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West Northamptonshire Council’s Cabinet is set to consider a recommendation for waste collections and street cleansing services to be brought in-house from 2028.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has confirmed that the Northampton e‑scooter trial will be extended until 2027.

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West Northamptonshire Council’s Cabinet is set to consider a recommendation to bring the Daventry area’s established 1, 2, 3+ waste collection system to most homes across the rest of the area.

Residents are being invited to help shape the future of major events across West Northamptonshire. From international sporting fixtures to much-loved community festivals, we want to hear what you’d like to see in the area and how we can make events event better.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a fire at a derelict building, the Rockingham Arms public house in Corby, shortly before 8pm on Friday, April 24.

The new £9.4 million County Mortuary has officially opened at Riverside Business Park in Northampton, bringing post-mortem services together for the first time in a single, purpose-built facility designed around families as well as professionals.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service Firefighters from White Watch, at Kettering Fire Station, are set to take on the gruelling Boughton Backyard Ultra this May, pushing themselves to their limits to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity.

Silverstone has opened its new go-kart track Kart Silverstone after an event attended by F1 stars including Mercedes driver George Russell.

Destination Milton Keynes (DMK), the official tourism organisation of the city, has announced its theme for 14th annual #LoveMK Day on Thursday 30 April.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Milton Keynes.

The owner of the Pink Punters nightclub in Milton Keynes has voiced his sadness after fire destroyed the building, but vowed to bring the popular space back in some form.

MK Dons Head Coach Paul Warne voiced his delight to win promotion as his side confirmed their return to the third tier.

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault that happened outside a bar in Central Milton Keynes.

Police have arrested a man in connection with a fire at a nightclub in Milton Keynes.   

The Pink Punters nightclub in Milton Keynes was evacuated after a major overnight fire.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said it is to leave the OPEC and OPEC+ cartels of oil-producing nations, potentially threatening greater turbulence for global energy markets ahead.

An 89-year-old man has been arrested after shootings in Athens left several people wounded.

Mexico's army has captured a cartel leader tipped to succeed notorious drug lord "El Mencho".

Players who cover their mouths in confrontations with opponents to conceal discriminatory conduct face being sent off at the World Cup - after football's rule-makers voted through plans first revealed by Sky News.

A teenager has been charged with arson and the manslaughter of an elderly couple who died in a fire at their home.

Trials of the British Army's Ajax armoured vehicle will be "proceeding cautiously" after they were halted last year, a defence minister has said.

A man has been arrested by counter terror police after a bomb detonated inside a hijacked car outside a police station just outside Belfast.

A teenager accused of murdering a woman stabbed her to death within hours of renting a room from her, a court heard.

A fascinating speech by King Charles, one full of subtle and some not-so-subtle messaging.

Plans for a "mini fracking" site in Burniston near Scarborough have been rejected by North Yorkshire Council following local outcry.

Laura Dern, star of Jurassic Park, Marriage Story and Blue Velvet, will join the cast of HBO's The White Lotus next season.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said it is to leave the OPEC and OPEC+ cartels of oil-producing nations, potentially threatening greater turbulence for global energy markets ahead.

Restrictions on social media for under-16s will be introduced, the education secretary has told Sky News.

The oil and gas producing giant BP has recorded a more than doubling of profits as it benefits from high prices from the Iran war.

Archaeologists and researchers have used artificial intelligence for the first time to digitally reconstruct the face of a man killed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius that engulfed the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in 79AD.

Two of the world's richest and most powerful men are to enter a courtroom to fight over one of humanity's most influential companies after years of bitter attacks.

Plans for a "mini fracking" site in Burniston near Scarborough have been rejected by North Yorkshire Council following local outcry.

Arsenal are interested in Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez but face competition to sign him from Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, according to Diego Simeone.

Michael Carrick will be Manchester United manager next season, according to Jamie Carragher.

Anthony Joshua will return to boxing in a comeback bout on July 25 in Saudi Arabia.

John Stones has announced he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season.

"How can you not enjoy it?" Martin Odegaard seemed almost affronted when asked if he and his Arsenal team-mates could find a way to enjoy the pressure of their trophy hunt ahead of their Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid.

A fascinating speech by King Charles, one full of subtle and some not-so-subtle messaging.

Players who cover their mouths in confrontations with opponents to conceal discriminatory conduct face being sent off at the World Cup - after football's rule-makers voted through plans first revealed by Sky News.

Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted in an investigation over a social media photo showing seashells arranged on a beach, which officials say constituted a threat against Donald Trump.

The US will issue a limited number of commemorative passports bearing a portrait of Donald Trump.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said it is to leave the OPEC and OPEC+ cartels of oil-producing nations, potentially threatening greater turbulence for global energy markets ahead.

Restrictions on social media for under-16s will be introduced, the education secretary has told Sky News.

Trials of the British Army's Ajax armoured vehicle will be "proceeding cautiously" after they were halted last year, a defence minister has said.

The Iran war could hit what British people buy in supermarkets and where they go on holiday, Sir Keir Starmer has told The Cathy Newman Show.

The oil and gas producing giant BP has recorded a more than doubling of profits as it benefits from high prices from the Iran war.

Sir Keir Starmer is facing trial by parliament on a judgement day that could deliver a double whammy to his hopes of surviving as prime minister.

A robot has become so good at playing table tennis that at times it defeated elite human players, in what has been hailed as "a longstanding milestone for AI".

Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests.

Three people have been jailed for insurance fraud after claiming their cars were damaged by a bear - only for the assailant to be somebody dressed in a bear costume. 

A cruise passenger who was overserved alcohol and suffered a possible traumatic brain injury after falling down some stairs has been awarded £220,000 in damages.

A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam.

Laura Dern, star of Jurassic Park, Marriage Story and Blue Velvet, will join the cast of HBO's The White Lotus next season.

A man accused of plotting to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna has pleaded guilty on the opening day of his trial.

Eight Disney-owned TV stations must submit to early licence reviews, amid growing pressure from the Trump administration for network chiefs to sack Jimmy Kimmel.

A man has pleaded guilty to playing a part in the murder of hip-hop star Jam Master Jay nearly a quarter of a century after the star's death.

Dances With Wolves actor Nathan Chasing Horse has been jailed for life for sexually assaulting indigenous women and girls for nearly 20 years.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said it is to leave the OPEC and OPEC+ cartels of oil-producing nations, potentially threatening greater turbulence for global energy markets ahead.

The oil and gas producing giant BP has recorded a more than doubling of profits as it benefits from high prices from the Iran war.

No-fault evictions will finally be banned from Friday - seven years and four prime ministers on from when the change was first promised.

Higher prices could last for more than eight months after the Iran war ends, the prime minister's right-hand man has said as ministers step up efforts to offset potential impacts to food and fuel supplies.

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.