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Council takes swift action following closure of community transport provider
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is working with parish councils and local transport providers to explore ways to support residents who could be affected by the closure of a community bus service.
Everyone Active set to enhance and upgrade leisure centres as it takes over West Northants contract
Everyone Active will be speaking to customers about a new era for their local leisure facilities in West Northamptonshire on Wednesday and Thursday, April 1-2.
Community comes together to transform Kings Heath’s Park Square
Local businesses and residents have joined forces in a powerful show of local pride to refresh and revitalise Park Square in Kings Heath, marking the first phase of a wider regeneration project led by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).
Risk remains low for Meningitis B in West Northamptonshire
West Northamptonshire Council is reassuring residents that there are currently no cases of Meningitis B (men-B) identified in Northamptonshire, and the overall risk to the local population remains low. Our Public Health team is closely monitoring the national picture following a recent outbreak in K...
Landlords urged to act on new fire safety rules improving evacuations for vulnerable residents
Building owners, landlords and residential managers are urged to familiarise themselves with new fire safety laws – which will require them to improve evacuation arrangements for people who need support leaving buildings.
Northampton Choir Shows the Power of Music to Build Community
The Choir with No Name, a charity that builds empowering choir communities across the UK involving people affected by homelessness and marginalisation, launched a new 12-week project in Northampton earlier this year. The project will culminate in a special celebration performance on 1st April, marki...
Interim support for households relying on heating oil
Short-term emergency support is available for residents who rely on heating oil and are at risk of running out, ahead of new national funding due to launch later this year.
Plans for continued support following Deafconnect’s closure
West Northamptonshire Council is working closely with North Northamptonshire Council to ensure that a new information and advice service is in place from April 2026 when Deafconnect closes at the end of March 2026. The aim is to maintain ongoing support for deaf residents across the county.
Paul Warne calls for MK Dons to rebound from Barnet setback
Paul Warne said he was looking for MK Dons to move on from the end of their unbeaten run as they lost to Barnet.
Former MK Dons boss Scott Lindsey leaves position as boss of Crawley Town
Former MK Dons boss Scott Lindsey has left his position as boss of Crawley Town after a run of ten games without a win.
Milton Keynes named in government project to build new towns across UK
Milton Keynes has been named by the government as one of seven areas across the UK to build a new town.
MK City Council announce completion of Lakes Estate project
Milton Keynes City Council has reached a major milestone in its large scale regeneration project in Bletchley, with almost 200 new homes on The Lakes Estate completed and families now moving in.
MK City Council announce investment to local grassroots music venues
Milton Keynes City Council have announced plans to invest £40,000 in local grassroots music venues.
Police appeal after fatal collision on road near Milton Keynes
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision near Stoke Hammond on the outskirts of Milton Keynes.
Northampton's troubles continues after conceding 4 on trip to Mansfield
Northampton Town suffered a 4-1 defeat away at Mansfield Town as their troubled form continued.
Luton held to draw by Stockport as attempt to make it 3 straight wins falls short
Luton Town’s attempts to pick up a third straight win fell short after a 1-1 draw with Stockport County.
At least 66 dead after military plane crashes in Colombia
At least 66 people have been killed in a military plane crash in Colombia, the country's armed forces chief has said.
Leonid Radvinsky, owner of OnlyFans adult platform, dies at the age of 43
Leonid Radvinsky, a Ukrainian-American entrepreneur who was the owner of the adult content platform OnlyFans, has died.
'Every indicator is flashing red,' says UN as it warns of record 'climate imbalance'
The Earth's climate is in a "state of emergency", according to the United Nations which has warned it is more out of balance than at any other time in observed history.
Cars and homes burnt as Israeli settlers rampage through occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers have injured at least 10 Palestinians, as well as smashing cars and setting fires, as they rampaged through villages in the West Bank.
British couple detained in Iran feel 'let down' and plead with Starmer to 'help us'
A British couple jailed for 10 years in Iran on "falsified" spying charges say they feel abandoned by the UK government - and have urged the prime minister to "step up and help us".
