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Plans have been submitted to build up to 255 homes on land west of Ashby Road in Daventry.

Plans submitted to build 255 homes on farmland the size of 28 football pitches

Workhorse: the Ryichi wind-up radio is compact but could be a lifesaver

I tested this £29.99 emergency radio for power cuts

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

The government has confirmed benefit payments are to be paid early this weekend - ahead of the August bank holiday.

The 11 benefits to be paid early this August bank holiday weekend

The state-of-the-art facility will be purpose-built

Ad Feature AG&P Industrial launches new fabrication yard

Steph McGovern will host the celebration in Cornwall

Ad Feature Steph McGovern hosts first Vocational Day

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Government's 11 emergency essentials every home should have

Gibraltar is entering a new chapter following the landmark UK-EU Treaty

Ad Feature Gibraltar announces residency scheme reforms

Four in 10 blamed geopolitical factors for rising energy price

Nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend goes

The University of Hong Kong secured the 11th spot in the latest QS World University Rankings

Ad Feature Hong Kong universities rank among the world's top 100

Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport commenced operations on 27 May.

Ad Feature Smooth take-off for new terminal at Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) embarked on a new era on 27 May, with the successful launch of the expanded Terminal 2 (T2).
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Novuna Consumer Finance is one of the UK's leading providers of retail point of sale finance and personal loans

Ad Feature One in eight households couldn't cover essentials for two months

Bin collection services could be brought in-house at West Northamptonshire Council from 2028.

Bin collections and street cleaning services could be run by the council

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How ‘legal bullying’ is silencing journalists and harming democracy

Mark Arnull, Reform UK leader of West Northamptonshire Council, is demanding answers on the hotels in West Northamptonshire currently being used as asylum accommodation.

Council leader demands answers regarding closure dates for asylum hotels

It comes as SMEs brace for further economic shocks

Ad Feature UK SMEs may turn their backs on apprenticeships, experts warn

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

Parents turn to safer phones as kids’ screen time warning lands

Industry Minister Chris McDonald is tackled by Steph McGovern over apprenticeship fears.

Ad Feature Industry Minister Chris McDonald champions apprenticeship reforms

West Northamptonshire Council has been given a 'red' rating for how it manages potholes in the area. The announcement was met with criticism from opposition politicians, but the council says progress is being made.

WNC given worst ‘red’ rating for how it manages potholes

The Autumn Budget might have brought a glimmer of hope - but there’s a catch

The truth behind the £150 energy bill cut nobody mentions

NFU President Tom Bradshaw

NFU campaigning secures Inheritance Tax change to protect many county family far...

Car parking changes could be coming into play at car parks across Northampton, if the draft budget is approved.

Car parking charges set to increase as Daventry set to see free parking scrapped

The research found overwhelming support for small businesses at a time of economic uncertainty when they are facing multiple financial pressures.

Lower taxes, cheaper energy and rate cuts urged for small businesses

Led by Minister of Agriculture, Samal Mojah Duggins, the 20-member senior delegation also included the Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Geoffrey Ian Hanley, and Speaker of the National Assembly, Lanien Blanchette.

Ad Feature Nigeria welcomes first St Kitts and Nevis delegates after visa deal

More than 325,000 SMEs in the engineering and manufacturing sectors are the backbone of the UK economy.

Ad Feature Policy centre to "future-proof" British manufacturing and engineering

Prime Minister warned not to overlooked rural households

Prime Minister warned not to overlook the 10,000 oil heated homes in Northampton...

The Government is running a consultation on licensing reform, which includes a proposal to remove the statutory requirement for alcohol licensing notices to be advertised in print local papers

Last chance to have your say over plans to axe pub licensing notices

Evlo and other organisations are calling for significant reforms to how credit histories are built in the UK.

Ad Feature Loan provider calls for rent payments to count towards credit scores
A coalition of financial services organisations and consumer advocates are calling for significant reforms to how credit histories are built in the UK.
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The Bedford College Group welcomes the Government’s new Post-16 Skills White Paper as a key step for education and skills.

Government’s Post-16 Skills White Paper marks ‘landmark moment’ for further educ...

Removing alcohol licensing notices from local newspapers would shut local people out of decisions that affect their daily lives

We're fighting plans to axe licensing notices - and we want your views

NFU President Tom Bradshaw

NFU call for politicians to take the handbrake off county farming

Sir Jonathan will leverage his expertise in advising how companies can deliver and communicate across the health system

Ad Feature Pulselight appoints Sir Jonathan Van-Tam as advisor

Steph meets the minister, Baroness Smith

Ad Feature Government restructure tackles 'hideous waste of talent'

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Going Green: Grants for green cars to help save the planet

89.4% of vapers have not considered turning back to cigarettes after the ban

Ad Feature Survey finds UK vapers stick with pods after disposable ban

53 per cent of 1,000 Gen Z adults aged 18 – 28 are yet to start saving for their pensions

Gen Zs won’t start taking their pension seriously until they are 34

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Have Your Say: Northamptonshire business network urges firms to join late paymen...

IHT changes may devastate farms, expert warns

Report Author Poppy Bramford, Enginuity Policy Manager

Nine in 10 SMEs say labour costs risk driving up prices

68 per cent of parents agree with the charter

Ad Feature Breakfast charter launched as 8 in 10 parents fear poor school meals

Dr Hilary Jones prepares to leave the Practice Plus Group Hospital in Birmingham after his hip replacement surgery.

TV's Dr Hilary Jones travels 360-miles - to bypass NHS waiting lists

The Government says currently, one in three dads don’t take paternity leave

The changes Government wants for new families in parental leave review

Young people on a Generation Green school trip

Generation Green 2: A landmark success connecting young people with nature

It comes as just 21 per cent feel very confident when it comes to planning for a comfortable post-work life

These behaviours help boost your confidence in investing and saving

It allows Asset Reality to offer crypto custody services

Ad Feature First asset recovery operating system registers with FCA
Asset Reality, the first end-to-end asset recovery operating system, has achieved the milestone of becoming registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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Call a professional if pigeons are a problem

Call a professional if pigeons are a problem, says BPCA

Dan Jarvis - now Security Minister - served in Helmand, Afghanistan (2007)

Our Armed Forces are the very best of us - we must do right by them By The Newsroom

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Going Green: Help save the planet by changing to e-bike

EMA's Assisted Travel service has been given the UK's top rating by the CAA for the sixth year running

East Midlands Airport’s Assisted Travel service is among UK’s best again

A third of medical professional believe beds are currently blocked by people in hospital who would be able to go home sooner

NHS bed blocking crisis fuelled by poor quality incontinence care

The Government plans to withdraw Strategic Priorities Grant funding from journalism, media studies and publishing courses this year

Why the Government needs to 'save quality journalism education' Amber Allott

Experts have warned that this switch puts thousands of older people at risk

Ad Feature Experts urge older generations to buy digital-ready alarms for safety

Trend towards second hand clothes (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Fashiobable clothes to help stay super cool in hot weather

It comes as a campaign to end shadow banning on social media has been launched

Social media more likely to suppress women’s health content over men’s

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Going Green: Lowering your carbon footprint on a limited budget

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Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

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The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

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