Northampton Chronicle & Echo Morning Update 20 May, 2024

The latest headlines from the Northampton Chronicle & Echo, bringing you all the news from Northampton and the county

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00:00 This is your morning update for Monday 20th May 2024.

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

00:10 New owners of huge holiday park in Northampton reveal first steps of serious investment into site.

00:19 Meadow Bay Villages bought Billing Aquadrome and Cookno Mill in March,

00:24 rescuing the two parks from a 10 month stint in administration.

00:28 New leader of West Northamptonshire Council officially voted in at annual meeting.

00:35 The former deputy stepped up after the recent departure of ex-leader Jonathan Nunn.

00:41 Grandad and grandson discover prehistoric footprint at Urchester Country Park.

00:48 The amazing find is physical evidence that dinosaurs once walked through North Northamptonshire.

00:57 David Lloyd unveils plans for Kettering Health Club with swimming pools, soft play and spa retreat.

01:04 Work is expected to start as soon as planning permission can be obtained, which is targeted for later this year.

01:11 Councils in West Northamptonshire to host summit to reach sustainability goals.

01:18 WNC is working in collaboration with Northampton Town Council to host a summit,

01:24 which will provide residents and businesses with tangible tools to help them to become more sustainable in their day to day lives.

01:32 Matavese explains how celebrating individual success builds Saints team spirit.

01:40 Every Monday time is taken to applaud those who have done well at the weekend, according to the Northampton Saints star.

01:50 Man left with head injuries after assault in Wellingborough Road, Northampton.

01:55 The incident happened between 3am and 3.30am on Sunday, May 12th.

02:02 Police say the man in his 30s was in Sultan's Kitchen in Wellingborough Road at the junction with St Edmund Street

02:10 when he was attacked by at least three males.

02:15 Well known village pub with beautiful views on edge of Northampton goes up for sale for half a million pounds.

02:22 The Lamport Swan on Harborough Road, owned by the reputable McManus Pub Company, is currently on the market for £495,000.

02:33 For more news go to northamptoncron.co.uk

02:39 And for more videos check out shotstv.com

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