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Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at a shop on Abbey Road in Wellingborough.

A 60-year-old man has been sentenced after being found guilty of an indecent assault on a boy which took place in the Corby area in the 1980s.

Police are calling for witnesses following a burglary that took place on Monday evening on Menshaw Cresent.

A brand new £14 million hub supporting start-up businesses in creative industries has opened its doors in Northampton.

Northampton Central Library has launched a new programme to bring book lovers together in a bid to help combat loneliness.

Residents, businesses and professional drivers are being invited to have their say on an eight-week consultation on the Draft West Northamptonshire Council Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Licensing Policy.

Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted on Avondale Road, Kettering.

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More than 60 motorists were pulled over by police officers taking part in a two-day operation tackling serious and organised crime.

Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Little Cross Terrace, Northampton.

Police officers have released images of a man they believe may have information regarding a residential burglary in Academy Drive, Kingsthorpe in Northampton.

Farmers and landowners are being invited to three free engagement events to learn about and discuss action being taken against rural crime.

Northamptonshire Police has released court results regarding those who were charged with drink driving as part of its annual winter campaign

Witnesses are being sought after a man was seriously injured in a collision on the M1 earlier today.

Proposals for a locally led partnership for the Oxford to Cambridge region have been given the green light by the government.

In April 2022 Diamond Hard Surfaces Ltd at Caswell Park near Towcester won the International Trade category in the prestigious Queen’s Awards.

Visitors to Northampton Market's temporary new home in Commercial St Car Park will be eligible for one hour’s free parking throughout February.

A man has been banned from Northampton Town Centre following a successful Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) application by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).

Communities are being urged to support traders as Northampton’s Market opens at its new temporary location at Commercial St Car Park today (Tuesday 31 January).

Landowners across West Northamptonshire can apply for funding to clear and prevent fly-tipping on their land under a scheme delivered by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.

A motorist caught reversing on an A14 slip road in Northamptonshire while almost five times over the drink drive limit has been jailed for 20 weeks and disqualified from driving for more than three years.

A 20-year-old man from Northampton has been released under investigation pending further enquiries following two allegations of public order in the town.

Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Castle Street, Northampton.

A 36-year-old man has been charged with a number of burglary offences following incidents in Northampton.

As winter illnesses such as flu continue to circulate at high levels, Public Health in North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire Councils is recommending those who are eligible for the free flu vaccination, or whose children are, to get their dose as soon as possible.

The 11th Inspirational Women’s Awards are fast approaching and members of the public are reminded to get their thinking caps on and nominate the exceptional women in their lives.

West Northamptonshire Council has welcomed a new community to Northampton and surrounding areas with an event at the Guildhall.

Work has begun to improve safety and security in Blackthorn, Northampton following funding from the Government’s Safer Streets fund.

Integrated Care Northamptonshire (ICN) is excited to share a newly launched 10-year strategy to support people in Northamptonshire to ‘Live Your Best Life’.

When you think of illegal activities, food crime might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But it is something that it is happening in West Northamptonshire and across the country.

West Northamtonshire Council have decided not to continue with plans to introduce parking charges at Northampton’s Racecourse for the time being after listening to the concerns raised by local residents.

West Northamptonshire Council has expressed disappointment that bids to receive funding from the second round of the Government’s £4.8 billion Levelling Up Fund were unsuccessful.

At the cabinet meeting of West Northamptonshire Council on 17 January, plans were approved to carry out future improvements and revised parking charges at Daventry and Brixworth country parks and the Northampton Racecourse.

Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a residential burglary in Chiltern Avenue, Duston, Northampton.

A Northamptonshire Police officer has been convicted of drink-driving.

Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a burglary in Denford Road, Corby.

Witnesses are being sought after a man sustained a head injury during a serious assault in Campbell Street, Northampton.

Northamptonshire Police has released court results regarding those who were charged with drink driving as part of its annual winter campaign to tackle offending during the FIFA World Cup 2022 and over the festive period.

An 18-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences after a fatal collision on the A422 last year.

Arrests, high visibility patrols and a drop in crime – these are the results from Northamptonshire Police’s Operation Lapland, the Force’s seasonal campaign which aims to tackle rising crime over the Christmas period.

West Northamptonshire Council has issued a statement regarding Spinneyfields Specialist Care Centre, in Rushden.

Every year West Northamptonshire Council plans for the money it will have available and how it should spend it in line with the priority objectives set out in its Corporate Plan.

Almost 200,000 illegal cigarettes were seized from premises in Northampton last month

Future improvements and revised parking charges at Daventry and Brixworth country parks and Northampton Racecourse will be considered at the cabinet meeting of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) on Tuesday, 17 January.

A Northampton sculptor has been reunited with one of her rare creations after decades apart, thanks to the Technique Exhibition at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery.

Following a campaign, the Home Office have decided not to pursue its plans to temporarily house up to 400 additional asylum seekers at Highgate House Hotel in Creaton.

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.

Northampton Market is set to be relocated to the Commercial Street car park at the corner of Horseshoe Street and St Peter’s Way while Market Square is redeveloped.

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Revolution Radio has aired a special Christmas song recorded by students from a Cambian School in Kingsthorpe.