Northampton Chronicle & Echo Morning Update 17 July, 2024

The latest headlines from the Northampton Chronicle & Echo

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00:00This is your Morning Update for Wednesday 17th July 2024, brought to you by the Northampton Chronicle and Echo.

00:12Angry, long-standing trader blasts Council over cabin allocation at Northampton's £12m market square.

00:21Hung Vo, who has been running a stall in the centre of Northampton for 20 years,

00:26has criticised West Northamptonshire Council, WNC, over its allocation of cabins at the new market square.

00:36An ongoing police incident forced the closure of a busy road near two schools and a college.

00:43Northamptonshire Police issued a statement just after 5.30am on Tuesday.

00:50Another cordon and police guard lifted in Northampton following serious assault.

00:56The incident occurred in Booth Lane South between midnight and 12.30am yesterday, July 16th,

01:04when a man in his 20s sustained serious injuries.

01:09In pictures, Delapre Abbey hosts Battle of Northampton re-enactment event for history buffs.

01:16Delapre Abbey hosted the Battle of Northampton Day on Sunday, July 14th,

01:21and put on a range of activities for all the family, including guided tours, re-enactments and medieval hawking displays.

01:31Saints Farewell interview. Ethan Waller reflects on his career in rugby.

01:37The 31-year-old, who called time on his rugby career this summer,

01:41has started a new job as a financial planner at Telford Mann Pensions and Investments.