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The steel frame at the mortuary near Riverside Retail Park is now complete.

Milestone hit during construction of £9.4 million mortuary near retail park

Council leader Mark Arnull (Reform UK) (top), Jonathan Harris (Liberal Democrats) (left), Daniel Lister (Conservatives) (right), and Sally Keeble (Labour) (middle).

Leaders strongly criticise new Reform-led council for having 'no manifesto'

Three footpaths around Wellbrook Lodge in Starverton were illegally blocked. Photo: Open Spaces Society.

Council loses legal battle after public footpaths village blocked by fences

The council's annual meeting will be held at The Guildhall tonight (Thursday May 15). Mark Arnull (inset) has been elected as Reform's leader.

Reform leader and newly elected councillors to meet for the first time TONIGHT

Leader Mark Arnull (left) and deputy James Petter (right)

Reform UK announces group leader and deputy for West Northamptonshire

Sally Keeble (left), Dan Lister (top right) and Jonathan Harris have taken up leadership positions on West Northamptonshire Council after the local elections last week. Credit: WNC / Nadia Lincoln LDRS

New opposition leaders speak out after Reform takes charge

The former owner of Aspers Casino in Northampton, who sold it just a month after taking over, has submitted plans to open a new 24/7 casino in Daventry's High Street (left).

Former Aspers owner– who sold it after a month – submits plan to open new casino

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Here's every councillor elected for West Northants Council at the May elections

Ash Tuckley has been appointed as Deputy Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police.

Deputy chief constable of Northamptonshire Police officially appointed

Reform candidates celebrating winning control of WNC. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

Local elections 2025: All the results for every ward as Reform takes control

It was a night of celebrations for Reform UK. Picture: Kirsty Edmonds

Live West Northamptonshire Council local elections 2025: Reform take control over WNC

Reform UK have taken control of West Northamptonshire Council in a dramatic night of local election results.

Katie Wheatley, Logan MacLeod, Carly Odell and David Summers

Polling stations across West Northamptonshire will open at 7am on Thursday May 1.

Where do I vote in the local elections? Here's a full list of polling stations

Police were in attendance

Farmers stage tractor protest in Kettering and Wellingborough

Here's what the leaders had to say about mass infrastructure and the impact on facilities...

Local elections 2025: Parties reveal how they will deal with mass infrastructure

Here's what leaders have said about potholes and the state of our roads...

Local elections: What parties are promising to do about the state of our roads

Here's what the leaders had to say about HMOs...

Local elections: How parties are proposing to regulate HMOs, if elected

Here's what the leaders had to say about flytipping and littering...

Local elections: How parties intend to tackle fly-tipping and littering

Mavis Matthews has had a positive impact on Daventry over the decades, and her daughter Annie wanted to celebrate her 90th birthday with the community through a newspaper feature.

Loved member of Daventry community and former Mayor celebrates 90th birthday

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Exclusive Fraud minister Lord Hanson outlines plans to ban Sim farms

West Northamptonshire Council offices at One Angel Square, Northampton. Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

WNC told to pay man £750 after failing to provide emergency accommodation

The full list of candidates who will be standing to be a councillor on West Northamptonshire Council has been revealed.

Names of all the candidates across standing in the local elections 2025

Updated masterplan of the 114 home neighbourhood, including the two new play areas at each end of the attenuation pond at the bottom of the development.

Updated plans for 114 homes in Northamptonshire town have been approved

Voters will be going to the polls on May 1 to elect a new set of councillors to the North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire authorities. Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Local coalition between Reform and Conservatives in Northants ruled out

Daventry Lido (top), closed in 2006 and was later demolished, but could be revived by local businessmen who want to transform it into a year-round facility, similar to Saltdean Lido (bottom). Photo: Glyn Kirk.

Talks progress as MP backs multi-million-pound vision to revive lido in Daventry

In 2024, just over half of all incidents were attended to by the fire service within the current 10 minute standard.

Fire service proposes to attend house fires quicker as consultation opens

Plans have been approved to improve walking and cycling routes in areas across West Northamptonshire.

Walking and cycling routes to be upgraded as part of 10-year plan

All 144 candidates across Northamptonshire were invited up onto the KLV stage at the end of the night. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Nigel Farage vows to 'fight a big campaign' in Northamptonshire

Russian state media fell for an outrageous April Fools joke that Britain was buying a new aircraft carrier and would name it HMS Prince Andrew.

