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• Update regarding community transport services in West Northants

  The Council shares concerns about the importance of community transport services and the vital role they play in helping residents, particularly older and vulnerable people, access healthcare, shopping, social activities and essential services. We also recognise the anxiety and uncertainty created f...

• Families encouraged to apply for free school meals

  Families across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to check whether they are now eligible for free school meals, following changes to the national eligibility criteria.

• July 2026 one of busiest months on record for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

  Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has experienced one of the busiest months in its history during July 2026, with exceptionally high demand continuing into August as prolonged hot and dry weather drove a significant increase in incidents across the county.

• Incident updates – Fires at Walter Tull Way, Valley Walk and Islip

  Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has been busy dealing with a host of incidents this weekend and into this morning (August 17).

• Residents encouraged to check voter registration details as annual canvass begins

  West Northamptonshire Council is encouraging residents to check and respond to their annual canvass email or letter to help ensure they remain registered to vote and that household information is kept up to date.

• Council appoints new Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer

  West Northamptonshire Council has this week appointed its new Chief Executive and Chief Finance Officer.

• Meet your local emergency service personnel this weekend at our joint Community Open Day

  Meet your local emergency service personnel as they demonstrate what they do to keep Northamptonshire safe at this year’s Community Open Day.

• Still time to have your say on the future of council run adult social care services

  Residents, service users, families, carers and staff are being reminded that there is still time to share their views on the future of a number of West Northamptonshire Council's in-house adult social care services.

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More Local News and Sport

• Northampton beaten by Brighton in EFL Trophy season opener

  Northampton Town were beaten 3-0 by the Brighton junior team in their opening game of the EFL Trophy.

• Police appeal after driver collides with police car in Milton Keynes

  Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision involving a marked police vehicle in Milton Keynes.

• Firefighters attend flat fire in Milton Keynes

  Firefighters attended a fire that broke out in a flat in Milton Keynes earlier this week.

• Red Bull confirm Liam Lawson to drive for team at Dutch Grand Prix after Isack Hadjar ruled out with injury

  Liam Lawson will drive for Red Bull at this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix after Isack Hadjar was ruled out with a wrist injury.

• Northampton announce arrival of Southampton midfielder Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh

  Northampton Town have signed midfielder Joe O’Brien-Whitmarsh from Southampton for an undisclosed fee.

• Local Japanese and Korean restaurateurs Akasaka to close down Wolverton outlet

  MK-based Japanese and Korean restaurateurs Akasaka are closing their branch in Wolverton in Milton Keynes.

• Local teenagers invited to attend Big Park Hangout at Willen Lake in MK next month

  The Parks Trust is inviting local young people to attend the latest edition of the Big Park Hangout to Willen Lake, which takes place on Saturday 5 September.

• Northampton begin new campaign with 0-0 draw at home to Swindon Town

  Northampton Town’s League Two season started with a goalless draw against Swindon Town at Sixfields.

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World News

• Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab

  The Israeli army has ordered a criminal investigation into the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza two years ago.

• Four Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash

  Four Americans have been killed in a helicopter crash in Kenya.

• 'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises' at people, asylum seekers warned in guidance about living in UK

  A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

• Second Ukrainian suspect arrested over Nord Stream pipeline blasts

  A second Ukrainian suspect has been arrested over an attack on the Nord Stream pipelines that were built to carry gas from Russia to Europe, German prosecutors say.

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UK News

• Track 'irregularity' found at site of Lewes train derailment, investigators reveal

  Train investigators looking into last week's derailment in Lewes said an "irregularity" existed on the approach to the site where the accident took place.

• Two men jailed for violent disorder at anti-migrant protests outside asylum seeker hotel

  Two men have been jailed over violent anti-migrant protests outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Essex.

• Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of the UK

  Thunderstorm warnings have been issued across parts of the UK.

• 'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises' at people, asylum seekers warned in guidance about living in UK

  A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

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Video News

• 'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms

  Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.

• Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab

  The Israeli army has ordered a criminal investigation into the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza two years ago.

• Hayden Panettiere's mother pays tribute after star's death

  Hayden Panettiere's mother has paid tribute to the US actress, calling her an "amazingly talented person" who "sadly lost her way" in a difficult industry.

• Stress testing the UK: Explore how the Iran war is fuelling higher prices

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Technology News

• Swimmers told to avoid London's only Thames bathing spot due to 'toxic algae'

  Swimmers have been warned to avoid London's first official bathing spot due to toxic algae – with dog owners also told it's "vitally important" to keep their pets away.

• Moderna's share price nearly doubles on hopes of cancer treatment breakthrough

  Optimism about a potential breakthrough in personalised cancer treatment has sent shares in Moderna soaring by nearly 100%.

• Before and after pictures show moon crater after SpaceX crash

  A NASA spacecraft has captured images of a new crater on the moon after a SpaceX rocket crashed into the surface.

