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Have your say: SEND Strategy survey extended to hear more voices
Partners, families, children and young people across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to take part in a set of surveys shaping the area’s next Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy – with the deadline now extended to give more people the chance to have their say.
Extra storage space marks new chapter for Northamptonshire Archives
Drawings that shaped Northampton’s streets and records marking life’s most solemn moments are being carefully rehoused in new storage space at Northamptonshire Archives.
Drivers urged to avoid parking over hydrants and delaying Fire Service response
Motorists are being urged not to park over fire hydrants in Northamptonshire – as it risks delaying the Fire Service’s response.
Let’s talk about men’s mental health
North and West Northamptonshire councils are coming together to encourage conversations about men’s mental health as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, with a free online webinar taking place on Thursday 14 May from 2pm to 3pm.
Fairer housing allocations policy to support those most in need across West Northamptonshire
A refreshed Housing Allocations Policy is set to make access to social and affordable housing fairer, clearer and more consistent while ensuring those most in need of a home are given the highest priority.
New four‑year youth plan approved to give West Northants young people a stronger start in life
A bold new strategy aimed at improving opportunities, wellbeing and support for thousands of young people across West Northamptonshire has been approved by the Council’s Cabinet. The Youth Strategy 2026–2030 sets out how the Council and its partners will work together to help young people stay safe,...
Council to work with communities on three-weekly collections
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) will spend the year ahead engaging with communities after Cabinet agreed to extend three-weekly waste collections across the area in spring 2027.
Winter support services deliver positive outcomes for people experiencing rough sleeping
A range of winter support services delivered by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), in partnership with local organisations, have made a positive difference to people experiencing rough sleeping across West Northamptonshire.
FEATURE: Where is MK Dons' most recent Championship squad now?
Promotion to the Championship in 2015 had been the culmination of a long-term project at MK Dons.
MK City Council reminds people of new city centre voting hub ahead of election day
A new Central Voting Hub will give Milton Keynes voters the option to cast their ballot in the city centre at the local elections on 7 May.
MK Dons Season Review 2025/26
At the start of the 2025/26 season, MK Dons were seen by many as a team that should be fighting for promotion and this time, the predictions turned out to be accurate.
Red Bull have one points finisher and one failure to finish in Miami Grand Prix
Red Bull saw Max Verstappen collect points and Isack Hadjar crash out of an eventful Miami Grand Prix.
Four arrested for weapon possession in Wolverton area of Milton Keynes
Thames Valley Police confirmed the arrest of 4 teenagers in Milton Keynes following reports of a group being seen with weapons.
Police appeal after cashpoint in Bletchley targeted with chainsaw
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cashpoint at a supermarket in the Bletchley area of Milton Keynes was targeted with a chainsaw.
Willen Hospice unveils new look Woburn Sands shop and cafe
The charity Willen Hospice unveiled its new-look shop and cafe in Woburn Sands in an event earlier this week.
Red Bull collect points from Miami Grand Prix sprint
Red Bull collected points from the sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen finishing 5th in the mini-race.
Has Trump's Iran ceasefire just collapsed?
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un and daughter eat with crew on new warship Choe Hyon
Kim Jong Un and his daughter have been pictured eating with crew as they inspected North Korea's most advanced warship.
Hostages taken as police surround bank in German town of Sinzig
Several people, including a cash delivery driver, have been taken hostage at a bank in western Germany, police said.
South Africa's top court rules against Cyril Ramaphosa over 'Farmgate' scandal
South Africa's top court has found against president Cyril Ramaphosa over the "Farmgate" scandal.
All restrictions on Belarusian athletes lifted by Olympic bosses
The International Olympic Committee has lifted all restrictions on Belarusian athletes.
Badenoch was asked about Britain's 'number one priority' - her answers were surprising
They were not, bluntly, the answers I expected from Kemi Badenoch - a champion of growth and scourge of the "blockers".
An extraordinary watershed moment passed below the radar - and helped make Trump's war possible
Load up a satellite map of Texas and find your way to a city called Midland, all the way over in the west of the state.
White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick individual' for Trump grave post
The White House has accused Star Wars actor Mark Hamill of violent rhetoric after he posted an image of Donald Trump in a shallow grave on social media.
Labour Party on course to suffer one of its worst-ever electoral defeats
It has become clear from the overnight declarations that the Labour Party is on course to suffer one of its worst-ever electoral defeats.
Shell gives update on costly war damage to its output
Shell has revealed a surge in quarterly profits on the back of the Middle East conflict but also given an update on costly war damage to its output.
Labour Party on course to suffer one of its worst-ever electoral defeats
It has become clear from the overnight declarations that the Labour Party is on course to suffer one of its worst-ever electoral defeats.
English council elections: What the results so far are telling us, in maps and charts
Labour have lost around half of the seats they were defending so far, as Reform have made massive gains in council elections for the second year running.
Key parking fine rules clarified by appeals body - with operators increasingly giving up cases
A record number of private parking fines were successfully appealed to the industry body last year, the Money blog can reveal.
Household energy suppliers E.ON and Ovo target merger announcement next week | Mark Kleinman blog
Election results bleak for Starmer - but plans to replace him may be fading
The early results were dire for Labour, as the results video lays bare - but what matters more is the reaction of Labour MPs.
EU waters down landmark AI regulation amid industry pressure
Overnight, EU lawmakers agreed to water down their AI legislation that was world-leading when it launched in 2024.
Simple at-home test can help predict Alzheimer's risk, says study
An at-home test can help predict a person's risk of getting Alzheimer's, according to a new study.
