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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.

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.

Residents across West Northamptonshire are being invited to share their experiences of the Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES), which supports people of all ages to live safely and independently at home.

Children and families in West Northamptonshire will benefit from earlier help, better access to support and stronger local services under a new Best Start in Life Plan, aimed at giving every child the best possible start and helping them thrive.

Firefighters from across the country will descend on Northamptonshire to take part in a gruelling set of challenges to test their fitness and lifesaving skills to the limit.

West Northamptonshire Council has written to the Secretary of State for Transport urging the Government to include Northampton in the passenger service plans for East West Rail.

Rail operators on the West Coast Main Line via Milton Keynes have advised train travellers of revisions to service plans with extreme heat in the UK.

Northampton Town have announced the signing of defender James Maxwell, with the defender joining the Cobblers after the expiry of his contract with Doncaster Rovers.

Police have released a CCTV image in connection with an appeal investigating a sexual assault that happened in Milton Keynes.

A red warning for extreme heat has been issued for regions of southern England including Milton Keynes as the heatwave continues to escalate.

Former Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield has left his role with Oxford United after being dismissed by the side from the Kassam Stadium.

The railway line between Luton and Bedford will be shut for several days as an investigation is carried into a fatal train crash on Friday (19/06).

An amber weather warning for extreme heat issued by the Met Office for southern England including Milton Keynes has been extended by two extra days.

Northampton Saints have regained the Prem Rugby title after a 26-17 win over Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham.

Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready for peace talks with Ukraine after strikes on its infrastructure led to fuel shortages.

A police officer has been killed in a shooting at a hotel in Canada that also left a civilian and a suspected gunman dead.

Michael Bloomberg has pledged $260m (£196m) to conserve the world's oceans, as major funders including the US and UK scale back science and conservation budgets.

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.

The jury has retired to consider verdicts in the trial of a teenage boy accused of murdering nine-year-old Aria Thorpe.

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a girl of the same age was found dead in South Wales.

Two men have admitted carrying out a cyber attack which cost Transport for London (TfL) an estimated £39m.

Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready for peace talks with Ukraine after strikes on its infrastructure led to fuel shortages.

Elon Musk has seen $350bn (£264bn) shaved off his net worth as SpaceX share prices have slumped.

Wowcher has apologised for a promotional email that appeared to mock a crocodile attack on a three-year-old boy at a zoo.

Backtracking on the UK's electric vehicle plans would blow the government's much feted climate target by 13% in a worst-case scenario, according to new analysis shared exclusively with Sky News.

Elon Musk has seen $350bn (£264bn) shaved off his net worth as SpaceX share prices have slumped.

Millions of UK Apple customers are to be included in a class action lawsuit against the tech giant over the storage system iCloud. 

Michael Bloomberg has pledged $260m (£196m) to conserve the world's oceans, as major funders including the US and UK scale back science and conservation budgets.

Backtracking on the UK's electric vehicle plans would blow the government's much feted climate target by 13% in a worst-case scenario, according to new analysis shared exclusively with Sky News.

Children who are vaccinated for HPV at age 12-13 have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before they are 30, a study estimates.

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have kept up the pace in what is shaping up to be one of the most hotly-contested World Cup Golden Boot battles in memory.

Thomas Tuchel has always been a coach who likes to sleep on his team selections, making final decisions on the day of the game. But at this World Cup, he is leaving it later than ever.

Ollie Robinson has been left out of England's lineup for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand despite being available for selection.

Nasser Hussain has implored England to show their mettle as they face unquestionably the toughest test of their World Cup campaign yet against the West Indies on Wednesday at Lord's.

England head coach Brendon McCullum has described Ben Stokes' state of mind as "outstanding" and insisted his relationship with the Test captain remains intact after a challenging fortnight.

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a girl of the same age was found dead in South Wales.

Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready for peace talks with Ukraine after strikes on its infrastructure led to fuel shortages.

Elon Musk has seen $350bn (£264bn) shaved off his net worth as SpaceX share prices have slumped.

The jury has retired to consider verdicts in the trial of a teenage boy accused of murdering nine-year-old Aria Thorpe.

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.

Le Creuset Mickey Mouse ramekins, a salt and pepper set for £702 and matching Montblanc fountain pens in white and yellow gold are among the items Peter Murrell bought with the money he embezzled from the Scottish National Party (SNP).

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Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign and a contest to replace him as Labour leader and prime minister will take place.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced his decision to step down as prime minister.

Andy Burnham is meeting Labour MPs to "win their confidence" as their next prime minister, former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman has revealed.

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.

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.

Legendary music mogul Clive Davis, who launched the careers of Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, has died at the age of 94.

TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he is officially in remission after being diagnosed with "aggressive" prostate cancer.

Daveigh Chase, the voice of Lilo in Disney's animated film Lilo & Stitch, has died aged 35. 

Elon Musk has seen $350bn (£264bn) shaved off his net worth as SpaceX share prices have slumped.

Ticket resale site StubHub UK has been ordered to refund more than 51,000 customers and fined over hidden fees, the competition regulator has announced.

Electricity supplies will "remain secure" during the coming UK winter despite challenges posed to energy supplies due to the Iran war, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) has announced.

Michael Bloomberg has pledged $260m (£196m) to conserve the world's oceans, as major funders including the US and UK scale back science and conservation budgets.

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.

Fresh measures to encourage responsible dog ownership are being considered in the Daventry and South Northants areas of West Northamptonshire Council.