Northamptonshire

Mary Queen of Scots in 1559 as a young woman in France. A new book follows her desperate years in captivity in England after she fled Scotland in a disastrous move to seek the support and refuge of her cousin, Elizabeth I. PIC: Imagno/Getty.

Captivity of Mary, Queen of Scots 'like a John Le Carré spy novel'

Ellie Pacey with her 'light modified' tractor called On The Limit at the UK Truck and Tractor Pull 2025. Ellie, from Northants, has been tractor-pulling since aged 7 and was crowned Miss Northamptonshire in July 2020. All photos credit Lucinda Herbert

I've been tractor-pulling since age 7 -and I was Miss England finalist

Annabelle Green and her boyfriend Joel Simons stay in the Jumbo Jet Hotel.

Watch: Couple stay in Boeing 747 hotel and get to sleep in the cockpit

John Burnside in his role as a 2015 Man Booker Prize judge (Picture: Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: John Burnside, award-winning Scottish poet and novelist

Kane Wilson of Derby County celebrates scoring against Lincoln City earlier in the season. Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Passions: I didn’t start following a team until my 20s and now I’m stuck with ...

Yueqian Wang face to face with digital 3D model of Mary Queen of Scots' death mask

Trainee creates digital death mask of Mary, Queen of Scots

Ryan Boyd Maxwell was caught on CCTV hitting a man with a wrench.

CCTV catches thug battering man with wrench

Georgie Worboys, 44, who taught at Prince William School in Oundle, Northamptonshire has been banned indefinitely as a result of a teacher misconduct panel.

Breaking Teacher gets lifetime ban after sending topless photos to student

Chris and Tamira sold their house in May and have been travelling in south east Asia with their daughters Olivia, Scarlett and Bella.

Family fed up with cost of living crisis sold home to travel the world

Chantal Derrick, 26, said that increasing pressure on young people to keep up with fashion trends mean they are turning to ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes that can leave them in debt.

Shopaholic’s warning over ‘dangerous’ buy now, pay later schemes

Cruising on the canal brings you close to nature

Unwinding on a narrowboat adventure

Executive chairman Benny Higgins: 'We can see glimmers of hope.'

Buccleuch points to 'glimmers of hope' in property market after profit slump

By Adam Dutton A three-year-old Peppa Pig fan was inspired by her cartoon hero to be crowned the winner of this year's World Puddle Jumping Championships

Peppa Pig fan crowned World Puddle Jumping Champion

Victim: Harry Dunn, 19, died following a collision outside a US military base in Northamptonshire in August 2019

Anne Sacoolas pleads guilty to causing the death of Harry Dunn

Royal Mail has launched a recruitment drive to hire around 20,000 seasonal workers this winter (Getty Images)

Royal Mail launches Sunday post delivery to compete with online rivals

Rockingham Forest in Northamptonshire

Unwind in the tranquil surroundings of Rockingham Forest

Jessie Kirk, 32, hopes to raise money for feminisation surgery.

Trans woman who can't stand her own reflection desperate for facial surgery

Island of Bressay picture: PA

Man, 68, dies during diving trip off the coast of Scottish island

Royal Mail is preparing to trial Sunday deliveries for major retailers (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Royal Mail is set to trial Sunday parcel deliveries - everything you need to kno...

Tasers could become standard issue for all police who want them in England (Photo: Shutterstock)

Tasers could become standard issue for all police who want them in England

'Rage yard’ lets you destroy a car with a 56-tonne tank

Currently use of e-scooters is only permitted on private land (Photo: Shutterstock)

Electric scooter hire schemes are coming to UK cities - but are they a good idea...

Caeden Thomson, a seven-year-old with cerebral palsy, during his climb to the summit of Ben Nevis for charity on Saturday.

Seven-year-old with cerebral palsy completes mountain climb for charity

What has changed in the entertainment world in the past six weeks - and what sti...

Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the British Grand Prix in his Mercedes. Picture: Will Oliver/Pool via AP

Lewis Hamilton recovers to claim British Grand Prix pole

Enjoy a stay at these exciting, brand new hotels for 2020

These are 9 strange but true animal laws all pet owners should be aware of

St Peter's Kirk, Orkney.

