Nic Rigby
BBC News

Last month we looked at the strange story of the Kettering robot after finding an intriguing archive photo.

Now publishers Merriam-Webster, external have given permission for us to use another picture of the robot, designed by Kettering radio engineer Charles Lawson, which the firm used in an advert for its dictionary in the 1930s. 

We're keen to find out more information about it. If you have any information please email BBC News Online.    

Image source, Merriam-Webster's Unabridged©1939 by Merriam-Webster, Inc. (<http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com/>)

Image source, Merriam-Webster's Unabridged©1939 by Merriam-Webster, Inc. http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com/

Phil Shepka
BBC Sport

When your side scores a goal which takes them out of the relegation zone, sometimes the celebrations can get a little out of hand.

Image source, Alison Bagley/Northamptonshire Telegraph

On Saturday, Corby Town defender Jason Lee started the party early, drinking some of a fan's pint while celebrating Ben Milnes' only goal in a 1-0 win over Mickleover Sports.

"After the goal was scored we all went off to celebrate with Ben, but a fan had spilled his pint, and another fan had thrown his pint up in the air," Lee told BBC Sport.

"Everyone was celebrating, everyone was drenched, but I didn't want the spilled pint to go to waste so I just thought I'd have a cheeky sip.

"I got busted, caught out by the photographer. Everyone within the five-metre radius thought it was funny. I thought I was just going to get a kick out of making those guys laugh, and now it's gone viral."

Eighty one years ago this month, a photographer took a picture of Post Office engineers in Northampton laying Britain's first television cable.   

Image source, Getty Images

Nic Rigby
BBC News

We've been covering plans to cut spending on young children's services by Northamptonshire County Council.

The council has yet to say how many jobs are at risk, but it is clear saving £4.5m must involve some savings in salaries.

A spokesman told the BBC: "Last year the council agreed a new service delivery model, which could see some children's services brought in-house to lower commissioning costs as part of the transition into a standalone children's trust.

"More than 1,000 families are currently accessing targeted children's centre activity, of which more than half are already being supported by the council through other services.

"Therefore, the review of children's centres will look at how the council can reduce potential duplication and deliver better value for money."

BBC Sport

Northampton Town manager Justin Edinburgh said he was encouraged with his side's progress as Cobblers celebrated a 3-1 win over Chesterfield on Saturday.

John-Joe O'Toole's first-half brace set Northampton on their way.

O'Toole then doubled their advantage three minutes before the break before Marc Richards headed home a Matt Taylor free-kick three minutes after the restart.

Chesterfield clawed one back in the 54th minute, but the second half developed into a scrappy affair.

Edinburgh said the aim was to improve his side's performance in the second 45.

"I believe as this team becomes fitter and gains more playing experience we can take [our performance] in the first half into the second half," he said.

Earlier he told reporters he hopes to have Gabriel Zakuani and Alex Revell back for Saturday's match against Southend.

Cobblers play again tomorrow night against Swindon.  

Nic Rigby
BBC News

Meanwhile, detailed plans have been submitted to replace Brackley Cottage Hospital (pictured).

A three-storey building will include intermediate care beds, which used to be located at the hospital, along with X-ray and GP facilities.

Image source, Roger Templeman/Geograph

The south Northamptonshire hospital served people in the town for more than 130 years, but the decision was taken in 2015 to close it.

Detailed plans show the beds on the top floor and two GP surgeries will be relocated to the first and ground floors.

There'll also be a minor injuries unit and a cafe. These detailed plans will now have to get planning approval before building can start.

Sam Read
BBC Radio Northampton politics reporter

A lack of care home beds in Northamptonshire could be "disastrous" for local hospitals, says a letter to local MPs from the group representing the county's private care home providers.

Northamptonshire Association of Registered Care Homes (NorArch), external says the county council needs to pay more for the provision of care beds.

The letter says over the last 20 years there has been no increase in the amount paid per care home resident by Northamptonshire County Council, external, which after allowing for inflation means a real-term decrease in funding.

It says the service has reached a "tipping point" and it may not be able to provide the beds for the county at the present rate of funding.

