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Summary

  1. Top stories on Monday, 4 April 2016
  2. Union leaders discuss the steel industry crisis in an effort to save thousands of jobs, including some in Corby
  3. Left-arm spinner Monty Panesar formally joins the Northamptonshire cricket squad this season
  4. Anyone caught dropping litter or failing to pick up their dog's mess in Northampton could now face an on-the-spot fine of £80
  5. New flood insurance scheme to cut bills for "at risk" properties by hundreds of pounds
  6. Kinky Boots - the musical based on the film about a Northampton shoe factory - wins three Olivier Awards including best new musical
  7. More news, sport, travel and weather updates from 08:00 on Tuesday

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By Pete Cooper

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Weather: Dry tonight, sunshine tomorrow

Dan Holley

BBC Look East weather

Scattered showers gradually fading away tonight to leave most places dry with temperatures falling to 4C (39F).

Weather
BBC

Much of Tuesday will be dry with sunny spells with temperatures will peaking at 14C (57F).

More details on the BBC Weather website.

Panesar 'delighted' about joining Northamptonshire

James Burridge

BBC Look East

England spinner Monty Panesar has been formally included in Northamptonshire's squad for the new county season.

The 33-year-old has been training at Wantage Road this winter while recovering from a shoulder injury.

He told me that he is "delighted" to be joining the club

New £80 fine for litter and dog fouling

Pete Cooper

BBC Local Live

From today anyone caught dropping litter or failing to pick up their dog's mess in Northampton could face an on-the-spot fine of £80. You've been sharing your thoughts on Facebook.

Dog mess bin
BBC

Marg Mears says: "Good, but won't work unless the public get involved and report."

Carol Faulkner writes: "Would have made a fortune down the Drapery this morning already!!"

Susan Swift posts: "I always clear up after my dog, so annoying when other people don't."

Council had 'no other option' than to introduce £80 fine for litter and dog mess, says leader

Pete Cooper

BBC Local Live

The leader of Northampton Borough Council has said that the litter in the town is "an embarrassment and a disgrace".

Litter
BBC

Mary Markham said they were left with "no other option" than to introduce new £80 on-the-spot fines for littering and not picking up after dog fouling, after "education did not work".

Man hit with cricket bat after A14 road rage incident between Kettering and Rothwell

Northamptonshire Telegraph

A man was assaulted with a cricket bat after a road rage incident on the A14 between Kettering and Rothwell.

Lewis Hamilton v Nico Rosberg: The battle we all wanted is brewing

Andrew Benson

Chief F1 writer

An enticing title fight is on the cards and given the way F1 bosses are dealing with the qualifying farce, boy, does the sport need it.

Mercedes F1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg
Getty Images

Nico Rosberg is in a strong position after wins in both of the first two grands prix in Australia and Bahrain, thanks to Brackley-based Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton managing to convert both his pole positions into bad getaways that extinguished his victory hopes within seconds of the start of each race.

In many ways, from a neutral's point of view, Rosberg getting a jump on Hamilton at the start of the season is exactly what F1 needed.

Knife wielding robbers pushed into Northampton house and took TV meter change

Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Robbers burst into a Northampton house with a knife and demanded money before leaving with change from the television meter.

Cyndi Lauper says she is 'chuffed' with her musical Kinky Boots' success

Pete Cooper

BBC Local Live

Kinky Boots - the musical based on the film about a Northampton shoe factory - won three categories at last night's Olivier Awards in London.

Cyndi Lauper, who wrote the songs for the musical, said she is "chuffed" with its success...                       

Hull 'proud' of her second place at first golf major of the season

Iain Carter

BBC golf correspondent

After achieving her best ever major finish of joint second place, Burton Latimer golfer Charley Hull said: "I can't wait for the next tournament. I am happy because I played some great shots on the back nine."

Charley Hull
Getty Images

The 20-year-old, who finished one shot off winner New Zealand's Lydia Ko at the ANA Inspiration in California, continued: "I feel like I know I can play well under pressure, making birdies when I'm down. I have done that today and I am proud of myself."

Weather: Cloudy with a chance of rain

BBC Weather Watchers

It's a cloudy day across Northamptonshire, as you can see from this picture of Barnwell country park from BBC Weather Watcher 'PandA'.