Why this Scottish church lets visitors stay the night

Mr Abel has been diagnosed with acute pneumonia, while Mrs Abel has a mild case picture: PA

Coronavirus British couple contract pneumonia after leaving cruise ship

David and Sally Abel, from Northamptonshire, have been transferred for hospital treatment from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which has been quarantined near Yokohama, Japan.

British couple diagnosed with coronavirus share health update from their hospita...

David and Sally Abel, from Northamptonshire, have been transferred for hospital treatment from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which has been quarantined near Yokohama, Japan.

British couple diagnosed with coronavirus share health update from their hospita...

The 19-year-old motorcyclist died when his motorbike crashed into a car outside RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire on August 27 - where signs have since been put up to "drive on the left".

Family of tragic Harry Dunn cancel police meeting after bid for 'truth' fails

The parents of Harry Dunn arrive in Washington. Picture: PA

Harry Dunn's parents reject offer to meet Anne Sacoolas after Donald Trump talks

John Ransom

Obituary: John Ransom, champion of railway and canal preservation

Sir Chris Hoy in miracle escape after 100mph crash in 'super lightweight' racing car. PIC: BBC

Sir Chris Hoy in miracle escape after 100mph crash in 'super lightweight' racing...

Daan Huizing of the Netherlands won the Jordan Mixed Open. Picture: Phil Inglis/Getty Images

Daan Huizing pips Meghan MacLaren to win Jordan Mixed Open

HICKSTEAD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Tim Stockdale of Great Britain riding Fresh Direct Kalico Bay win The Longines King George V Gold Cup during The Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead showground on August 01, 2010 in Hickstead, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/ Getty Images)

Obituary: Tim Stockdale, showjumper, trainer, commentator and TV personality

Jacqui Low: incredibly excited to join Weatherbys

Weatherbys board appoints Jacqui Low

Inside a converted home in Aberdeenshire which has stunning sea views

Ben Nevis was slammed in this travel review. Pictures: TSPL/TripAdvisor

Travel review slams Ben Nevis for being '˜too high and steep'

Pints in the Scottish islands are among the highest in the UK. Picture: PA

Drinking on Scots islands is one of the most expensive in UK

Rising costs have put the future of the British Grand Prix into jeopardy. Picture: PA.

Silverstone Grand Prix in doubt as costs soar
The future of the British Grand Prix could be thrown into uncertainty today with Silverstone's owners expected to announce that they have activated a break-out ...

Debenhams also said ten stores could be axed over the next five years. Picture: Fiona Hanson/PA

Jobs at risk as Debenhams plans warehouse closures

Picture: PA

Weetabix bought by US food group Post Holdings

Zander Wedderburn

Obituary: '˜Zander' Wedderburn, international authority on the psychology of shi...

Donald Trump, left, and Marcher Lord's pumpkin creation. Pictures: Getty Images / @MarcherLord1

Donald Trump in pumpkin form is truly terrifying

Jack Burrows and Mark Brockway during a practice run. Picture: justgiving.com/thebathtubchallenge

Fundraising duo to paddle 70 miles in bathtub for charity

Picture: PA

Road rage driver jailed after crash leaves two sisters paralysed

Mary, Queen of Scots was beheaded on this day over 500 years ago. Image: TSPL

The life of Mary, Queen of Scots

Blairgowrie's Bradley Neil played in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship as an amateur two years ago Picture: Getty Images

Dunhill Links latest: Bradley Neil’s timely tonic

Grant Forrest, pictured at the Walker Cup, has joined team-mates Ewen Ferguson and Jack McDonald in opting to stay amateur for another year Picture: Getty

Grant Forrest staying in amateur ranks

Sir Robert Watson-Watt, who pioneered radar that could detect aircraft. Picture: Contributed

On this day 1935: Radar given first demonstration

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Obituary: Captain John Macdonald-Buchanan MC, soldier and horse breeder

Injury-ravaged wicket keeper David Murphy is hopeful Saltires can improve after New Zealand A trouncing. Photograph: Donald Macleod

Cricket: Scots’ hopes on a sticky wicket

Corby is often referred to as 'Little Scotland'. Picture: Complimentary

Corby says No in mock independence referendum

Bobby Charlton played his 106th and last game for England in 1970 World Cup. Picture: Getty

On this day: Bobby Charlton’s last international

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries