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West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) shows its onward commitment to tackling youth vaping and smoking, as it welcomes the Government’s current consultation on creating a smokefree generation.

Born 2 Perform, Britain’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer winners, will help celebrate the achievements of disabled people in West Northamptonshire during the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) on 1 December.  

The journey to improve children’s social care and the outcomes for our children across Northamptonshire continues to make encouraging progress, with more positive feedback from Ofsted inspectors during their latest visit.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) are pleased to be working with a wide range of partners including our community and voluntary organisations to support over 88 welcoming spaces for our residents this winter period.

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West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has launched a new £950k grants scheme to create new and support existing community transport initiatives in West Northants, as well as support the expansion of current grant funded transport projects and services.

Vulcan Works, a serviced workspace hub for start-up businesses in Northampton, has won an award for innovation at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards (NBEAs).

Residents and businesses are invited to join the West Northamptonshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP) in taking a stand against gender-based violence and abuse during 16 Days of Activism which runs from 25 November to 10 December. 

Rishi Sunak will be challenged at the COVID inquiry on claims that government scientists branded him "Dr Death" - and called his scheme to kickstart the economy "Eat Out to Help Out the Virus".

Rishi Sunak is waiting to see the size of revolt over his immigration plans from both wings of his party as he enters a crunch week for his premiership. 

The UK is considering extraditing an American driver who fled the country after a crash that left a British nurse unable to walk.

Nigel Farage has finished in third place on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! - as ex-Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson was crowned king of the jungle.

Asian tiger mosquitoes carrying dengue fever could be common in England by the middle of this century, according to government health experts.

A mother and son have died in a crash - as police hunt a BMW driver who fled the scene.

Police investigating the murder of a man near a London Tube station almost 40 years ago have made an arrest.

Three people have been stabbed in Liverpool in what police are calling a "shocking incident".

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Northamptonshire Police is appealing for information regarding the location of 20-year-old Connor Gallacher.

Northamptonshire Police is appealing for information regarding the location of 24-year-old Branden Lee Kearney.

Northamptonshire Police is appealing for information regarding the location of 41-year-old Shaheed Saeed.

Mikel Arteta gave a cryptic response to the two decisions that denied Arsenal a penalty and a late goal in their 1-0 loss to Aston Villa, repeating the phrase "clear and obvious" when asked for his views.

Erik ten Hag said his Manchester United players must change their mentality after they capitulated to a crushing 3-0 loss against Bournemouth in front of angry fans at Old Trafford.

Mikel Arteta's suspension means he will be confined to the director's box at Villa Park on Saturday but he is focusing on the positives. "A really nice view," he smiles. Besides, there isn't much he would change about those delirious scenes against Luton.

Lewis Hamilton says the FIA's treatment of Susie Wolff surrounding an alleged confidentiality breach was "unacceptable" and has called for change at F1's governing body.

Nigel Farage has finished in third place on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! - as ex-Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson was crowned king of the jungle.

A judge has ordered the BBC to release a large number of emails in relation to Martin Bashir's now infamous 1995 interview with Princess Diana.

Willy Wonka will get lots of bums on seats at the cinema this month, but it is hard to envisage him getting close to the box office takings amassed by last year's Christmas number one.

The misuse of copyrighted music by artificial intelligence companies could exploit musicians, a former executive at a leading tech startup has warned.

Asian tiger mosquitoes carrying dengue fever could be common in England by the middle of this century, according to government health experts.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has had his account on X - formerly Twitter - reinstated after a poll by the platform's owner, Elon Musk.

Willy Wonka will get lots of bums on seats at the cinema this month, but it is hard to envisage him getting close to the box office takings amassed by last year's Christmas number one.

The misuse of copyrighted music by artificial intelligence companies could exploit musicians, a former executive at a leading tech startup has warned.

Baroness Michelle Mone says she regrets denying her connection to a PPE firm awarded huge contracts during the pandemic - and which is now being investigated by the National Crime Agency (NCA).

New immigration rules could prevent universities from hiring the best international talent and send a message that the UK is "closing ranks", higher education leaders have warned.

The misuse of copyrighted music by artificial intelligence companies could exploit musicians, a former executive at a leading tech startup has warned.

GB News, the right-leaning current affairs broadcaster, is in talks to raise tens of millions of pounds even as it contends with a string of probes by Ofcom, the media regulator.

Rishi Sunak will be challenged at the COVID inquiry on claims that government scientists branded him "Dr Death" - and called his scheme to kickstart the economy "Eat Out to Help Out the Virus".

After appearances from Boris Johnson, Matt Hancock and a range of Downing Street advisers, it is now time for Rishi Sunak to be questioned at the official COVID inquiry.

Rishi Sunak is waiting to see the size of revolt over his immigration plans from both wings of his party as he enters a crunch week for his premiership. 

Conservatives on the right of the party are to meet to discuss a legal verdict on Rishi Sunak's Rwanda legislation.

The gulf between Israel and the US on one hand - and Arab states and much of the rest of the world on the other - couldn't really be greater.

Donald Trump has pulled out of giving evidence at his New York civil fraud trial.

Three shepherd dogs have mauled a woman to death in her garden in Greece.

Homes and cars have been seriously damaged and police have told the public to "avoid the area" after a possible tornado hit an Irish village.

A guest at the Ritz in Paris who suspected hotel staff of stealing a £637,000 diamond ring will be reunited with her jewellery - after it was found in a vacuum cleaner.

Researchers have developed VR goggles for laboratory mice to simulate a life of freedom - and let them feel what it's like to be hunted by a bird.

A group of tourists fell in a Venice canal when their gondola capsized after they reportedly ignored orders to stop taking selfies.

Harry Redknapp has come out of retirement to lend a hand to the UK's "worst performing football team".

Rishi Sunak will be challenged at the COVID inquiry on claims that government scientists branded him "Dr Death" - and called his scheme to kickstart the economy "Eat Out to Help Out the Virus".

Rishi Sunak is waiting to see the size of revolt over his immigration plans from both wings of his party as he enters a crunch week for his premiership. 

The gulf between Israel and the US on one hand - and Arab states and much of the rest of the world on the other - couldn't really be greater.

The UK is considering extraditing an American driver who fled the country after a crash that left a British nurse unable to walk.

Baroness Michelle Mone says she regrets denying her connection to a PPE firm awarded huge contracts during the pandemic - and which is now being investigated by the National Crime Agency (NCA).

The gulf between Israel and the US on one hand - and Arab states and much of the rest of the world on the other - couldn't really be greater.

Rishi Sunak will be challenged at the COVID inquiry on claims that government scientists branded him "Dr Death" - and called his scheme to kickstart the economy "Eat Out to Help Out the Virus".

Asian tiger mosquitoes carrying dengue fever could be common in England by the middle of this century, according to government health experts.

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