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Northampton
6 Items
Mary Queen of Scots' final 24 hours at Fotheringhay
Imprisoned for colluding with would-be-assassin Anthony Babington, Mary awaits the axe.
17 Feb 2026,·9 mins
Students have raised concerns about safety when walking at night.
5 mins
The Toxic Waste Scandal
1. There’s something wrong with George
Exploring connections as orange dust blankets a town and a baby is born with a defect.
04 Mar 2025,·34 mins
Another fine mess! Laurel and Hardy in Northampton
Remembering Laurel & Hardy's farewell tour, which began at the New Theatre in Northampton.
05 Feb 2026,·5 mins
Alex Coles is one of four Saints stars playing for England.
4 mins
Melissa & Nigel James from Nether Heyford are stuck on the Atlantic island.
3 mins
