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Rail strikes will affect services in Northamptonshire from December 1 to December 9.

How train passengers will be affected during week of national railway strikes

The M1 was closed between Junction 14 and 15. Photo: Motorway Cameras.

Car transporter driver dies at scene of M1 collision between Northampton and MK

Police officers use an unmarked HGV to get an elevated position where they can see if drivers are committing offences.

Unmarked HGV used by police officers to spot 147 driving offences on M1

From October 2017 until the present, WNC has installed temporary traffic lights over the rail line bridge in Bugbrooke Road for a total cost of £222,668.31.

More than £220,000 taxpayers’ money spent on Bugbrooke temporary traffic lights

Andrew Lewer MP for Northampton South

Northampton to Market Harborough Railway reopening - Positive Ministerial Reply

Improvements are being made to bus services in Daventry so that they can better serve the community, starting from October 29.

Improvements made to bus routes to better serve the community

The A5 is closed between Crick and Watford Gap.

A5 closed in both directions due to 'serious multi vehicle' collision

The M1 was closed in Northamptonshire after a collision.

Driver reported after he was spotted filming collision which closed M1

Drivers in and around West Northamptonshire will have 39 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Here are 39 major road closures in and around Northampton in the next two weeks

The incident happened at the Watford Gap junction of the A5.

Woman taken to hospital after three vehicle collision on A5 in Northamptonshire

Drivers are warned of delays on the A428 in Northamptonshire.

Main road into Northampton closed during morning rush hour after collision
Delays for commuters

The incident happened on the A5 near Watford.

Three people in hospital after five vehicle collision on A5 in Northamptonshire

West Northamptonshire's motorists will have 30 road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.

West Northamptonshire road closures

Police were called to a 'welfare report' just before 5pm on Wednesday

M1 reopens in Northampton after police called to 'welfare report'

The fatal collision happened in Watford Road between Watford and West Haddon.

Young woman from Corby dies at the scene of collision in Northampton village

The rail interchange in Northampton has been connected to the mainline.

Rail freight interchange connected to mainline as completion set for next year

A man in his 20s tragically died on the A5 outside The Narrow Boat pub in Weedon on Sunday morning (September 10) at around 10.20am.

Pub boss speaks out after motorcyclist dies on notorious road nearby

Alex Salmons died after a collision on the A45 near Daventry.

Family pays tribute to 'beautiful soul' who died following collision on A45

Drivers are urged to avoid the area, if possible.

A5 reopens after collision between two lorries caused huge diesel spill

No new smart motorways will be built in England, but where does that leave Northamptonshire's road network. Photo: National Highways.

Smart motorways: What will happen in county now scheme has been axed?

A horse tragically died on the M1 near Northampton on Monday July 17.

Tragic death of horse after collision followed break down on smart motorway

Northampton Railway Station is likely to be eerily quiet as train drivers walk out over the coming weeks.

How train passengers will be affected by railway strikes in July 2023

The A5 is closed in both directions.

Major road closed in both directions following serious collision

The incident happened in Main Road, Crick.

Woman in her 90s freed from car after three vehicle collision

The M1 remains closed due to a collision near Northampton this morning (June 13).

M1 reopens after van crosses carriageway during serious collision

The M1 remains closed near Northampton this morning (Tuesday June 13).

Van driver taken to hospital with serious injuries after collision on M1

Police officers completed four days of action on the M1 in Northamptonshire.

More than 180 driving offences spotted during four days of action on M1

Picture from the scene.

Here's how this massive van fire started on the M1 near Northampton
Multiple lanes were closed, affecting thousands of motorists

The M1 southbound remains closed this morning (Monday June 12).

M1 to remain closed all day for emergency works following collision

The road was closed by police for around an hour.

Motorcyclist in his 50s airlifted to hospital after collision on A45

Music-lovers get ready for Freddie.

lN PICTURES: Crick Boat Show

Rail strikes will affect services in Northamptonshire this week.

Railway strikes to affect train journeys in and out of county this week

Long delays are expected on the M1 near Northamptonshire.

M1 closed to allow air ambulance to land following serious collision

The scene of the incident this morning (May 23). Photo: Twitter/PC 862 Aaron.

Cyclist taken to hospital after early morning incident near M1 in Northants

The display will be in Abington Park until the end of this week, Global Road Safety Week, after it was organised by the family of a woman who died on the county's roads.

Northamptonshire Police tackle fatal five during Global Road Safety Week

The M1 was closed near Northampton after a three-vehicle collision.

Two people freed from car on M1 near Northampton after three vehicle collision

The potholes on the A5 are notorious with Towcester residents.

Resurfacing work almost complete on stretch of A5 notorious for potholes

Delays on the M1 in Northamptonshire.

Delays on the M1 after collision involving two lorries and a car

Northampton Railway Station is likely to be eerily quiet as train drivers walk out this weekend.

How county train passengers will be affected by railway strikes this weekend

Happy passengers in the new social club on wheels

“Haddon Hopper” community bus scheme up and running with not-for-profit operator

Delays are expected.

Main road closed and delays expected following earlier incident

(Image: NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

‘Double trouble’ on roads as 32m bank holiday road trips planned

Motorbike helmets

Life-saving skills delivered free to Northamptonshire bikers

Anna Langton is fed up of potholes in Long Buckby

Mobility scooter-riding woman slams council over pothole nightmare

Rishi Sunak has scrapped smart motorways. Credit: Getty/Adobe Stock/Kim Mogg

All new smart motorway projects scrapped over safety and cost concerns

Safety and cost fears see 14 projects abandonded but government says removing existing sections is too disruptive and costly

Delays are expected.

Overturned car causing delays on the M1 as lanes closed

The extended cap applies to more than 140 bus operators around England (Photo: Adobe Stock)

When does £2 bus fare cap end? New finish date for low-cost fare

(Image: NationalWorld/AdobeStock)

DVSA makes major driving test changes to tackle waiting times

The collision happened on the M1 southbound.

Passenger in his 70s dies in hospital six days after M1 collision

The incident happened A428 between Crick and West Haddon.

Man in his 40s taken to hospital with serious head injuries following collision

The air ambulance has been called to an incident in Northamptonshire.

Air ambulance called to collision as man treated for serious injuries

Rail passengers will have no direct trains to and from London across the Easter weekend

Northampton rail passengers face TWO holiday weekends of travel chaos

The M1 in Northamptonshire was closed for a short period of time.

M1 partially closed during rush hour after collision between lorry and car

Northamptonshire Police has launched a witness appeal following a fatal collision.

Witness appeal launched following fatal collision involving van and pedestrian

There are long delays on the M1 southbound in Northamptonshire this morning (Thursday March 23).

Long delays and miles of queues following collision on M1 in Northamptonshire