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The Choir with No Name, a charity that builds empowering choir communities across the UK involving people affected by homelessness and marginalisation, launched a new 12-week project in Northampton earlier this year. The project will culminate in a special celebration performance on 1st April, marki...

Short-term emergency support is available for residents who rely on heating oil and are at risk of running out, ahead of new national funding due to launch later this year.

West Northamptonshire Council is working closely with North Northamptonshire Council to ensure that a new information and advice service is in place from April 2026 when Deafconnect closes at the end of March 2026. The aim is to maintain ongoing support for deaf residents across the county.

The Queen Eleanor Interchange in Northampton is set to fully reopen to motorists ahead of the weekend following the completion of major improvement works.

Residents across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to explore the area’s scenic cycling routes through a brand new YouTube channel developed in partnership with British Cycling.

New figures released to mark National No Smoking Day (11 March) show that more than 73,000 people in East Midlands quit smoking in 2025.

Residents, community groups and local organisations are being invited to share their views on new guidance designed to help protect one of Northamptonshire’s most important wildlife habitats.

There are now just ten days left for people across West Northamptonshire to give their views on the new draft Local Plan, and residents are being urged not to miss their chance to help shape the future of the area.

Paul Warne said he was pleased his side could battle their way to victory as his MK Dons side recorded a 1-0 win over Colchester.

An own goal by Matt Macey decided the contest as MK Dons squeezed past Colchester United with a 1-0 win.

Northampton Town were unable to return to winning ways after a 2-1 loss at Stockport County.

Luton Town made it back-to-back league wins after a 3-2 victory of Exeter City at Kenilworth Road.

Milton Keynes has been longlisted to become the UK City of Culture 2029.

A major fire has been reported at a recycling centre on the outskirts of Milton Keynes.

Silverstone has announced that Richard Ashcroft, Chase and Status and Rag N Bone Man will be headline performers at the upcoming British Grand Prix.

Milton Keynes City Council have revealed record numbers have signed up to activities as part of their programme of free school holiday activities.

The last 24 hours of eye-wateringly expensive missile duelling over the Persian Gulf has made one point above all.

The Australian prime minister was booed by protesters during a visit to the country's largest mosque.

Denmark sent soldiers and explosives to Greenland in January so that it could blow up runways in the event of a US invasion, the country's public broadcaster has said. 

Hungary is blocking the European Union from providing Ukraine with a loan to help its war effort.

British households have been told to brace for a surge in inflation and multiple interest rate hikes this year after surging oil and gas prices sparked by Donald Trump's war on Iran.

Scientists in the UK have created the first lab-grown oesophagus and implanted it in pigs, which have been able to use it to swallow food.

Angela Rayner was "wrong" to stage a high-profile intervention criticising the direction of Sir Keir Starmer's government this week, Harriet Harman has said.

Nicola Sturgeon, the nationalist firebrand who dominated Scottish politics for almost a decade, has bowed out with an emotional valedictory speech.

After Oscar winners collect their golden statuettes on stage at the Dolby Theatre, they are brought into rooms outside to have their photos taken and answer questions from journalists.

One Battle After Another led the night, taking six Oscars, including best picture, best director and best supporting actor.

As Iran's government buried its fallen heroes, its supporters came out in strength.

Angela Rayner's return to frontline politics began in earnest this week as the former deputy leader set out the challenge in the upcoming May elections.

A NASA spacecraft is now back on its launchpad ahead of the first lunar exploration mission in more than 50 years, after a month of delays.

Scientists in the UK have created the first lab-grown oesophagus and implanted it in pigs, which have been able to use it to swallow food.

The government has said it will directly fund the clear-up of 48,000 tonnes of waste at illegal tips in the north of England, following criticism of a north-south divide on tackling waste crime.

Online forum 4Chan has been fined £450,000 by regulator Ofcom for failing to have age checks in place to stop children from seeing pornography on its site.

Val Kilmer is to ​posthumously appear in an action-adventure film, a year after his death from pneumonia - thanks to AI.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was the big omission from England's shock 35-man squad as Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo were called up for the first time under Thomas Tuchel.

Wayne Rooney described Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes as the best player in the Premier League this season. Is he right?

Eddie Howe reckons Sunderland at home is "a good game" for his side to head into after their hammering at Barcelona. But it's a game he and his side now dare not lose.

Bruno Fernandes has the Premier League assist record in his sights with eight games left to overtake Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne's haul of 20.

Aston Martin are interested in hiring Audi boss Jonathan Wheatley as team principal so Adrian Newey can prioritise car development, Sky Sports News understands.

The last 24 hours of eye-wateringly expensive missile duelling over the Persian Gulf has made one point above all.

Scientists in the UK have created the first lab-grown oesophagus and implanted it in pigs, which have been able to use it to swallow food.

Changes to the student loans system quietly announced in the last budget have provoked a loud and angry response that has woken up Westminster to what anyone who did a degree in the 2010s, and their parents, already knew.

Almost 200,000 students who were at university during the COVID-19 pandemic are seeking financial compensation.

The Australian prime minister was booed by protesters during a visit to the country's largest mosque.

Angela Rayner was "wrong" to stage a high-profile intervention criticising the direction of Sir Keir Starmer's government this week, Harriet Harman has said.

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Nicola Sturgeon, the nationalist firebrand who dominated Scottish politics for almost a decade, has bowed out with an emotional valedictory speech.

Labour's left-wing factions have united behind a call for a "major reset" – warning the party will "only survive if it chooses a different path".

Angela Rayner's return to frontline politics began in earnest this week as the former deputy leader set out the challenge in the upcoming May elections.

A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor during ‌a German second division football match.

Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench are among the names that have been submitted to the Met Office for UK storms.

A police sergeant has been sacked for using a picture frame to weigh down her laptop keys and give the false impression she was working from home.

On a day when energy bills are making headlines, we thought we'd share new research on the energy habits that lead to the most household arguments.

Barack Obama has said aliens are "real" in an interview, before later taking to social media to clarify his comments.

Kevin Spacey has reached an out-of-court settlement in civil claims brought by three British men accusing him of sexual assault.

Val Kilmer is to ​posthumously appear in an action-adventure film, a year after his death from pneumonia - thanks to AI.

The UK government has scrapped plans to introduce copyright law exceptions which would allow AI firms to use the work of songwriters without their permission.

After Oscar winners collect their golden statuettes on stage at the Dolby Theatre, they are brought into rooms outside to have their photos taken and answer questions from journalists.

One Battle After Another led the night, taking six Oscars, including best picture, best director and best supporting actor.

Changes to the student loans system quietly announced in the last budget have provoked a loud and angry response that has woken up Westminster to what anyone who did a degree in the 2010s, and their parents, already knew.

British households have been told to brace for a surge in inflation and multiple interest rate hikes this year after surging oil and gas prices sparked by Donald Trump's war on Iran.

Almost 200,000 students who were at university during the COVID-19 pandemic are seeking financial compensation.

Sharp rises in the price of oil and gas as a result of the war in Iran have set off an economic chain reaction which is already hitting people in the pocket.

There is a small fraction of the population for whom the release of the government's new Steel Strategy represents an extraordinarily fascinating, not to mention important, moment. The chances are you are not one of those people.

Silverstone Museum is accelerating its commitment to education with the official launch of its new STEM Pitstop Outreach Programme, unveiled today.

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.

Northampton based manufacturer International Brand Group are celebrating winning a prestigeous industry award for their groundbreaking Totectors Denton safety trainer.

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A charity single performed by a 'singing solicitor' has raised over £3,097 for the Lewis Foundation.