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• X Factor stars to join Northants Sings Out at ChoirFest this Valentine’s Day

  Chart-topping vocal group G4, of X Factor fame, will headline ChoirFest 2026 alongside Britain’s Got Talent finalists Northants Sings Out and more than 200 local singers, when the spectacular musical showcase takes over Royal & Derngate Theatre on Saturday 14 February 2026.

• Local Plan consultation offers a chance to shape West Northamptonshire’s future

  Residents, businesses and community groups across West Northamptonshire are being urged to take part in a major consultation that will shape how the area grows and develops for decades to come.

• Two weeks left to have your say on new unified taxi and private hire licensing fees

  Taxi and private hire drivers, operators and wider stakeholders are being reminded that there are now just two weeks left to take part in West Northamptonshire Council’s consultation on proposed plans to introduce a single, unified fee structure for taxi and private hire licensing across the area.

• Increase in home fire safety visits continue to keep people safe

  More than 5,600 home fire safety visits have been carried out by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service to help protect the most vulnerable people across the county.

• One week left to comment on Council’s 2026/27 budget proposals

  There is now one week left for residents, businesses and community groups across West Northamptonshire to give their views on West Northamptonshire Council’s draft budget proposals for 2026/27.

• CQC publishes first assessment of adult social care in West Northamptonshire

  The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published its first-ever assessment of how West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) delivers services for adults, as part of a new national programme assessing all local authorities in England.

• West Northamptonshire families to have their say on proposed 2027–28 school term dates 

  West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has launched a public consultation on proposed school term dates for the 2027–28 academic year for Community and Voluntary Controlled (local authority maintained) schools.

• Commissioner asks for £12 a year increase in council tax precept for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

  Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone is asking for an increase in the fire precept of £12 a year for a Band D household. The fire precept is the part of the council tax that goes to fund Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.

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• MK Dons see two goal lead disappear in Grimsby draw

  MK Dons played out a 2-2 draw away at Grimsby Town despite leading 2-0 with half an hour to go.

• Luton striker Jerry Yates makes loan move to Sheffield Wednesday

  Luton Town striker Jerry Yates has left the club after signing on loan for Championship strugglers Sheffield Wednesday.

• MK Dons confirm departure of defender Nathan Thompson after contract cancelled

  MK Dons have confirmed the departure of defender Nathan Thompson after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.

• Willen Hospice partner with MK Dons to offer free Valentine's Day tickets to support local care

  Willen Hospice have announced they will be partnering with MK Dons to offer free tickets for their Valentine’s Day match in support of the hospice’s work.

• Milton Keynes College Group recognised as one of the country's most inclusive workplaces

  Milton Keynes College Group has received recognition as one of the most inclusive workplace in the country.

• Fire crews summoned after blaze in industrial container in Milton Keynes

  Fire crews were required after a fire was reported in an industrial container in Milton Keynes.

• Salcey Forest launches new Room on the Broom trail

  Forestry England has announced a new attraction at Salcey Forest on the outskirts of Milton Keynes with the new Room on the Broom Trail, which launched this month.

• Paul Warne content to see MK Dons grind out victory against Bristol Rovers

  Paul Warne declared himself content to see MK Dons’ battling abilities in a 1-0 win over Bristol Rovers at Stadium MK.

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World News

• Two explosions reported in Iran - as Israel denies involvement

  Two explosions have been reported in Iran as the regime denied a ‌military leader was targeted, amid heightened tension in the region.

• Catherine O'Hara, who starred in Home Alone and Schitt's Creek, has died

  Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actress who starred as Kevin's mother in Home Alone and the eccentric Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, has died.

• Hundreds protest against ICE role in Winter Olympics in Milan

  Hundreds of protesters have gathered in Milan, Italy, to protest against the deployment of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) staff at the upcoming Winter Olympics.

• Northern Ireland should hold unity referendum by 2030, first minister says

  Northern Ireland should hold a referendum on whether it should become part of a united Ireland by 2030, the country's first minister has said.

• Search operation for seven-year-old girl missing in Morocco hindered by storm, MP says

  The search operation for a seven-year-old girl who was swept out to sea in Morocco has been "hindered" by a storm, an MP has said.

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Video News

• Starmer hails China reset a success - but not everyone is convinced

  Keir Starmer describes himself as a "British pragmatist" who takes a "common sense" approach. When it comes to global affairs, and domestic ones too, he isn't one to grandstand, he'd rather try to get things done.

