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The Council shares concerns about the importance of community transport services and the vital role they play in helping residents, particularly older and vulnerable people, access healthcare, shopping, social activities and essential services. We also recognise the anxiety and uncertainty created f...

Families across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to check whether they are now eligible for free school meals, following changes to the national eligibility criteria.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has experienced one of the busiest months in its history during July 2026, with exceptionally high demand continuing into August as prolonged hot and dry weather drove a significant increase in incidents across the county.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has been busy dealing with a host of incidents this weekend and into this morning (August 17).

West Northamptonshire Council is encouraging residents to check and respond to their annual canvass email or letter to help ensure they remain registered to vote and that household information is kept up to date.

West Northamptonshire Council has this week appointed its new Chief Executive and Chief Finance Officer.

Meet your local emergency service personnel as they demonstrate what they do to keep Northamptonshire safe at this year’s Community Open Day.

Residents, service users, families, carers and staff are being reminded that there is still time to share their views on the future of a number of West Northamptonshire Council's in-house adult social care services.

Northampton Town were beaten 3-0 by the Brighton junior team in their opening game of the EFL Trophy.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision involving a marked police vehicle in Milton Keynes.

Firefighters attended a fire that broke out in a flat in Milton Keynes earlier this week.

Liam Lawson will drive for Red Bull at this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix after Isack Hadjar was ruled out with a wrist injury.

Northampton Town have signed midfielder Joe O’Brien-Whitmarsh from Southampton for an undisclosed fee.

MK-based Japanese and Korean restaurateurs Akasaka are closing their branch in Wolverton in Milton Keynes.

The Parks Trust is inviting local young people to attend the latest edition of the Big Park Hangout to Willen Lake, which takes place on Saturday 5 September.

Northampton Town’s League Two season started with a goalless draw against Swindon Town at Sixfields.

The Israeli army has ordered a criminal investigation into the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza two years ago.

Four Americans have been killed in a helicopter crash in Kenya.

A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

A second Ukrainian suspect has been arrested over an attack on the Nord Stream pipelines that were built to carry gas from Russia to Europe, German prosecutors say.

Nick Kyrgios has been banned from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.

Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.

The Israeli army has ordered a criminal investigation into the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza two years ago.

Hayden Panettiere's mother has paid tribute to the US actress, calling her an "amazingly talented person" who "sadly lost her way" in a difficult industry.

Donald Trump has announced he has paused the imposition of 50% tariffs on more goods from Canada.

Train investigators looking into last week's derailment in Lewes said an "irregularity" existed on the approach to the site where the accident took place.

Two men have been jailed over violent anti-migrant protests outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Essex.

Thunderstorm warnings have been issued across parts of the UK.

Aerial images show the scale of a battle firefighters are facing in Cambridgeshire, where a peatland fire is still burning after 11 days.

A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

Swimmers have been warned to avoid London's first official bathing spot due to toxic algae – with dog owners also told it's "vitally important" to keep their pets away.

Optimism about a potential breakthrough in personalised cancer treatment has sent shares in Moderna soaring by nearly 100%.

A NASA spacecraft has captured images of a new crater on the moon after a SpaceX rocket crashed into the surface.

London's ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) has been linked to an improvement in children's lung growth, according to a study.

A federal trial against Meta alleging the tech giant contributed to a mental health crisis in young people opens today.

Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth £65.4m.

In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

Carlos Sainz has signed a multi-year contract extension with Williams that will keep him with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season and beyond.

A woman allegedly sexually abused as a schoolgirl by former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has told a court she "struggled" to tell anybody about what happened.

LIV Golf chief executive Scott O’Neil insists he is optimistic about the league’s long-term future but has warned of a ‘very compressed timeline’ to finalise fresh investment.

The Israeli army has ordered a criminal investigation into the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza two years ago.

A murder investigation is under way after nine people were taken to hospital following a fire in west London.

Optimism about a potential breakthrough in personalised cancer treatment has sent shares in Moderna soaring by nearly 100%.

A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

Aerial images show the scale of a battle firefighters are facing in Cambridgeshire, where a peatland fire is still burning after 11 days.

A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.

It is "almost inevitable" Nigel Farage will be found in breach of parliamentary rules for failing to declare £5 million given to him by a crypto billionaire, Harriet Harman has told Sky News.

Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.

Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces.

AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.

A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.

Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver's seat.

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

Hayden Panettiere's mother has paid tribute to the US actress, calling her an "amazingly talented person" who "sadly lost her way" in a difficult industry.

Disney has sued the Trump administration's media regulator over what the entertainment giant described as an "extraordinary assault on free speech".

A venue has accepted it discriminated against a Jewish comedian when it scrapped his show at last year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The son of Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner has denied stabbing his parents to death in their Los Angeles home after a new allegation of lying in wait for them.

Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced changes to the rules, saying winning broadcasters are to be prevented from hosting if involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event.

Optimism about a potential breakthrough in personalised cancer treatment has sent shares in Moderna soaring by nearly 100%.

Paul Stoddart, the former Formula One team boss, is closing in on a deal to reacquire a freight airline set up during the COVID pandemic to help the government import medical equipment from the Far East.

A former backer of Lebara Group, the mobile virtual network operator, is being lined up to back an audacious swoop on the consumer operations of TalkTalk.

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!