Northampton Chronicle & Echo Morning Update 9 August, 2024

The latest headlines from the Northampton Chronicle & Echo

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00:00This is your morning update for Friday the 9th of August, 2024.

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

00:11Thank you for protecting us.

00:13Public outpouring of gratitude for police after threat of disorder passes peacefully.

00:19There was a sombre atmosphere in Kettering Road on Wednesday, August 7th,

00:23with anxiety and genuine concern felt among business owners and residents

00:28due to a threat of violent disorder from far-right thugs,

00:32which has been seen across the country in the wake of the utterly tragic Southport incident

00:37where three young girls were killed.

00:41Northamptonshire Rugby Club celebrates 150th anniversary with special events all season long.

00:48Throughout this landmark season, the Northamptonshire Club is going to host a series of special events

00:54and activities to commemorate decades of rugby excellence.

01:01Delayed plans for 217 homes in Northampton set for approval after developer increases amount of parking.

01:09The brownfield area of land in Far Cotton has been flagged as a potential site for 217 homes

01:16by applicants Tillyer Homes.

01:20How Bristol Rovers could line up against Cobblers for League One opener.

01:25Here's how they could line up for Northampton's visit this weekend.

01:31Head coach Sadler offers no excuses as Steelbacks suffer Somerset beating.

01:37The Steelbacks fell to their fifth defeat in six Group A matches

01:41after they were bowled out for just 155 in 37.3 overs,

01:47having won the toss with a young and inexperienced Somerset side knocking the runs off inside 25 overs.

01:56Deluded, obsessive and jealous police officer used police systems to stalk colleague.

02:02Police constable John Stuart Clough, known as Stuart, used Leicestershire Police computer systems

02:08to track his colleague's whereabouts in real time

02:11and then messaged her to ask who she was with and where she was.

02:16We're not scared of the far right.

02:19Shopkeepers thank Northampton community for their unity and support against thugs.

02:24Hundreds of counter protesters gathered peacefully around 7pm

02:29at the junction of Kettering Road and Clare Street in Northampton last night, Wednesday.

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