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A programme of essential refurbishment works will begin at Northampton Central Library next week, helping to update and future-proof this valued community space.

Passengers across West Northamptonshire will now find it easier to plan their journeys, as the Council rolls out around 180 new electronic information screens at bus stops throughout the area.

A programme of activities will take place across Northamptonshire from Monday 29 June to Sunday 5 July as partners come together to support Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week 2026.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service have unfortunately made the decision to postpone tomorrow’s (June 27) Firefighter Challenge event at the University of Northampton.

New Reformer studios launched at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Moulton Leisure Centre and Daventry Leisure Centre on Monday, June 22.

Residents are invited to attend a special remembrance ceremony in Northampton to honour the victims of the Srebrenica genocide, marking more than three decades since the atrocity.

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.

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.

HM Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire, James Saunders-Watson, is encouraging residents to nominate people making a difference within their communities for future King’s Honours.

Residents in recovery from alcohol and drug use were supported to improve their health and wellbeing at a recent event held at Inspire in Northampton. Inspire is the alcohol and drug service for adults and young people across West Northamptonshire.