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Northamptonshire Police, working alongside partners, has launched a nine-week operation to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Northampton town centre over the summer months.

Children, young people and families in West Northamptonshire are safer and better supported by good services with outstanding leadership, according to Ofsted’s inspection published today.

Significant improvements have been delivered to the uptake and quality of the Healthy Child Programme reviews for 2 to 2.5 year olds, with West Northamptonshire reaching an uptake of 80% in March 2026 for the first time in five years.

Children and families across West Northamptonshire are invited to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge Read to the Beat, a fun, free initiative encouraging young people to enjoy reading over the summer holidays.

Visitors from across the world are set to visit West Northamptonshire this weekend as the British Grand Prix returns to Silverstone (3–5 July), bringing world-class motorsport, global talent and a festival atmosphere to the area.

Firefighters and fire staff are on scene at Silverstone this week to help keep hundreds of thousands of race fans safe at the Formula One Grand Prix.

Residents across Northamptonshire now have greater access to sexual health services at a time and place that suits them, thanks to a range of recent developments. These include new clinic locations, extended opening hours and expanded access to free online Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) testi...

Do you visit local parks in West Northamptonshire? If you do, West Northamptonshire Council is inviting you to share your views via an online survey.

A man has been sentenced for causing injury by careless driving at an unauthorised car meet event in Milton Keynes.

A man has been jailed after he was convicted of raping a sleeping woman in Newport Pagnell last year.

A murder investigation has been opened by police following the death of a 19-year-old man in Milton Keynes.

Red Bull missed out on a podium at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone after an incident saw Max Verstappen crash out in the final stages.

Luton Town have announced the full signing of attacking midfielder Kasey Palmer, who had spent the second half of last season on loan at Kenilworth Road.

Red Bull took a minor points finish from the sprint race at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, as Max Verstappen finished 6th while Isack Hadjar failed to score points.

MK Dons have announced the signings of wing-back Cohen Bramall and midfielder Daniel Barlaser, who arrive on free transfers.

Northampton Town have announced the signing of Logan Briggs, who joins on a season-long loan from Leicester City.

A 22-year-old firefighter has died tackling a wildfire in France as the country deals with more scorching temperatures.

A man has died after being shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Houston, Texas.

FIFA will formally discuss lifting the ban on all Russian teams after the International Olympic Committee urged all sports to end war-related sanctions, Sky News can reveal.

A Ukrainian woman believed to have set off a bomb targeting a tycoon with links to Russia has been found dead with gunshot wounds in a killing apparently carried out by a Ukrainian spy, it is claimed.

Cuba has suffered a nationwide blackout after the country's electricity grid collapsed.

ITV has agreed a £1.6bn deal with Sky, the owner of Sky News, for its media and entertainment arm following months of talks.

Cuba has suffered a nationwide blackout after the country's electricity grid collapsed.

The prisons watchdog has said it will keep a close eye on criminals released early from jail under a government scheme, amid concerns that rapists could be among them.

A man has died after being shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Houston, Texas.

The UK financial system is at increased risk from artificial intelligence (AI), the Bank of England has said.

A man wanted for triple murder following the deaths of a woman and two children has been named by police.

A murder investigation is under way after the death of a teenager in Northampton.

Amazon has issued an apology after a company boss was told she could not take her breastfed baby to a business course.

Staff at thousands of charities across England and Wales are believed to have been threatened and intimidated in person, according to troubling new research.

Amazon has issued an apology after a company boss was told she could not take her breastfed baby to a business course.

Women with suspected endometriosis will be able to get a much quicker diagnosis with new tests at their GP surgery - rather than take the "best part of a decade" for the condition to be detected.

The UK financial system is at increased risk from artificial intelligence (AI), the Bank of England has said.

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A spacecraft has blasted into orbit on a mission to rescue a NASA telescope that is at risk of crashing back to Earth.

England handed an abject India their record defeat in T20 internationals as they won the third T20I at Trent Bridge by 125 runs to storm into a 2-0 series lead.

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan said the referee was "unfair" and claimed the World Cup was "directed towards Argentina" following their dramatic 3-2 defeat in the last 16.

Rory McIlroy believes the Genesis Scottish Open is the "perfect" preparation for The Open and should be used as a "blueprint" in incorporating national opens into the new PGA Tour schedule.

Novak Djokovic won a gruelling five-set battle with Felix Auger-Aliassime to set up a semi-final with reigning Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner.

England suffered a heartbreaking seven-wicket defeat to Australia in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final at Lord's, but they have the chance to write new headlines at the 'Home of Cricket' less than a week later.

A man wanted for triple murder following the deaths of a woman and two children has been named by police.

Staff at thousands of charities across England and Wales are believed to have been threatened and intimidated in person, according to troubling new research.

A murder investigation is under way after the death of a teenager in Northampton.

A 22-year-old firefighter has died tackling a wildfire in France as the country deals with more scorching temperatures.

The prisons watchdog has said it will keep a close eye on criminals released early from jail under a government scheme, amid concerns that rapists could be among them.

The representation of women in Andy Burnham's cabinet is a "central issue" for female Labour MPs, the party's former deputy leader has said.

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A woman who stalked former Tory chancellor George Osborne and his wife, including reporting them to social services, has been spared jail.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his justice minister should be sanctioned by the British government, dozens of MPs have urged the UK foreign secretary.

An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.

Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.

A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.

The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber. 

Top Boy actor Micheal Ward denied he was "bent on" getting his own way when he allegedly raped a woman in the back of a car, a court has heard.

The residents of Coronation Street might have survived serial killers and tram crashes, but the biggest ITV plot twist has been unfolding in the boardroom.

ITV has agreed a £1.6bn deal with Sky, the owner of Sky News, for its media and entertainment arm following months of talks.

Details are starting to emerge about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Tourists determined to get a good view of a steam train made famous by the Harry Potter films are being warned to stay off the tracks at a beauty hotspot.

The UK financial system is at increased risk from artificial intelligence (AI), the Bank of England has said.

A Qatari tanker has been hit as it travelled through the Strait of Hormuz, suffering significant damage, Qatar's foreign ministry has said.

With Andy Burnham seemingly heading unchallenged to Number 10, the spotlight is on him and his closest allies for clues about their policy agenda.

ITV has agreed a £1.6bn deal with Sky, the owner of Sky News, for its media and entertainment arm following months of talks.

An eight-year-old entrepreneur has been recognised for her outstanding fundraising efforts after helping Franklins Solicitors' annual £50 Challenge raise more than £50,000 for charities across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes.

Visitors to Silverstone Museum can now step directly into one of Formula One's most fascinating stories following the UK premiere of the groundbreaking Black Cats & Chequered Flags immersive experience.

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.