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WNC dismisses motorists' concerns with road markings which 'will cause accidents' on recently reopened roundabout in Northampton
West Northants Council (WNC) has dismissed motorists' concerns with road markings which they say 'will cause accidents' on a recently reopened roundabout in Northampton.
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£260k fund to boost charities and volunteers across West Northamptonshire
Charities, social enterprises and community groups across West Northamptonshire are set to benefit from a £260,000 investment aimed at boosting skills, volunteering and access to funding.
Injured man rescued from boat at Billing Aquadrome by fire crews
An injured man trapped in a boat at Billing Aquadrome was rescued by firefighters today.
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Northampton MP to meet Health Secretary for crisis talks over St Andrew’s Healthcare affecting hundreds of patients and jobs
A Northampton MP is set to meet the Government’s Health Secretary over the St Andrew’s Healthcare crisis which is affecting hundreds of patients and jobs.
Reform councillor responds after his own party issued emergency ban on Northampton rental property
A Reform UK councillor has responded after his own party issued an emergency ban on part of one of his rental properties in Northampton, stopping it being used as a home.
Council leader demands answers from Government regarding closure dates for asylum hotels in West Northamptonshire
The leader of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has written to the Home Secretary to demand answers regarding closure dates for the asylum hotels in the area.
North and West Northamptonshire Councils unveil new countywide domestic abuse and sexual violence strategy
The councils have unveiled their new countywide domestic abuse and sexual violence strategy, but concerns have been raised that the current system leaves many feeling ‘worse off’.
'Women should have never left the kitchen': Vice chair at West Northants Council ordered to undertake respect training after comments found to 'likely' breach code of conduct
The vice chairman of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has been ordered to undertake civility and respect training, after the complaints process found his comments that “some women should have never left the kitchen” likely breached the Code of Conduct.
Water level reduced at Northamptonshire reservoir so improvements can be carried out
A project to make improvements to a Northamptonshire reservoir is set to run for the next few months.
Residents pick five charities to benefit from West Northamptonshire Council clothing collections
Hundreds of residents have helped choose five local charities to receive funding from West Northamptonshire Council’s doorstep clothing and textile collection service.
The ten areas in West Northamptonshire with the most reports of anti-social behaviour in February 2026
The ten areas in West Northamptonshire with the highest number of anti-social behaviour offences during the month of February 2026 have been revealed.
OpenTable's most booked restaurants in Northamptonshire in March 2026
The rankings for March 2026 for the top most booked restaurants on OpenTable in Northamptonshire have been revealed.
Whopping £2.9 million invested in Northampton hotel refurb – including upgrade to all 144 rooms and new wellness suite
A whopping £2.9 million has been invested into the refurbishment of a Northampton hotel, which included an upgrade to all 144 guest rooms and a brand new wellness suite.
Meet the business owner who brought these relaxation treatments to Northampton after being inspired by viral videos
Meet the business owner who brought these relaxation treatments to Northampton after being inspired by viral videos on social media.
Major scouting celebration to bring over 400 young people together in Northampton later this month
A major scouting celebration is set to bring more than 400 young people together in Northampton later this month.
XL Bully dog ordered to be put down among these court cases dealt with by Northampton magistrates
Banned dog owner landed with £2,300 court bill, man jailed for breaching sexual harm prevention order, motorists fined for drug driving, causing serious injury, speeding and other offences are in this list…
Teenage boys allegedly verbally abused members of the public and threw bottle at vehicle in Daventry
Two teenage boys allegedly verbally abused members of the public and threw a bottle at their vehicle in Daventry.
Housebuilder volunteers mow, weed and plant to support Northampton homelessness charity
A team from Barratt Homes Northampton spent a day volunteering at Northampton Hope Centre and handed over a £1,500 donation to support the charity.
Fire crews tackle 28 deliberate fires in Northamptonshire since start of April including five in Corby in one night
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has attended 28 deliberate fires since the beginning of April.
Boy hurt after vandals deliberately hid metal spike near ramp in Northampton woodlands
An 11-year-old boy was injured falling off their bike after vandals deliberately hid a metal spike at the bottom of a ramp in woodlands.