Rogue removal man pleads guilty
A rogue removal man who took money in advance but failed to turn up has been warned he faces jail.
Painting of the Bronte sisters up for auction
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Towcester race meeting gets go-ahead
This afternoon's meeting at Towcester Racecourse will go ahead as scheduled following a third inspection.
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One lane is blocked on the M1 northbound exit slip road at junction 15 (Towcester) after an accident.
Eight year old enlists 80s popstar to help her brother
An eight year old schoolgirl has asked an 80's popstar to help her raise money for her little brother. Lily Wares from Towcester wants to raise funds for her brother Lewis who has cerebal palsy so he can travel to the States to have specialist treatment.
Thankfully her grandad use to perform with 80's popstar Paul Young- so when the call came to help... he couldn't refuse. Ellie Price reports
Racing hopes are sunk
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London Road in Towcester is closed in both directions after an accident between Vernon Road and the turn for Shutlanger. An air ambulance is reported to be at the scene.
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M1 southbound blocked, stationary traffic due to multi-vehicle accident between J16 A45 (Daventry) and J15A A43 (Towcester), congestion on M1 to Watford Gap Services.
Rogue removal man pleads guilty
by Neil Bradford
A rogue removal man who took money in advance but failed to turn up has been warned he faces jail.
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One lane is closed northbound between junction 15 (A508/A45 - Northampton) and junction 15A (A43 - Towcester) due to a car fire.