• London's ULEZ linked to improved lung growth in children, says study

  London's ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) has been linked to an improvement in children's lung growth, according to a study.

• Meta goes on federal trial for social media addiction, with states seeking more than $1trn

  A federal trial against Meta alleging the tech giant contributed to a mental health crisis in young people opens today.

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Sports News

• Rodri transfer news: Barcelona complete £65.4m signing of Spain midfielder from Man City

  Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth £65.4m.

• Paul Merson's Premier League season preview: Who wins title and finishes in top five - and who are relegation contenders?

  In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

• Carlos Sainz: Williams driver signs multi-year contract extension to remain with team for 2027 F1 season and beyond

  Carlos Sainz has signed a multi-year contract extension with Williams that will keep him with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season and beyond.

• Graeme Dott: Woman struggled to speak about alleged abuse by former world snooker champion, court hears

  A woman allegedly sexually abused as a schoolgirl by former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has told a court she "struggled" to tell anybody about what happened.

• Rory McIlroy warns of 'tough road back' for LIV Golf stars eyeing PGA Tour return and questions the value they offer

  Rory McIlroy has warned that it could be a ‘tough road back’ for LIV Golf players wanting to return to the PGA Tour and has questioned the value they would offer.

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Sky News Latest

• Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab

  The Israeli army has ordered a criminal investigation into the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza two years ago.

• Murder investigation launched after woman dies and nine people injured in fire

  A murder investigation is under way after nine people were taken to hospital following a fire in west London.

• Moderna's share price nearly doubles on hopes of cancer treatment breakthrough

  Optimism about a potential breakthrough in personalised cancer treatment has sent shares in Moderna soaring by nearly 100%.

• 'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises' at people, asylum seekers warned in guidance about living in UK

  A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

• Track 'irregularity' found at site of Lewes train derailment, investigators reveal

  Train investigators looking into last week's derailment in Lewes said an "irregularity" existed on the approach to the site where the accident took place.

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Politics News

• Stress testing the UK: Explore how the Iran war is fuelling higher prices

• 'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises' at people, asylum seekers warned in guidance about living in UK

  A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

• Oil and gas industry urges PM to approve controversial North Sea developments

  The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.

• Why Farage may face a second by-election despite Clacton win

  It is "almost inevitable" Nigel Farage will be found in breach of parliamentary rules for failing to declare £5 million given to him by a crypto billionaire, Harriet Harman has told Sky News.

• 'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms

  Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.

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Entertainment News

• Hayden Panettiere's mother pays tribute after star's death

  Hayden Panettiere's mother has paid tribute to the US actress, calling her an "amazingly talented person" who "sadly lost her way" in a difficult industry.

• Disney sues over Trump's 'extraordinary assault on free speech'

  Disney has sued the Trump administration's media regulator over what the entertainment giant described as an "extraordinary assault on free speech".

• Edinburgh venue accepts it discriminated against Jewish comedian Philip Simon when it cancelled show

  A venue has accepted it discriminated against a Jewish comedian when it scrapped his show at last year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

• Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, denies murdering parents after allegation of lying in wait

  The son of Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner has denied stabbing his parents to death in their Los Angeles home after a new allegation of lying in wait for them.

• Eurovision changes rules to prevent winners involved in 'armed conflict' from hosting

  Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced changes to the rules, saying winning broadcasters are to be prevented from hosting if involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event.

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Business News

• Moderna's share price nearly doubles on hopes of cancer treatment breakthrough

  Optimism about a potential breakthrough in personalised cancer treatment has sent shares in Moderna soaring by nearly 100%.

• Former F1 team boss Stoddart to take off again with European Cargo airline

  Paul Stoddart, the former Formula One team boss, is closing in on a deal to reacquire a freight airline set up during the COVID pandemic to help the government import medical equipment from the Far East.

• Former Lebara backer eyes TalkTalk consumer arm

  A former backer of Lebara Group, the mobile virtual network operator, is being lined up to back an audacious swoop on the consumer operations of TalkTalk.

• Stress testing the UK: Explore how the Iran war is fuelling higher prices

• Clampdown on 'drip pricing' as Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated

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More Local News (Northampton)

• Eight-Year-Old Entrepreneur Among Stars as Franklins Solicitors' £50 Challenge Raises More Than £50k for Local Charities

  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.

• Pallets of Hope Campaign Delivers £40,000 of Support to Families Across Milton Keynes and Northampton

  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.

• True crime expert from Olney nominated for national awards

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

• Why Modernising Contract Drafting and Review Processes Matters for Business Growth

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

• Countdown is on to Northampton Dragonboat Festival 2024

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

• Help to identify Kingsthorpe Man known as 'Terrance'

  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.

• Totectors celebrate awards success

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

• Charity Single is a big hit

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

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