Northampton
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a town in central England, administrative centre of Northamptonshire, on the River Nene: footwear and engineering industries. Pop: 189 474 (2001)
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short for Northamptonshire
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Fin Smith had already attempted a crossfield kick to Northampton team-mate Tommy Freeman from an early penalty, only to be called back by referee Hollie Davidson for going too quickly.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
He served in several parishes within the Archdiocese of Birmingham before becoming Bishop of Northampton in 2020.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
In a statement, the Catholic Diocese of Northampton - which covers Northamptonshire , Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire - confirmed the charges against Oakley "after an investigation into non-recent safeguarding allegations".
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Staffordshire Police say the charges against David James Oakley, the Bishop of Northampton, follow his arrest in September last year.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
“My cousin in Northampton, she knows a woman whose little boy was took by the Gobblers....”
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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