Northampton news

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General news from the BBC web site:

Python seen in town undergrowth A Burmese Python is spotted in undergrowth in the Lingswood area of Northampton, say police.

The long Good Friday for Irish drinkers Munster v Leinster is a mouth-watering clash for any rugby fan, but most drinkers in the Irish Republic wanting to toast the Magners League fixture in a bar next month will have to leave the country.

First class - what's the point? MPs may no longer be allowed to claim first class rail journeys on expenses. And one But are the wider seats and free nibbles a luxury or necessity for those who like to travel in premium class?

Man on indecent exposure charge A man arrested in a Northamptonshire shopping centre over an incident with a child is charged with indecent exposure.

'At risk' former court restored A 300-year-old former law court in Northamptonshire reopens as a tourist information centre and council reception.

Turf cutting to mark marina start Work starts on a new marina near a town centre in Northamptonshire with a special turf-cutting ceremony on Tuesday.

Doctor Who goes on tour of the UK The new Doctor Who will be introduced to fans across the UK later this month as a tour gets underway showcasing the first episode of the upcoming series.

Plans to redevelop 'eyesore' site A scheme to redevelop the site of a former workhouse in Northamptonshire is set to be approved by planners next week.

Work on new lighting for market Work starts on plans to provide computerised lighting to improve the look of the Market Square, Northampton.

The art of science Despite some reservations, the arts and science can combine and when they do it can create something beautiful.

Groups awarded community grants A total of 11 groups across west Northamptonshire are given grants totalling £94,513 by a development corporation.

Woman dies after chip pan fire A woman dies of injuries sustained during a chip pan fire at her home in Northamptonshire.

'North Londonshire' bid attacked A £1.3m marketing campaign to rebrand Northamptonshire as "North Londonshire" is attacked by people in the county.

German market in £90m city boost The Frankfurt Christmas Market added £90m to Birmingham's economy, the council says.

Prize draw offer to home tenants Tenants who pay their rent on time or pay by direct debit could win cash in prize draws held by a council.

Tobacco smuggling gang is jailed Three members of a "highly professional" criminal gang who smuggled about 11 million cigarettes to the UK are jailed.

Schools to help referred pupils Excluded teenagers are to be given help at their school following concerns about a pupil referral unit in Northamptonshire.

Class A drugs supply gang jailed Six members of a gang which supplied heroin and cocaine in Northampton are jailed.

Grants tackle anti-social actions Northamptonshire County Council is recommended to back more than £800,000 of grants to groups tackling anti-social behaviour.

Pensioner's killer loses appeal A 37-year-old man from Kettering who admitted the manslaughter of a pensioner loses his appeal against his sentence.

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