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Green Hill Solar Farm was approved by the Planning Inspectorate on October 8

Residents 'deeply concerned' by the sheer scale of proposal of huge solar farm

Northamptonshire Day 2026 in Kettering has been cancelled /IMG

Northamptonshire Day 2026 events cancelled due to public safety concerns

Library picture (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Drought officially declared after driest July in 190 years

The incident is the latest in a series of concerns over HGVs using Furnace Lane in Nether Heyford, with residents saying large lorries continue to get into difficulty despite the 7.5-tonne weight limit. Photo: Phil Bignell

CHAOS: Residents call for action after HGV gets stuck trying to turn in village

Flora Innes House in Byfield.

Residents 'at heart of everything' at care home upgraded to 'outstanding'

Fire crews have been carrying out targeted visits to open water sites across Northamptonshire in recent days, speaking to members of the public and sharing potentially life-saving advice as warmer weather draws more people outdoors.

Fire crews patrol lakes and rivers with urgent summer safety message

Aldi is asking for suggestions for new store locations. (Library picture).

Could your town get a new Aldi? Supermarket invites suggestions

Residents are being urged to use licenced waste collectors to avoid rubbish being fly-tipped. Photo: WNC.

Residents warned over risks of using unlicensed rubbish collectors

EMAS has declared a business continuity incident, following "sustained pressure" on its services across the region.

EMAS declares business continuity incident following to 'sustained pressures'

A thunderstorm waning has been issued across Northamptonshire.

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning as high temperatures continue

St Johns Square car park, in Daventry, would be one of the sites affected by the proposed changes.
Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Town council objects to plans for new parking charges
Daventry town councillors have objected to West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) plans to introduce new parking charges after a free parking period in some of its town centre car parks.
Nadia Lincoln, Local Democracy Reporter

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

The Arson Task Force is calling on landlords and property owners to urgently secure vacant and derelict buildings amid a recent increase in youth‑related anti‑social behaviour and deliberate fire‑setting

Warning after rise in anti‑social behaviour and deliberate fire‑setting

Help Shape Daventry's New Destination Play Area

Have Your Say on Daventry’s New Destination Play Area

Put questions to the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone and Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet.

Commissioner and Chief back to answer more questions at online public meeting

A weather warning is in place across Northamptonshire for ice.

Met Office weather warning for ice as overnight temperatures set to reach -1C

Dozens attended a meeting in Earls Barton this weekend

Dozens showing opposition to more than 1,000 new houses in Northants village

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

WNC 'not currently priority' for Reform's DOGE team, says senior councillor

An ice warning has been issued across most of Northamptonshire. Photo: Matthew Irons.

10-hour yellow weather warning in place for ice as temperatures drop

Over 3,000 oil heated homes respond to government heating consultation.

Residents on oil heating in Northamptonshire urged to have their say as 3,000 ho...

Mark Arnull, leader of WNC, was joined by cabinet members and senior officers to address the public regarding the draft budget for West Northamptonshire.

Draft budget discussed at question time event - two weeks left to have YOUR say

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

West Northamptonshire Council is proposing changes to taxi licencing fees.

Council proposes new structure for taxi licencing fees across

More snow is on its way to Northamptonshire.

Up to 10cm of snow expected as weather warning issued for Storm Goretti

Midlands-based homebuilder Spitfire Homes has officially launched the Spitfire Advent Calendar in Daventry.

Spitfire Advent Calendar brings week of community cheer to Daventry

Mervyn Knights joined Barchester’s Queens Court Care Home in Wimbledon as a kitchen assistant.

Ad Feature Barchester Healthcare’s Chef Academy celebrates meals milestone

A warning for rain is in place across all of Northamptonshire.

Met Office issues 24-hour yellow warning for rain across Northamptonshire

Aloe vera is one of the country's most popular house plants.

Expert reveals the 5 plants every home should have to boost wellbeing
An expert has revealed the five plants every home should have to boost wellbeing – with Aloe Vera topping the list.
Richard Jenkins

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

US Unlocked has officially launched in the United Kingdom.

Ad Feature US Unlocked launches in the UK supporting payments to US merchants

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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

City dwellers spend 10 minutes longer outside than those in suburban areas

City dwellers spend longer outside than those who live in villages

More than three quarters of holidaymakers try to 'live like a local' when abroad

Over 75% of holidaymakers try to 'live like a local' abroad

Cllr Charlie Hastie, Cabinet Member for Housing.

Residents speak out about HMOs as council launches consultation on Local Plan

Olivia Colman CBE launches Cheshire Omaze Million Pound House prize draw

Look inside the stunning £4m Cheshire home you could win with Omaze

A male stag beetle

Daventry residents asked to survey spectacular stag beetles this summer

Both Residents and students enjoyed the morning at Brampton View Care Home

Local care home residents collaborate with Moulton School students in reading in...

Dramatic moment massive house fire rages as police race to evacuate street.

Watch: Massive house fire rages as police race to evacuate street

Pictures shows the swarm of bees on a van in Heeley, Sheffield. Photo: Errol Edwards

Watch: Massive swarm of bees with loud buzz hits UK neighbourhood

Police catch Yorkshire drug dealers in sting at Skegness caravan park.

Drug dealers jailed after police sting operation at holiday spot

Terrifying moment thugs with gun, axe and sledgehammer attack bin men.

Terrifying moment thugs with gun, axe and sledgehammer attack bin men

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

Rubbish piled up on Beach Road in Sparkhill Birmingham

Watch: Rubbish piles up in streets as bin strike enters third week

Omaze Million Pound House Norfolk winner Victoria Curtis-Cresswell with husband Dale.

I came runner-up in beauty pageant but was crowned winner of £6M home
A former Miss Wales finalist who was looking for a rental property so she could leave home - has won a £6 million house with Omaze.
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A new survey has revealed 48 per cent of people in the East Midlands are unsure where to spot different animals.

New research reveals knowledge of wildlife is declining, with 48% of Northampton...

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'Council spent £16m on a bridge to nowhere. It's a dangerous mess'

£16m bridge leads to 'dangerous' deep mud...it looks like a warzone

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

A road left so badly damaged by a landslip it was closed to cars can't be fixed properly - as it's still moving a YEAR later.

Britain's 'wonkiest road' destroyed by landslip finally set to reopen

It comes after Bristolians were ranked as the most romantic in the UK

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HC-One’s Pytchley Court Care Home

Residents at Brixworth care home enjoy visit from MP

The initiative aims to support UK mission to reduce energy bills, create green jobs, and advance climate action

Social housing in UK to have cleaner energy come new initiative

Car are flooded outside a newly converted Meadow Mill on Water street in Stockport as emergency teams arrive to rescue people trapped inside. January 1 2025.

Fire crews use boats to rescue flood-trapped residents in flats

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