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More people across West Northamptonshire will be supported to live independently, safely and confidently in their own homes for longer thanks to increased use of technology in adult social care. Technology such as personal alarms, falls detectors, GPS devices, medication reminders and digital suppor...

Council tenants across West Northamptonshire are benefiting from better repairs services, safer homes and rising satisfaction levels, according to the latest annual performance report considered by West Northamptonshire Council's (WNC) Cabinet yesterday (16 July).

Partners across Northamptonshire have celebrated a successful Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week 2026, delivering a range of engagement, education and enforcement activities to support safer communities.

Cabinet members have agreed to a long-term lease of land to support Daventry Town Football Club (DTFC) to secure investment to develop and improve the facilities.

West Northamptonshire Council’s Cabinet has given the green light to lease a section of land at Eastern Way Field to Daventry Hill School to improve its open space and increase the number of places for students.

A packed programme of events, activities and entertainment is coming to Northampton Market Square this summer as partners come together to launch Summer on the Square.

Award-winning parks and green spaces across West Northamptonshire are celebrating another year of success after retaining a nationally recognised accreditation.

West Northamptonshire has officially been recognised as a member of the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, marking an important milestone in its ambition to make the area a great place to live and grow older.

Midsummer Place shopping centre in Milton Keynes has pledged support for the ‘Package for Milly’ initiative.

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of harassment and sexual assaults in Newton Leys on the outskirts of Milton Keynes.

Milton Keynes City Council has appointed a new team of Councillor Champions with the idea they will help promote and advocate for key groups and priorities across the city.

The restaurant chain TGI Fridays has closed down a branch at the MK1 retail park opposite the MK Dons stadium.

Luton Town striker Joe Gbode will spent the upcoming season on loan with League 2 side Shrewsbury Town.

Milton Keynes City Council is preparing to appoint a contractor to design and build a new primary school in the Whitehouse South area of the city.

A Milton Keynes-based author has announced she is going to write a book on the history the city’s famed National Bowl music venue and would like the public to help with memories of shows there.

The centre:mk has announced the return of its indoor beach ahead of the summer season, which will again be installed at Middleton Hall outside the John Lewis store.

British runner Josh Kerr has broken the 27-year-old world record for the mile in front of a sell-out crowd in London.

US President Donald Trump has blamed Canada for wildfire smoke that could impact the World Cup final.

Police have forcibly removed hunger striker Sonam Wangchuk from a student protest site in India.

This is the moment a "shameless" fraudster who stole £300,000 from a vulnerable pensioner is led away by police, after Sky News tracked her down to Tenerife.

British runner Josh Kerr has broken the 27-year-old world record for the mile in front of a sell-out crowd in London.

Police investigating the murder of a 21-year-old man who was kidnapped are trying to find his pair of £1,000 Louis Vuitton trainers.

Queues close to an hour formed at the Port of Dover on Friday night, ahead of what's expected to be one of the busiest weekends in years for drivers.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 75-year-old man found dead in Bolton.

Queues close to an hour formed at the Port of Dover on Friday night, ahead of what's expected to be one of the busiest weekends in years for drivers.

Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content.

The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, according to the final set of official figures ahead of Rachel Reeves's widely expected departure as chancellor.

The Chinese government has criticised British Steel being taken into UK public ownership on "national interest" grounds.

A less invasive prostate cancer treatment is as effective as radiotherapy and surgery but with fewer side effects, a major study suggests.

A mother who fears her teenage son may have died following an online challenge gone wrong has welcomed a High Court decision to order a new inquest into his death.

Meta is rolling out a new safety feature that will see parents alerted if their teenager discusses suicide or self-harm with Instagram's built-in AI chatbot.

Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content.

Thousands of people have been told to leave more than a million acres of wilderness as wildfires spread.

Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari crew face a race against time to repair his car for Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying after he crashed at the end of final practice, in a session topped again by Mercedes' title-leading Kimi Antonelli.

Andrey Santos made his Manchester United debut as Michel Carrick's side lost 1-0 to Wrexham in their opening pre-season fixture at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki.

Bryson DeChambeau has criticised the 'disappointing' decision for him to be handed a two-shot penalty for a controversial rules breach during his second round at The Open.

Bryson DeChambeau has been criticised for ‘making himself the story’ by the way he handled a two-shot penalty during his second round at The Open.

Thomas Tuchel says he is "100 per cent" committed to continuing his role as England boss into the next European Championships in two years, and he has hit back at critics who have questioned his tactics, saying instead it is a problem with English football's "DNA".

British runner Josh Kerr has broken the 27-year-old world record for the mile in front of a sell-out crowd in London.

The group of investors engaged in a rescue bid for Thames Water are plotting a multibillion pound legal battle with Andy Burnham's new government if it forcibly nationalises Britain's biggest water company.

The families of two men switched at birth 38 years ago have accused a US hospital of depriving them of the lives they should have led.

Police investigating the murder of a 21-year-old man who was kidnapped are trying to find his pair of £1,000 Louis Vuitton trainers.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 75-year-old man found dead in Bolton.

Sir Keir Starmer will bow out as Labour leader today before stepping down as prime minister on Monday. 

The sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s is to be banned in England from April next year.

A University of Aberdeen employee has been arrested and charged over social media comments about the death of Ann Widdecombe.

The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, according to the final set of official figures ahead of Rachel Reeves's widely expected departure as chancellor.

The Chinese government has criticised British Steel being taken into UK public ownership on "national interest" grounds.

A newly discovered species of monkey with distinctive orange lips has been discovered deep in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton has become the most expensive dinosaur fossil sold at auction after an unidentified buyer paid more than $50m (£37.3m) for it.

An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.

Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.

A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.

Brenda Fricker - the first Irish woman to win an Oscar - has died aged 81, her agent said.

Newborn babies across England will be tested for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) - a rare condition which causes progressive muscle wastage - from the end of this year, the Department of Health has announced.

Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill died from pneumonia after beating cancer, his agent said.

Former Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills was the BBC's highest earner until he was sacked in March, latest figures reveal.

Ed Sheeran has inspired a new £12.5m government initiative to bring music education into libraries across England.

The group of investors engaged in a rescue bid for Thames Water are plotting a multibillion pound legal battle with Andy Burnham's new government if it forcibly nationalises Britain's biggest water company.

The Chinese government has criticised British Steel being taken into UK public ownership on "national interest" grounds.

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The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, according to the final set of official figures ahead of Rachel Reeves's widely expected departure as chancellor.

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.