Northampton Chronicle & Echo Morning Update 13 August, 2025

The latest headlines from the Northampton Chronicle & Echo

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00:00This is your morning update for Wednesday 13th August 2025.

00:06Brought to you by the Northampton Chronicle and Echo.

00:11Forensics continue to search near River Nennie in Northampton

00:14as man arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody.

00:19Police sniffer dogs and forensics were seen on the footpath next to the river

00:23near Henry Birdway on Tuesday, August 12th morning.

00:26Don't miss the next opportunity to explore Northampton's history aboard prestigious heritage vehicle.

00:35Country Lion offers guided tours of the town's remarkable past

00:39from its medieval roots to its industrial legacy.

00:45North and Steelbacks lose home fixture in Vitality Blast revamp for 2026.

00:50North and Steelbacks will only place six home fixtures in the Vitality Blast group stages

00:56from next summer instead of seven.

01:01Controversially delayed Road to Nowhere Relief Road in Northampton finally opens to motorists.

01:08West Northamptonshire Council, WNC, which led the project alongside its highways partner,

01:13Kier, said the final stretch of the Sandy Lane Relief Road, SLLR,

01:18will ease congestion and improve connectivity across the town.

01:24Deadline extended for you join 1,300 people who have submitted views

01:29on Northampton Town Centre Master Plan.

01:32The deadline for members of the public to have their say

01:35on a Northampton Town Centre Master Plan has been extended.

01:39For more news go to northamptoncron.co.uk