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Due to essential improvement works Oxendon Tunnel will be closed from 13 July to 21 August.

Entries are now open for the Northamptonshire Tourism Awards 2026, run by Discover Northamptonshire to celebrate the county’s visitor economy.

West Northamptonshire Council joined partners from across the county at Merged Futures 8, a leading technology and innovation events, held at the University of Northampton’s Waterside Campus.

Children, young people and families across West Northamptonshire are invited to get active this summer as a series of exciting free Sports Roadshow events travel across the area, offering a packed programme of fitness, games and family-friendly activities.

Independent businesses in Brackley are set to benefit from a second round of funding through the Brackley Town Centre Grants scheme, with increased grant support and eligibility extended to include new businesses.

Local organisations and businesses have taken part in an event highlighting the importance of access for fire crews at buildings.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is asking people across the county to take extra care following a busy day of incidents for fire crews yesterday (July 7).

Water company Anglian Water has introduced a hosepipe ban across the region it covers, including Milton Keynes and Northampton.

Luton Town have announced the signing of Harrison Ashby on a season-long loan from Newcastle.

Aaron Nemane has signed for Rotherham United in his latest move after the wing-back was released by MK Dons.

MK Dons have confirmed a reshuffle in their coaching staff as Andy Warrington has replaced Tom Weal as the club’s first-team goalkeeper coach.

Fire crews were summoned after a blaze at a recycling plant at Old Wolverton in Milton Keynes.

High-end Swiss chocolate brand Lindt & Sprüngli will be opening a Lindt Chocolate Shop in the centre:mk later this month.

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.

Emergency crews and relatives are working to find survivors after Spain's worst wildfire for more than two decades killed 11 people.

New footage has emerged showing the man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio repeatedly denying that he knew where his victim's body was.

A runner was gored in the face during a chaotic bull run at Spain's San Fermin festival on Saturday.

Day will briefly turn into night for parts of Europe next month as the continent experiences its first solar eclipse in nearly three decades.

A Ryanair flight was forced to make a emergency landing after a passenger was reportedly partially sucked out of a window.

Emergency crews and relatives are working to find survivors after Spain's worst wildfire for more than two decades killed 11 people.

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

New footage has emerged showing the man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio repeatedly denying that he knew where his victim's body was.

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

A man wanted in the UK over the murders of his wife and two children has been arrested in South Africa.

Former Chelsea owner Ken Bates has died aged 94, it has been announced.

New footage has emerged showing the man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio repeatedly denying that he knew where his victim's body was.

A man believed to have been carrying a crossbow has been shot by officers in Wales, police said.

British holidaymakers have asked diplomats for help finding blonde highlights, tracking down a car parked near the Eiffel Tower and securing British citizenship for their pets.

Four teenagers have been charged with rape following an investigation into a "serious incident" in Weston-super-Mare.

Day will briefly turn into night for parts of Europe next month as the continent experiences its first solar eclipse in nearly three decades.

The number of Britons in their 50s who take part in bowel cancer screening remains critically low, the NHS has warned.

Vapes will be sold in plain packaging, and enticing flavour descriptions will be banned under a proposal to stop e-cigarettes being marketed to children.

Wally Funk, the oldest woman to travel into space, has died aged 87.

One of the UK's bird species could be lost to climate change, conservationists have warned, as their population has declined by almost 90%.

Thomas Tuchel has claimed that England have not been offered an explanation as to why defender Jarell Quansah was handed a two-game suspension following his red card against Mexico.

Former Chelsea and Leeds chairman and owner Ken Bates has died aged 94.

Sophie Ecclestone became England Women's leading wicket-taker across all formats as the hosts dismissed India for 285 on a see-saw opening day of the historic first women's Test at Lord's.

Former Chelsea owner Ken Bates has died aged 94, it has been announced.

A man believed to have been carrying a crossbow has been shot by officers in Wales, police said.

British holidaymakers have asked diplomats for help finding blonde highlights, tracking down a car parked near the Eiffel Tower and securing British citizenship for their pets.

Linda Noskova has won the women's Wimbledon singles title, beating fellow Czech player Karolina Muchova after coming back from a tense second set.

Emergency crews and relatives are working to find survivors after Spain's worst wildfire for more than two decades killed 11 people.

Labour grandee Harriet Harman has said she believes Andy Burnham will bring about "profound change" to the Labour Party.

Ann Widdecombe, the former MP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78.

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The leader of the far-right Restore Britain party has sparked fury after wrongly describing the 1996 Dunblane massacre as "one murder".

The MP who is bringing back the assisted dying bill has told Sky News it could come back again and again if peers refuse to pass it for a second time.

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. 

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have made UK chart history after their duet Rein Me In became the longest-running British No 1 single of all time.

Top Boy actor Micheal Ward sobbed in court as he was found not guilty of rape and sexual assault.

Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

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.

A rival bid for budget airline easyJet has been accepted by the company, beating a previous offer that had only been approved by the carrier on Monday.

For only the third time in its history, the British electricity system operator has warned of tight supplies in the summer months.

Each month our Money blog team interviews chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks and more. This week, we chat to Chris Archer, the head chef of the Michelin-starred restaurant The Pentonbridge Inn in Carlisle...

Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are "not fit for purpose" and can create barriers to work, while the assessment process can be "dehumanising", a new report found.

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.