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A court order restricting access to a block of flats in Northampton has been granted in a bid to tackle anti‑social behaviour.

The Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2030 is a fully informed piece of work, developed with input from both professionals in the field and lived experience of victims and survivors. It will be presented to Executive Members across Northamptonshire in the coming weeks.

West Northamptonshire Council has confirmed that off-street parking charges will restart on Friday 1 May, following a temporary suspension introduced after an error associated with earlier changes to parking arrangements.Parking charges will revert back to the original arrangements with the same tar...

Families across West Northamptonshire are set to benefit from new and improved Best Start Family Hubs, as the Council continues to invest in services that give children the best possible start in life. The hubs bring together support for families with children from pregnancy through to age 19 – or u...

A growing number of young people have taken part in a training course held at Fire Stations this year, equipping them with vital life skills for the future.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) would like to sincerely apologise to all residents for an error in charges at its car parks and is acting to address the issues.

Developer Capital&Centric is inviting locals to have their say on plans for a new neighbourhood set to transform a prominent stretch of Abington Street in Northampton into a new community in the heart of Northampton.

West Northamptonshire Council’s Cabinet is set to consider a recommendation for waste collections and street cleansing services to be brought in-house from 2028.

Red Bull saw Max Verstappen collect points and Isack Hadjar crash out of an eventful Miami Grand Prix.

Thames Valley Police confirmed the arrest of 4 teenagers in Milton Keynes following reports of a group being seen with weapons.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a cashpoint at a supermarket in the Bletchley area of Milton Keynes was targeted with a chainsaw.

The charity Willen Hospice unveiled its new-look shop and cafe in Woburn Sands in an event earlier this week.

Red Bull collected points from the sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen finishing 5th in the mini-race.

Northampton Town ended the season with an 11th straight defeat as they were beaten 3-2 by Plymouth Argyle despite holding an early two goal lead.

Luton Town will not take part in the play-offs and remain in League 1 despite an injury time goal to win 3-2 away at Bolton Wanderers.

MK Dons missed out on the League 2 title after a 1-1 draw at Fleetwood Town on the final day of the League 2 season.

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Police in Spain have made what they have said is a "record-breaking cocaine seizure in the Atlantic", as part of an ongoing crackdown on international drug trafficking.

Troops from the Royal Regiment of Scotland have been taking part in urban combat drills as they prepare to deploy to the Baltic states for a major NATO exercise.

The UK is on the verge of joining the EU's €90bn (£78bn) loan scheme for Ukraine, as the government seeks to shore up support for Kyiv and deepen defence ties with the bloc.

Princess Eugenie is expecting her third child with husband Jack Brooksbank.

Counter terrorism police investigating an arson attack on a memorial wall in Golders Green, north London, last week have detained two people.

A teenager who died after being hit by a falling tree while playing in a park was "truly was the best of us", his shattered family have said

Thousands of Coventry City fans have turned out to celebrate the club's return to the Premier League.

Sir Keir Starmer has suggested some pro-Palestine marches could be stopped because of their impact on the UK's Jewish community.

The "dunnn, dun-dun, dun-dun, dun-dun" of the original James Bond theme tune is a time machine for millions of people.

A woman and a man have been killed in an explosion after a reported domestic-related incident, police have said.

Princess Eugenie is expecting her third child with husband Jack Brooksbank.

The cosmos is set to put on a show later this week when a celestial event reaches its peak.

UK food prices by November could be 50% higher than they were at the start of the cost-of-living crisis five years ago, analysts have said.

A suspected pollution incident has killed a significant number of fish and other wildlife including eels and birds on a tributary of the River Spey.

The NHS is introducing a one-minute jab that could help tens of thousands of cancer patients.

The "dunnn, dun-dun, dun-dun, dun-dun" of the original James Bond theme tune is a time machine for millions of people.

If Arsenal beat West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday, live on Sky Sports, they will win the Premier League title, says Jamie Carragher.

Thierry Henry said Myles Lewis-Skelly's future lies in midfield after his "outstanding" display against Fulham put him in contention to start the Champions League semi-final with Atletico Madrid.

Rangers' heart and willingness to suffer has been called into question as Danny Röhl's side all but fell out of the Scottish Premiership title race in a 2-1 defeat to league leaders Hearts.

A teenager who died after being hit by a falling tree while playing in a park was "truly was the best of us", his shattered family have said

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement over civil claims brought by the actress after they starred together in It Ends With Us.

Britney Spears has pleaded guilty to reckless driving involving alcohol and drugs.

Counter terrorism police investigating an arson attack on a memorial wall in Golders Green, north London, last week have detained two people.

Thousands of Coventry City fans have turned out to celebrate the club's return to the Premier League.

Thursday's local elections are expected to bring drastic losses for Labour, with as many as 2,000 of its 2,500 council seats at risk.

Sir Keir Starmer has suggested some pro-Palestine marches could be stopped because of their impact on the UK's Jewish community.

The UK is on the verge of joining the EU's €90bn (£78bn) loan scheme for Ukraine, as the government seeks to shore up support for Kyiv and deepen defence ties with the bloc.

Threat levels are designed to give a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack.

Four people have been rescued from the River Seine in Paris after a trainee bus driver crashed through a barrier and into the water.

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.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement over civil claims brought by the actress after they starred together in It Ends With Us.

Britney Spears has pleaded guilty to reckless driving involving alcohol and drugs.

A man charged with false communications over an alleged bomb hoax at a Peter Kay show has been removed from court after repeatedly talking during a hearing on Monday.

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) say they have reached a tentative agreement on terms for a successor contract with the major studios.

Ipswich Town were joined in their dressing room by singer Ed Sheeran as they celebrated their return to the Premier League after a season away.

American computer game retailer GameStop has made a US$56bn (£41bn) bid to take over eBay.

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The indirect ⁠effects of Iran war inflation are "likely to be largest for food prices".

The pensions triple lock should be scrapped, Sir Tony Blair's thinktank has said.

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.

Fresh measures to encourage responsible dog ownership are being considered in the Daventry and South Northants areas of West Northamptonshire Council.