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When residents contact us about the condition of their local roads, the conversation often begins and ends with potholes. That's understandable, potholes are visible, frustrating and can present a risk to road users.

Motorists parking in some of Northampton town centre's busiest streets will see changes to parking charges from mid-August.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) will meet next week to consider the appointment of its new Chief Executive and Chief Finance Officer.

Plans to transfer a piece of land in Northampton for an access road to a new housing development will unlock more open spaces and community investment for residents.

A section of Daventry’s St John’s Square car park will temporarily close later this month to accommodate building work at the town’s nearby leisure centre.

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully prosecuted a business for repeatedly failing to comply with waste management requirements designed to keep the town centre clean and safe.

Over the weekend (August 1-2) Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to a number of fires in the open, varying in size and severity.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is in the process of building a new website – and wants to hear from users on how their experience can be improved.

Northampton Town have been knocked out of the Carabao Cup after a 1-0 First Round loss away at Leicester City.

Luton Town advanced to the Second Round of the Carabao Cup after a 3-0 win over Gillingham in Kent.

MK Dons are out of the Carabao Cup as they were swept aside by Norwich City, who were 4-1 winners at Carrow Road.

MK Dons have announced they will begin the new season wearing a logo promoting Milton Keynes’ bid to the 2029 City of Culture.

Milton Keynes City Council have revealed record numbers are taking part in their summer holiday programme.

Northampton Town have confirmed an arrival and a departure in their midfield, with Lee Evans signing for the club and Dean Campbell departing for Notts County.

A new charging hub station for electric vehicles (EV) has been installed at the XScape leisure complex in Milton Keynes.

Milton Keynes City Council has opened the city’s newest food larder in the Fishermead area of the city.

Dozens of migrants reached the Spanish mainland after entering Ceuta during the mass influx into the enclave, police sources have told Sky News.

Daniel Kinahan has been remanded in custody after appearing before an Irish court charged with directing an organised crime group.

A British couple jailed in Iran over alleged spying have ended a three-month-long hunger strike against their sentence, their son has said.

A record 230 people crossed the English Channel in a single boat on Monday.

The UK has become the first European nation to approve a pill which helps with weight loss and treats diabetes.

A murder investigation has been launched after a 23-year-old woman was found dead.

An 18-year-old man has died after getting into difficulty in the sea.

Robotaxis are set to debut on the streets of London after Wayve was granted minicab licences by Transport for London (TfL).

An 18-year-old man has died after getting into difficulty in the sea.

FIFA has accused critics of a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine its president Gianni Infantino, amid claims that UEFA paid off an alleged mistress while he led European football's governing body.

Andy Burnham will start a national tour on Monday to hear people's concerns over the cost of living.

Heat health alerts have been issued across the country as highs of 36C are forecast this week - with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave.

For all the talk of immigration and prisoner releases ending Andy Burnham's honeymoon, there's another row looming for the new prime minister.

Day will briefly turn into night for parts of Europe this week as the continent experiences its first solar eclipse in nearly three decades.

Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has been ordered to pay $567m (£421m) to address the harm caused to children on its platforms.

Robotaxis are set to debut on the streets of London after Wayve was granted minicab licences by Transport for London (TfL).

Sky News understands a consortium including the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is closing in on a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool.

Andoni Iraola could not have been clearer about how he plans to change Liverpool when speaking in his opening press conference. "We have to be a team that works hard, intense and aggressive.” That shift in approach is embodied by Victor Munoz.

Jarrell Miller could receive a a WBA world heavyweight title fight against Murat Gassiev.

Team Europe is finalised!

Scotland and the Netherlands have criticised the restructuring of next year's 50-over World Cup, saying the changes "risk weakening the integrity and credibility of international cricket".

A consortium including the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is closing in on a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool Football Club.

The UK has become the first European nation to approve a pill which helps with weight loss and treats diabetes.

A 17-year-old boy and two men have died after a car crash in Rotherham.

An asylum seeker has been jailed after posing as a teenager to groom and rape a 13-year-old girl he met on social media.

Lord Sadiq Khan has told town hall chiefs to rethink proposed curbs on nightlife in London's West End.

A Scottish Greens MSP has been criticised over their comments about the "demonisation of rape" and how the crime exists on a "spectrum".

Andy Burnham will start a national tour on Monday to hear people's concerns over the cost of living.

Early prison release policy is still under review as the government considers options available to block the release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, Sky News understands. 

A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.

Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver's seat.

A boxer from the tiny Pacific island of Tuvalu has won her country's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight.

A monkey found abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus has had a happy ending after being rehomed to a sanctuary.

A newly discovered species of monkey with distinctive orange lips has been discovered deep in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

It was perhaps the most audacious event in British music history: two gigs, 250,000 people, from a band just shy of marking two years since the release of their debut album.

Some Taylor Swift songs have been removed from social media videos posted by Donald Trump's campaign team.

Perez Hilton is in a "serious but stable" condition after he was admitted to hospital, his family has said.

British music producer William Orbit, best known for his work with artists including Madonna, Blur and All Saints, has died aged 69.

The UK will now not intervene in one of the biggest media deals in history after assurances were provided to the government.

A consortium including the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is closing in on a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool Football Club.

Britain's most famous department store has returned to the black a year after the cost of compensating hundreds of sexual abuse victims of its former owner pushed it into an annual loss.

Thames Water risks igniting a fresh storm over boardroom pay after handing a £1m signing-on fee to its finance chief even as it teeters on the brink of collapse.

Lord Sadiq Khan has told town hall chiefs to rethink proposed curbs on nightlife in London's West End.

An eight-year-old entrepreneur has been recognised for her outstanding fundraising efforts after helping Franklins Solicitors' annual £50 Challenge raise more than £50,000 for charities across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes.

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.