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Our news story that you won't read anywhere else today. Fire chief candidate is under investigation by the police watchdog. Read our exclusive below and if you're not on our email list, subscribe for independent news about Northants.
Plus the planning fiasco at North Northamptonshire Council makes national news and plans to lease public land to the county’s top cricket club
https://www.nnjournal.co.uk/p/breaking-northamptonshire-chief-constable
Nick Adderley has been suspended since October and the police watchdog is criminally investigating whether he misrepresented his military career
More names being added to the list of those hoping to become the MP for Wellingborough and Rushden. No news as yet on what former MP Peter Bone will do.
The fringe party was expected to put up Nigel Farage or even outgoing MP Peter Bone as a candidate, but yesterday announced that relative unknown Ben Habib will fight for the seat
Breaking news tonight. Peter Bone removed as Wellingborough MP. 10,5050 constituents signed the recall petition. Read our story here.
Thousands of Wellingborough and Rushden residents have signed the recall petition to say Peter Bone is no longer fit to be their MP
A story from earlier this week. New second job for former attorney general Michael Ellis.
Former attorney general Michael Ellis will earn several hundred pounds an hour in his new role as a consultant for an international law firm
Today's story. Sign up for our free news emails at www.nnjournal.co.uk to make sure you don't miss out
https://www.nnjournal.co.uk/p/we-are-not-greedy-all-we-are-after
Northampton’s refuse collectors will be on strike over Christmas unless the company contracted by West Northamptonshire Council agrees to pay them more
https://www.nnjournal.co.uk/p/dig-a-little-deeper-though-and-there
Performance poet Kezzabelle Ambler talks to Julia Thorley
https://www.nnjournal.co.uk/p/former-northampton-mp-david-mackintosh
The former MP has lost his political career over the allegations
Our interview with ISM Music Academy owner Jason Redhead
Classic FM musical teacher of the year for SEND Jason Redhead explains why he’s on a mission to encourage everyone to learn to play music, whatever their age or situation.
https://www.nnjournal.co.uk/p/lawyer-of-businessman-co-accused
David Mackintosh underwent a bruising cross examination this morning, with the legal teams of both his co-accused and the prosecution saying he was aware the money donated was from Howard Grossman
https://www.nnjournal.co.uk/p/labour-whittles-down-shortlist-for
Plus other news from around the county
Day four of the trial involving former Northampton council leader and former MP David Mackintosh, who is accused of concealing political donations. This is a live trial so please do not comment.
Former chairman of the Northampton South Conservative Association Michael Clarke, gave evidence from the witness box during the David Mackintosh trial this morning.
Our report from day two of the trial into whether MP David Mackintosh illegal concealed donations to his election fund in 2015. (Another report from us will be sent to our subscribers later today).
As this is a live trial PLEASE DO NOT COMMENT
On day two of the trial of former Conservative MP David Mackintosh, the prosecution opened its case and portrayed the defendant as an experienced politician who ‘knew the rules’
Exclusive from us today about suspended chief constable Nick Adderley's naval career claims, which are now under the microscope by the police complaints watchdog. Our story features an extract from the personal statement shown to the panel that interviewed him in which he claims to have been a Commander (a high ranking officer in the navy). If what he claimed is untrue, he could face being charged under the Fraud Act for misrepresentation.
Our weekly news review for Northants
Kettering writer Julia Thorley interviews Reverend Tom Houston who is both vicar at St Andrew’s Church and Manager of Kettering Arts Centre, which is housed within the church. He explains how those two roles fit together.
The Reverend Tom Houston is vicar at St Andrew’s Church and Manager of Kettering Arts Centre, which is housed within the church. He explains how those two roles fit together.
So incredibly sad. The Woodcroft family hope that positive changes are made following their beloved son Callum's death.
The parents of Raunds teenager Callum Woodcroft speak about their son’s death following mental health problems which they believe were caused by the school environment
We had a look at chief constable Nick Adderley's performance record. The county's leading police officer is under investigation by the Independent Officer for Police Conduct for misrepresenting his military history.
After more details emerge about Chief Constable Nick Adderley’s military career, we take a look at his performance as Northamptonshire's top cop
Author Nick Penny talks about his wonderful new book Call of the Kingfisher.
Writer and musician Nick Penny explains why the natural soundscape of Northamptonshire inspires him
Our exclusive today about the investigation carried out into the county's former chief fire officer before he suddenly departed the service.
Plus news on the chief constable and a review into Kettering hospital's special baby unit
https://www.nnjournal.co.uk/p/its-just-complete-inaction
Air pollution has been long known as a problem in busy parts of Northampton. Calls are getting louder for an action plan to be put together by the council - which has not managed to do so in two years it has been in existence.
A protest is taking place this Thursday in Northampton at 4pm - a link in the story for those who want to give their support.
The renewed attempt to get Northampton’s air pollution problem up the agenda
We LOVED the new Punk exhibition at Northampton Museum and Gallery. Read our review here.
Our review of the triumphant exhibition telling the full story of Northampton's Punk era for the first time
After 'suspicions' from a councillor who carried out a review into CAMHS services, the local NHS trust that provides mental health services now says there is a nine week wait for initial assessments for young people. If you are experiencing longer waits than that then please contact us on [email protected]
A councillor who carried out a damning review into the service, has this week queried claims that wait times have dropped dramatically
There are hundreds of children without a school place in Northamptonshire. If you are one of the families struggling to get a suitable place for your child please get in touch. Either by messaging here, or privately to [email protected]
https://www.nnjournal.co.uk/p/police-fire-and-crime-commissioner-ecd
Here's what happened today when police, fire and crime commissioner was questioned about his appointment of a close friend to the chief fire officer job.
Acclaimed Corby novelist Andrew Cowan is not a household name in his hometown. We'd like to try and change that so if you're from Corby, please share this post of a recent interview with him and we'd also thoroughly recommend his brilliant novel Pig.
Corby novelist Andrew Cowan talks about his acclaimed literary career
Two great cultural events coming up in the county next month.
The written word is being celebrated at two county events next month
Lots of great Kettering places name checked here by local writer Julia Thorley
Kettering Arts Centre and Weekley Hall Woods and Meadow are among her favourite spots
Read our interview with footballer Favour Omenazu. Just reading her daily schedule will make you feel tired!
As the Lionesses storm through to the final 16, Sarah Becker talks to local female footballer 23-year-old Favour Omenazu
Tomorrow will be two years since Wellingborough teenager Dylan Holliday was killed
Two years on from the death of Wellingborough teenager Dylan Holliday, the vicar at the heart of the community shares its impact and his views on where he lives and works
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