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The two bridging hotels which were housing the 220 refugees were Holiday Inn in Flore and Holiday Inn in Bedford Road

Two hotels reopen to public after hundreds of Afghan refugees are kicked out

Nicci Marzec and Stephen Mold /Northamptonshire OFPCC

Commissioner says woman in charge of fire service was 'bullied out' of job

180 asylum seekers have been living in the Ibis in Crick since October.

Council plea for help to sustain 180 asylum seekers living in a hotel

Stephen Mold said he hopes the authorities will pay more into the Sunflower Centre, which helps domestic abuse survivors in Northamptonshire.

Crime commissioner says he is ‘left carrying can’ for domestic violence support

The fly-tipping that has now been cleared up in Sheep Street.

Private landowners can apply for grants to clear fly-tipping

Molly (left middle) says she is 'over the moon' after WNC has invited professional dog walker to discuss their concerns regarding a new banning order

Professional dog walkers are 'over the moon' as council halts strict new rule

Ellie Robinson.

Paralympian Ellie Robinson to celebrate achievements of disabled people

Young Citizen’s Scheme at Northampton’s Yardley Chase Cadet Training Centre

Northampton students participate in annual Young Citizen’s Scheme

Bird keepers have been warned to be on alert for signs of avian flu

Bird flu warnings for West Northamptonshire amid UK's largest ever outbreak

Farmers and private landowners can continue applying for grants to clear up fly-tipped rubbish

Public to continue footing bill for fly-tipping on private land

Do you know an inspirational man who deserves to win a Male Role Model Award?

How to nominate inspirational men across for the Male Role Model Awards 2022
"What we’re looking for is not only someone who goes that extra mile, but that person who has made a real difference to those around them”

Dogs owners could soon be fined.

Dog owners could be fined £100 under new Public Spaces Protection Order proposal

The team at Saving Smiles in Weedon.

Dentist thanks community for support as surgery extension is completed

Flashing blue lights and sirens will be the order of the day at the Emergency services Fun Day in Daventry on Wednesday (August 10)

Demos, have-a-go sessions and sumo wrestling at Emergency Services Fun Day

More refugees are expected to arrive from war-torn Ukraine and West Northamptonshire Council is appealing for more sponsors to help

Homes for Ukraine sponsors urged to ‘try again’ as half of refugees don't arrive

Brixworth councillor Jonathan Harris is concerned about the hundreds of Afghan refugees stuck living in local hotels

‘No plans’ for 200-plus Afghans stuck in hotels with more arriving

Applications for grants are now open.

Applications for community fund grants of up to £15,000 now open

West Northamptonshire Council has provided an update over the Ukrainian resettlement scheme's finances

Council response following concerns about initial payment for Ukrainian refugees

Promoting responsible dog ownership in Daventry.

Residents invited to have say on promoting responsible dog ownership

Residents urged to stay safe on Bonfire Night. (File picture).

Bonfire Night 2021: Safety warnings and advice from fire and rescue service

The throwlines are now in place.

Emergency throwlines introduced at Daventry's nature spots to help people strugg...

Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images.

Council objects to removal of several public telephone boxes in Daventry distric...

The district council is awarding extra funding to the affordable homes scheme.

Extra funding to help affordable homes scheme in Daventry district village

Former leader Cllr Chris Millar will oversee meetings as the final chairman for Daventry District Council before it is abolished next April.

Former leader gains chairman role after 20 years in the making at Daventry Distr...

Two touts who made £9 million reselling Ed Sheeran tickets have been jailed

A couple who made millions from ticket touting could face jail after their landm...

The new chairman of Daventry District Council, Councillor David Smith

New Daventry District Council chairman receives chains of office

Councillor Cecile Irving-Swift

New Daventry District Council chairman receives the chains of office
The new chairman of Daventry District Council (DDC) was sworn in at the annual council meeting last week.

Daventry Masonic Lodges join together to help those living with dementia

Freemasons make donation to Daventry charity

RUN MACHINE - Richard Levi

VIEW FROM THE BLUES: Steelbacks closing in on last-eight qualification

IN THE WICKETS - Rory Kleinveldt

VIEW FROM THE BLUES: Poor Kent put to the sword on a lively NCG track

Northamptonshire chief executive Ray Payne

Payne confirmed as County chief executive at ‘sobering’ AGM

Northamptonshire acting chief executive Ray Payne

Business as usual for new County CEO Payne

The County Ground

Payne appointed as acting chief executive at County

David Smith has left his position as chief executive of Northamptonshire County Cricket Club

Northamptonshire chief executive Smith leaves club

Saif Zaib has signed a three-year contract with Northamptonshire

Youngster Zaib signs contract with Northants

IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE - Olly Stone

VIEW FROM THE BLUES: Are more set for the County Ground exit door?

STOOD DOWN - Stephen Peters is no longer the captain of Northants' four-day side, being replaced for 2015 by Alex Wakely

VIEW FROM THE BLUES: Manner of defeat at Durham was totally unacceptable

Northamptonshire's new signing Josh Cobb watches on as Graeme White fields the ball

County bring Leicestershire’s Cobb on board

MAIDEN CENTURY - Ben Duckett scored 144 for Northants against Somerset

VIEW FROM THE BLUES: Duckett delivers but Taunton show is too little too late fr...

Matt Spriegel will leave the County Ground in September after two years at the club

Steelbacks chief Smith admits to difficult but necessary decisions

Andrew Hall hasn't been offered a contract for the 2015 season

County to release Hall and Spriegel

TOUGH TIMES - this has been a bad summer for Northants

View From The Blues: Temptation is to throw out the baby with the bathwater

UNDER PRESSURE - Northants captain Stephen Peters

VIEW FROM THE BLUES: Captaincy is proving unwanted distraction for Peters
Okay, it’s not funny anymore. It’s time for Stephen Peters to consider surrendering the captaincy, or at least taking a break.

Ian Butler's time with Northants has come to an end

Injury forces Butler to call time on County stint

BOWLING AGAIN - all-rounder David Willey made a welcome return to bowling action for Northants in the match against Sri Lanka

VIEW FROM THE BLUES: Senior batsmen should have used Sri Lanka match to find for...

BRIGHT SPOT - Ben Duckett has been one of Northants' better players this season

VIEW FROM THE BLUES: Is this really the best the Northants players can do?

UNHAPPY MAN - Northants chief executive David Smith

Northants chief executive Smith threatens players with County Ground axe

Can David Ripley's overseas worries finally be put to bed?

Fourth time lucky for Northants in overseas hunt?

County chief executive David Smith

The search for an overseas addition goes on

James Kettleborough is one of the Northamptonshire batsman currently out injured

County look to the loan market to boost their ranks

Sohail Tanvir is being considered by Northants as a possible overseas recruit

Tanvir the latest to attract the County’s attention

Northants chief exectuive David Smith

Kleinveldt withdrawal serves the County with another blow

Northants chief executive David Smith

County clinch Kleinveldt signing