• Catherine O'Hara, who starred in Home Alone and Schitt's Creek, has died

  Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actress who starred as Kevin's mother in Home Alone and the eccentric Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, has died.

• 'Robots listening to robots': How AI music fraudsters are spamming sites and taking cash from real musicians

  The moment you make your first AI music track can feel quite magical, especially if you are as profoundly unmusical as me.

• Climber Alex Honnold scales Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

  American climber Alex Honnold ascended one of the world's tallest buildings on Sunday without a rope or protective equipment. 

• Epstein sent thousands of pounds to Mandelson's husband for osteopathy fees, files show

  Jeffrey Epstein wired thousands of pounds after Lord Peter Mandelson's husband asked him to pay for his osteopathy course fees, according to emails included in newly released Epstein files.

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Technology News

• 'Robots listening to robots': How AI music fraudsters are spamming sites and taking cash from real musicians

  The moment you make your first AI music track can feel quite magical, especially if you are as profoundly unmusical as me.

• When can you spot this year's Snow Moon, and where did it gets its name?

  You could catch a glimpse of the so-called Snow Moon tomorrow as it lights the night sky.

• Everything to know about Artemis II - the NASA mission to send astronauts around the moon

  NASA is poised to send astronauts around the moon and back for the first time in more than 50 years.

• Postcode lottery means groundbreaking MND drug is a lifeline for some - but 'mental torture' for others

  Eleanor Dalley didn't think she'd live to see 50 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019.

• Genes play a big part in driving lifespan, scientists find

  The genes you inherit play a bigger role in determining your lifespan than previously thought, according to a new study.

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Sports News

• Leeds 0-4 Arsenal: 'Dominant' Elland Road win has won Gunners the Premier League title, says Paul Merson

  Paul Merson says Arsenal's dominant victory at Leeds will go down as the game that won them the Premier League title.

• F1 testing: Lewis Hamilton sets Barcelona shakedown week pace as Ferrari, Red Bull, McLaren run long

  Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time of the Barcelona shakedown as Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull all topped 100 laps on a final productive day of long-running for F1 teams in Spain.

• Winmau World Masters darts: Luke Littler survives huge scare against Mike De Decker as Luke Humphries makes strong start

  Luke Littler narrowly avoided a first-round exit at the Winmau World Masters after surviving a match dart in a dramatic victory over Mike De Decker in Milton Keynes.

• England's Harry Brook backtracks over bouncer incident as Jacob Bethell and Josh Tongue reportedly investigated

  England white-ball captain Harry Brook has backtracked on his initial comments about his clash with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand, with Jacob Bethell and Josh Tongue reportedly now being investigated over their involvement.

• Thomas Frank exclusive: Tottenham boss did not fear for job after West Ham loss but is aware of 'sacked' chants

  Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank did not fear losing his job after this month's home defeat against West Ham.

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Sky News Latest

• Mandelson told Epstein he was 'trying hard' to change bonus policy after payment to husband, files show

  Peter Mandelson told Jeffrey Epstein he was "trying hard" to change government policy on bankers' bonuses at his request, months after the convicted sex trafficker had paid thousands of pounds to the then UK business secretary's husband.

• Two explosions reported in Iran - as Israel denies involvement

  Two explosions have been reported in Iran as the regime denied a ‌military leader was targeted, amid heightened tension in the region.

• Northern Ireland should hold unity referendum by 2030, first minister says

  Northern Ireland should hold a referendum on whether it should become part of a united Ireland by 2030, the country's first minister has said.

• Israeli strikes kill at least 30 Palestinians in Gaza, hospital officials say

  At least 30 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes on Saturday, according to hospitals in Gaza.

• When can you spot this year's Snow Moon, and where did it gets its name?

  You could catch a glimpse of the so-called Snow Moon tomorrow as it lights the night sky.

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Politics News

• Starmer hails China reset a success - but not everyone is convinced

  Keir Starmer describes himself as a "British pragmatist" who takes a "common sense" approach. When it comes to global affairs, and domestic ones too, he isn't one to grandstand, he'd rather try to get things done.

• Northern Ireland should hold unity referendum by 2030, first minister says

  Northern Ireland should hold a referendum on whether it should become part of a united Ireland by 2030, the country's first minister has said.

