Northampton: Quick Facts

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Nov. 3, 2026

News •

Parents want rethink on scrapped secondary school in Northampton • Nov. 3, 2026, 12:45 AM ET (BBC)

Mitchell injury blow adds to England’s woes as Northampton sink Gloucester • Nov. 1, 2026, 9:24 AM ET (The Guardian)

England fret over Fin Smith’s fitness for looming Australia match • Oct. 27, 2026, 4:14 PM ET (The Guardian)

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Northampton town hall, a large ornate stone building with arched windows and a central clock tower, stands beside a yellow-leaved tree under a clear blue sky.

Map of the British Isles highlighting the location of Northampton in central England, United Kingdom. Surrounding countries and bodies of water such as Ireland, France, the North Sea, and the English Channel are labeled for context, with a small inset map showing the region's position within Europe.

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