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Firefighters from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) have successfully completed specialist drone training, strengthening the Service’s ability to respond to incidents and support the community.

With both amber and red alerts for extreme heat across the area this week, West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is taking measures to help its residents and staff stay safe during the severe weather.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public to not give into temptation around open water during the heatwave.

Northamptonshire has secured more than £2.3 million through Sport England’s Place Expansion programme.The investment will support long-term work tackling inequalities in physical activity, health and wellbeing across some of the county’s most underserved neighbourhoods.

The operators of a laundrette in Daventry have been convicted and ordered to pay a total of £2,586 for failing to comply with their commercial waste duty of care obligations.

Residents, carers and families across West Northamptonshire are being urged to attend a series of upcoming events and share their experiences of care and support, with sessions taking place over the coming days.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has concluded that a large industrial fire in Kettering on Tuesday (June 23) started accidentally. Crews were called to the premises on Brunel Close, just off Northfield Avenue, before 1.30pm. On arrival at the scene they found an industrial shed was on fire,...

Residents across West Northamptonshire are being urged to take extra care as an amber heat health alert and extreme heat warning come into force this week.

Former MK Dons loanee Jack Hendry played the full game as Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil in the World Cup as their qualification hopes took a major dent.

Luton Town will be taking on Gillingham in the Carabao Cup First Round and Ipswich Town’s academy side in the EFL Trophy.

Northampton will visit Leicester City in the First Round of the Carabao Cup and take on the Brighton junior team in the EFL Trophy.

MK Dons will take on Championship side Norwich City in the First Round of the Carabao Cup, while a busy day of draws saw Brentford’s academy team added to their EFL Trophy group.

Northampton Town will begin the 2026/27 season with a home match against Swindon Town at Sixfields.

Luton Town will begin the 2026/27 season by making the trip to play Reading in Berkshire.

MK Dons will begin the 2026/27 League One season by visiting Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium.

The reigning EFL Trophy holders Luton Town have found out they will be playing Peterborough and Colchester in the group stage of next season’s edition.

The UN has halted the evacuation of thousands of seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel came under a suspected attack.

Australia's highest-paid TV presenter is reportedly set to lose his job after hosting British far-right activist Tommy Robinson on his podcast.

A North Korean soldier has been detained by South Korea's military after he crossed the heavily fortified border between the two countries.

A British TikToker has been charged with premeditated murder in Dubai and could face the death penalty if convicted.

The Royal Family have released new documents disclosing details of their financial affairs, including the £370m price tag of the renovation of Buckingham Palace.

A British TikToker has been charged with premeditated murder in Dubai and could face the death penalty if convicted.

The backlog of criminal court cases could take “nearly 300 years” to bring back to levels seen before the COVID pandemic without reforms to cut jury trials, a justice minister has said.

Australia's highest-paid TV presenter is reportedly set to lose his job after hosting British far-right activist Tommy Robinson on his podcast.

Donald Trump praised “courageous” Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he said the Ukrainian president was “doing pretty well” in the war against Russia.

The Royal Family have released new documents disclosing details of their financial affairs, including the £370m price tag of the renovation of Buckingham Palace.

Oil prices have returned to levels last seen just before the US-Iran war began, bolstering hopes of a respite ahead from cost-of-living pressures.

Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.

Grand Theft Auto VI, the most highly anticipated game of the year, will be released without a physical copy - and that's riled up some gamers.

Some 85% of under-16s are still using social media in Australia despite a ban being put in place in December, a major new study suggests.

As Britons face a record-breaking heatwave, climatologists are predicting that these temperatures could become the new normal for summer over the next few decades.

The family of a woman killed when a Tesla crashed into her home, allegedly while in self-driving mode, is suing Elon Musk's company and the driver.

YouTube's owner, Google, has settled a lawsuit brought by a teenager suing the world's biggest social media companies over their role in the youth mental health crisis. 

Manchester City have agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson.

England staged a mini fightback deep into an otherwise demoralising, draining first day of the series deciding third Test against New Zealand at a scorching Trent Bridge.

Rory McIlroy gave a positive verdict of Royal Birkdale as the course prepares to host the Open Championship for the first time in nine years and the six-time major champion targets a second Claret Jug.

Gary Neville believes that Morgan Rogers should come into the England team for the game against Panama in place of Anthony Gordon but is otherwise preaching calm after a frustrating goalless draw against Ghana at the World Cup.

Tennis legend Chris Evert has undergone surgery following the return of her ovarian cancer and will not attend Wimbledon this year.

The Royal Family have released new documents disclosing details of their financial affairs, including the £370m price tag of the renovation of Buckingham Palace.

A British TikToker has been charged with premeditated murder in Dubai and could face the death penalty if convicted.

The UN has halted the evacuation of thousands of seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel came under a suspected attack.

The backlog of criminal court cases could take “nearly 300 years” to bring back to levels seen before the COVID pandemic without reforms to cut jury trials, a justice minister has said.

A teenager has been found not guilty of the murder and manslaughter of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe.

Ed Miliband should become Andy Burnham’s chancellor, Harriet Harman has said.

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Labour MPs are under pressure from their local members who want a leadership contest rather than a coronation of Andy Burnham as prime minister.

An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.

Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.

A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.

The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber. 

Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.

Harvey Weinstein will not face a fourth New York trial over the alleged rape of actress Jessica Mann, after prosecutors said they would drop the charge.

Australia's highest-paid TV presenter is reportedly set to lose his job after hosting British far-right activist Tommy Robinson on his podcast.

Former River City actor Iain Robertson has been found guilty of rape following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

A note sent to the media following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie claimed she had died, according to reports.

A video art installation has been taken down from the National Portrait Gallery after a row over its claim about the role of Sir Winston Churchill in the 1943 Bengal famine.

Oil prices have returned to levels last seen just before the US-Iran war began, bolstering hopes of a respite ahead from cost-of-living pressures.

Families across the country are having their annual discussion/argument about whether it's time to invest in air con.

The body which oversees Britain's energy network has walked back a call for more power generation.

YouTube's owner, Google, has settled a lawsuit brought by a teenager suing the world's biggest social media companies over their role in the youth mental health crisis. 

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.

Visitors to Silverstone Museum can now step directly into one of Formula One's most fascinating stories following the UK premiere of the groundbreaking Black Cats & Chequered Flags immersive experience.

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.