Bernwell Country Park
BBC

It'll continue to be cloudy and that might lead to some rain later. A top temperature today of 12C (54F).

You can find more details on the BBC Weather website.

F1: Lewis Hamilton says his slow start is 'not entirely my fault'

Andrew Benson

Chief F1 writer in Bahrain

Lewis Hamilton said he is "not worried" about his difficult start to the F1 season after his gifting victory to Nico Rosberg.

Mercedes F1 driver Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton
Getty Images

The triple world champion has begun badly in both races so far and trails Brackley-based Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg, by 17 points.

Hamilton said his starting problems were "not a big issue", adding: "It is something we'll fix for the next race."

Headlines: Union talks on steel industry... New fine for dog mess and litter in Northampton

Laura Cook

BBC Radio Northampton

Here are your early afternoon headlines:

  • Unions representing steel workers, including many based in Corby, are holding talks in London shortly in an effort to save the industry
  • From today anyone caught dropping litter or failing to pick up their dog's mess in Northampton could face an on-the-spot fine of £80
  • Kinky Boots - the musical based on the film about a Northampton shoe factory - wins three categories at the Olivier Awards including best new musical
Cast of Kinky Boots perform for Children In Need
BBC

Monty's return a 'great boost' for the county side

Alex Winter

BBC Radio Northampton sport

Monty Panesar returning to Wantage Road is a great boost for Northamptonshire, effectively getting a new signing without adding to their wage bill.

The 33-year-old has secured private financial support as he seeks to get his career back on track, with his ultimate goal to play for England again.

Monty Panesar
Getty Images

If he returns close to the bowler who has played 50 Tests, Northants will have gained a quality asset for their four-day side.

Cricket: Panesar returns to Northamptonshire seven years after he left

Alex Winter

BBC Radio Northampton sport

Monty Panesar has been formally added to Northamptonshire’s squad for this season.

Monty Panesar
Getty Images

The left-arm spinner has been at Wantage Road throughout the winter recovering from a shoulder injury.

But now, with independent financial support in place, Panesar is set to appear in a Northants shirt once more, having last played for the club in 2009.

Saints captain Dickson says he is 'ok' after head injury

Pete Cooper

BBC Local Live

Saints club captain, scrum-half Lee Dickson, has posted a message on Twitter that he is "feeling ok" after his head injury yesterday.

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Dickson was injured in the Saints 28-6 defeat to Wasps in the Premiership.

Thousands attend free road safety event at Corby circuit

Northamptonshire Telegraph

More than 3,000 visitors attended a free road safety event organised by Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service in Corby.

Potential Tata buyer interested in Corby but not Port Talbot

Norman Smith

Assistant political editor

The front runner to buy parts of Tata - Liberty House - today said they had already held "encouraging" and "positive" talks with ministers.

They described the response of ministers as "pro-active" and "keen to find solutions."

Corby Steel
BBC

However its understood Liberty House would be unlikely to buy Port Talbot's blast furnace and is primarily interested in the company's rolling mills and other steel processing plants such as Corby.

Northampton lose to Wasps and slip to fifth in the table

BBC Sport

Rob Miller scored two tries as Wasps beat below-par Northampton 28-6 to dent the Saints chance of reaching the top four of the Premiership.

wasps vs saints
PA

As well as slipping to fifth place the Saints also lost England prop Kieran Brookes and replacement scrum-half Lee Dickson to head injuries.

Unions say business secretary has 'taken his eye off the ball' with Tata Steel sale

Norman Smith

Assistant political editor

Trade unions representing steel workers have called on Prime Minister David Cameron to take personal charge of the talks over Tata Steel. 

Sajid Javid
BBC

The unions - who are holding a meeting of representatives from all the threatened Tata plants, including Corby - say they want Mr Cameron to take charge from the business secretary in securing a deal.

They accuse Sajid Javid (pictured) of "taking his eye off the ball" and have called on Mr Cameorn "to get a grip" of the negotiations.

