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Gym extension project set to begin at Danes Camp as Lings Forum upgrades progress
An exciting project is set to begin to extend the gym at Danes Camp Leisure Centre.
Northampton CCTV camera to be reinstated to enhance community safety
A CCTV camera at Wathen Wigg Bridge in Northampton is set to be reinstated to enhance safety in the area following a review by the West Northamptonshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).
Smartphone consultation feedback to shape Cabinet discussion on schools guidance
Schools, families, and partners across West Northamptonshire are being updated following the completion of a public consultation on the use of smartphones in schools, the findings of which will be considered by Cabinet next month. The consultation attracted significant engagement from pupils, parent...
Help shape the future of Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in West Northamptonshire
Parents, carers, young people, professionals and community members are invited to be part of community conversations, that will lead to the community coproducing the new SEND and Inclusion Strategy for West Northamptonshire.
Foster carers celebrated during Foster Care Fortnight 2026
Foster carers across West Northamptonshire are being recognised for the life‑changing difference they make as part of Foster Care Fortnight, running from 11 to 22 May.
New family hub taking shape at Northampton’s Central Library
The Central Library in Northampton is set to become home to a new Best Start Family Hub. The plans signal the next phase of West Northamptonshire Council’s ambition to give children the best possible start in life by bringing key services together under one roof. Best Start Family Hubs are available...
West Northamptonshire libraries help residents get online with free SIM cards
Libraries in West Northamptonshire are helping to bridge the digital divide in local communities by gifting free SIM cards to residents who are unable to access the internet.
New Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Strategy set to progress
A new five-year strategy to tackle domestic abuse and sexual violence across Northamptonshire is set to progress following approval at West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) Cabinet meeting this week (5 May), reaffirming the Council’s commitment to making the area safer for all residents.
Arriva announce revisions to bus services in Milton Keynes and Luton starting later this month
Bus operator Arriva has announced revisions to some of its bus services in Milton Keynes and Luton from later this month.
Rail operator Lumo announces date of first trains serving Milton Keynes on London-Stirling service
The railway operator Lumo has announced it will begin running trains via Milton Keynes later this month on a route between London and Scotland.
MK-based Cranfield University begins process of merging with Kings College London
Cranfield University has announced plans to merge with Kings College London, with the aim to merge the two universities in time for the 2027/28 academic year.
MK City Council receives broadly positive assessment from social housing regulator
Milton Keynes City Council has received a positive judgement in its first ever inspection under the Government’s new social housing regulator.
Former MK Dons manager Liam Manning to leave Huddersfield Town
Former MK Dons manager Liam Manning is to leave Huddersfield Town with immediate effect.
Milton Keynes-based charity Willen Hospice confirm plans to extend lease on Buckingham shop and revamp outlet
The Milton Keynes-based charity Willen Hospice has announced plans to extend its lease on a shop in Buckingham and push ahead with a revamp.
New wards open at Milton Keynes University Hospital
New wards designed to support older patients and improve their care have opened at Milton Keynes University Hospital.
Luton Town confirm exits upon publication of club's retained list
Luton Town have confirmed the departure of first team players as they published their retained list.
CIA chief visits Cuba as US demands 'fundamental changes'
The head of the CIA has made a historic visit to Havana for talks with senior officials as the country is gripped by blackouts caused a US oil blockade.
Protests break out in Havana during Cuba's worst blackouts in decades - as minister says 'we have no fuel'
Protests have broken out in Havana as Cuba deals with it's worst rolling blackouts in decades.
'Most wanted' British man who imported large amounts of cocaine arrested in Spain
A "most wanted" British man who imported large amounts of cocaine into the UK has been arrested in Spain.
Over 100 killed as storm hits India's Uttar Pradesh state
Over 100 people have been killed in a violent storm in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state.
World Cup 2026 could see players and fans face dangerous heat and humidity due to climate change, experts warn
This year's World Cup could see hazardous heat and humidity for players and fans at around a quarter of games, academics warned.
UK's Eurovision act to feature special 'mega synthesiser'
The UK's Eurovision entrant says it's been "a lot of work" to get ready for the contest, promising a "mega synthesiser" for the occasion.
OpenAI trial: Sam Altman insists he's trustworthy in riposte to Elon Musk
OpenAI boss Sam Altman has insisted he is an "honest and trustworthy businessperson", as he rejected Elon Musk's claim he moved to "steal" the company and turn it from a charity into a capitalist venture.
Over 100 killed as storm hits India's Uttar Pradesh state
Over 100 people have been killed in a violent storm in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state.
Police identify three women whose bodies were recovered in sea off Brighton coast
Police in Brighton believe they have identified three women whose bodies were discovered in the sea near Brighton yesterday morning.
GDP figures show unexpected growth, as Reeves warns 'now is not the time to put economy at risk'
The UK economy unexpectedly grew during first month of the Iran war, new official figures reveal.
Burnham lines up potential return to Westminster to battle Starmer for leadership
Student dies after meningitis outbreak in Home Counties
Close contacts of people linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak in Reading are being offered antibiotics as a precaution.
Why Britain's mega rubbish dumps can't be stopped
The old saying "prevention is better than cure" couldn't be more apt when it comes to huge illegal waste dumps – because, quite frankly, finding a cure is proving near impossible.
Post Office signed £2.4m crisis PR contract while fighting legal claims from scandal victims
The Post Office awarded a £2.4m contract to a crisis PR company as it fights legal claims by victims of the Horizon IT scandal.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski admits he did not vote in local elections
Zack Polanski has admitted that he did not vote in last week's local elections - as he was not registered.
