Website zooms in on county's top images

English Heritage launch their new site, The Images of England project, which gives photos, details and much more."Althorp House, the Express Lifts Tower and the old Cannon Cinema  are among county landmarks featured in a new photo archive by English Heritage. A picture...

Confiscated cash will be used to fight crime

"MORE than £300,000 confiscated from criminals is being used in the fight against crime. Northamptonshire Police have received £305,643 from funds which were seized from criminals in the county during 2006 and 2007. The total is £100,000 more than the force was expecting...

Town tries out Cybercar concept

"A driverless car which is controlled by computer and uses lasers to avoid obstacles is being demonstrated in a Northamptonshire town. Daventry is investigating ways to increase the use of public transport and...

Fairline tops £100m orders

"LUXURY yacht maker Fairline Boats has advance orders of more than £100m for the first time in the company's history. The firm, based in Oundle and Corby, has confirmed business is booming at its Northamptonshire, UK,  factory as the autumn boat show season...

Bev lands a big one

"IT was no fishy tale when angler Bev Street broke a fishing record in Oundle. Mrs Street cught a 66lb catfish while fishing in Bluebell Lakes, at Tansor, Oundle.Northamptonshire, UK. The 45-year-old, who lives in Skegness, broke the record for the biggest freshwater fish...

Outcry at plan to build biofuel plant

"PLANS to build a plant which would transform waste food into fertiliser and enough power for 1,500 houses every year have been met with strong opposition. Biogen UK Limited, of Milton Keynes, wants to build a plant on farmland to the south of Rushden, Northamptonshire, UK....

Stunt stupidity is captured on video

"Officials have condemned the antics of a young motorist who is filmed accidentally flipping his car on to its roof during a dangerous stunt posted on the video-sharing website YouTube. The mobile phone footage shows a driver skidding around a Daventry industrial estate using...

Ancient site's secrets revealed

Archaeology enthusiast are invited to view the latest finds and experience a current dig by Northamptonshire Archaeology department this weekend in Towcester, England, UK."Newly-discovered secrets from an ancient...

Police Launch New Helicopter

The Eurocopter EC135 helicopter, with full autopilot, the latest Police technology and more safety than previous models is an essential part of modern operational policing."The East Midlands Police Air Support...

Althorp service to remember Diana

"A memorial service to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, will take place in the Northamptonshire church which serves her childhood home at Althorp. The service will be held at St...

Pilots take to sky for championship challenge

"High-flying thrill-seekers were taking to the skies above Northamptonshire, England,  today for the first day of The British Aerobatic Championships at Sywell Aerodrome. The three-day competition will see...

Bury Mount Archaeological dig finds Roman coins and games

 Towcester the oldest town in Northamptonshire, UK, and one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in England. Settled by humans since the Mesolithic era (middle stone age). In Roman times the...

UFOs in Northamptonshire UK

There have been 27 UFO sightings in Northamptonshire, England, over the last 10 years, according to the Ministry of Defence. (UFO Reports) The first UFO sighting ever recorded in Northamptonshire was in 1387....

Vision of the future

"NEARLY 1,000 jobs could be created and a university brought to the area as part of two new plans revealing a massive expansion of  Kettering and Corby, North Northamptonshire, England. At least £100m is...

Althorp opens for free on Diana anniversary

EARL Spencer's Althorp House and grounds will open its doors for free on the tenth anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. Earl's estate confirmed that it will mark the anniversary with a special free...

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