Interest rate hikes could mean more misery for consumers, as war takes toll on pockets
Sharp rises in the price of oil and gas as a result of the war in Iran have set off an economic chain reaction which is already hitting people in the pocket.
Rachel Reeves to set out plans to tackle war-driven price hikes
The chancellor is to set out plans to tackle price hikes driven by the war in Iran, which has seen the cost of oil and gas soar.
Meningitis outbreak: Number of cases falls for first time
The number of confirmed and suspected meningitis cases in the outbreak in Kent has fallen to 29.
Starmer to chair COBRA meeting over Iran war's impact on the economy, Sky News understands
Sir Keir Starmer is to chair a COBRA meeting today, Sky News understands.
Seedance 2.0: Could this uncannily good AI make blockbuster films that are worth watching?
If you spend much time on social media, you'll have surely noticed the surge in AI-generated video filling up your feed.
'A declaration of war': How councils are resisting one of Labour's core objectives
Councils are ignoring explicit instructions to approve planning projects from ministers - as the scale and cost of their resistance to development is revealed for the first time.
Rachel Reeves to set out plans to tackle war-driven price hikes
The chancellor is to set out plans to tackle price hikes driven by the war in Iran, which has seen the cost of oil and gas soar.
Iran poses 'grave' threat to UK, police warn after arson attack
Police are investigating whether an Islamist group with possible links to Iran is behind an arson attack on a Jewish ambulance service in north London.
British public's fears of war revealed - as ex-commander issues message to citizens
Some 40% of people in the UK believe the country will be at war within five years, and more than two-thirds fear they would be unable to cope in a conflict, according to a new poll.
'Weather whiplash' warning as England recovers from drought after heavy rain
England has recovered from drought after four months of above average rainfall, but officials are concerned about future dry spells.
Seedance 2.0: Could this uncannily good AI make blockbuster films that are worth watching?
If you spend much time on social media, you'll have surely noticed the surge in AI-generated video filling up your feed.
'Weather whiplash' warning as England recovers from drought after heavy rain
England has recovered from drought after four months of above average rainfall, but officials are concerned about future dry spells.
'Every indicator is flashing red,' says UN as it warns of record 'climate imbalance'
The Earth's climate is in a "state of emergency", according to the United Nations which has warned it is more out of balance than at any other time in observed history.
Meningitis outbreak: Number of cases falls for first time
The number of confirmed and suspected meningitis cases in the outbreak in Kent has fallen to 29.
Who is Matt Brittin, the man expected to be new director-general of the BBC?
Former Google executive Matt Brittin is expected to be the next director-general of the BBC.
England say no 'big bust-up' between Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes as coach keeps job after Ashes drubbing
England MD Rob Key said there has been no "big bust-up" between coach Brendon McCullum and Test captain Ben Stokes after the Ashes drubbing as he and ECB CEO Richard Gould explained why the New Zealander has kept his job.
How Champions League could see SEVEN English teams qualify next season and as many as 11 play in Europe
It's been a tough time for English teams in the Champions League with four of the Premier League's six representatives dumped out of the competition in the last 16.
Chelsea: Champions League and Premier League defeats have left fans questioning Liam Rosenior and club owners
Chelsea managers are always under pressure – but especially when their teams play the way they did away at Everton.
Lewis Hamilton: Ferrari driver explains what has changed for him in F1 2026 after first team podium heading to Japanese GP
Lewis Hamilton is confident there is "more to come" from him in the 2026 season having finally broken his podium duck at Ferrari.
Jake Paul targets Francis Ngannou next: 'I think he is a terrible boxer. I'll knock him out like Anthony Joshua did'
Jake Paul is looking to return to action, targeting a bout with Francis Ngannou next.
Iran poses 'grave' threat to UK, police warn after arson attack
Police are investigating whether an Islamist group with possible links to Iran is behind an arson attack on a Jewish ambulance service in north London.
'A declaration of war': How councils are resisting one of Labour's core objectives
Councils are ignoring explicit instructions to approve planning projects from ministers - as the scale and cost of their resistance to development is revealed for the first time.