Russia media falls for April Fool's gaffe involving Prince Andrew

Russian media has fallen for an outrageous April Fools joke involving Prince Andrew.

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'Northamptonshire is broken' Nigel Farage tells Reform rally

Four schools in Northamptonshire, including Oakway Academy in Wellingborough, have been approved to create a school-based nursery

First school-based nurseries - what this means for Northants parents

Wheelie bins in Wellingborough

Northants homes could see new recycling bins and rules introduced from next year

Updated masterplan of the 114 home neighbourhood, including the two new play areas at each end of the attenuation pond at the bottom of the development. (Image: Stonebond Properties Ltd )

114 homes recommended for approval again despite concerns

The 'deteriorating' former Retro Bar building on 2 New Street. Applicant Achrom Limited says the proposals would bring a long vacant building back into use and improve the appearance of the town centre. (Image: Google Maps)

Former bar and closed down bank could be transformed into nine apartments re

Social media and telecoms firms have been urged to go ‘faster and further’ to prevent fraud.

'Tech and telecoms companies must do more on fraud' says minister

Daventry Lido (top), closed in 2006 and was later demolished, but could be revived by local businessmen who want to transform it into a year-round facility, similar to Saltdean Lido (bottom). Photo: Glyn Kirk.

Businessmen call on WNC to hear their multi-million-pound vision to revive lido

Voters will take to the polls on Thursday May 1.

Everything you need to know about the upcoming 2025 local elections

Former Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman has spoken out against a number of key Government education reforms

Ofsted ex-boss claims schools bill may 'make education worse'

It looks like the review will recommend the current exam system as a whole stay largely intact

How GCSE exams and other assessments could change in curriculum review

Four key areas of focus were identified in the curriculum review

Curriculum 'not working for all' - 4 things review says need changing

The new NFER report found that unfilled vacancies for teachers are at their highest rates since records began

3 things the Government needs to do to fix 'record' teacher vacancies

The Northamptonshire Children's Trust adoption agency was rated as 'good' with 'outstanding' leadership by Ofsted. Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS/ NCT

Ofsted rates Northamptonshire's adoption service as good in latest inspection

Aimee-Lou Wood stars alongside Jodie Whittaker in Toxic Town (Credit: Ben Blackall/Netflix)

Toxic Town review: Ordinary people doing extraordinary things

Eastern Way Playing Fields in Daventry, where plans to build homes were scrapped after a year-long campaign by residents

WNC U-turns on plans to build homes on Daventry playing fields

Nether Heyford has the highest council tax bill this year compared to the rest of West Northamptonshire.

Village with highest council tax bill in West Northants REVEALED

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First 17 schools to trial free breakfast clubs announced - see full list

There are 17 schools across Northamptonshire taking part in the pilot programme of the Government's free breakfast scheme

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National World has backed a campaign from the Creative Rights in AI Coalition, calling for the Government to ‘Make It Fair’ and protect copyright (Pictured: Westminster)

National World among UK publishers calling for AI copyright protection

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Policing Minister pledges action on 'whole spectrum of criminality'

One Angel Square, West Northamptonshire Council. Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Budget passed including council tax rise despite criticism from opposition

The Government says the new guidance will help parents save cash by preventing 'overcharging on childcare'

How much you could save on free childcare - as new 'protections' added

Fewer parents were fined for taking their children out of school in West Northamptonshire due to a "temporary pause". (File picture).

Fewer parents fined for taking children out of school due to ‘temporary pause’

Michaela School headmistress Katharine Birbalsingh (left) hit out at Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson after a recent meeting

Why a top headteacher has slammed Education Secretary over academies

A huge rise in demand for council houses has been seen across West Northamptonshire. Photo: National Lift Tower.

Demand for council houses doubles in a year as around 5,000 people in the system

Leader of West Northamptonshire Council Adam Brown (left) and Leader of North Northamptonshire Council Jason Smithers. Credit: WNC

Councils react as county not included in Government's devolution deal

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is proposing a council tax increase of 4.99 percent.

4.99% increase in council tax - an average of £88 a year - proposed by WNC

All of West Northamptonshire's tips will open seven days a week from April this year.

'We've listened': Council finally open all tips SEVEN DAYS a week

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