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Tidy Our Town: Clamp down on ‘inappropriate bin storage’ by town centre businesses may be rolled out soon

West Northamptonshire Council says the town centre could soon have a “more pleasant environment” if a new policy that deals with unsightly bin storage is approved next week. The extensive regeneration of the town will see a clamp down on businesses. They will be urged to make sure bins are appropriately stored and only put out when they are due to be collected, or they could face enforcement.
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Teenage girl left ‘upset and shocked’ as cyclist became ‘verbally abusive’ after colliding with her

Officers investigating an incident in Northampton are appealing to anyone who may recognise the pictured man, as they believe he may have information that could assist them. At around 4.25pm on April 22, a man riding an electric bike collided with a teenage girl in Olympia Close, causing them to fall to the ground. Northants Police say as the man got up, he became verbally abusive which left the girl upset and shocked.
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Parents ‘proud’ of 13-year-old BMX racer son who is soon to travel to America for the World Championships

The parents of a 13-year-old BMX racer from Northampton have expressed their pride as he prepares to travel to America to compete in the World Championships. The last time the Chronicle & Echo ran a story on Lucas Osborne, he was just 11 years old, ranked sixth in Britain and was soon to travel to France to take part in his first World Championships.
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Domestic abuse organisation sees ‘increase in donations’ since powerful open letter expressed ‘deep concerns’

A domestic abuse organisation has seen an “increase in donations”, including from those who have never supported them before, since it joined with four others to express their “deep concerns” to West Northamptonshire Council. Eve, which has provided refuge and supported women and families for more than four decades, was the first organisation in the country to create a purpose-built refuge to help survivors escape.
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Town centre rare plant shop owner is ‘incredibly grateful’ for support and to celebrate two years open

The owner of a rare plant shop at the heart of Northampton town centre says he is “incredibly grateful” for his customers’ continued support, which has helped them reach two years open. Not Another Jungle, founded by Tony Le-Britton at the end of April 2022, strives to sell products nowhere else has and offers a form of escapism in store.
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Victims of fatal knife crime attacks and serious violence to be honoured at vigil to mark Knife Angel anniversary

The victims of fatal knife crime attacks and serious violence are soon to be honoured at a vigil and church service, to mark the second anniversary of the Knife Angel visit in Northampton. A time of reflection will be led by Father Oliver Coss at All Saints Church on Friday, May 17 from 7.30pm, and will be followed by a candle-lit vigil on the church plaza.
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