Northampton Chronicle & Echo

The Northampton Chronicle & Echo, often referred to as "The Chron" by locals, is a community newspaper that caters to Northampton, England, and its nearby towns and villages. It was originally published daily from Monday to Saturday until May 26, 2012. After that date, it switched to a weekly publication schedule, releasing a new edition every Thursday. The newspaper is under the ownership of National World.

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Police launch project with partners to tackle anti-social behaviour in area of Northampton

1 day ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | Carly Odell

A new project has been launched by police, alongside partners, to help tackle anti-social behaviour in an area of Northampton. The ‘Together we Solve project’ will see Northamptonshire Police, working with staff from West Northamptonshire Council and other organisations, adopt the principles of the Home Office’s ‘Clear Hold Build’ method to tackle offending in designated areas.
May 2025 sees new entries to OpenTable's most booked restaurants in Northamptonshire

1 day ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | Carly Odell

Each month, website OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews and sorts them by category to help foodies discover new favourites. This includes a most booked list, which is updated on the fifth day of each month. Since the start of this year, there have been a couple of new entries and the list includes everything from village pubs, to an independent Italian restaurant, so there is plenty of popular options to help give you eating out inspiration.
This alternative League One table shows which clubs got the best and worst value for money last season - here's where Northampton Town, Wigan Athletic, Huddersfield Town and the rest ranked

1 day ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | Stephen Thirkill

The eye-catching figures – produced by OddsMatrix – uses data from Capology to calcute how much every team spent on player wages during the last campaign and how much they spent per point won. The stats – if they are to be believed – provide an interesting insight into which clubs got value for money and which sides badly underachieved or simply overspent in their pursuit of success.
Reform's DOGE-style audit visit labelled 'gimmick' by opposition on West Northamptonshire Council

1 day ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | Nadia Lincoln

Reform UK’s announcement that West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) will be next in line to receive a visit from a DOGE-inspired audit team has been branded as a “gimmick” and “headline-chasing stunt” by opposition parties. The party revealed on Monday (June 2), via its chairman Zia Yusuf’s X profile, that it would be sending a team of software engineers, data analysts and forensic auditors to visit and analyse the council’s spending.
Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in place across most of Northamptonshire

1 day ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | Carly Odell

A yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms – and it is in place across most of Northamptonshire. The warning has been issued by the Met Office and relates to Saturday (June 7) from 9am until 6pm. In place across Northampton, Towcester, Daventry, Wellingborough, Kettering, Rushden and most of the south of England, the warning says “heavy showers and thunderstorms may lead to some disruption to transport and infrastructure”.
Look inside five bedroom 18th century ironstone home in sought-after Northamptonshire village

1 day ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | Carly Odell

The home in Church Brampton has four bathrooms, three reception rooms and plenty original features. Outside, the property sits on around 0.7 of an acre and has countryside views. Agents say: This outstanding individual detached three-storey house is believed to date from the 18th Century constructed of Ashlar ironstone beneath a pitched tiled roof and offering accommodation in excess of 3,000 square feet.
New provider needed for Northampton homeless accommodation in same building as Hope Centre - but council promises secure tenancy for charity

1 day ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | Carly Odell

A new service provider is being sought for homeless accommodation in Northampton, as the current contract runs out later this year. The cabinet heard that the current provider has no intention of extending the contract, so a new provider will need to be in place and ready to take over the provision from the start of October. The new contract will be signed for three-and-a-half years, with the possibility to extend for another 12 months.
Car cruising events BANNED across West Northamptonshire in a bid to crack down on noise and anti-social behaviour

2 days ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | Nadia Lincoln

Councillors have approved an order banning car cruising across West Northamptonshire for the next three years, amid concerns about anti-social behaviour and noise. The new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) will allow the council and Northamptonshire Police to hand out fines or court prosecutions to drivers and spectators taking part in dangerous or disruptive car meets. The ban will cover the whole of West Northamptonshire.
'Not on our watch': Protestors booed and shouted as Reform leader pauses first ever cabinet meeting due to interrupted proceedings

2 days ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | Nadia Lincoln

Protestors from 1000 Voices interrupted the new Reform council's first cabinet meeting to speak about clean air and demand action on climate issues. They said the council was not doing enough to protect communities from the effects of climate change, and took particular issue with Reform’s stance on net zero and climate issues. The 1,000 Voices campaign has been present at many council meetings held in the town centre in the past.
Two men plead guilty to burglary after items stolen from behind counter of Northampton Co-op

2 days ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | Carly Odell

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