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Motorists parking in some of Northampton town centre's busiest streets will see changes to parking charges from mid-August.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) will meet next week to consider the appointment of its new Chief Executive and Chief Finance Officer.

Plans to transfer a piece of land in Northampton for an access road to a new housing development will unlock more open spaces and community investment for residents.

A section of Daventry’s St John’s Square car park will temporarily close later this month to accommodate building work at the town’s nearby leisure centre.

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully prosecuted a business for repeatedly failing to comply with waste management requirements designed to keep the town centre clean and safe.

Over the weekend (August 1-2) Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to a number of fires in the open, varying in size and severity.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is in the process of building a new website – and wants to hear from users on how their experience can be improved.

Essential archaeological investigations will begin at Upper Mounts and Newlands Car Parks from September as West Northamptonshire Council and English Cities Fund (ECF) continue to develop plans for the Greyfriars regeneration scheme.

Two men have been sentenced to prison after they were convicted of drug supply offences following an incident reported in Milton Keynes.

Police have confirmed that arrests have been made in connection with the investigation into a murder in Bletchley. 

Police have released CCTV images of a man officers would like to speak to in connection with an incident of affray in Milton Keynes.

Milton Keynes Theatre has revealed its 2026 Autumn Season for 2026, featuring a wide litany of events from the worlds of drama, comedy, music and many more.

Milton Keynes City Council has partnered with the NHS to launch a new website aimed at helping residents reduce their risk of falls, stay active and maintain their independence.

Holidaymakers across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire using London Luton Airport this August are being encouraged to use a free bus service being provided by Luton Airport.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Milton Keynes in which a man was threatened with a weapon.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman suffered serious injuries in a road traffic collision on the A4146 Stoke Hammond bypass south of Milton Keynes.

A man accused of killing a British aid worker and disposing of her body in a suitcase has appeared in court charged with homicide with intent.

A drone carrying an explosive device that was found at Leipzig airport was "very professionally carried out", a German minister said.

Bangladesh's ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has announced plans to return to her country from exile despite facing a death sentence over a bloody crackdown on protesters in 2024.

A fugitive wanted by police in Scotland over alleged sexual offences committed between 2012 and 2022 has been arrested in Madrid, Sky News understands.

A British woman has died weeks after being rescued from Spanish wildfires, which left her partner and her in hospital with "devastating injuries".

Elon Musk has predicted that his Starlink system could deliver a majority of the world's internet within 10 years.

Dividing lines between victim groups, fears about prisons becoming full again by Christmas, and concerns that these changes will lead to "inevitable mistakes" – probably not the intended outcomes of the prime minister's urgent review on early release, but that's the reality.

A drone carrying an explosive device that was found at Leipzig airport was "very professionally carried out", a German minister said.

Robotaxis are set to debut on the streets of London after Wayve was granted minicab licences by Transport for London (TfL).

A man accused of killing a British aid worker and disposing of her body in a suitcase has appeared in court charged with homicide with intent.

A farmer and former butcher who murdered his lodger, dismembered his body and hid the remains in a concrete-filled barrel for six years, has been jailed.

Two people have been arrested after a second night of disorder in Norfolk saw a female police officer "seriously bitten" and another hit with a rock.

The son of Manchester United and Wales footballer, Mark Hughes, died from "sudden adult death syndrome", an inquest heard.

The UK will now not intervene in one of the biggest media deals in history after assurances were provided to the government.

People who ride e-scooters face a higher risk of injuries to the brain and internal organs than cyclists or motorcyclists, a new study suggests.

Robotaxis are set to debut on the streets of London after Wayve was granted minicab licences by Transport for London (TfL).

England, famously described two centuries ago as a "green and pleasant land" by the poet William Blake, is today a sickly yellow after a dire lack of rain.

A powerful AI agent created fake online identities in an effort to trick a human into giving it access to a popular online development platform – and sabotage it with malicious code.

Elon Musk has predicted that his Starlink system could deliver a majority of the world's internet within 10 years.

Water levels in the river Danube have fallen so low due to this summer's dry weather in Europe that sunken Nazi warships are appearing into view.

Barcelona are set to approach Man City for midfielder Rodri and are hopeful they can beat their LaLiga rivals to the signing of the Spain captain, Sky Sports News understands. 

UEFA's boycott of FIFA tournaments still stands, with under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino remaining in his position - and the FA now joining them in opposing his re-election next year.

Jacob Bethell will miss the entirety of England's upcoming Test series against Pakistan, while Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse have been named in the 16-man squad.

Newcastle have appointed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following Eddie Howe's exit.

Arsenal have agreed a £75m fee with Newcastle for their captain Bruno Guimaraes.

Two people have been arrested after a second night of disorder in Norfolk saw a female police officer "seriously bitten" and another hit with a rock.

People who ride e-scooters face a higher risk of injuries to the brain and internal organs than cyclists or motorcyclists, a new study suggests.

The UK will now not intervene in one of the biggest media deals in history after assurances were provided to the government.

Disgraced reality TV star Stephen Bear has been sentenced to over a year in prison for breaching a restraining order linked to his conviction for filming a sex tape without consent and posting it online.

The son of Manchester United and Wales footballer, Mark Hughes, died from "sudden adult death syndrome", an inquest heard.

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has defended a black university professor who resigned amid a plagiarism row.

The SNP has written off the value of the infamous motorhome bought by shamed former chief executive Peter Murrell with party funds from its accounts.

The UK will now not intervene in one of the biggest media deals in history after assurances were provided to the government.

Dividing lines between victim groups, fears about prisons becoming full again by Christmas, and concerns that these changes will lead to "inevitable mistakes" – probably not the intended outcomes of the prime minister's urgent review on early release, but that's the reality.

People jailed for rape, serious child sex offences and grooming will be excluded from the upcoming early release scheme, the government has announced.

A boxer from the tiny Pacific island of Tuvalu has won her country's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight.

A monkey found abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus has had a happy ending after being rehomed to a sanctuary.

A newly discovered species of monkey with distinctive orange lips has been discovered deep in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The UK will now not intervene in one of the biggest media deals in history after assurances were provided to the government.

Disgraced reality TV star Stephen Bear has been sentenced to over a year in prison for breaching a restraining order linked to his conviction for filming a sex tape without consent and posting it online.

Promoters who worked with Oasis on their huge 2025 reunion tour have secured a licence to host events at Knebworth, the site of the band's most famous gigs.

Star Wars: A New Hope, the first film released in the popular franchise, has been dubbed into the Welsh language for the first time. 

Gary Glitter has appeared in court charged with sexual offences dating back to the 1970s against a young girl.

The UK will now not intervene in one of the biggest media deals in history after assurances were provided to the government.

Robotaxis are set to debut on the streets of London after Wayve was granted minicab licences by Transport for London (TfL).

Schools have to follow new uniform rules in September, but almost half of parents don't know about the changes.

England, famously described two centuries ago as a "green and pleasant land" by the poet William Blake, is today a sickly yellow after a dire lack of rain.

An eight-year-old entrepreneur has been recognised for her outstanding fundraising efforts after helping Franklins Solicitors' annual £50 Challenge raise more than £50,000 for charities across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes.

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!