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BBC News
10-07-2025
- BBC News
Woman dies after car found in ditch on A45 by Irchester
A woman in her 40s has died after the car she was driving was found in a ditch. Northamptonshire Police said it was called to the A45, eastbound, by Irchester, between the junctions for Claudius Way and Ditchford Road, at about 17:00 BST, on found a black Ford Fiesta and confirmed the woman had died at the scene. The force appealed for anyone who witnessed the car leaving the road, or who may have CCTV or dash cam footage, to come forward. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
06-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Irchester woman forms singles group after cancer heartbreak
A woman who set up a social group for single people over 50 in response to personal tragedy and loneliness said it was slowly becoming a "little community".Debbie Osborne founded Singles Ministry Northamptonshire earlier this year following a series of life-changing events, including her son and first husband dying from group has grown to more than 250 members and regularly hosts events in the Osborne, from Irchester, said: "The vibe is great because we're all comfortable. It's fantastic, it makes me so proud." Ms Osborne said she lost her first husband to cancer and later her son, and has since separated from her second was also diagnosed with breast cancer, but thankfully it was caught about wanting to meet new people following those events, she said: "It's really hard, and all my friends are married and settled. "I wanted to go out with people like me, my age."As a result, she organised a small gathering at Rushden Windmill Club, which attracted more than 40 people. Encouraged by the turnout, she set up the social group in March, which has continued to grow."As soon as you walk in, the vibe is great," she said. "We're all the same age and we all feel comfortable. People that have come, now come all the time." Attendees of the group said it had helped them feel more Warren, from Burton Latimer, said: "I realised I had no joy left in my life. "When I saw Debbie's ad [for a meet-up,] I thought, 'time to get out and find some people'."Trevor Pywell, from Barton Seagrave, said he had attended four events. "Debs' group is fantastic," he said. "I do miss having a partner. I gave up on dating apps and thought I was getting used to being on my own."Ms Osborne said she was now looking for a suitable venue in Northampton to accommodate the group's increasing numbers. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Silhouettes at country park represent road victims
A poignant temporary memorial has been installed at a country park for visitors who want to remember those who lost their lives or were injured in road crashes. The display at Irchester Country Park includes 32 silhouettes, representing the number of people killed on Northamptonshire's roads in 2024. There are also doves and flags to represent those who received serious or minor injuries. The police officer who came up with the idea lost her own mother in a collision in 2013. PC Emilie Bunkall's mum Julie died in 2013 on the A6 near Burton Latimer. An inquest heard it was likely the woman driving the other car had some kind of blackout. PC Bunkall thought at the time she would be unable to carry on her policing career following the death, but continued because her mother was "incredibly proud of my traffic role". As well as the silhouettes, the display at Irchester, that was created with the help of PC Bunkall's sister, contains 243 doves that represent someone who sustained a serious injury. There are also 1,360 county flags, signifying those who received minor injuries. It took more than eight hours over two days to install the objects alongside floral bouquets provided by a Northampton florist. It is the fourth year PC Bunkall has arranged a memorial. She said the reaction from victims' relatives to last year's display at Abington Park in Northampton was "very emotional". She said: "I wonder each year whether the display is still impactful. However, while we were setting up the display, we had lots of positive interactions with the public - many of whom didn't realise the numbers involved. "One teenager walked past and said 'that's a lot of people!'" The memorial will be in place for a fortnight and relatives can collect the silhouette representing their loved one from PC Bunkall after the display has been removed. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Road safety truck named after crash victim Petition launched after six road deaths in a decade Woman blacked-out in fatal collision Northamptonshire Police Roadpeace
BBC News
17-05-2025
- BBC News
Silhouettes at Irchester Country Park represent road victims
A poignant temporary memorial has been installed at a country park for visitors who want to remember those who lost their lives or were injured in road display at Irchester Country Park includes 32 silhouettes, representing the number of people killed on Northamptonshire's roads in are also doves and flags to represent those who received serious or minor police officer who came up with the idea lost her own mother in a collision in 2013. PC Emilie Bunkall's mum Julie died in 2013 on the A6 near Burton inquest heard it was likely the woman driving the other car had some kind of Bunkall thought at the time she would be unable to carry on her policing career following the death, but continued because her mother was "incredibly proud of my traffic role". As well as the silhouettes, the display at Irchester, that was created with the help of PC Bunkall's sister, contains 243 doves that represent someone who sustained a serious are also 1,360 county flags, signifying those who received minor took more than eight hours over two days to install the objects alongside floral bouquets provided by a Northampton florist. It is the fourth year PC Bunkall has arranged a memorial. She said the reaction from victims' relatives to last year's display at Abington Park in Northampton was "very emotional".She said: "I wonder each year whether the display is still impactful. However, while we were setting up the display, we had lots of positive interactions with the public - many of whom didn't realise the numbers involved."One teenager walked past and said 'that's a lot of people!'"The memorial will be in place for a fortnight and relatives can collect the silhouette representing their loved one from PC Bunkall after the display has been removed. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
