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Essential archaeological investigations will begin at Upper Mounts and Newlands Car Parks from September as West Northamptonshire Council and English Cities Fund (ECF) continue to develop plans for the Greyfriars regeneration scheme.

Children and families in Semilong are being invited to take part in a summer of reading, creativity and free family activities as LibraryPlus launches a six-week outreach programme at Semilong Community Centre.

As temperatures remain high across West Northamptonshire, local partners are urging residents and visitors to think twice before entering lakes, rivers, reservoirs, pits, canals and other areas of open water.

Today’s announcement from the Prime Minister on adult social care is a welcome recognition of what councils have been saying for years: the adults and children social care system is under immense strain and can no longer be ignored. The Government is right to acknowledge that decades of delay have l...

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully prosecuted a business for repeatedly failing to comply with waste management requirements designed to keep the town centre clean and safe.

Two young people have spent three weeks within Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, gaining a unique insight into what it is like to work in an emergency service.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has appointed a new Executive Director for Place, Economy and Environment.

West Northamptonshire Council has lowered its flags today in tribute to former Daventry councillor Terry Gilford, who has sadly passed away.

Luton Town were beaten 1-0 at home by Dutch outfit Go Ahead Eagles in the last of their pre-season friendlies.

Northampton Town’s pre-season schedule was completed with a 4-2 win over Solihull Moors.

MK Dons wrapped up their pre-season schedule with a 2-0 win against Cheltenham Town in Gloucestershire.

Luton Town have announced the signing of attacker Callum Marshall, who joins the club from West Ham United.

Former MK Dons goalkeeper Connal Trueman has signed for Sheffield Wednesday.

MK Dons have announced the arrival of winger Sam Silvera, who joins the club from Middlesbrough.

Multiple fire crews were summoned to a house fire that broke out at in Bradwell Common in Milton Keynes earlier this year.

Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) has signed a partnership agreement towards the construction of a new hospital building in the city.

Hungary's prime minister has warned the country is facing the "most critical five days ahead" with its sole nuclear power plant expected to be shut down this week due to record-low water levels of the River Danube.

At least 14 people have been killed in a suicide bombing that targeted protesters at an anti-militant rally in northwestern Pakistan, officials say.

At least five people have died and 41 are missing after a ferry caught fire off the coast of an Indonesian island, officials have said.

A tourist plane has crashed in Peru, leaving 13 people dead, according to local authorities.

A fugitive fraudster who Sky News confronted in Tenerife has been jailed.

A man has been arrested following the death of a nine-year-old girl who was found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Angus.

Drivers have stolen an average of almost £200,000 worth of fuel from UK forecourts every day since the start of the Iran oil crisis, analysis shows.

The sister of a girl who went missing in 1979 has said her family "simply wants the truth" as she made an appeal for new information.

Police investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, have released early ransom notes in the hunt for her suspected kidnapper.

In the end it wasn't close. Labour's Bev Craig comfortably held the Greater Manchester (GM) mayoralty, vacated last month by Andy Burnham.

Vincent Pastore, who played Tony Soprano's best friend turned FBI informant on HBO's prestige drama The Sopranos, has died aged 80.

At least five people have died and 41 are missing after a ferry caught fire off the coast of an Indonesian island, officials have said.

Heat health alerts have been issued for most of England as temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-30s centigrade.

Hungary's prime minister has warned the country is facing the "most critical five days ahead" with its sole nuclear power plant expected to be shut down this week due to record-low water levels of the River Danube.

Australia has defended its world-first ban on ‌social media for under-16s after a study found there had been little drop in use months after the ban took effect.

Firefighters are still tackling a blaze that has caused "total devastation" to a heathland in Suffolk – with the National Trust launching a public appeal to restore the reserve.

Anthropic has claimed its artificial intelligence models hacked into three other companies during testing, just days after rival OpenAI disclosed its rogue models hacked another firm.

Arsenal target Bruno Guimaraes is on his way to meet up with Newcastle United at their pre-season camp in Spain.

Tottenham are interested in signing Cody Gakpo from Liverpool this summer. 

Newcastle United have signed goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga in a deal worth £25.7m. 

Marc Skinner has left his role as Manchester United Women head coach after five years in charge.

At Arsenal, there is an excitement about whether Vinicius Jr could sign this summer. But on Saturday, they were given a decent reminder that Christos Tzolis now plays for the club on the left wing.

A fugitive fraudster who Sky News confronted in Tenerife has been jailed.

A man has been arrested following the death of a nine-year-old girl who was found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Angus.

Heat health alerts have been issued for most of England as temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-30s centigrade.

The sister of a girl who went missing in 1979 has said her family "simply wants the truth" as she made an appeal for new information.

Ariana Grande has announced she will step back from public-facing engagements, citing concerns about "endless, ongoing public scrutiny".

In the end it wasn't close. Labour's Bev Craig comfortably held the Greater Manchester (GM) mayoralty, vacated last month by Andy Burnham.

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Labour grandee Harriet Harman has said Labour should ban men from running in its next leadership election.

Two of the High Speed 2 (HS2) railway's most significant private sector deals have been renegotiated, the government will announce on Friday, as it tries to demonstrate that Britain's biggest infrastructure white elephant is finally under control.

A boxer from the tiny Pacific island of Tuvalu has won her country's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight.

A monkey found abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus has had a happy ending after being rehomed to a sanctuary.

Ariana Grande has announced she is stepping back from public-facing engagements, citing concerns about "endless, ongoing public scrutiny".

Vincent Pastore, who played Tony Soprano's best friend turned FBI informant on HBO's prestige drama The Sopranos, has died aged 80.

A 17-year-old girl died at Kendal Calling festival in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Prince William has led tributes to a renowned mountaineer who has died following an avalanche in Pakistan.

Police investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, have released early ransom notes in the hunt for her suspected kidnapper.

Drivers have stolen an average of almost £200,000 worth of fuel from UK forecourts every day since the start of the Iran oil crisis, analysis shows.

The Premier League will on Tuesday formally table a £1.5bn blueprint for the finances of English professional football over the next decade.

The newly installed boss of Diageo has poached a senior Procter & Gamble (P&G) executive to join his leadership team, days before he unveils a revival plan for the maker of Guinness and Johnnie Walker.

The US technology billionaire who led the acquisition of English cricket's most lucrative Hundred franchise is in talks to buy London's new NBA Europe team.

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!

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.