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Confidence is growing that a new provider can be found to cover rural areas of West Northamptonshire affected by the recent closure of a community bus company.

With schools across Northamptonshire breaking up for the Easter holidays, 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.

People from the Deaf and hard of hearing community will continue to receive support from a new information and advice service launching in Northamptonshire from April.

Residents are being reminded to book their visits to local recycling centres as demand increases ahead of the Easter school break.

Independent businesses in Brackley are set to benefit from a new funding opportunity, as a fresh grant scheme is launched to support existing small and medium-sized enterprises in the town centre.

West Northamptonshire Council’s interim Deputy Chief Executive and Place Executive Director Stuart Timmiss has announced he will be retiring in the autumn.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for enthusiastic individuals to apply to be Volunteer Fire Cadet Leaders, helping to shape and inspire young people across the county.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is working with parish councils and local transport providers to explore ways to support residents who could be affected by the closure of a community bus service.

Acclaimed rapper and singer Lauryn Hill has announced her festival Diaspora Calling will make its UK debut in August with a night at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes.

Milton Keynes City Council and Higgins Partnerships have begun work to build 66 new council homes at the former Cripps Lodge site in Netherfield. 

A man has been sentenced to serve a prison sentence for the murder of his wife in Milton Keynes.

Milton Keynes City Council has unveiled an early version of the city’s statue honouring Jennie Lee, who was a key figure in the founding of the MK-based Open University.

Paul Warne said he was looking for MK Dons to move on from the end of their unbeaten run as they lost to Barnet.

Former MK Dons boss Scott Lindsey has left his position as boss of Crawley Town after a run of ten games without a win.

Milton Keynes has been named by the government as one of seven areas across the UK to build a new town.

Milton Keynes City Council has reached a major milestone in its large scale regeneration project in Bletchley, with almost 200 new homes on The Lakes Estate completed and families now moving in.

Tiger Woods has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence after his car was involved in a crash in Florida, police said.

Pro-Iranian hackers say they've infiltrated the account of FBI director Kash Patel after posting his personal photos and documents online.

Dubai has been hit by overnight flooding after "intense downpours" hit several cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), prompting officials to issue warnings.

A friend of the gang-rape victim who died by euthanasia turned up at the Spanish hospital an hour before her death, hoping to convince her to live.

Hundreds of British teenagers are set to take part in a trial to find out how effective a ban or restrictions on social media would be. 

Green MPs have written to Ed Miliband demanding he set out plans to decouple electricity prices from gas, after Sky News revealed he was "looking into" the policy.

Tiger Woods has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence after his car was involved in a crash in Florida, police said.

An Afghan asylum seeker has been jailed for 15 years after abducting and raping a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said "the floodgates are open" for more legal cases against tech giants after Google and Meta were found liable for a woman's social media addiction in a landmark lawsuit.

An Afghan asylum seeker has been jailed for 15 years after abducting and raping a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton.

Police carrying out an investigation into the late former Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed have questioned a man over allegations of human trafficking and facilitating rape.

Mary Rand, the first British woman to win an Olympic gold in athletics, has died aged 86.

A former SNP council leader has been found guilty of preying on young men and boys.

People may be misdiagnosed as overweight or obese under the body mass index (BMI) system, a study suggests.

People may be misdiagnosed as overweight or obese under the body mass index (BMI) system, a study suggests.

A cloned animal that helped pave the way for the creation of Dolly the sheep has gone on permanent display at a Scottish museum.

Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp, has been ordered to pay $375m (£280m) in damages after it was found to have knowingly harmed children's mental health.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said "the floodgates are open" for more legal cases against tech giants after Google and Meta were found liable for a woman's social media addiction in a landmark lawsuit.

Hundreds of British teenagers are set to take part in a trial to find out how effective a ban or restrictions on social media would be. 

Tiger Woods has been charged with driving under the influence, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test after being involved in a car crash in Florida.

On this day 11 years ago, Harry Kane came on as a substitute for Wayne Rooney at Wembley to make his England debut against Lithuania. Eighty seconds later, he was wheeling off to celebrate scoring his first England goal.

Tom Johnstone ran in two second-half tries to help Wakefield secure a 26-14 victory over York at LNER Community Stadium.

Hull KR scored nine tries in a 52-10 demolition of St Helens Sewell in round six of Super League as Sewell Group Craven Park.

Tiger Woods has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence after his car was involved in a crash in Florida, police said.

An Afghan asylum seeker has been jailed for 15 years after abducting and raping a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton.

Pro-Iranian hackers say they've infiltrated the account of FBI director Kash Patel after posting his personal photos and documents online.

Mary Rand, the first British woman to win an Olympic gold in athletics, has died aged 86.

An "alarming" report has linked meningitis to 159 deaths in the UK in one year - as pharmacists warn that childhood vaccination rates are falling.

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A month into the Iran war and the prime minister, on a visit to Finland with allies in the Joint Expeditionary Forces military coalition this week, left me in no doubt that he believes our lives, our country and the way we do things, is about to profoundly change.

Cards on the table, when I first read a story heavily suggesting the theft of Morgan McSweeney's mobile phone was somehow connected to requests for messages about Lord Mandelson, I thought to myself: that is an absurd conspiracy theory.

Sir Keir Starmer says Donald Trump is seeking to "put pressure on me in different ways" - but has insisted that he won't "buckle under pressure".

Green MPs have written to Ed Miliband demanding he set out plans to decouple electricity prices from gas, after Sky News revealed he was "looking into" the policy.

An Absolute Radio DJ has warned of a "hidden crime epidemic" after his parents' life savings were stolen by a crypto scammer.

Married couples and civil partners have an advantage they should make use of before the tax year comes to an end on 5 April.

The Oscars ceremony is leaving Hollywood, organisers have announced.

First a Grammy, then the Brits - now singer-songwriter Olivia Dean is queen of the MOBO Awards, picking up three of the top prizes.

The family of a musician who was seriously injured in a racist attack have criticised the police's handling of the investigation, saying there have been "multiple failings" in communication.

A woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna following a shooting at the singer's home has pleaded not guilty.

HBO Max has officially launched in the UK today.

The Middle East conflict has prompted a major shift in UK household spending intentions as a "ripple of fear" has taken hold, according to a respected measure of consumer confidence.

Just Eat and the funeral provider Dignity are among the latest companies being investigated as part of an inquiry into fake online reviews.

A benefit cheat who defrauded more than £23,000 by claiming she was too ill to go outside was caught surfing and ziplining in Mexico.

Britain faces a bigger economic downgrade as a result of war in the Persian Gulf than any other major country, according to the first comprehensive assessment of the implications of the conflict.

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.

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

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

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

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.