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Residents across West Northamptonshire are benefiting from cleaner, healthier air, with new data confirming the removal of four more Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs).

An exciting project is set to begin to extend the gym at Danes Camp Leisure Centre.

A CCTV camera at Wathen Wigg Bridge in Northampton is set to be reinstated to enhance safety in the area following a review by the West Northamptonshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).

Schools, families, and partners across West Northamptonshire are being updated following the completion of a public consultation on the use of smartphones in schools, the findings of which will be considered by Cabinet next month. The consultation attracted significant engagement from pupils, parent...

Parents, carers, young people, professionals and community members are invited to be part of community conversations, that will lead to the community coproducing the new SEND and Inclusion Strategy for West Northamptonshire.

Foster carers across West Northamptonshire are being recognised for the life‑changing difference they make as part of Foster Care Fortnight, running from 11 to 22 May.

The Central Library in Northampton is set to become home to a new Best Start Family Hub. The plans signal the next phase of West Northamptonshire Council’s ambition to give children the best possible start in life by bringing key services together under one roof. Best Start Family Hubs are available...

Libraries in West Northamptonshire are helping to bridge the digital divide in local communities by gifting free SIM cards to residents who are unable to access the internet.

It would be fair to that the managers who have managed MK Dons since their 2004 formation have had a mixed time of things in their careers since leaving Milton Keynes.

Police are appealing for witnesses after an indecent exposure was reported in Milton Keynes.

MK Dons have confirmed the departures of multiple first-team stars as they released their returned list.

Bus operator Arriva has announced revisions to some of its bus services in Milton Keynes and Luton from later this month.

The railway operator Lumo has announced it will begin running trains via Milton Keynes later this month on a route between London and Scotland.

Cranfield University has announced plans to merge with Kings College London, with the aim to merge the two universities in time for the 2027/28 academic year.

Milton Keynes City Council has received a positive judgement in its first ever inspection under the Government’s new social housing regulator.

Former MK Dons manager Liam Manning is to leave Huddersfield Town with immediate effect.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern".

More than a million GPS jamming incidents have been recorded since the start of the Iran war, with experts telling Sky News that "everyone is doing it".

The search for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in the Maldives has been suspended, after a military diver died trying to reach them.

Eight people were injured after a car ploughed into ​pedestrians in the centre of the northern ‌Italian city of Modena, police said.

At least eight people were killed and 32 others injured in ​Thailand's capital after a freight train hit a bus at ‌a rail crossing, rescue officials and a deputy transport minister said.

The UK economy unexpectedly grew during first month of the Iran war, new official figures reveal.

More than a million GPS jamming incidents have been recorded since the start of the Iran war, with experts telling Sky News that "everyone is doing it".

Donald Trump has said that freeing Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence in China, would be "tough".

Andy Burnham has been cleared to run for selection in the Makerfield by-election following days of speculation that he will challenge Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

Police officers have been injured during "serious disorder" in Glasgow, where Celtic fans gathered following their team's Scottish Premiership title win.

More than a million GPS jamming incidents have been recorded since the start of the Iran war, with experts telling Sky News that "everyone is doing it".

The government is looking into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the 2040s.

Police officers have been injured during "serious disorder" in Glasgow, where Celtic fans gathered following their team's Scottish Premiership title win.

Nine people have been injured - five seriously hurt - after a police pursuit of a suspected stolen car in east London.

Hearts missed out on their fairytale finish and historic Scottish Premiership title after suffering an agonising defeat to Celtic on the final day of the season.

More than a million GPS jamming incidents have been recorded since the start of the Iran war, with experts telling Sky News that "everyone is doing it".

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern".

Elon Musk and the OpenAI boss have spent the last three weeks battling in court over Sam Altman's company, in a trial that could mould the future of artificial intelligence.

The family of a teenager who died after contracting meningitis said they are "absolutely devastated".

The competition regulator has launched an investigation into Microsoft over software used by hundreds of thousands of UK businesses and public sector organisations.

Alex Smalley tops a congested leaderboard heading into the final day of the PGA Championship, with Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm among the major stars in the chasing pack.

January signings Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi shone for Manchester City in a tense 1-0 FA Cup final win over Chelsea at Wembley.

Xabi Alonso was Chelsea's number one target to become their new manager and has been confirmed on a four-year deal.

Conor McGregor will return against Max Holloway in a welterweight bout at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.

We have a busy day’s racing on Sunday with action from Ripon and Auteuil, live on Sky Sports Racing...

More than a million GPS jamming incidents have been recorded since the start of the Iran war, with experts telling Sky News that "everyone is doing it".

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern".

The government is looking into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the 2040s.

Police officers have been injured during "serious disorder" in Glasgow, where Celtic fans gathered following their team's Scottish Premiership title win.

Eight people were injured after a car ploughed into ​pedestrians in the centre of the northern ‌Italian city of Modena, police said.

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The benchmark UK borrowing cost has hit a fresh financial crash-era high as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces a potential leadership challenge from Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage bought a £1.4m property in cash shortly after receiving a £5m personal gift from billionaire donor Christopher Harborne, according to property records seen by Sky News.

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

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

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. 

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.

Harvey Weinstein's third rape retrial has ended in a mistrial after the jury said it was deadlocked.

The search for the next James Bond is under way, Amazon MGM Studios has revealed, with the casting process to replace Daniel Craig having "just begun". 

American rappers Nicki Minaj and Azealia Banks have thrown their weight behind Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch.

An addiction counsellor who delivered the ketamine doses to Matthew Perry that killed the Friends star has been sentenced to two years in prison.

An inmate accused of murdering paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins told prison officers "people die every day" - and that he wanted to play Sudoku - in the aftermath of the attack.

British Gas is to pay £20m over its treatment of customers who had a prepayment meter forcibly installed.

The benchmark UK borrowing cost has hit a fresh financial crash-era high as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces a potential leadership challenge from Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.

The Post Office awarded a £2.4m contract to a crisis PR company as it fights legal claims by victims of the Horizon IT scandal.

A landmark piece of legislation designed to make pensions simpler and easier has become law. 

Northamptonshire County Cricket Club has announced the first stadium naming rights partnership in its 148-year history, with the home of the Steelbacks set to become the cinch County Ground.

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!