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Opportunities to get into cycling are being offered across West Northamptonshire as part of this year’s Bike Week.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is today lowering its flags in tribute to Honorary Alderman and former councillor Alan Chantler who has passed away following a long illness.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to 38 fires that had been started deliberately between May 22 and May 31, with six of these calls being to the same woodland area behind Willmott Road in Rushden.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has signed a pioneering agreement with local hospitals to enhance safety for patients, visitors and staff.

Work will begin this month on the phase 2 of the Abington Active Travel Scheme, which will improve walking, wheeling and cycling routes in Northampton.

People who draw upon adult care and support, as well as carers and families, are being invited to share their experiences and views to help shape the future of support across West Northamptonshire.

West Northamptonshire Council’s Cabinet will next week consider plans to seek people’s views on adult social care services including some day centres and care homes.

West Northamptonshire Council is asking parent carers, children and young people to share their views on Annual Reviews of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Residents, parents, carers, young people, professionals and community members are being encouraged to sign up now for the upcoming Community Conversations and help shape the future of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services in West Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has opened applications for its Fire Cadet programme, inviting young people across the county to challenge themselves, learn new skills and become part of a team that makes a real difference in the community.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a significant house fire at Prospero Drive in Wellingborough, shortly before 10.45am on Monday (May 25).

Crews from Kettering and Rothwell Fire Station took part in a training exercise at Tiger’s Indoor Play in Kettering, simulating a gas leak to test their response to a complex emergency.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has joined more than 90 organisations across Northamptonshire in signing the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s Women’s Charter, reinforcing its commitment to improving safety for women in the workplace.

Engagement with communities on extending three-weekly residual waste collections across West Northamptonshire next year will progress after receiving further scrutiny from councillors.

West Northamptonshire Council is reminding residents to take care when arranging rubbish removal.

Residents are being warned about the serious dangers and legal consequences of ‘urban exploring’ in vacant and derelict buildings across Northampton town centre.

A brand new category has been launched as part of the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2026/27 to celebrate young people already making their mark within the county’s hospitality, food and drink sector.

Two good causes supporting young people are set for a boost after the new Chairman of West Northamptonshire Council pledged to support them during her year in office.

Work has begun on a state-of-the-art Reformer studio at Daventry Leisure Centre today (Monday, May 18).

People from across Northamptonshire came together to take part in a ‘Time to Talk’ mental health webinar, helping to spark open and honest conversations about mental wellbeing.