Sport headlines: Hull second in fist golf major of the year... Nico Rosberg wins Bahrain GP

Alex Winter

BBC Radio Northampton sport

Here the top sport stories in brief:

  • Burton Latimer's Charley Hull finished one shot short of a first major title at the ANA Inspiration in California and had to settle for joint-second
  • Nico Rosberg took a comfortable win in the Bahrain Grand Prix as Brackley-based Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton fought back to third after a first-lap collision
  • Wasps beat Northampton 28-6 to dent the Saints hopes of reaching the rugby Premiership play-offs

Charley Hull second as Lydia Ko wins ANA Inspiration

Iain Carter

BBC golf correspondent

Burton Latimer's Charley Hull achieved her best major result with joint second at the ANA Inspiration as New Zealand's Lydia Ko became the youngest player to win two LPGA major championships.

Charley Hull
Getty Images

Hull, 20, was two shots off the lead going into Sunday's final round, but 18-year-old Ko finished one stroke ahead on 12 under par to add the title to last year's Evian Championship.

Hat-trick for musical Kinky Boots at Olivier Awards

Tim Masters

Arts and Entertainment correspondent

Kinky Boots - the musical based on the film about a Northampton shoe factory - won three categories at last night's Olivier Awards including best new musical.

Matt Henry
Kinky Boots/Getty Images

Matt Henry (pictured) collected the gong for best actor in a musical for his portrayal of drag-queen Lola and Gregg Barnes won for his costume design.

New fine for dog fouling and litter in Northampton

Carroll Weston

BBC Radio Northampton

From today anyone caught dropping litter or failing to pick up their dog's mess in Northampton could face an on-the-spot fine of £80.

Litter and dog poo bin
BBC

New enforcement officers will take to the streets in a one-year pilot scheme to help clean up the town.

Northampton Borough Council has commissioned a private company to work alongside existing wardens.  

Bahrain GP: Nico Rosberg wins after Lewis Hamilton collision

Andrew Benson

Chief F1 writer in Bahrain

Nico Rosberg took a comfortable win in the Bahrain Grand Prix as Brackley-based Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton fought back to third after a first-lap collision.

Nico Rosberg
Getty Images

Hamilton dropped to seventh on lap one following a slow start and a clash with Valtteri Bottas' Williams at Turn One.

His Mercedes bodywork damaged, Hamilton recovered well but was unable to catch Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen in second.

Bridge between Billing and Cogenhoe closed for almost a month

Pete Cooper

BBC Local Live

The Causeway, the bridge between Billing and Cogenhoe, will be closed to traffic for the next four weeks while it's being repaired.  

the causeway
Google

The bridge was damaged following an accident last October.

Northamptonshire Highways says a full road closure will be in place while the work is carried out with a diversion in place, but businesses in the area will be open as usual.

New flood insurance scheme to cut bills by hundreds of pounds

Brian Milligan

Personal finance reporter

A month after floods hit parts of Northamptonshire, including Yelvertoft (pictured), a new scheme has been launched to cut insurance bills for those whose homes are at risk of flooding.

yelvertoft
BBC

Homeowners living in high flood-risk areas of the UK should now be able to save hundreds of pounds on their insurance premiums with the flood risk element of any insurance policy from today passed on to the reinsurer Flood Re.

The scheme has also been criticised by a group of MPs, who said it did not offer good value for money.  

Steel crisis: Unions set to hold emergency talks

BBC News UK

Union leaders will meet to discuss the steel industry crisis later in an effort to save thousands of jobs.

steel works
BBC

Shop stewards from steelworks across the country, including Corby, will hold emergency talks in London to help prevent Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant from closing.

Yesterday, the government said it would offer financial support to help "clinch a buyer" for the business.  

Headlines: Union leaders to hold steel crisis talks... Flooding scheme launched

Andrew Radd

BBC Radio Northampton

Here are our top stories:

  • Unions will meet in London today to plan the next steps of their campaign to save the British steel industry
  • A new scheme designed to help households at risk of flooding is being launched today
  • From today anyone caught dropping litter or failing to pick up their dog's mess in Northampton could face an on-the-spot fine of £80

Weather: Cloudy with occasional rain or showers

Kate Kinsella

BBC Look East weather

It will be a rather cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and a high of 12C (54F).

You can find more details on the BBC Weather website or see my full forecast below...

Good morning and welcome to Local Live for Northamptonshire

Pete Cooper

BBC Local Live

Between now and 18:00 we'll bring you the latest news, weather, sport and travel for the county.

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