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Residents in recovery from alcohol and drug use were supported to improve their health and wellbeing at a recent event held at Inspire in Northampton. Inspire is the alcohol and drug service for adults and young people across West Northamptonshire.

A recent operation saw illegal tobacco and vape products seized by West Northamptonshire’s Trading Standards Team from shops in Northampton and Daventry.

Residents, service users, families, carers and staff across West Northamptonshire are being invited to have their say on the future of a number of council-run adult social care services, including provision for younger adults and people with more complex needs.

Residents across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to download the Council’s newly revamped mobile app, which makes it quicker and simpler to access a wide range of local services.

West Northamptonshire Council is set to step up enforcement of three existing bus lane restrictions to help keep public transport moving and improve safety for all road users.

Students moving out of rented accommodation ahead of the summer holidays are being offered advice to help them dispose of unwanted items safely and responsibly.West Northamptonshire Council is reminding both students and landlords of their responsibilities, as part of efforts to help keep neighbourh...

West Northamptonshire Council is supporting those who need it most to make energy-saving improvements and is urging local residents to see if they could be eligible to benefit from the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme too.

Plans to strengthen protection for the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area (SPA) is being considered by councillors this month.

Former MK Dons striker Brandon Thomas-Asante grabbed the assist for the match-winning goal as Ghana beat Panama in the World Cup.

Milton Keynes City Council has announced the return of Milton Keynes Tech Week, which will be a parade of technologies in the city in October.

A woman has been sentenced for an incident of child cruelty and battery in Milton Keynes. 

Willen Lake has announced plans to open six brand-new padel courts later this year in collaboration with UK PADEL.

Former MK Dons and Luton academy player Max Crocombe made his debut in a World Cup as he featured for New Zealand against Iran.

Ex-MK Dons boss Mike Williamson has been appointed as the new Head Coach of National League North side South Shields.

The former MK Dons boss Russell Martin has been appointed the new manager of Leicester City.

A man from Milton Keynes has been sentenced for causing serious injury by dangerous driving.  

Donald Trump has signed a deal aimed at ending the war with Iran.

Soldiers have been searching for militants around the main airport and military airbase in Niger's capital Niamey.

In covering Trump, the past day has been one of the wildest days.

A Scottish 'mafia boss' can be extradited to Spain, a court in Amsterdam ruled.

The Scottish Conservatives have won the Aberdeen South by-election - taking the seat from the SNP.

A toddler was left in a critical condition after ending up in a zoo's crocodile enclosure, while a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

An amber heat health alert has been issued for parts of England from this afternoon, the UK Health Security Agency has announced.

A Liberal Democrat MP has had the party whip withdrawn after he was arrested.

Donald Trump has signed a deal aimed at ending the war with Iran.

The Scottish Conservatives have won the Aberdeen South by-election - taking the seat from the SNP.

An amber heat health alert has been issued for parts of England from this afternoon, the UK Health Security Agency has announced.

Announcing its latest interest rates decision the morning after a thrilling England World Cup win, the Bank of England continues to put its foot on the ball.

Children who are vaccinated for HPV at age 12-13 have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before they are 30, a study estimates.

The bosses of the world's leading AI companies have a clear ask for the leaders of the G7: you have to come up with a way to govern artificial intelligence.

Roblox has revealed new safety measures, just as the government announces it will ban under-16s from social media and potentially some gaming platforms… like Roblox. 

Shares of Elon Musk's SpaceX soared more than 14% on Tuesday, lifting its value higher than Amazon and briefly Microsoft just days after its debut.

A row has broken out over the future of Dartmoor's ponies, with warnings livestock owners may be forced to cull them to hit biodiversity goals.

Wyndham Clark charged into a four-shot lead after a weather-disrupted first day of the US Open, as Rory McIlroy made a solid start and Scottie Scheffler stayed in career Grand Slam contention.

Rory McIlroy missed out on a chance to grab the early clubhouse lead during a challenging opening round at the US Open, where Scottie Scheffler made a mixed start to his Grand Slam bid.

Ben Stokes is expected to make a return to the England line-up for the third Test against New Zealand.

The Scottish Conservatives have won the Aberdeen South by-election - taking the seat from the SNP.

A toddler was left in a critical condition after ending up in a zoo's crocodile enclosure, while a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

A Liberal Democrat MP has had the party whip withdrawn after he was arrested.

Donald Trump has signed a deal aimed at ending the war with Iran.

Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley have been jailed after the murder and sexual abuse of Preston Davey, their adopted baby.

The Scottish Conservatives have won the Aberdeen South by-election - taking the seat from the SNP.

Polls have opened in the Makerfield by-election.

Brexit has damaged Britain's standing in the world, and its chief advocates no longer wish to talk about it, a senior minister will claim today.

Jess Phillips says she would not have resigned if Sir Keir Starmer had announced an under-16s social media ban earlier.

The sister of murdered MP Jo Cox has warned against people being pushed "towards the extremes", as she marks the 10th anniversary of her death.

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.

The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber. 

Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.

Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests.

The BBC is to cut about 550 roles and review broadcast TV and radio programmes - as well as the positions of its chief news presenters - in the first phase of a major downsizing plan.

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Naomi Campbell says she had been "deceived" as she gave evidence to appeal a five-year ban on being a charity trustee.

Roger Cook, the pioneering investigative reporter who built a career confronting criminals face-to-face on camera and challenging them on their own doorstep, has died aged 83.

US musician Oliver Tree is believed to be among six people dead after a mid-air collision between two helicopters in Rio de Janeiro.

Announcing its latest interest rates decision the morning after a thrilling England World Cup win, the Bank of England continues to put its foot on the ball.

There has been an unexpected dip in the UK's unemployment rate in official figures also showing new recruits in payrolled work at their lowest level for five years and private sector basic pay awards struggling.

The bosses of the world's leading AI companies have a clear ask for the leaders of the G7: you have to come up with a way to govern artificial intelligence.

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.