New tiny ice world discovered with an atmosphere beyond Neptune dubbed a 'Mini-Pluto'
A new tiny ice world has been discovered beyond Pluto surrounded by a thin atmosphere, scientists revealed.
Google AI workers demand union recognition over use of technology by Israeli and US military
"Scores" of workers at Google DeepMind, the company's British AI research arm, are demanding union recognition over the use of their work by Israel and the US military.
'Beautiful streaks': Eta Aquariids meteor shower to light up skies over Britain
The cosmos is set to put on a show later this week when a celestial event reaches its peak.
Aston Villa: John McGinn wants team to become 'legends' by ending 30-year trophy drought with Europa League triumph
Aston Villa captain John McGinn says his side must shed the "nearly men" tag and become legends by ending the club's 30-year wait for silverware with Europa League success.
Kylian Mbappe Q&A: Why have over 30m Real Madrid 'fans' signed petition for striker's exit?
An online petition calling for Real Madrid to get rid of Kylian Mbappe now has more than 30m signatures, but why are the fans unhappy with the France striker?
Bukayo Saka returning to top form for trophy-chasing Arsenal thanks in part to Ben White's service - The Radar
Women's Six Nations: Injury-stricken England a game away from blockbuster title decider - talking points
Three wins from three, an average of nearly 60 points a game, a 36-game unbeaten streak and top of the Six Nations table - as Round Four approaches, the Red Roses are exactly where they want to be.
Tottenham and West Ham in two-way Premier League relegation scrap with three games left of the season
And then there were two. It seems either West Ham or Tottenham will be the final team relegated from the Premier League this season, and, with three games to go, their next matches – both live on Sky Sports – could be decisive in the fight for survival.
English council elections: What the results so far are telling us, in maps and charts
Labour have lost around half of the seats they were defending so far, as Reform have made massive gains in council elections for the second year running.
Labour Party on course to suffer one of its worst-ever electoral defeats
It has become clear from the overnight declarations that the Labour Party is on course to suffer one of its worst-ever electoral defeats.
Hostages taken as police surround bank in German town of Sinzig
Several people, including a cash delivery driver, have been taken hostage at a bank in western Germany, police said.
South Africa's top court rules against Cyril Ramaphosa over 'Farmgate' scandal
South Africa's top court has found against president Cyril Ramaphosa over the "Farmgate" scandal.
Household energy suppliers E.ON and Ovo target merger announcement next week | Mark Kleinman blog
Labour Party on course to suffer one of its worst-ever electoral defeats
It has become clear from the overnight declarations that the Labour Party is on course to suffer one of its worst-ever electoral defeats.
English council elections: What the results so far are telling us, in maps and charts
Labour have lost around half of the seats they were defending so far, as Reform have made massive gains in council elections for the second year running.
Have election results decided Starmer's fate?
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Election results bleak for Starmer - but plans to replace him may be fading
The early results were dire for Labour, as the results video lays bare - but what matters more is the reaction of Labour MPs.
Badenoch was asked about Britain's 'number one priority' - her answers were surprising
They were not, bluntly, the answers I expected from Kemi Badenoch - a champion of growth and scourge of the "blockers".
The robot that can outplay elite table tennis players
A robot has become so good at playing table tennis that at times it defeated elite human players, in what has been hailed as "a longstanding milestone for AI".
Monkeys eating soil to settle upset stomachs from junk food, says research
Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests.
Trio sentenced over 'bear costume' insurance fraud scam in California
Three people have been jailed for insurance fraud after claiming their cars were damaged by a bear - only for the assailant to be somebody dressed in a bear costume.
Woman given 14 shots of tequila on Carnival cruise awarded £220,000 in damages
A cruise passenger who was overserved alcohol and suffered a possible traumatic brain injury after falling down some stairs has been awarded £220,000 in damages.
Jonathan, the giant tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal 'is alive' after getting caught up in alleged crypto scam
A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam.
White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick individual' for Trump grave post
The White House has accused Star Wars actor Mark Hamill of violent rhetoric after he posted an image of Donald Trump in a shallow grave on social media.
Rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug trafficking charge in Florida
Rapper Kodak Black, who has sold more than 30 million singles, has been arrested on a drug trafficking charge in Florida.
CNN founder and 'pioneer of cable TV' Ted Turner dies aged 87
Ted Turner, the outspoken founder of CNN, has died aged 87.
Bake Off's Paul Hollywood 'bullied' drivers in 96mph 'sick cat' dash, court hears
Bake Off's Paul Hollywood "bullied" drivers by tailgating them from a few metres away in an almost 100mph dash to get his cat to the vet, a court has heard.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement over It Ends With Us lawsuit
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement over civil claims brought by the actress after they starred together in It Ends With Us.
British Airways owner 'confident' on jet fuel supply 'throughout summer'
The owner of British Airways has said it does not expect its services across main markets to be affected by the threat of jet fuel shortages "throughout the summer", as supplies are squeezed by the effects of the US-Iran war.
South East Water boss quits a week after chairman
The boss of South East Water (SEW) has quit just a week after its chairman following demands by MPs for a change of leadership at the struggling utility firm.
Household energy suppliers E.ON and Ovo target merger announcement next week | Mark Kleinman blog
Key parking fine rules clarified by appeals body - with operators increasingly giving up cases
A record number of private parking fines were successfully appealed to the industry body last year, the Money blog can reveal.
Shell gives update on costly war damage to its output
Shell has revealed a surge in quarterly profits on the back of the Middle East conflict but also given an update on costly war damage to its output.
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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