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  1. Thieves use axe in Market Harborough jewellery break-inpublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 2 September 2020

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC News

    Thieves used an axe and other "implements" to break into a jewellery shop in Market Harborough.

    Leicestershire Police said the break-in occurred just before 01:30 on Tuesday at County Jewellers on High Street.

    It was reported to the force three suspects arrived on two motorbikes and used implements, including an axe, to gain entry.

    Jewellery - including watches and necklaces - were taken from display cabinets before the suspects made off.

    County JewellersImage source, HFM Radio

    Police later spotted one of the motorbikes in Northamptonshire heading towards Corby.

    A 44-year-old man, from Northamptonshire, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary, dangerous driving, failing to stop for police and driving under the influence of drugs. He has since been bailed.

    The second motorbike has not yet been located and police have appealed for witnesses.

  2. Listen: Northampton v Exeter after Bristol beat Worcesterpublished at 15:46 British Summer Time 2 September 2020

    Listen to BBC radio commentary on Worcester Warriors v Bristol & Northampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs in the English Premiership.

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  3. Ex-England all-rounder Capel dies at 57published at 15:09 British Summer Time 2 September 2020

    Former England and Northamptonshire all-rounder David Capel loses his battle with a brain tumour at the age of 57.

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  4. Steelbacks maintain fine start in Blastpublished at 23:05 British Summer Time 1 September 2020

    Northamptonshire beat Birmingham Bears to claim a third straight victory, while Somerset, Hampshire, Sussex and Kent all win in the T20 Blast.

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  5. Briton shot outside hotel 'was unlawfully killed'published at 21:02 British Summer Time 1 September 2020

    Matthew Gibbard, 50, of Lowick, Northamptonshire, was shot dead by thieves in Argentina.

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  6. Northampton sign forward Korboapublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 1 September 2020

    Northampton Town sign forward Ricky Korboa from non-league Carshalton Athletic for an undisclosed fee, on a one-year contract.

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  7. Cobblers sign striker Nuttall on loanpublished at 19:52 British Summer Time 31 August 2020

    Northampton Town sign striker Joe Nuttall on a season-long loan from fellow League One side Blackpool.

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  8. Dunn family drop plans to sue US governmentpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 31 August 2020

    Harry Dunn's parents hope they will be able to meet with officials to discuss a way forward.

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  9. 'Winning every week is frustrating for fans'published at 22:05 British Summer Time 30 August 2020

    Lewis Hamilton didn't enjoy watching Michael Schumacher dominate in the 2000s with Ferrari, but "it's a bit different when you're in it".

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  10. Root hits 64 in winning Yorkshire returnpublished at 18:02 British Summer Time 30 August 2020

    Joe Root scores a fifty on his return for Yorkshire Vikings, while Surrey and Essex share another tie in the T20 Blast.

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  11. Quins beat top-four rivals Northamptonpublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 30 August 2020

    Harlequins revive their Premiership play-off hopes with a bonus-point win over fellow top-four hopefuls Northampton.

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  12. Boy, 7, told he would never walk climbs Ben Nevispublished at 12:10 British Summer Time 30 August 2020

    Caeden Thomson's mother, Lisa, called her son, who has cerebral palsy, an "absolute legend".

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  13. This one meant a lot to superhero Hamiltonpublished at 19:46 British Summer Time 29 August 2020

    Lewis Hamilton's spectacular pole position in Belgium was achieved within an air of sadness, in an already difficult year.

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  14. Clarke and Stirling star in T20 Blastpublished at 18:20 British Summer Time 29 August 2020

    Joe Clarke scores an unbeaten ton as Notts Outlaws beat Durham in the T20 Blast and Paul Stirling stars for Northants.

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  15. Mercedes' Hamilton on pole in Belgiumpublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 29 August 2020

    Championship leader Lewis Hamilton gets pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, half a second clear of Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas.

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  16. Listen: T20 Blast commentariespublished at 15:41 British Summer Time 29 August 2020

    Listen to live BBC local radio commentary on the T20 Blast.

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  17. Horse fair will be Covid-compliant, organisers saypublished at 09:41 British Summer Time 29 August 2020

    An MP has said the decision to hold the event in an area with local restrictions is "irresponsible".

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  18. Leadsom appeals to Trump over Dunn casepublished at 21:55 British Summer Time 27 August 2020

    South Northamptonshire MP Andrea Leadsom made a direct plea for the US President to intervene.

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  19. Jennings hits T20 ton for Lancashirepublished at 20:12 British Summer Time 27 August 2020

    Keaton Jennings hits 108 as Lancashire beat Durham in the T20 Blast, with Max Holden's 102 not out for Middlesex in vain as rain means no results in all other games.

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  20. Hamilton rules out Belgian GP boycottpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 27 August 2020

    World champion Lewis Hamilton backs US sports stars boycotting events to fight racism but does not believe missing the Belgium GP would have an effect.

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