This could mean a shortage of beds in care homes in the county, leading to problems for local hospitals - such as Northampton (pictured) and Kettering hospitals - hoping to discharge patients to care homes.

The county council says it plans to invest more money in adult social care in the next financial year.

Sam Read
BBC Radio Northampton politics reporter

People having a mental health crisis in Northampton are being offered an alternative to A&E.

Image source, Thinkstock

A "crisis cafe" is being trialled, providing emergency support three evenings a week. In the last financial year more than 2,200 people went to A&E in Northampton and Kettering with mental health issues.

Adam Smith, of the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, external, said: "We are putting more services in place because we want to meet the needs of people.

"We know the challenges on services. It's about us trying to think of new ways of supporting service users."

The service will run three nights a week from Anchor House in Regent Square, Northampton, between 17:00 and 22:00.

It will be run jointly by the NHS health trust and the charity Mind.

Nic Rigby
BBC News

We've been covering plans to cut spending on young children's services, which includes children's centres, in Northamptonshire by £4.5m.

The plans go before the county council on Tuesday.  

A report to the council says it hopes efficiency savings and reduction in duplication of services could help achieve the cuts.

The council said any changes to services will be "carefully managed", but the council must have the "ability to restructure the workforce in a timely manner".

When the plans were first put forward, county council cabinet member for children's services, Matthew Golby, said: "At present, it is often the case that families have a number of professionals offering support, and at a time when our budgets are under increasing pressure, we have to be sure we are providing value-for-money services.

"We are committed to supporting families and we will continue to do this through existing services, including focused family interventions."

Work to repair voids in the road surface that appeared on the A6 Rothwell and Desborough bypass is progressing.

The road has been shut for a number of weeks after problems were found by the River Ise bridge.

Rebecca Miller from Northamptonshire Highways told me the latest on BBC Radio Northampton...

Nic Rigby
BBC News

Meanwhile, funding for a domestic abuse service in the county is also set to be cut by 10%.

At present the service is run by Catch 22 in partnership with Northampton Women's Refuge, but the contract is due to end in April 2017.

The county council is recommending the contract go out to tender and says in a report the "level of funding available shall reduce by approximately 10% compared to the current contractual arrangements".

The proposals go before the council's cabinet on Tuesday.

Nic Rigby
BBC News

Plans to cut spending on young children's services in Northamptonshire by £4.5m go before the county council on Tuesday.

The drop in funding, from £7.2m to £2.7m, could hit targeted support for children aged under five and children's centres.

But the authority says it does not "anticipate" reducing the number of children's centre buildings.

The proposals are part of its bid to make £58m of savings over the next 12 months.

Kate Kinsella
BBC Look East weather

There'll be some sunshine for most of us but it'll still feel rather cold.

There will be some cloud around, particularly closer to the coast, and more of a breeze which will keep things rather chilly. 

Top temperature between 3C and 7C (37F - 45F).

Get the full forecast where you live, from BBC Weather.

Nic Rigby
BBC News

Good morning and welcome to Northamptonshire Live this Monday morning.

We'll be bringing you all the news, sport and travel from the county until 18:00.

But first, today's weather forecast is coming right up.

Get in touch with your stories, pictures, videos and comments today via email, Facebook, external or Twitter, external.  

John-Joe O'Toole scores twice in the first half as Northampton beat Chesterfield at Sixfields in League One.

England player Alex Scott "would've loved the opportunity to have a competition like this when I was younger".

What's she talking about? The FA People's Cup - the country's biggest free five-a-side competition which gives you the chance to make your way to Wembley.

"When I was younger, playing in a football cage, the dream was always to play at Wembley," adds Scott.

"The FA People's Cup gives anyone the opportunity to sign up to a local team in your area. You don't have to rely on your mates.

"It's a chance to meet different people, socialise in different environments. It's more than just signing up, you can get so many benefits from it."

So what are you waiting for? Sign up for the FA People's Cup, external - but hurry as the deadline for entries is the 19 February!

Rhys Priestland's dramatic last-minute penalty earns Bath victory over Northampton in a Premiership thriller.

Relive the action as Bath and Sale record thrilling wins, while Tom Varndell's record-breaking try for Bristol is in vain as they lose to Harlequins.