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The A361 near between Daventry and Banbury has reopened after a huge sinkhole appeared.

Main road reopens after long closure following huge sinkhole

A lorry fire on the M1 has caused a closure and rush hour delays on Monday morning (December 16). Photo: Andy Maloney.

Dramatic photos as M1 closed due to lorry fire causing rush hour delays

It's all change for trains and buses in and around Northampton over the festive period

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Drivers are urged to avoid the M1.

M1 closed in Northamptonshire during morning rush hour due to overturned lorry

The hole that has appeared in the main A361 Banbury to Daventry Road outside Wardington

Chaos expected on main road 'for months' after huge sinkhole appears

A number of roads remain closed across West Northamptonshire, due to flooding. Photo: Logan MacLeod

16 road closures in place due to ongoing impact of flooding

Flooding continues to cause chaos around West Northamptonshire. Photo: Ellis Usher.

Full list of road closures still in place due to flooding caused by Storm Bert

Cotton End, Northampton

MAJOR INCIDENT declared with Storm Bert leading to 'significant' flooding

A5 to Bugbrooke via Cornhill

Storm Bert wreaks havoc across Northampton with many areas underwater

South View near Kislingbury photographed on Sunday night (Joseph Shirley)

Severe flood warning issued for Billing Aquadrome and surrounding business parks

At around 8.20am today, Saturday, November 23, the drivers of a silver Toyota Corolla and a dark grey Hyundai i30 Active were in collision on the A45 near Flore.

Man in his 40s dies at scene of crash on A45 in Northamptonshire
The Flore bypass in Northamptonshire has reopened following a fatal collision earlier today.
Alice Dyer

June Turnock, 85, says she relies on using buses to get into town a few times a week.

Residents react to 'kick in the teeth' price hike as bus fares set to rise to £3

Phillip Ventress.

Family pay tribute to 'totally selfless' father who died following collision

The road between the Kislingbury roundabout and Upton was closed overnight (Monday, September 23) due to flooding in roads surrounding the A4500.

Husband and wife stuck in hotel as home flooded after heavy rainfall

Drivers are warned to avoid the A361 near Daventry.

Country road closed in both directions following two vehicle collision

Rail travellers look at an electronic information board displaying train time information outside Euston Station in London. Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images

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Highfurlong Brook Viaduct pictured.

Northamptonshire viaduct to become first HS2 project to be completed

Residents to benefit from new bus services across West Northants.

New Stagecoach bus services announced in Northamptonshire

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

Country road shut for around four hours after two vehicle collision

Just two of the junctions mentioned on the petition.

Petition launched for safety measures on ‘dangerous’ and ‘shocking’ crossroads

There are long delays on the M1 in Northamptonshire this afternoon (Wednesday August 21).

Drivers warned of severe delays after multi-vehicle collision on M1

According to their website, the water company’s estimated time of repair is 4pm today.

Two-way lights placed in Daventry busy road due to burst water main

The council is warning motorists not to use QR codes, which have been stuck on some parking meters across West Northamptonshire. This QR code was found in Midsummer Meadow car park on Monday August 5. Photo: X/WNC.

Warning issued about QR code scam on parking meters across West Northamptonshire

Officers used an unmarked HGV and found more than 80 driving offences on Northamptonshire's main roads.

Unmarked HGV catches 80 traffic offences including three of the 'fatal five'

National Highways will be completing essential work to Crick bridge at junction 18 of the M1.

Weekend closures on the M1 in Northamptonshire for essential works to begin

The upcoming arrangements call for parking restrictions in Silverstone, Whittlebury, and Dadford to be in effect from Friday, July 5, to Sunday, July 7.

Residents complain of upcoming Silverstone parking plans

David Suchet opening the 2018 Braunston Historic Narrowboat Rally on the 1958 Braunston-built wooden butty Raymond. Picture: Tim Coghlan.

