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Residents and businesses across West Northamptonshire can provide formal representations on the Pre-submission (Regulation 19) of the emerging West Northamptonshire Local Plan.

Community and voluntary groups across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to apply for grants from £1,000 up to £7,500 as West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) launches a new Neighbourhood Fund.

Residents are seeing improvements in access to Adult Social Care services in West Northamptonshire, with waiting times falling significantly and continued work underway to improve support for people who draw on care and support, carers and families.

A new toolkit has been launched to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Residents are being invited to meet waste and recycling experts, get answers to their questions and learn more about local services as West Northamptonshire Council's Let's Talk Rubbish event arrives at Grosvenor Shopping Centre this weekend.

Northampton’s Mayorhold car park will be permanently closed after a further condition survey showed the potential extent of its deterioration.

A new oral health improvement service is launching across West Northamptonshire today, helping children, families, communities and adult care settings develop healthier habits and improve their dental health.

Tourism, culture and heritage leaders from across the county will come together on 7 October to explore how Northamptonshire can seize major opportunities and build a stronger, more connected visitor economy. And your business could be in the room.

A man from Milton Keynes has been convicted of terrorism offences following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE).

An interim report into a collision between two trains on the line between Luton and Bedford in June has said one of the involved trains sped up after passing a red light.

Luton Town picked up a win on penalties in the Jersey Mike’s Trophy as they won a shoot-out away at Colchester United after a 1-1 draw in Essex.

Red Bull picked up their first win of the 2026 F1 season as Max Verstappen won the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Northampton Town have confirmed a takeover by Sports Alpha Capital (SAC) and a reshuffle to the club’s boardroom has taken place.

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed and received a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following a series of thefts from Co-op stores in Bletchley.

Milton Keynes City Council have announced a new operator of their Waste Recovery Park in Wolverton.

A padel court facility is set to open at Willen Lake in Milton Keynes later this month.

Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said his "heart is broken" following the death of his wife, Niamh O'Brien, at the age of 52. 

A state of emergency has been declared in New York in response to a growing number of measles cases.

Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for next month.

Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his ‌China Open semi-final clash with Novak Djokovic after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball.

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the 25 October presidential run-off, the country's electoral authority said on Sunday.

Glaciers in Switzerland have lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026 after a "devasting year" marked by intense heatwaves and low snowfall, according to a study.

Like a twist in one of his novels, Jeffrey Archer's shock death came in the middle of the Conservative Party conference.

Lord Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86.

J Sainsbury held merger talks with rival grocer Morrisons earlier this year - a deal that would have represented the most significant tie-up in the sector for more than five years.

Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for next month.

The US removed its bombers from RAF Fairford partly because of a reported threat of a possible Iranian drone attack against the base, American officials have said.

Inflatable boats capable of carrying up to 1,700 illegal immigrants across the Channel have been seized at East Midlands Airport.

Trams have been stopped and roads closed through Nottingham city centre as firefighters battle a blaze at a residential property.

The Met Office has poured cold water on claims the UK is about to be "smashed" by snow and "plunging" temperatures.

A British Airways flight descended more than 27,000ft (8,200m) within minutes after a "technical issue" caused it to declare an emergency and return to London.

The US says it is "closely monitoring" the situation after the death of a laboratory worker in Russia who may have been exposed to pneumonic plague.

Whisky is to be distilled in space for the first time as part of an experiment which will also measure how the spirit ages in the environment beyond Earth's atmosphere.

Environmental campaigners are urging the Scottish government to hold a public consultation before any new hyperscale data centres are given the green light.

Astronauts on board a SpaceX flight, including the first black woman to lead a crew to orbit, has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) after setting a US speed record. 

Glaciers in Switzerland have lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026 after a "devasting year" marked by intense heatwaves and low snowfall, according to a study.

Sympathy is in short supply at other clubs after an independent commission laid bare the scale of Manchester City's rule-breaking across nine seasons in a decision published last week.

Andoni Iraola has made an unbeaten start as Liverpool boss – but will he get lift-off at Anfield in the huge clash with Manchester City on Sunday?

Luke Humphries secured a second World Grand Prix title after producing an extraordinary comeback to defeat Gerwyn Price 6-4 in a thrilling final.

It feels a long time ago that Anthony Gordon's place in the England line-up was not assured.

The Bahrain GP in Malaysia was one of the crazier races I've seen in F1. Eventually, this collaboration of lateral thinking which ensured a Grand Prix took place on a great track we have missed in F1 for nine years, was a huge success.

The US removed its bombers from RAF Fairford partly because of a reported threat of a possible Iranian drone attack against the base, American officials have said.

Inflatable boats capable of carrying up to 1,700 illegal immigrants across the Channel have been seized at East Midlands Airport.

Trams have been stopped and roads closed through Nottingham city centre as firefighters battle a blaze at a residential property.

A charity says there have been increases in rates of prostate, kidney, womb, liver, pancreas and breast cancers among adults aged under 50.

The Met Office has poured cold water on claims the UK is about to be "smashed" by snow and "plunging" temperatures.

Lord Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86.

Like a twist in one of his novels, Jeffrey Archer's shock death came in the middle of the Conservative Party conference.

Sky News has announced its hosting line-up for the next six episodes of its flagship Sunday morning current affairs programme.

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Sir James Cleverly has criticised former Conservative colleague Suella Braverman after she sparked a row around "Englishness".

Ex-Premier League player Andros Townsend has laughed off an incident that saw him run over by a pitch roller.

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.

Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said his "heart is broken" following the death of his wife, Niamh O'Brien, at the age of 52. 

A notebook containing lyrics by Freddie Mercury has sold for £277,000 at auction.

Dame Esther Rantzen has died at the age of 86, her family has said in a statement.

Naomi Campbell has overturned a ban on her being a charity trustee after a tribunal ruled she had been "deceived".

A set of unheard archive Oasis recordings have been pulled from sale after the band filed legal proceedings against a former sound engineer, his son and the auction house.

J Sainsbury held merger talks with rival grocer Morrisons earlier this year - a deal that would have represented the most significant tie-up in the sector for more than five years.

Failing to support Scotland's most disadvantaged costs at least £5.8bn a year, according to new analysis.

Glasgow City Council and Unison have reached a potential deal after an ongoing pay dispute sparked a controversial plan to fire and rehire 23,000 workers.

The culture secretary has ordered the competition regulator to investigate the planned rescue of ailing broadband supplier TalkTalk by BT Group.

Environmental campaigners are urging the Scottish government to hold a public consultation before any new hyperscale data centres are given the green light.

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!