Plans for a new village centre serving nearly 2,000 new homes on the edge of Northampton have been put on the market.
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Inside Amazon's huge new £500 million warehouse in Northampton as customer deliveries begin
“One of the most advanced logistics operations in the UK” based in Northampton is now accommodating customer deliveries – take a look around the huge warehouse.
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Developers reveal reason behind six-month delay to reopening of busy country road near Northampton
Developers have revealed the reason behind a six-month delay to the reopening of a busy country road on the edge of Northampton.
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Burton Latimer & Kettering weight loss expert wins award for helping members achieve weight loss success
“While I was the one collecting this award, it’s an achievement for every single member in our group”
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Motorcycle nuisance, traffic offences and drug dealing tackled by Corby cops as local priorities over past six months
Police have given an update on recent activity by neighbourhood officers to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Corby and the surrounding villages.
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Northampton Professor appointed to national youth justice AI panel
A University of Northampton academic has been appointed to a new Ministry of Justice advisory panel to review and scrutinise how artificial intelligence and advanced analytics might be used within the
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Former Birch Bros Bus Depot regeneration scheme reaches milestone in Northamptonshire
“Our approach has been to retain the character of the site while giving the building a new long-term purpose”
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Brackley Town announce exciting addition from Southampton as Andy Whing’s back three takes shape
From the Saints to the Saints… Brackley Town have confirmed defender Will Armitage will join from Championship club Southampton ahead of the 2026/27 season.
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Celebrating 103 Wonderful Years: Joyce’s Special Day
Celebrations have been in full swing at Juniper House care home, Joyce a resident at Juniper house care home in Brackley, has been left overwhelmed by the kindness of her local community after receivi
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Corby medium event helps raise money for Marie Curie charity
A Corby event has helped raise vital funds for Marie Curie.
CorbyNorthants Telegraph
NewsUniversity of Nottingham rocked by 'serious' cyber attack that has exposed financial and personal data
Personal, financial, and contact information has been compromised during exam season
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Everton confirm decision on Francis Okoronkwo following Doncaster Rovers and Lincoln City spells
Everton confirm decision on Francis Okoronkwo following Doncaster Rovers loan spell
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NewsPolice statement after woman's body found near Matlock Bath
The body was found at High Tor near Matlock Bath in Derbyshire
DerbyDerby Telegraph
NewsPolice statement after woman's body found near Matlock Bath
The body was found at High Tor near Matlock Bath in Derbyshire
Matlock BathDerby Telegraph
NewsNottingham student's anger over decision that's wiped out hard work after tragedy
Abigail Maguire's grades could be determined by her scores from the year she was struggling with the circumstances of her brother's death
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Kettfest 2026 - the 'who, what, when and where' of free Kettering music, arts and community festival
Kettfest 2026 is coming to the streets of Kettering this weekend with free access for all to the music, arts and community festival on Saturday (June 13).
KetteringNorthants Telegraph
NewsPolice want to speak to woman after assault at Bearded Theory music festival in Derbyshire
The force would like to speak with the woman pictured in relation to the incident
DerbyDerby Telegraph
NewsMan in his 50s knocked unconscious after being punched in face in Derby assault
Police have released images of two men they want to trace in connection with the incident
DerbyDerby Telegraph
NewsNottinghamshire pensioner had to use food banks after carer stole £20k from him
The pensioner died before the thief faced justice
NottinghamNottingham Post
NewsPolice issue statement after Nottinghamshire woman's body found in Derbyshire
Her family are being supported by officers
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NewsPolice issue statement after Nottinghamshire woman's body found in Derbyshire
Her family are being supported by officers
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NewsCould Lidl or Aldi transform part of a dingy Nottinghamshire high street?
The town has lots of empty units on its high street
NottinghamNottingham Post
NewsIlkeston fire LIVE: Six fire engines called to factory blaze as roads closed by police
Police say buses will have to be diverted due to the incident
IlkestonDerby Telegraph
NewsHomes approved in Derbyshire village after silent deadlocks between politicians
Calls for pedestrian safety reviews were also made in a decision over homes in Moor Lane, Kirk Langley
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