Martin Heath

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Broadcast Journalist at BBC

BBC Radio Northampton and BBC Online reporter, semi-skilled musician and father of 3 grown-up children.

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Men jailed after crack cocaine worth £30k seized

1 day ago | bbc.com | Martin Heath

Men jailed after crack cocaine worth £30k seizedMartin HeathBBC News, NorthamptonshireNorthamptonshire PoliceA car rented by Maciness was found to contain 81 wraps of cocaineA man has been jailed for 14 years after £30k worth of class A drugs were seized at a storage facility and a pub outbuilding. More than 80 wraps of crack cocaine which Karl Williams, 29, intended to sell in the Corby area of Northamptonshire were found in a rented car.
Contract signed to transform old Northampton bus station site

1 day ago | bbc.com | Martin Heath

Contract signed to transform old bus station siteMartin HeathBBC News, NorthamptonshireECFThe council said the project would "unlock the true potential of Northampton"An agreement has been signed to transform the site of an old bus station that was demolished a decade ago. The Greyfriars development in Northampton will include 1,000 homes, an amphitheatre, shops and restaurants. The 25-acre (10.1ha) site also includes two existing car parks, a disused corn exchange, and a derelict office block.
People in Rushden told 'wash food and shoes' after Monoworld fire

2 days ago | bbc.com | Martin Heath

Locals told 'wash food and shoes' after huge fireMartin HeathBBC News, NorthamptonshireAnt Saddington/BBCAt its height, 12 firefighters from three counties fought the blaze at Monoworld People living near a warehouse engulfed by fire nearly a fortnight ago have been told to wash homegrown food and clean shoes. The Environment Agency (EA) has agreed "limited activities" can now take place at Monoworld in Rushden, Northamptonshire, where a major incident was declared on 23 May.
Reform councillor suspended 34 days after election

2 days ago | bbc.com | Martin Heath

Reform councillor suspended 34 days after electionMartin HeathBBC News, NorthamptonshireBBCAdam Smith was one of 42 Reform UK councillors elected on 1 MayA Reform UK councillor has been suspended by his party just over a month after being elected. The party said there were "a number of concerns" about Adam Smith, who sits on West Northamptonshire Council. Reform took control of the authority at the election in May, winning 42 of the 76 seats available. Smith is now sitting as an independent.
Northampton teenager balances dog agility contests and GCSE exams

2 days ago | bbc.com | Martin Heath |Annabel Amos

Teen dog handler balances canine contest and examsMartin Heath & Annabel AmosBBC News, NorthamptonshireKate Bradbrook/BBCTaylor competes with Asher, a three-year-old cocker spanielA teenage dog handler has been explaining how she manages to compete in an international ability contest in the middle of the GCSE exam season. Taylor, 16, from Northampton, competed with her dog Asher for Team England in the World Agility Open in the Netherlands.
Northamptonshire food week shows 'so much talent in the county'

3 days ago | bbc.com | Martin Heath |Annabel Amos

Food festival shows 'so much talent in the county'Martin Heath & Annabel AmosBBC News, NorthamptonshireGetty ImagesNorthampton Food and Drink Week runs until 8 JuneOrganisers of a nine-day celebration of eating and drinking say it will show that there is "so much talent in the county". The Northamptonshire Food and Drink Week includes an event showcasing 80 different producers as well as demonstrations and tours at venues across the county.
Food festival shows 'so much talent in the county'

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Martin Heath |Annabel Amos

Organisers of a nine-day celebration of eating and drinking say it will show that there is "so much talent in the county". The Northamptonshire Food and Drink Week includes an event showcasing 80 different producers as well as demonstrations and tours at venues across the county. A major hotel is using the occasion to launch a new "dining experience". The festival also coincides with the launch of a beer commemorating a catastrophic fire in the county town in the 17th Century.
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds — Absolution Sneak Peek | GameGrin

3 days ago | gamegrin.com | Martin Heath

The Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds expansion is coming to a close with its third and final update, Absolution.
Northampton stalker put AirTag in victim's car to track her

3 days ago | bbc.com | Martin Heath

Stalker put AirTag in victim's car to track herMartin HeathBBC News, NorthamptonshireNorthamptonshireWayne Stead's behaviour was described as "horrific" by policeA man who stalked a woman and put a tracking device on her car to follow her movements has been jailed. Northampton Crown Court heard Wayne Stead, 48, of Stimpson Avenue in the town, started harassing her, making threats and turning up unannounced at her home after their relationship broke down in 2023.
Light planes in near miss in sky over Silverstone

3 days ago | bbc.com | Martin Heath

Light planes in near miss in sky over SilverstoneMartin HeathBBC News, NorthamptonshireGetty ImagesThe planes involved were both PA-28 Cherokees, similar to the aircraft picturedOne of the pilots said there had been a "high risk" of collision during the incident in November 2024. Both planes had been involved in training exercises at the time. The report found that "safety margins [were] much reduced below the norm" during the incident over the Northamptonshire village and racetrack.