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West Northamptonshire’s most vulnerable families will receive school vouchers during the October half term break to help them cope with the cost of living crisis.

The budget for a new 250 place school for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been given the go ahead following a full council meeting yesterday.

Two Ukrainian dignitaries visited Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service this week to find out about the Service.

A 37-year-old man has been convicted of rape after a woman was assaulted at Delapre Park in Northampton.

Police officers tackling serious and organised crime have visited a truck park near Northampton to speak to lorry drivers about modern slavery.

US citizen Anne Sacoolas appeared in court yesterday to face charges of causing the death of Harry Dunn by dangerous driving.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire want to give a £250 one off payment to all staff in Northampton and Kettering at band 3 and below.

Smokers of Northampton are being asked to consider both the health and financial impacts of smoking as part of this year's Stoptober event.

A Northampton takeaway has been fined £22,000 for "deplorable" hygiene breaches following the prosecution by West Northamptonshire Council.

Let’s get everyone home safe. That is the message from Northamptonshire Police after more than 100 motoring offences were detected in the county over just one weekend.

West Northants Council (WNC) is working together with Kier to deliver a new highways service with increased investment for residents across West Northants.

A 33-year-old man has been charged following an incident in Harrington Road, Desborough.

A drink driver who drove into four teenagers out celebrating the end of their time at school has been jailed.

Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a van was set on fire in the residential area of Kingsland Gardens in Kingsthorpe, Northampton.

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Police officers have conducted searches of a wooded area in Wellingborough as part of our latest focus on Serious and Organised Crime.

Autumn not only signals the return of longer hours of darkness in the morning and evenings but also more extreme and unpredictable weather in the UK.

Mountain bike enthusiasts of all ages and abilities will be able to enjoy Northampton's brand-new bike park which opened today, Monday 26 September.

For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, Northamptonshire Police hosted a special event this summer to celebrate its magnificent army of volunteers.

Police officers have released photos of a number of items they believe to have been stolen in a bid to return them to their rightful owners.

Councillors at West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) reviewed proposals for the next phase of works at the innovative 24 Guildhall Road redevelopment project at the cabinet meeting on Friday, 23 September.

Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed near New Sandy Lane, Northampton.

Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was seriously injured on the westbound carriage of the A14.

West Northamptonshire Council is currently shaping revised 'active travel plan' designs for the areas of Rushmere Road and Billing Road and is expected to seek people’s views on the proposals later this year.

Under new proposals, Hackney carriage fares could be aligned ahead of schedule across West Northamptonshire after the council answered drivers’ calls for an increase.

Parents and carers can now apply for a reception place in a primary or infant school, a year 3 place in a junior school, or a Year 7 place in a secondary school for the September 2023 intake.

The Government has confirmed that West Northamptonshire will receive almost £575k in the 2022-23 financial year to help improve adult numeracy in the area.

A report will be presented at the Cabinet Meeting of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) on Friday, 23 September 2022 which will detail the Council’s current in-year finances.

We rely on our balance to keep us upright when we over-reach or trip, but as we age our balance reaction times get slower and so do our reflexes.

We will be bringing you live coverage of the funeral on Revolution Radio

The Queen is lying in state in Westminster Hall.

Northamptonshire representatives of different faiths will come together in memory of Queen Elizabeth II at a ceremony this weekend.

Services in memory of Queen Elizabeth II are set to take place in Northampton and Kettering on Sunday, 18 September.

Witnesses are being sought following a serious road traffic collision on the A5 at the roundabout junction with Parklands and the A428 at Crick.

Wreaths have been laid by civic leaders in the Memorial Gardens at All Saints Church in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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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.