Summary

  • Updates on Thursday, 13 July 2017

  • Large fire at Corby warehouse

  • Northamptonshire non-league football clubs learn 2017-18 fixtures

  • Weather: Highs of 20C (68F)

  1. Northampton Town and the missing moneypublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 24 July 2018

    The story so far of what happened to £10.25m of council money given to Northampton Town Football Club that seemingly vanished.

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  2. Cheers everyone!published at 18:00 British Summer Time 14 July 2017

    Kris Holland
    BBC Radio Northampton

    So, while I'm here I may as well make the most of it...

    BeerImage source, Getty Images

    Thanks for following today's feed, where we went behind-the-scenes at Silverstone during practice day.

    Scroll down to catch up on all the highlights, as Mercedes dominated in the two sessions.

    Talking of sessions...

    Nah. I'd better not.

    Catch you all again soon!

  3. More views from the fanspublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 14 July 2017

    Kris Holland
    BBC Radio Northampton

    Also down the local are these lads from Oldham.

    Silverstone pub fans

    Paul (far right) said: "It's our seventh time here. I think it's Lewis' race to win this weekend."

    Meanwhile, Ian and Tony have made the trek up from Portsmouth.

    Silverstone pub fans

    Ian (left), talking about the uncertain future of the race in Silverstone, said: "They need to negotiate it and hopefully we'll see it continue."

    Fingers crossed!

  4. After a long day by the track...published at 17:21 British Summer Time 14 July 2017

    Kris Holland
    BBC Radio Northampton

    Where better to go than to the local pub.

    I'm in the rather picturesque Silverstone village, where a number of F1 nuts have headed for a pint (and in some cases, some nuts) following today's practice sessions.

    Silverstone village
    Matt and Daniel

    Brothers Matt, 33, and Daniel, 31, are here from Eastbourne for the race. Last weekend they were in Austria.

    Matt told me: "I'd love to see Lewis make it four in a row, but Bottas [his Mercedes team-mate] is driving well too.

    Daniel: "It's a must win for Lewis to be honest. I hope Kimi does well too. The Ferrari's have been really strong this year - it's good to be seeing competition in the sport.

    Talking about the recent decision by the owners of Silverstone to try and renegotiate its contract - putting the future of F1 in Northamptonshire at risk past 2019, Matt added: "I'd be devastated if Silverstone lost the race - this is the home of motorsport."

  5. In pictures: Friday's practice daypublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 14 July 2017

    Valtteri BottasImage source, Getty Images
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    Valtteri Bottas

    Daniel RicciardoImage source, Getty Images
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    Daniel Ricciardo

    Sebastian VettelImage source, Getty Images
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    Sebastian Vettel

    Carlos SainzImage source, Getty Images
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    Carlos Sainz

    Lewis HamiltonImage source, Getty Images
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    Lewis Hamilton

  6. Lewis Hamilton spotted with racing driver Billy Mongerpublished at 17:06 British Summer Time 14 July 2017

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    Lewis Hamilton has just been pictured in the paddock chatting to young racing driver Billy Monger.

    If you don't know, Billy had both legs amputated following a high-speed crash at Donington in April.

    He was spotted today in the Mercedes garage, where he spent the day meeting the team and chatting to Hamilton.

    You can read his full story here.

  7. Are you heading here to witness all the action?published at 16:44 British Summer Time 14 July 2017

    Worth reading this advice if you're heading to Silverstone this weekend.

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  8. It's not all about F1published at 16:34 British Summer Time 14 July 2017

    Stuart Bailey
    BBC News

    The likes of Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso aren't the only stars of Silverstone - a whole load of acts have been booked to play the main stage in the F1 Fanzone.

    Tonight there's an '80s theme with Carol Decker (pictured) from T'Pau and a Sara Cox DJ set.

    Carol DeckerImage source, PA

    Stage manager Tanya Baker is responsible for organising the entertainment and said: "It takes a lot of planning - we start thinking about it in October.

    "We make sure what goes out on the stage is enjoyable and suitable for everybody - of all ages.

    "It's not just about people who want to watch Lewis Hamilton for hour after hour - it's for people who just want a good day out."

  9. Man in court on assault chargepublished at 16:30 British Summer Time 14 July 2017

    The appearance follows an incident which resulted in a man being taken to hospital with head injuries.

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  10. Fancy getting into motorsport?published at 16:21 British Summer Time 14 July 2017

    #GetInspired

    Here's Red Bull team principal Christian Horner giving you five reasons why motorsport could suit you....

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    Red Bull Formula 1 Team's Christian Horner: five reasons to take part in motorsport

    And if you want to look into it further, take a look at the Get Inspired guide.

  11. 'Lewis! Lewis! Over here!.... oh'published at 16:08 British Summer Time 14 July 2017

    Kris Holland
    BBC Radio Northampton

    I wondered why all these people looked so disappointed when I walked out of the paddocks...

    Turns out they're autograph hunters.

    Silverstone
    Silverstone

    Sorry folks. Maybe I'll be famous one day.

  12. Live: BBC reporter James Burridge at Silverstonepublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 14 July 2017

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  13. In pictures: Friday's practice daypublished at 15:58 British Summer Time 14 July 2017

    Hamilton at SilverstoneImage source, Getty Images
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    Lewis Hamilton

    Fernando AlonsoImage source, Getty Images
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    Fernando Alonso

    Sebastian VettelImage source, Getty Images
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    Sebastian Vettel

    Romain Grosjean and Stoffel VandoorneImage source, Getty Images
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    Romain Grosjean and Stoffel Vandoorne

    Valtteri BottasImage source, Getty Images
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    Valtteri Bottas

  14. Remember to keep your valuables locked away this Silverstone weekendpublished at 15:32 British Summer Time 14 July 2017

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  15. Fans on the move after the end of second practicepublished at 15:04 British Summer Time 14 July 2017

    So that's it then. Second practice is over and everyone's on the move once more...

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    It's refreshment o'clock, I say. But stay with us as we'll continue to bring you what's going on behind-the-scenes.

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  18. Man who died in M45 crash namedpublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 14 July 2017

    A man who died in a crash on the M45 at Dunchurch last week has been named by police, external as 55-year-old Mark Folwell from Northampton.

    The single-vehicle crash happened on Thursday 6 July on the eastbound carriageway at about 04:30.

    Peter's family said he would be "truly missed by each and every person that was lucky enough to have known him".

  19. chequered flag

    Chequered flagpublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 14 July 2017

    Valtteri Bottas finishes fastest in second practice for the British Grand Prix.

  20. Stay safe, kids...published at 14:31 British Summer Time 14 July 2017

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