James Grant

Milton Keynes, Northampton

Reporter and News Reader at BBC Radio Northampton

Reporter/ News Reader @BBCNorthampton AKA Reginald Molehusband | Got a story? Email: [email protected]

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Park killers sentenced to life in prison

1 day ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | James Grant |Ollie Conopo

Daniel Larman and Kieran Okocha-Sleight have been jailed for life for the murder of Tommy Boom [Northamptonshire Police]Two men have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 30-year-old who was fatally stabbed in a park. Daniel Larman and Kieran Okocha-Sleight, both aged 21, were found guilty by a jury in January for the murder of Tommy Boom on 18 July last year in Semilong Park, Northampton.
Northampton primary school lessons to focus on mental health

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | James Grant |Ollie Conopo

Image source, Ollie Conopo/BBCImage caption, Kelly Roberts said East Hunsbury Primary School has changed some lessons to increase its focus on mental health and wellbeingBBC News, NorthamptonshireEast Hunsbury, NorthamptonA primary school said it would focus more on pupils' mental health during its PSHE lessons due to concerns that children had growing emotional needs, especially after the Covid pandemic.
Ofsted suspends Moulton nursery over safety concerns

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | James Grant

Image source, PA ImagesImage caption, Child First Nursery in Moulton was closed on 9 May by OfstedBBC News, NorthamptonshireA children's nursery has been closed with immediate effect after Ofsted suspended its licence due to safeguarding concerns. Child First Nursery in Moulton, Northampton shut on Friday, following a decision by the education watchdog to suspend its registration.
North Northamptonshire residents on Reform's election win

4 days ago | bbc.co.uk | James Grant |Ben Schofield

Image caption, Reform UK is now in control of both West Northamptonshire and North Northamptonshire CouncilsBBC News, NorthamptonshireBBC News, NorthamptonshireRushden, NorthamptonshireLast week, Reform UK secured control of both North and West Northamptonshire councils in the local elections. Councillors described hearing dissatisfaction with the mainstream parties while speaking to residents during the campaign.
Green Party will 'work with anyone' on North Northants council

6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | James Grant

Image source, Emily FedorowyczImage caption, The Green Party now have eight councillors elected to North Northamptonshire Council BBC News, NorthamptonshireThe Green Party has celebrated a landmark performance in the 2025 local elections in a county, emerging as the third largest party on a unitary authority. The party took eight seats on North Northamptonshire Council, double that of Labour. It also picked up 19 of the 20 seats on Kettering Town Council.
Green Party will 'work with anyone' on council

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | James Grant

Green Party will 'work with anyone' on councilThe Green Party now have eight councillors elected to North Northamptonshire Council [Emily Fedorowycz]The Green Party has celebrated a landmark performance in the 2025 local elections in a county, emerging as the third largest party on a unitary authority. The party took eight seats on North Northamptonshire Council, double that of Labour. It also picked up 19 of the 20 seats on Kettering Town Council.
Corby man jailed for 13 years for repeated child rape

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | James Grant

Image source, Northamptonshire PoliceImage caption, Nicholas Ford was jailed for 13 years for the repeated rape and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girlBBC News, NorthamptonshireA "dangerous predator" who repeatedly raped and assaulted a child has been jailed for 13 years. Nicholas Ford, 44, formerly of Corby, Northamptonshire, began targeting the girl when she was 12 years old, assaulting her several times over the course of a two-year period, police said.
Ask for Angela: More Northamptonshire venues can join scheme

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | James Grant

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The Ask for Angela initiative has been operational in Northampton and parts of West Northamptonshire, but is being expandedBBC News, NorthamptonshireMore bars and clubs across a county are getting the chance to join a safety scheme designed to help people feel secure on a night out.
Wildlife Trust reveals plan to revive biodiversity

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | James Grant

The Wildlife Trust has launched a plan aimed at halting biodiversity declines in the region by the end of the decade [Getty Images]A conservation charity has unveiled a plan to reverse biodiversity loss over the next five years across three counties. The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire aims to improve nature reserves, run education programmes and help landowners create wildlife-friendly habitats.
IT warning after hackers close 160-year-old firm in Kettering

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | James Grant |Annabel Amos

Image caption, Paul Abbott, a former Knights of Old director, now helps businesses prevent ransomware attacks after the firm's 2023 collapseBBC News, NorthamptonshireBBC News, NorthamptonshireThe director of a 160-year-old haulage firm put out of business by a cyber-attack has urged companies to be on their guard. Paul Abbott was on the board at Knights of Old, based in Kettering in Northamptonshire, which went into administration in 2023 after critical financial data was corrupted.