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Michael Thompson: Sister of alleged murder victim recalls defendant telling her to ‘have a good day’ before finding out

The older sister of the 43-year-old woman allegedly killed by her ex-partner has recalled that the defendant told her to “have a good day” during a call on the day of the incident, before finding out her sibling had passed away. Michael Thompson, of Pinewood Road, pleaded not guilty to the rape and murder of 43-year-old Kimberley Thompson – who was found dead at a home in Pinewood Road on August 9, 2025.
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Michael Thompson: Court hears defendant hysterically crying and being sick while making 999 call

The court heard the 999 call when a murder-accused defendant told the emergency services he had discovered his ex-partner’s body, when he could be heard hysterically crying and being sick. Michael Thompson, of Pinewood Road, pleaded not guilty to the rape and murder of 43-year-old Kimberley Thompson – who was found dead at a home in Pinewood Road on August 9, 2025.
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Michael Thompson: 55-year-old murder accused treated like ‘bereaved spouse’ after ‘fooling’ police with ‘fakery’

A 55-year-old Northampton man accused of the rape and murder of his former partner was treated like a “bereaved spouse” after fooling police with “fakery” that made it appear like a suicide or a tragic accident, say the prosecution. Michael Thompson, of Pinewood Road, pleaded not guilty to the rape and murder of 43-year-old Kimberley Thompson on August 9, 2025.
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Michael Thompson: 55-year-old ‘tracked’, ‘abused’ and ‘brutalised’ ex-partner for decade before alleged rape and murder

A 55-year-old Northampton man “tracked”, “abused” and “brutalised” his former partner for more than a decade before he allegedly raped and murdered her, a jury heard as the prosecution opened the trial. Michael Thompson, of Pinewood Road, Northampton, pleaded not guilty to the rape and murder of 43-year-old Kimberley Thompson – who was found dead on August 9, 2025.
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Family-run Northants visitor attraction welcomes community to celebrate ‘heritage, charm and character’

A popular family-run visitor attraction in Northamptonshire recently welcomed the community to celebrate its “heritage, charm and character”. Jeyes of Earls Barton, located on The Square, hosted its first ‘Events Inspiration’ networking event earlier in the month, which brought businesses and event professionals together to showcase its offering.
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Michael Thompson: Jury sworn in as 55-year-old Northampton man stands trial for alleged rape and murder of former partner

A jury has been sworn in today (Thursday May 21) as the trial begins for a 55-year-old Northampton man accused of the rape and murder of his former partner. Michael Thompson, of Pinewood Road, pleaded not guilty to the rape and murder of 43-year-old Kimberley Thompson – who was found dead at a home in Pinewood Road on August 9, 2025.
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Knife crime in Northampton: ‘Parents are frightened to let their kids out and don’t know who to turn to’

A 63-year-old Northampton man is hosting an event with the aim of bringing families and communities together who have been impacted by knife and gun crime across the UK. Talking to the Chronicle & Echo, Peter Paraskevas says he has seen firsthand that parents are frightened to let their kids out and do not know who to turn to as a result of the level of knife crime in Northampton.
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Owner of two quirky gift shops grateful to even be shortlisted for ‘independent gift retailer of the year’

The owner of two quirky gift shops across Northamptonshire is grateful to have even been shortlisted for ‘independent gift retailer of the year’ across the Midlands and Wales, despite not taking the crown. Lindsey Scott-Walker established Feather Robins Gifts in St Crispin Retail Village in September 2022, in the hope of becoming a one stop shop for all customers’ gifting needs.
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I visited an award-winning 3 AA Rosette restaurant in Northamptonshire – here’s how the fine dining experience stacked up

It’s not every Friday evening that you get to visit an award-winning 3 AA Rosette restaurant on your doorstep in Northamptonshire – and here’s how my fine dining experience went. Murrays at Whittlebury Park reopened in 2017 and offers an intimate and relaxed setting for fine dining, which promises to combine understated elegance with a focus on quality food and service.
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