Poirot ahoy! David Suchet sails in for boat rally

E-scooter riders are being urged to stay off Northamptonshire's pavements

E-scooter riders urged to stay off Northamptonshire's pavements
E-scooter users in Northamptonshire are being urged to stick to the road and stay off the pavement when riding e-scooters.
Stephanie Weaver

The zebra crossing at the entrance of the Tesco Superstore in Daventry pictured last year.

‘Disappointed’ resident criticises Daventry Tesco Superstore

The activist put up her 46th and last sign on April 27 and nearly got caught while doing so.

Daventry Banksie pothole activist steps down from campaign

Prices for transport for some families across the county will rise by 66 per cent. (Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Cost of school transport for pupils aged over 16 set to rise by £400 a year

Drivers will see delays after the M1 was closed for five hours over night.

Delays remain after M1 closed for five hours due to serious collision

Daventry Banksie displayed 15 hand-painted boards in Welton and Woodford Halse on Friday, April 12, as part of her battle against potholes in the county.

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The new roundabout currently being constructed on the M25.

Northamptonshire motorists planning long journeys in May warned of M25 closure

New sign pictured in the county.

'Daventry Banksie' merchandise is on sale this week for pothole campaign

West Northants Council has published a list of roads set to benefit from the £2.7m of funding over the next two years.
Credit: West Northamptonshire Council

£2.7m worth of roadworks and repairs to be funded by reallocated HS2 money

WNC has announced a series of major resurfacing works due to take place over the summer months.

Nine major resurfacing works scheduled for summer months

Daventry Banksie displayed a new sign on Friday in reaction to the council's Facebook post.

'I don't believe a word they say': 'Daventry Banksie' vows to continue campaign

The signs are usually placed on prominent roundabouts or directional signposts.

Daventry Banksie shames West Northamptonshire Council into taking action

Sign pictured on the roundabout adjacent to the Icon Building.

Determined 'Daventry Banksie' demands answers from WNC as signs disappear

West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) leader Cllr Jonathan Nunn.

WNC confirms the removal of Daventry Banksie’s pothole signs

The busy route is expected to close until at least midday

Major stretch of A43 in Northants set for 12-hour closure after serious incident

Blackpool Pleasure Beach in the evening.

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Rail strikes will affect services in Northamptonshire during the first weekend of April.

Rail passengers warned of chaos on the trains as new round of strikes announced

A total of 20 new emergency areas will be added to the smart motorway section of the M1 between junction 16 and 19 in Northamptonshire.

20 new emergency areas to be added to 'smart motorway' on M1 in Northamptonshire
The Government hopes the emergency areas will “boost public confidence”
Carly Odell

More signs have appeared in Daventry that claim the town should be "twinned with the Grand Canyon" due to the number of potholes on its roads.

Signs mocking 'Grand Canyon' potholes take over Daventry

Joanne Diprose, 46, from Daventry, pictured.

People caught out by parking confusion at Long Buckby railway station

The incident happened in Roman Road, near Whilton.

Teenage motorcyclist dies following collision on Northamptonshire country road

The collision happened on the A45 Flore Bypass.

Drivers experience rush hour delays after four vehicle collision

Fencing was thrown off the 'Curly Wurly' footbridge over the A45.

'Sheer luck someone didn't die' after fence panel thrown off footbridge over A45

Station Road in Long Buckby will be closed overnight for a week of resurfacing works.

Main road in county village to be closed overnight for week of resurfacing works

Service 52 provides direct link to Daventry town centre every Tuesday

New community bus route 52 from West Haddon to Daventry

The A428 is closed near East Haddon due to a collision.

Drivers warned of delays on A428 near East Haddon following collision

The A428 was closed close to East Haddon on Tuesday March 5, due to a multi vehicle collision.

Three people rescued from vehicles after collision on A428 near East Haddon

The site as shown on Google Maps.

Plans to build 47 flats in Daventry approved despite multiple objections

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