Rachel Reeves to set out plans to tackle war-driven price hikes
The chancellor is to set out plans to tackle price hikes driven by the war in Iran, which has seen the cost of oil and gas soar.
Seedance 2.0: Could this uncannily good AI make blockbuster films that are worth watching?
If you spend much time on social media, you'll have surely noticed the surge in AI-generated video filling up your feed.
British public's fears of war revealed - as ex-commander issues message to citizens
Some 40% of people in the UK believe the country will be at war within five years, and more than two-thirds fear they would be unable to cope in a conflict, according to a new poll.
'A declaration of war': How councils are resisting one of Labour's core objectives
Councils are ignoring explicit instructions to approve planning projects from ministers - as the scale and cost of their resistance to development is revealed for the first time.
Rachel Reeves to set out plans to tackle war-driven price hikes
The chancellor is to set out plans to tackle price hikes driven by the war in Iran, which has seen the cost of oil and gas soar.
The cost of war becomes Reeves's nightmare
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Report suggests income tax cut and NI abolition to 'incentivise work'
Cabinet ministers have looked at a blueprint for how Labour could cut taxes on work by taking on "vested interests" profiteering from the cost of living crisis.
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle demands justice for family of defrauded pensioner Joan Green
It is "outrageous" that a convicted fraudster tracked down by Sky News in Tenerife is still on the run, the Speaker of the House of Commons has said.
Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor during German football match
A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor during a German second division football match.
Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench among storm names sent to Met Office
Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench are among the names that have been submitted to the Met Office for UK storms.
Police officer sacked and banned from profession for using WFH trick
A police sergeant has been sacked for using a picture frame to weigh down her laptop keys and give the false impression she was working from home.
The energy habits that cause the most family arguments
On a day when energy bills are making headlines, we thought we'd share new research on the energy habits that lead to the most household arguments.
Obama says aliens 'are real' - but he hasn't seen any
Barack Obama has said aliens are "real" in an interview, before later taking to social media to clarify his comments.
Seedance 2.0: Could this uncannily good AI make blockbuster films that are worth watching?
If you spend much time on social media, you'll have surely noticed the surge in AI-generated video filling up your feed.
Who is Matt Brittin, the man expected to be new director-general of the BBC?
Former Google executive Matt Brittin is expected to be the next director-general of the BBC.
Trump posts Saturday Night Live UK sketch that shows Starmer terrified of him
Donald Trump has posted on social media a sketch from Saturday Night Live UK poking fun at himself and Sir Keir Starmer.
Chappell Roan 'really sad' over claims her security guard upset footballer's daughter
Chappell Roan has said she is "really sad" after claims her security guard made the daughter of footballer Jorginho cry.
'We miss our mom with every breath': Family of missing Nancy Guthrie issue new appeal
The family of Nancy Guthrie - the missing mother of US TV anchor Savannah Guthrie - who has not been seen for seven weeks, have renewed their appeal for public help.
Rachel Reeves to set out plans to tackle war-driven price hikes
The chancellor is to set out plans to tackle price hikes driven by the war in Iran, which has seen the cost of oil and gas soar.
Iran war: Further fuel price hikes ahead but supplies 'stable', says Petrol Retailers Association
There is no end in sight to rising fuel prices but supplies are "stable", according to an industry body.
Starmer to chair COBRA meeting over Iran war's impact on the economy, Sky News understands
Sir Keir Starmer is to chair a COBRA meeting today, Sky News understands.
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Pallets of Hope Campaign Delivers £40,000 of Support to Families Across Milton Keynes and Northampton
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.
True crime expert from Olney nominated for national awards
Crime historian and author from Olney has been shortlisted for two categories in the True Crime Awards.
Why Modernising Contract Drafting and Review Processes Matters for Business Growth
Efficient contract management processes are crucial to ensuring a company’s growth and competitiveness.
Countdown is on to Northampton Dragonboat Festival 2024
Time is running out to enter your team for a chance to take home the inaugural Northampton Dragon Boat Festival trophy!
Help to identify Kingsthorpe Man known as 'Terrance'
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.
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