Northampton

County town of Northamptonshire, England

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Northampton is a large market town and the county town of Northamptonshire in the East Midlands of England. It lies on the River Nene, 60 miles (97 km) north-west of London and 45 miles (72 km) south-east of Birmingham. One of the largest towns in England, it had a population of 212,100 at the 2011 census.

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Marks and Spencer: Northampton photo shoot causes upset The retailer posted a photo of a model posing in Northampton after it quit the town last year. BBC News - Published on August 14, 2019
Ludlam & McConnochie in England's World Cup squad Northampton flanker Lewis Ludlam and uncapped Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie earn shock call-ups to England's World Cup squad, with centre Ben Te'o a glaring omission. BBC News - Published on August 12, 2019
Northampton skeleton laid undiscovered in bush for two years The remains of Adeyemi Olugbuyi, known as "Big Man", were found in Northampton in 2016. BBC News - Published on July 31, 2019
Highlights: Danni Wyatt's 81 seals victory for England over West Indies Opener Danni Wyatt scores an impressive 81 from 55 balls to help England seal a 42-run victory over West Indies in the second Twenty20 international at Northampton. BBC News - Published on June 21, 2019
Wyatt's dazzling innings sets up England T20 win over West Indies England beat an improved West Indies by 42 runs in an entertaining second Twenty20 international in Northampton. BBC News - Published on June 21, 2019
England v West Indies: Danni Wyatt's half-century helps hosts to win England beat an improved West Indies by 42 runs in an entertaining second Twenty20 international in Northampton. BBC News - Published on June 21, 2019

Mental health hospital in Northampton deemed unsafe The service in Northampton has been threatened with closure if it does not improve. BBC News - Published on June 6, 2019
Northampton murder: Two men guilty of drug debt shooting Jerome Smikle and Kayongo Shuleko are convicted of shooting dead Joshua Bains in Northampton. BBC News - Published on June 4, 2019
Northampton child cruelty: Parents jailed for cruelty The couple also banned him from speaking at home and fed him stale food. BBC News - Published on May 28, 2019
Premiership semi-finals: Saracens, Gloucester, Exeter and Northampton in last four Saracens, Gloucester, Exeter and Northampton all have a chance to reach the Premiership final, but who will make it to Twickenham? BBC News - Published on May 24, 2019

Premiership last four chase glory - but who will make it to Twickenham? Saracens, Gloucester, Exeter and Northampton all have a chance to reach the Premiership final, but who will make it to Twickenham? BBC News - Published on May 24, 2019
Hartley could return for Saints' semi-final at Exeter England captain Dylan Hartley could feature for the first time in five months in Northampton's Premiership semi-final at Exeter. BBC News - Published on May 19, 2019
How the Premiership final day unfolded - and who faces who in the semi-finals Exeter host Northampton and Saracens face Gloucester in the play-offs after a chaotic final day in the Premiership. BBC News - Published on May 18, 2019	Agonising near-misses and last-gasp match winners - how the Premiership final day unfolded Exeter host Northampton and Saracens face Gloucester in the play-offs after a chaotic final day in the Premiership. BBC News - Published on May 18, 2019
Northampton child cruelty: Parents guilty of locking boy in room The couple, who cannot be named, also banned him from speaking at home and fed him stale food. BBC News - Published on April 16, 2019	Dylan Hartley: Northampton hope England captain will be fit before end of season Northampton boss Chris Boyd is hopeful England captain Dylan Hartley will return from injury before the end of the season. BBC News - Published on March 23, 2019
Last-gasp Bristol beat 11-man Northampton Bristol come from behind to seal a stunning victory against Northampton, who finish the game with 11 men. BBC News - Published on March 9, 2019	Northampton man's sister 'sleeps rough' in his memory The sister of murdered homeless man Chris Matthews is raising money for hot meals service. BBC News - Published on March 2, 2019