• Epstein sent thousands of pounds to Mandelson's husband for osteopathy fees, files show

  Jeffrey Epstein wired thousands of pounds after Lord Peter Mandelson's husband asked him to pay for his osteopathy course fees, according to emails included in newly released Epstein files.

• China lifts sanctions on MPs and peers, Starmer says

  China has lifted restrictions on some British MPs and peers and will now allow all parliamentarians to visit the country, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

• Starmer in China to improve British economy, Harriet Harman says

  Sir Keir Starmer is visiting China to improve the UK's economy, Harriet Harman has said.

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Offbeat News

• Climber Alex Honnold scales Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

  American climber Alex Honnold ascended one of the world's tallest buildings on Sunday without a rope or protective equipment. 

• Stolen Fabergé pendant passed to police - quite literally

  A Fabergé pendant has been recovered - after police spent six days closely monitoring the man accused of swallowing it.

• Spirit animal: Raccoon gets drunk as a skunk in a booze store - and sleeps off hangover in the toilet

  A raccoon has gotten as drunk as a skunk.

• Is Die Hard a Christmas film? The public have spoken - and you might not like the result

  It's a debate that's torn families apart for years - with selection boxes thrown in rage, and stony silences around the dinner table.

• Oxford Dictionary publisher reveals Word of the Year 2025 - do you know it?

  Don't get too upset, but 'rage bait' has been named by Oxford University Press as this year's Word of the Year, beating other online terms.

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Entertainment News

• Catherine O'Hara, who starred in Home Alone and Schitt's Creek, has died

  Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actress who starred as Kevin's mother in Home Alone and the eccentric Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, has died.

• Melania's non-documentary might end up a box office flop - but she won't mind

  "Purposeful storytelling" is how Melania Trump herself describes what audiences will find in her cinematic debut.

• Queen joins Rivals stars to pay respects to longstanding friend Dame Jilly Cooper at memorial

  The Queen was among a list of well-known faces who paid their respects to Dame Jilly Cooper at a memorial in London on Friday.

• Former Little Mix singer tells Sky News how it was her mum who first noticed twins' rare genetic condition

  Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson said none of the healthcare workers who checked her twin babies realised they had a rare genetic condition which means they may never walk - and it was only thanks to her mum that they were diagnosed.

• Queen won't tour in US because it's 'a dangerous place'

  Legendary Queen guitarist Brian May has said the band will not tour in the US any time soon, saying it has become "a dangerous place".

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Business News

• Thames Water closes in on £16bn rescue deal with lenders

  Thames Water is edging closer to a multibillion pound rescue deal with its lenders that would keep the ailing utility out of temporary public ownership.

• Mandelson told Epstein he was 'trying hard' to change bonus policy after payment to husband, files show

  Peter Mandelson told Jeffrey Epstein he was "trying hard" to change government policy on bankers' bonuses at his request, months after the convicted sex trafficker had paid thousands of pounds to the then UK business secretary's husband.

• Mumsnet founder Roberts plots delivery of new owner

  The founder of Mumsnet is in talks with private equity investors about selling a stake in the online community for parents she set up more than a quarter of a century ago.

• Trump reveals his 'great' pick for US central bank boss

  Donald Trump has revealed his pick to become the world's most powerful central banker, declaring Kevin Warsh "may be the best" ever.

• Trump endorses deal struck with Democrats to avert government shutdown

  Donald Trump has endorsed a spending deal negotiated by US Senate Republicans and Democrats that would stave off a government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security.

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More Local News (Northampton)

• Pallets of Hope Campaign Delivers £40,000 of Support to Families Across Milton Keynes and Northampton

  Families facing financial hardship across Milton Keynes, Northampton and surrounding areas have received a major boost this Christmas thanks to the success of the Pallets of Hope campaign, led by Franklins Solicitors.

• True crime expert from Olney nominated for national awards

  Crime historian and author from Olney has been shortlisted for two categories in the True Crime Awards.

• Why Modernising Contract Drafting and Review Processes Matters for Business Growth

  Efficient contract management processes are crucial to ensuring a company’s growth and competitiveness. 

• Countdown is on to Northampton Dragonboat Festival 2024

  Time is running out to enter your team for a chance to take home the inaugural Northampton Dragon Boat Festival trophy!

• Help to identify Kingsthorpe Man known as 'Terrance'

  It’s been over 13 years since an unknown man was found in a collapsed state at The Grosvenor Centre. We believe Northampton can still find the answers that may lead to his identity.

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