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Residents urged to take extra care during amber heat health alert
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.
Share your views on community equipment services in West Northamptonshire
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.
New Best Start in Life Plan to give West Northants children the strongest start
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.
Council Leader calls for Northampton to be included in East West Rail passenger plans
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.
Residents urged to nominate others for future Kings Honours
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.
Health and wellbeing event supports residents in recovery
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.
Illegal tobacco and vape products seized from shops
A recent operation saw illegal tobacco and vape products seized by West Northamptonshire’s Trading Standards Team from shops in Northampton and Daventry.
Help shape the future of adult social care services in West Northamptonshire
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 boss Matt Bloomfield sacked by Oxford United
Former Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield has left his role with Oxford United after being dismissed by the side from the Kassam Stadium.
Railway line between Luton and Bedford to be shut for several days as aftermath of train crash assessed
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).
Amber weather warning for extreme heat in Milton Keynes extended by 2 extra days as heatwave continues
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 regain Prem Rugby title after seeing off Exeter Chiefs in London
Northampton Saints have regained the Prem Rugby title after a 26-17 win over Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham.
Northampton Town confirm departures of Cameron McGeehan and Nesta Guinness-Walker as contract talks collapse
Northampton Town have confirmed Cameron McGeehan and Nesta Guinness-Walker will leave the club after talks over new contracts failed to reach an agreement.
Train driver dead and 100 injured after two trains collide between Bedford and Luton
A train driver has died and 100 people have been injured after two trains collided between Bedford and Luton yesterday evening (19/06).
Amber weather warning for extreme heat issued for Milton Keynes as heatwave forecast in UK
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 grabs assist as Ghana win World Cup opener
Former MK Dons striker Brandon Thomas-Asante grabbed the assist for the match-winning goal as Ghana beat Panama in the World Cup.
Qatar gas facility explosion kills 13 and leaves dozens injured
At least 13 people are dead and dozens injured after an explosion at a key Qatar gas facility previously targeted by Iranian strikes.
Scores of drones target Moscow as Russian strikes on Ukraine kill six
Dozens of drones were shot down as they headed for Moscow overnight, while six people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Ukraine gives Belarus ultimatum over Russian drone equipment
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has given Belarus's leader a week to remove equipment from his country used in Russian drone attacks on Ukraine.
'Vandals arrested' as Trump's $14m reflective pool project sees it turn green again
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).
Police name teenage spectator killed after crash at Donegal International Rally
A teenager killed during a rally crash in Ireland has been named as Tadhg Callaghan Carter.
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of rape and indecent assault
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of multiple sexual offences including rape.
Threat of social media ban jolted tech giants into action before it was even announced
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.
BBC to cut hundreds of jobs and review programmes as part of major downsizing
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.
How will a new PM be selected - and when will it happen?
Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign and a contest to replace him as Labour leader and prime minister will take place.
A Bank of England rate hike is still possible despite easing inflation outlook
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 found guilty of rape and indecent assault
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 sexual offences including rape.
Starmer quits: The economic statistic that will haunt his legacy
Cast your mind back to the summer of 2024 and Labour's election landslide.
Toddler in stable condition after crocodile attack at Cambridgeshire zoo
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 apologises over email that referenced crocodile attack on boy
Wowcher has apologised for a promotional email that appeared to mock a crocodile attack on a three-year-old boy at a zoo.
Boy charged with murder of teenager who was stabbed to death in south London
A boy has been charged with the murder of a teenager was stabbed to death in south London.
U-turn on electric vehicle plans 'would add 13% to UK emissions'
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 vaccinated for HPV have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before age 30, study suggests
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.
AI's most powerful bosses deliver message to world leaders - and it's not very reassuring
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.
Threat of social media ban jolted tech giants into action before it was even announced
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 soar past Amazon
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.
World Cup 2026: England boss Thomas Tuchel has Marc Guehi pushing for recall after uncertain John Stones, Ezri Konsa performances against Croatia
England's attack caught fire against Croatia but their defence in Dallas was far less convincing.
Man Utd secure land to build new 100,000 seater stadium as plans to leave Old Trafford gather pace
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.
Ben Stokes: England captain and Gus Atkinson cleared of charges by Cricket Regulator after investigation into nightclub incident
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.
England World Cup latest: Jamie Carragher says Thomas Tuchel can't afford to drop Declan Rice against Ghana despite fitness concerns
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.
US Open: Wyndham Clark edges out Sam Burns to claim major win at Shinnecock Hills as Scottie Scheffler falls short in Grand Slam bid
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 found guilty of rape and indecent assault
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 sexual offences including rape.
Toddler in stable condition after crocodile attack at Cambridgeshire zoo
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.
Qatar gas facility explosion kills 13 and leaves dozens injured
At least 13 people are dead and dozens injured after an explosion at a key Qatar gas facility previously targeted by Iranian strikes.
Scores of drones target Moscow as Russian strikes on Ukraine kill six
Dozens of drones were shot down as they headed for Moscow overnight, while six people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Boy charged with murder of teenager who was stabbed to death in south London
A boy has been charged with the murder of a teenager was stabbed to death in south London.
How will a new PM be selected - and when will it happen?
Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign and a contest to replace him as Labour leader and prime minister will take place.
The charts that tell us why Starmer resigned - and how he fared on his promises
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 found guilty of rape and indecent assault
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 sexual offences including rape.
Gay and trans conversion therapy ban bill expected to be published
A bill to ban gay and transgender conversion therapy is expected to be published next week, multiple sources have told Sky News.
Epstein survivor to meet Starmer's chief secretary Darren Jones as PM says his 'door is open'
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.
Wild black bear captured in Japan after multi-day hunt through major city
Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.
Viral 'Donald Trump' buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.
Cheese-rolling legend beaten by German YouTuber
The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber.
Driver filmed with football net on top of car
Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.
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.
Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' prostate cancer is in remission
TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he is officially in remission after being diagnosed with "aggressive" prostate cancer.
Daveigh Chase, star of Lilo & Stitch and The Ring, dies aged 35
Daveigh Chase, the voice of Lilo in Disney's animated film Lilo & Stitch, has died aged 35.
Rap producer Tay Keith, who worked with Travis Scott, Drake and Beyonce, dies aged 29
Grammy-nominated rap producer Tay Keith, who worked with artists including Beyonce, Travis Scott and Future, has died aged 29.
BBC to cut hundreds of jobs and review programmes as part of major downsizing
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 reveals 'aggressive' prostate cancer diagnosis
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Starmer quits: The economic statistic that will haunt his legacy
Cast your mind back to the summer of 2024 and Labour's election landslide.
U-turn on electric vehicle plans 'would add 13% to UK emissions'
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.
Lloyds weighs bid for SME lender Aldermore | Mark Kleinman blog
Wowcher apologises over email that referenced crocodile attack on boy
Wowcher has apologised for a promotional email that appeared to mock a crocodile attack on a three-year-old boy at a zoo.
Kane-backed Seat Unique scores £20m funding boost to accelerate growth
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.
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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