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Residents and businesses across West Northamptonshire can provide formal representations on the Pre-submission (Regulation 19) of the emerging West Northamptonshire Local Plan.

Community and voluntary groups across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to apply for grants from £1,000 up to £7,500 as West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) launches a new Neighbourhood Fund.

Residents are seeing improvements in access to Adult Social Care services in West Northamptonshire, with waiting times falling significantly and continued work underway to improve support for people who draw on care and support, carers and families.

A new toolkit has been launched to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Residents are being invited to meet waste and recycling experts, get answers to their questions and learn more about local services as West Northamptonshire Council's Let's Talk Rubbish event arrives at Grosvenor Shopping Centre this weekend.

Northampton’s Mayorhold car park will be permanently closed after a further condition survey showed the potential extent of its deterioration.

A new oral health improvement service is launching across West Northamptonshire today, helping children, families, communities and adult care settings develop healthier habits and improve their dental health.

Tourism, culture and heritage leaders from across the county will come together on 7 October to explore how Northamptonshire can seize major opportunities and build a stronger, more connected visitor economy. And your business could be in the room.

An interim report into a collision between two trains on the line between Luton and Bedford in June has said one of the involved trains sped up after passing a red light.

Luton Town picked up a win on penalties in the Jersey Mike’s Trophy as they won a shoot-out away at Colchester United after a 1-1 draw in Essex.

Red Bull picked up their first win of the 2026 F1 season as Max Verstappen won the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Northampton Town have confirmed a takeover by Sports Alpha Capital (SAC) and a reshuffle to the club’s boardroom has taken place.

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed and received a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following a series of thefts from Co-op stores in Bletchley.

Milton Keynes City Council have announced a new operator of their Waste Recovery Park in Wolverton.

A padel court facility is set to open at Willen Lake in Milton Keynes later this month.

The police force that covers Milton Keynes has announced a joint operation with another UK police force to use sniffer dogs to detect potential drink spikers.

The US says it is "closely monitoring" the situation after the death of a laboratory worker in Russia who may have been exposed to pneumonic plague.

Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for next month.

Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his ‌China Open semi-final clash with Novak Djokovic after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball.

Germany risks entering a "violent conflict" with Russia because of Moscow's increasingly aggressive stance against European nations, an intelligence chief has warned.

The removal of US bombers from RAF Fairford is not directly connected to the arrests of five men near the base, the US secretary of state has said.

An Afghan refugee who fatally stabbed a man walking his dog in a random attack has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order.

Twelve arrests have been made during an anti-migrant protest that gathered on the South Coast when a small boat was due to arrive from France.

J Sainsbury held merger talks with rival grocer Morrisons earlier this year - a deal that would have represented the most significant tie-up in the sector for more than five years.

Dame Esther Rantzen has died at the age of 86, her family has said in a statement.

Glaciers in Switzerland have lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026 after a "devasting year" marked by intense heatwaves and low snowfall, according to a study.

J Sainsbury held merger talks with rival grocer Morrisons earlier this year - a deal that would have represented the most significant tie-up in the sector for more than five years.

Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for next month.

The US says it is "closely monitoring" the situation after the death of a laboratory worker in Russia who may have been exposed to pneumonic plague.

Whisky is to be distilled in space for the first time as part of an experiment which will also measure how the spirit ages in the environment beyond Earth's atmosphere.

Environmental campaigners are urging the Scottish government to hold a public consultation before any new hyperscale data centres are given the green light.

Astronauts on board a SpaceX flight, including the first black woman to lead a crew to orbit, has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) after setting a US speed record. 

Glaciers in Switzerland have lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026 after a "devasting year" marked by intense heatwaves and low snowfall, according to a study.

Sympathy is in short supply at other clubs after an independent commission laid bare the scale of Manchester City's rule breaking across nine seasons in a devastating decision published last week.

Luke Humphries secured a second World Grand Prix title after producing an extraordinary comeback to defeat Gerwyn Price 6-4 in a thrilling final.

The Bahrain GP in Malaysia was one of the crazier races I've seen in F1. Eventually, this collaboration of lateral thinking which ensured a Grand Prix took place on a great track we have missed in F1 for nine years, was a huge success.

Daniil Medvedev was defaulted for hitting a spectator in the face with a ball as Novak Djokovic took his impeccable record at the China Open to 33-0 and moved one win away from a first title of 2026.

Luke Littler lost to Cam Crabtree in the semi-finals of the World Youth Championship.

The removal of US bombers from RAF Fairford is not directly connected to the arrests of five men near the base, the US secretary of state has said.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against police following his arrest earlier this year, with a private hearing taking place at the High Court on Thursday.

The US says it is "closely monitoring" the situation after the death of a laboratory worker in Russia who may have been exposed to pneumonic plague.

An Afghan refugee who fatally stabbed a man walking his dog in a random attack has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order.

A woman was crushed to death by a pile of bricks as she walked past a construction site after doing the school run, a court has heard.

Sir James Cleverly has criticised former Conservative colleague Suella Braverman after she sparked a row around "Englishness".

The government is unprepared for disruptions to food supplies which are exposed to "shocks and threats", experts have warned.

The Scottish government is on course to miss legally-binding targets on child poverty "by miles", a charity warned.

2025 conference marked a low ebb for the Conservatives.

The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has been charged with preparing terrorist acts, including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

Ex-Premier League player Andros Townsend has laughed off an incident that saw him run over by a pitch roller.

AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.

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

A notebook containing lyrics by Freddie Mercury has sold for £277,000 at auction.

Dame Esther Rantzen has died at the age of 86, her family has said in a statement.

Naomi Campbell has overturned a ban on her being a charity trustee after a tribunal ruled she had been "deceived".

A set of unheard archive Oasis recordings have been pulled from sale after the band filed legal proceedings against a former sound engineer, his son and the auction house.

The BBC licence fee should be reformed so it is no longer "linked to a TV" and coupled with a price drop, MPs have recommended.

J Sainsbury held merger talks with rival grocer Morrisons earlier this year - a deal that would have represented the most significant tie-up in the sector for more than five years.

The culture secretary has ordered the competition regulator to investigate the planned rescue of ailing broadband supplier TalkTalk by BT Group.

Environmental campaigners are urging the Scottish government to hold a public consultation before any new hyperscale data centres are given the green light.

The Scottish government is on course to miss legally-binding targets on child poverty "by miles", a charity warned.

The government is unprepared for disruptions to food supplies which are exposed to "shocks and threats", experts have warned.

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.