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Residents across West Northamptonshire are being urged to take extra care as an amber heat health alert and extreme heat warning come into force this week.

Residents across West Northamptonshire are being invited to share their experiences of the Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES), which supports people of all ages to live safely and independently at home.

Children and families in West Northamptonshire will benefit from earlier help, better access to support and stronger local services under a new Best Start in Life Plan, aimed at giving every child the best possible start and helping them thrive.

West Northamptonshire Council has written to the Secretary of State for Transport urging the Government to include Northampton in the passenger service plans for East West Rail.

HM Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire, James Saunders-Watson, is encouraging residents to nominate people making a difference within their communities for future King’s Honours.

Residents in recovery from alcohol and drug use were supported to improve their health and wellbeing at a recent event held at Inspire in Northampton. Inspire is the alcohol and drug service for adults and young people across West Northamptonshire.

A recent operation saw illegal tobacco and vape products seized by West Northamptonshire’s Trading Standards Team from shops in Northampton and Daventry.

Residents, service users, families, carers and staff across West Northamptonshire are being invited to have their say on the future of a number of council-run adult social care services, including provision for younger adults and people with more complex needs.

Former Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield has left his role with Oxford United after being dismissed by the side from the Kassam Stadium.

The railway line between Luton and Bedford will be shut for several days as an investigation is carried into a fatal train crash on Friday (19/06).

An amber weather warning for extreme heat issued by the Met Office for southern England including Milton Keynes has been extended by two extra days.

Northampton Saints have regained the Prem Rugby title after a 26-17 win over Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham.

Northampton Town have confirmed Cameron McGeehan and Nesta Guinness-Walker will leave the club after talks over new contracts failed to reach an agreement.

A train driver has died and 100 people have been injured after two trains collided between Bedford and Luton yesterday evening (19/06).

An amber weather warning for extreme heat has been issued by the Met Office for southern England including Milton Keynes ahead of an expected heatwave.

Former MK Dons striker Brandon Thomas-Asante grabbed the assist for the match-winning goal as Ghana beat Panama in the World Cup.

At least 13 people are dead and dozens injured after an explosion at a key Qatar gas facility previously targeted by Iranian strikes.

Dozens of drones were shot down as they headed for Moscow overnight, while six people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has given Belarus's leader a week to remove equipment from his country used in Russian drone attacks on Ukraine.

Donald Trump has claimed vandals are responsible for issues with the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC following a refurbishment costing more than $14m (£10.5m).

A teenager killed during a rally crash in Ireland has been named as Tadhg Callaghan Carter.

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of multiple sexual offences including rape.

Roblox has revealed new safety measures, just as the government announces it will ban under-16s from social media and potentially some gaming platforms… like Roblox. 

The BBC is to cut about 550 roles and review broadcast TV and radio programmes - as well as the positions of its chief news presenters - in the first phase of a major downsizing plan.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign and a contest to replace him as Labour leader and prime minister will take place.

Announcing its latest interest rates decision the morning after a thrilling England World Cup win, the Bank of England continues to put its foot on the ball.

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 sexual offences including rape.

Cast your mind back to the summer of 2024 and Labour's election landslide.

A three-year-old boy who was seriously hurt after ending up in the crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo is in a stable condition in hospital, police have said.

Wowcher has apologised for a promotional email that appeared to mock a crocodile attack on a three-year-old boy at a zoo.

A boy has been charged with the murder of a teenager was stabbed to death in south London.

Backtracking on the UK's electric vehicle plans would blow the government's much feted climate target by 13% in a worst-case scenario, according to new analysis shared exclusively with Sky News.

Children who are vaccinated for HPV at age 12-13 have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before they are 30, a study estimates.

The bosses of the world's leading AI companies have a clear ask for the leaders of the G7: you have to come up with a way to govern artificial intelligence.

Roblox has revealed new safety measures, just as the government announces it will ban under-16s from social media and potentially some gaming platforms… like Roblox. 

Shares of Elon Musk's SpaceX soared more than 14% on Tuesday, lifting its value higher than Amazon and briefly Microsoft just days after its debut.

England's attack caught fire against Croatia but their defence in Dallas was far less convincing.

Manchester United have secured the majority of the land required to build their new 100,000-seater stadium as the club ramps up plans to create the largest facility in the United Kingdom.

The independent Cricket Regulator has taken no action against Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson over the nightclub incident which led to them missing last week’s Test against New Zealand, finding "insufficient evidence" against the pair.

Jamie Carragher says England can't afford to drop Declan Rice against Ghana despite concerns over his fitness, but believes Bukayo Saka should not be risked.

Wyndham Clark held off world No 1 Scottie Scheffler and a final-round charge from Sam Burns to close out a wire-to-wire US Open win with a one-shot victory at Shinnecock Hills.

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 sexual offences including rape.

A three-year-old boy who was seriously hurt after ending up in the crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo is in a stable condition in hospital, police have said.

At least 13 people are dead and dozens injured after an explosion at a key Qatar gas facility previously targeted by Iranian strikes.

Dozens of drones were shot down as they headed for Moscow overnight, while six people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine.

A boy has been charged with the murder of a teenager was stabbed to death in south London.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign and a contest to replace him as Labour leader and prime minister will take place.

Labour's disastrous local election results in May triggered a flurry of resignations from Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet and calls to resign from 100 MPs – but his problems didn't start there.

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 sexual offences including rape.

A bill to ban gay and transgender conversion therapy is expected to be published next week, multiple sources have told Sky News.

Sir Keir Starmer has told a Jeffrey Epstein survivor his "door is open" but stopped short of agreeing to meet Lisa Phillips, directing her to a more junior government minister.

Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.

A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.

The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber. 

Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.

Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests.

TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he is officially in remission after being diagnosed with "aggressive" prostate cancer.

Daveigh Chase, the voice of Lilo in Disney's animated film Lilo & Stitch, has died aged 35. 

Grammy-nominated rap producer Tay Keith, who worked with artists including Beyonce, Travis Scott and Future, has died aged 29.

The BBC is to cut about 550 roles and review broadcast TV and radio programmes - as well as the positions of its chief news presenters - in the first phase of a major downsizing plan.

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Cast your mind back to the summer of 2024 and Labour's election landslide.

Backtracking on the UK's electric vehicle plans would blow the government's much feted climate target by 13% in a worst-case scenario, according to new analysis shared exclusively with Sky News.

Wowcher has apologised for a promotional email that appeared to mock a crocodile attack on a three-year-old boy at a zoo.

A premium ticketing and hospitality platform backed by Harry Kane, the England captain, has secured £20m in new funding to help accelerate its international expansion.

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.