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Work is progressing at pace behind the scenes to ensure a smooth and seamless launch of a major new leisure service across West Northamptonshire when the new contract begins on 1 April 2026.

West Northamptonshire Council is continuing to work closely with businesses and landlords to improve waste storage across Northampton town centre, as part of the Northampton Town Centre Environmental Policy.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is inviting a random selection of service users to take part in the Adult Social Care (ASC) Survey, which is being carried out on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England and is open until 6 March.

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Chart-topping vocal group G4, of X Factor fame, will headline ChoirFest 2026 alongside Britain’s Got Talent finalists Northants Sings Out and more than 200 local singers, when the spectacular musical showcase takes over Royal & Derngate Theatre on Saturday 14 February 2026.

Residents, businesses and community groups across West Northamptonshire are being urged to take part in a major consultation that will shape how the area grows and develops for decades to come.

Taxi and private hire drivers, operators and wider stakeholders are being reminded that there are now just two weeks left to take part in West Northamptonshire Council’s consultation on proposed plans to introduce a single, unified fee structure for taxi and private hire licensing across the area.

More than 5,600 home fire safety visits have been carried out by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service to help protect the most vulnerable people across the county.

The operators of the entertainment space chain Bistro Live have announced the immediate closure of all of their locations, including a space in Milton Keynes.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a knifepoint robbery that happened in Milton Keynes.

Former MK Dons star Matt O’Riley has returned to Brighton and Hove Albion after his loan to Marseille was cut short.

Milton Keynes will be hosting the British Off Road Grand Prix (MKGP 2026) this weekend, with the centre:mk shopping centre hosting one of the largest indoor radio-controlled car racing events in the UK.

Pop act Black Eyed Peas have been announced as headliners of the second night at SMK Live Festival at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes.

Milton Keynes City Council has announced it has signed a new agreement with major developers and landowners towards the city’s plans for future growth.

Milton Keynes City Council has announced the city plans to bid for the UK City of Culture 2029 title.

Northampton Town ended their losing run with a draw as their clash at Barnsley ended 2-2.

From the Skripal poisonings to the invasion of Ukraine to subverting American elections, it is hard to think of a Russian outrage Lieutenant General Vladimir ‍Alekseyev has not been involved in.

The Trump administration is moving to deport a five-year-old boy who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota last month.

A 'storm train' of consecutive winds and rains battering Spain and Portugal has already forced 11,000 people to flee their homes. 

At least 31 people have been killed and 169 injured in a suicide bombing in Pakistan.

Norway's crown princess Mette-Marit has apologised for her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein after the latest release of files about the late convicted sex offender.

From the Skripal poisonings to the invasion of Ukraine to subverting American elections, it is hard to think of a Russian outrage Lieutenant General Vladimir ‍Alekseyev has not been involved in.

Two of Peter Mandelson's properties have been searched by police investigating claims of misconduct in a public office.

We've now combed through hundreds of thousands of files, photos and videos.

Police have launched a fresh appeal for information about "possible previous offending" by serial killer Steve Wright, as he was jailed for the murder of a teenager more than 25 years ago.

The only surviving victim of "Suffolk Strangler" Steve Wright has told how if police had taken her story seriously, the other women he went on to murder may still be alive today.

Two of Peter Mandelson's properties have been searched by police investigating claims of misconduct in a public office.

Police have launched a fresh appeal for information about "possible previous offending" by serial killer Steve Wright, as he was jailed for the murder of a teenager more than 25 years ago.

The only surviving victim of "Suffolk Strangler" Steve Wright has told how if police had taken her story seriously, the other women he went on to murder may still be alive today.

An 18-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a university student in Leicester.

The next Gruffalo book will introduce a new member to the monster's family, best selling children's author Julia Donaldson has revealed.

Two people have been arrested in Essex for allegedly illegally dumping waste at six different illegal spots across England, the Environment Agency has said.

Anthropic, one of the biggest and most influential tech companies in the world, is launching a new model: Claude Opus 4.6.

Autism rates are 'more or less equal for men and women', according to a study which challenges previous assumptions about its prevalence.

The UK's information watchdog will investigate reports that Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, has been used to generate sexual imagery of children.

NASA is poised to send astronauts around the moon and back for the first time in more than 50 years.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says pundits have a "duty of responsibility" to the new generation of players when they make their criticisms.

Michael van Gerwen got off to the perfect start in the Premier League by picking up victory on the opening night in Newcastle, but he is making sure to stay focused on the journey as a whole in the gruelling format.

Michael van Gerwen made a major statement as he won Night One of Premier League Darts 2026 with a 6-4 victory over Gian van Veen in the final in Newcastle.

Jake Paul is to resume his boxing career later this year after surgery on his broken jaw and could target a rematch with Tommy Fury in the UK.

Jean-Philippe Mateta will decide next week whether to have surgery on an ongoing knee issue which quashed his chances of joining AC Milan in the January transfer window, Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner has revealed.

Two of Peter Mandelson's properties have been searched by police investigating claims of misconduct in a public office.

We've now combed through hundreds of thousands of files, photos and videos.

Donald Trump has been accused of "disgusting behaviour" after a video was shared on his Truth Social account depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.

A Nigerian court has reportedly ordered the UK to pay £420m to the families of 21 striking miners killed by security forces during British colonial rule.

The Trump administration is moving to deport a five-year-old boy who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota last month.

Two of Peter Mandelson's properties have been searched by police investigating claims of misconduct in a public office.

Labour MPs are urging Sir Keir Starmer to reveal whether he saw a report by an influential party peer that warned of Peter Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Sir Keir Starmer has been made to look "weak, naive and gullible" by blaming Peter Mandelson's "lies" for the crisis engulfing his premiership - and it could bring him down, a senior Labour figure has said.

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Lord Peter Mandelson's political career appears to be over after fresh releases from the Epstein files revealed the depth of his friendship with the paedophile financier.

Crotch enhancements. Banned helmets. Qualifying manipulation claims. And Russian hacking.

American boxer Jarrell Miller won his heavyweight bout in New York by a hair's breadth on Saturday - but lost his wig when the toupee started to came away.

American climber Alex Honnold ascended one of the world's tallest buildings on Sunday without a rope or protective equipment. 

A Fabergé pendant has been recovered - after police spent six days closely monitoring the man accused of swallowing it.

Don't get too upset, but 'rage bait' has been named by Oxford University Press as this year's Word of the Year, beating other online terms.

The next Gruffalo book will introduce a new member to the monster's family, best selling children's author Julia Donaldson has revealed.

In filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, resistance is framed as survival.

Puerto Rican pop star Bad Bunny's half-time performance during this weekend's Super Bowl has divided opinion since it was announced.

US TV host Savannah Guthrie has pleaded for the return of her mother and said the family is "ready to talk" to her captor - but asked them to provide proof she is alive.

Saturday Night Live has announced the comedians cast for the first UK incarnation of the hit late-night US series.

Morrisons, the UK's fifth-largest supermarket chain, is exploring a £1bn property deal amid its battle to recapture the ground it has lost to rivals including Sainsbury's and Aldi.

Anthropic, one of the biggest and most influential tech companies in the world, is launching a new model: Claude Opus 4.6.

Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, is not given to emotional outbursts or shooting from the hip.

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% but signalled that further cuts are now "likely" later in the year as inflation falls back to the Bank's 2% target faster than expected.

The Bank of England's decision to hold interest rates was short on action but strong on signals that a rate cut this spring is now more likely than not.

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.