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Residents across West Northamptonshire are set to benefit from £7.6 million of government funding to help people into work, boost skills and support local businesses.

More residents across West Northamptonshire will be able to access faster, fairer and more affordable home adaptations under a new Housing Adaptations Policy designed to strengthen independence, reduce financial barriers and deliver better outcomes for local people and health services.

The West Northamptonshire Corporate Parenting Strategy has been approved by Cabinet. Running from 2026 to 2029, the strategy has been shaped with the help of children and young people, and sets out how West Northamptonshire Council, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust and partners will work together w...

West Northamptonshire Council is set to discuss the options available for the area to progress towards becoming part of a Foundation Strategic Authority.

A King’s Sutton resident has been ordered to pay £5,800 after repeatedly breaching a Noise Abatement Notice relating to excessive loud music.

Eligible households across West Northamptonshire can now benefit from a new Warm Homes: Local Grant, which provides funding for energy saving home improvements to help residents reduce bills, improve home comfort and cut carbon emissions.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is extending its long‑established food waste recycling service to residents living in flats.

Firefighters from Kettering Green Watch have successfully completed the Kettering Half Marathon in full fire kit, raising further vital funds in support of former Northamptonshire firefighter Derek “Del” Anniwell, who is currently undergoing treatment for advanced cancer.

Luton Town extended their winless run to six League One games as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Doncaster Rovers.

MK Dons closed the gap to League 2 leaders Bromley after a thumping 5-1 win over Gillingham in Kent.

The Silverstone-based Cadillac F1 team completed their first grand prix as they saw their drivers take part in the Australian Grand Prix.

Milton Keynes City Council has launched a new Green Business Fund offering grants of up to £25,000 to help local organisations with projects to reduce their emissions and make the city a greener place to live.

The Xscape site in Milton Keynes is offering a recovery zone and further amenities to participants in the upcoming MK Festival of Running.

Northampton Town have parted company with the club’s first team manager Kevin Nolan, who leaves after a run of 1 win in 16 league games.

Trains on the West Coast Main Line via Milton Keynes have been subject to multiple disruptive issues including a major fire in Glasgow.

Milton Keynes City Council has confirmed the return of its free Midsummer Festival event, which will be taking place in June for its third edition.

The US treasury secretary has told Sky News that the US Navy will be escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a war increasingly determined by the flow and price of oil, one country is already emerging as a winner - and it's not even a combatant.

The UK is considering possible options to help defend shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, the defence secretary has said.

Iran's new supreme leader has tried to turn the page on this conflict - but his demands are unlikely to be listened to.

Across the country last week, hundreds of criminals woke to the sound of their front doors splintering.

Thirty years after the Dunblane school massacre, Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander has said the tragedy "haunts many of us still to this day".

The UK is considering possible options to help defend shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, the defence secretary has said.

A teenage boy has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing at a school near Norwich.

Google's AI can identify breast cancer better than a human doctor, and potentially save the stretched NHS a huge amount of time and effort, a new study shows.

WhatsApp, the messaging service run by Meta, is going to allow under-13s on its platform, as long as they have parental consent.

A record release of strategic oil reserves has been agreed in a bid to help offset supply disruption since the Middle East conflict began.

Tech companies have been warned to protect young people online after MPs voted down a blanket social media ban for under-16s.

Lab-grown foie gras and chicken are being tested by scientists to ensure they are safe for humans to eat, and could hit British restaurants and dinner tables in the next five years.

Tech companies have been warned to protect young people online after MPs voted down a blanket social media ban for under-16s.

WhatsApp, the messaging service run by Meta, is going to allow under-13s on its platform, as long as they have parental consent.

Google's AI can identify breast cancer better than a human doctor, and potentially save the stretched NHS a huge amount of time and effort, a new study shows.

PlayStation gamers could be owed £2bn in compensation, according to a lawsuit launched on Tuesday.

English clubs were riding high in Europe heading into this week's last-16 showdowns, so what has gone wrong after a chastening few days that have seen just one team claim a first-leg win?

Pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis added another centimetre to his world record after he cleared 6.31 metres in Sweden on Thursday.

Sepp Straka and Sahith Theegala are part of a five-way tie for the early lead at The Players, as Rory McIlroy made a sluggish start to his title defence at TPC Sawgrass.

Maro Itoje insists there is "no crack" in England's leadership group following the on-field disagreement that took place against Italy at the Stadio Olimpico last Saturday.

Moses Itauma looks set to fight for a heavyweight world championship in 2026.

The US treasury secretary has told Sky News that the US Navy will be escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

Across the country last week, hundreds of criminals woke to the sound of their front doors splintering.

The UK economy grew by 0.2% in the three months to January but with zero growth that month, according to official figures, as the prospects ahead are clouded by uncertainty due to the effects of the Middle East war.

In a war increasingly determined by the flow and price of oil, one country is already emerging as a winner - and it's not even a combatant.

A teenage boy has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing at a school near Norwich.

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The UK is considering possible options to help defend shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, the defence secretary has said.

Sir Keir Starmer will face accusations he misled the Commons over his appointment of Peter Mandelson if there is not "absolute consistency" between what he told MPs and government files, Harriet Harman has said.

In the end, the first drop of the Mandelson files contained neither a smoking gun nor bombshell revelation.

A committee of MPs is launching an inquiry into the student loan system and whether it's fair for graduates

A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor during ‌a German second division football match.

Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench are among the names that have been submitted to the Met Office for UK storms.

A police sergeant has been sacked for using a picture frame to weigh down her laptop keys and give the false impression she was working from home.

On a day when energy bills are making headlines, we thought we'd share new research on the energy habits that lead to the most household arguments.

Barack Obama has said aliens are "real" in an interview, before later taking to social media to clarify his comments.

One Battle After Another and Sinners are two films set for big wins at the Oscars this weekend - but with the studio behind them potentially facing a huge takeover, industry experts say this is a time of great uncertainty in Hollywood.

The Oscars celebrate the craft and creative excellence behind the best movies of the year – but the red carpet ahead of the ceremony is quite a different matter.

Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh will not face a new terror trial after judges at the High Court rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out the case.

Theatre is enjoying a renaissance across the UK, welcoming more people to live events than ever before, but over a third of organisations say they still expect to operate at a deficit this year.

A woman has been charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna.

In a war increasingly determined by the flow and price of oil, one country is already emerging as a winner - and it's not even a combatant.

The UK economy grew by 0.2% in the three months to January but with zero growth that month, according to official figures, as the prospects ahead are clouded by uncertainty due to the effects of the Middle East war.

The US treasury secretary has told Sky News that the US Navy will be escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

The government has been called on by an influential committee of MPs to quash convictions obtained with data from the Post Office's Capture software, the predecessor to the faulty Horizon IT programme.

One Battle After Another and Sinners are two films set for big wins at the Oscars this weekend - but with the studio behind them potentially facing a huge takeover, industry experts say this is a time of great uncertainty in Hollywood.

Silverstone Museum is accelerating its commitment to education with the official launch of its new STEM Pitstop Outreach Programme, unveiled today.

Families facing financial hardship across Milton Keynes, Northampton and surrounding areas have received a major boost this Christmas thanks to the success of the Pallets of Hope campaign, led by Franklins Solicitors.

Crime historian and author from Olney has been shortlisted for two categories in the True Crime Awards.

Efficient contract management processes are crucial to ensuring a company’s growth and competitiveness. 

Time is running out to enter your team for a chance to take home the inaugural Northampton Dragon Boat Festival trophy!

It’s been over 13 years since an unknown man was found in a collapsed state at The Grosvenor Centre. We believe Northampton can still find the answers that may lead to his identity.

Northampton based manufacturer International Brand Group are celebrating winning a prestigeous industry award for their groundbreaking Totectors Denton safety trainer.

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A charity single performed by a 'singing solicitor' has raised over £3,097 for the Lewis Foundation.