Northampton Chronicle & Echo Morning Update 9 August, 2024
The latest headlines from the Northampton Chronicle & Echo
Transcript
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.
02:36For more news go to northamptoncron.co.uk
02:40And for more videos check out ShotsTV.com