More than 70 million warnings sent to people searching for child sexual abuse content
More than 70 million warnings were sent to people searching for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online in the last two years, according to new data.
Leading infertility cause - polycystic ovary syndrome - renamed in push for better care
A condition that affects more than three million women and girls in the UK has been given a new name to reduce the chances of missed diagnoses and inadequate treatment.
Switching from weight loss jabs to daily pill could help keep off pounds
People on weight loss jabs could maintain their progress by shifting to a daily pill after finishing treatment, a study suggests.
OpenAI trial: Sam Altman insists he's trustworthy in riposte to Elon Musk
OpenAI boss Sam Altman has insisted he is an "honest and trustworthy businessperson", as he rejected Elon Musk's claim he moved to "steal" the company and turn it from a charity into a capitalist venture.
Microsoft products to be investigated by UK competition regulator
The competition regulator has launched an investigation into Microsoft over software used by hundreds of thousands of UK businesses and public sector organisations.
PGA Championship: Scottie Scheffler shares early lead as Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau struggle at Aronimink Golf Club
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler grabbed a share of the early lead at the PGA Championship, as Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau made nightmare starts at Aronimink Golf Club
LPGA Tour: Charley Hull makes fast start to Kroger Queen City Championship title defence with Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko in contention
Charley Hull overcame concerns about her game to get within two strokes of the early lead at the LPGA Tour’s Kroger Queen City Championship in Ohio.
Max Whitlock: Three-time Olympic champion explains gymnastics retirement U-turn as he targets Los Angeles 2028
Three-time Olympic champion Max Whitlock says he's "massively fired up" and did not need to persuade his family to come out of retirement.
Burnham lines up potential return to Westminster to battle Starmer for leadership
Why Britain's mega rubbish dumps can't be stopped
The old saying "prevention is better than cure" couldn't be more apt when it comes to huge illegal waste dumps – because, quite frankly, finding a cure is proving near impossible.
Student dies after meningitis outbreak in Home Counties
Close contacts of people linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak in Reading are being offered antibiotics as a precaution.
Wes Streeting claims he hit his NHS targets. This says otherwise
"I am pleased to report that I have delivered against the ambitious targets you set for me when I became your secretary of state for health and social care."
Post Office signed £2.4m crisis PR contract while fighting legal claims from scandal victims
The Post Office awarded a £2.4m contract to a crisis PR company as it fights legal claims by victims of the Horizon IT scandal.
Burnham lines up potential return to Westminster to battle Starmer for leadership
Jess Phillips: Starmer doesn't listen
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Wes Streeting claims he hit his NHS targets. This says otherwise
"I am pleased to report that I have delivered against the ambitious targets you set for me when I became your secretary of state for health and social care."
Nigel Farage bought £1.4m property after receiving £5m gift from British crypto billionaire, Sky News learns
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage bought a £1.4m property in cash shortly after receiving a £5m personal gift from billionaire donor Christopher Harborne, according to property records seen by Sky News.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski admits he did not vote in local elections
Zack Polanski has admitted that he did not vote in last week's local elections - as he was not registered.
Driver filmed with football net on top of car
Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.
The robot that can outplay elite table tennis players
A robot has become so good at playing table tennis that at times it defeated elite human players, in what has been hailed as "a longstanding milestone for AI".
Monkeys eating soil to settle upset stomachs from junk food, says research
Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests.
Trio sentenced over 'bear costume' insurance fraud scam in California
Three people have been jailed for insurance fraud after claiming their cars were damaged by a bear - only for the assailant to be somebody dressed in a bear costume.
Woman given 14 shots of tequila on Carnival cruise awarded £220,000 in damages
A cruise passenger who was overserved alcohol and suffered a possible traumatic brain injury after falling down some stairs has been awarded £220,000 in damages.
Nicki Minaj and Azealia Banks back Kemi Badenoch for PM
American rappers Nicki Minaj and Azealia Banks have thrown their weight behind Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch.
Drug counsellor jailed for two years for delivering ketamine to Matthew Perry before his death
An addiction counsellor who delivered the ketamine doses to Matthew Perry that killed the Friends star has been sentenced to two years in prison.
Israel qualifies for Eurovision Song Contest final
Israel's entry has qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest final.
Prisoner who killed Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins feels guilt for paedophile's victims, court hears
The prisoner who killed Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has said that he only feels guilt towards the paedophile's victims.
UK's Eurovision act to feature special 'mega synthesiser'
The UK's Eurovision entrant says it's been "a lot of work" to get ready for the contest, promising a "mega synthesiser" for the occasion.
Don't risk economy, warns Reeves - as GDP figures reveal unexpected growth
The UK economy unexpectedly grew during first month of the Iran war, new official figures reveal.
Post Office signed £2.4m crisis PR contract while fighting legal claims from scandal victims
The Post Office awarded a £2.4m contract to a crisis PR company as it fights legal claims by victims of the Horizon IT scandal.
FA reforms sound final whistle for members | Mark Kleinman blog
Microsoft products to be investigated by UK competition regulator
The competition regulator has launched an investigation into Microsoft over software used by hundreds of thousands of UK businesses and public sector organisations.
China issues warning over government's plan to nationalise British Steel
China has urged Britain to "make decisions prudently" over plans to nationalise British Steel and warned that it would protect Chinese businesses.
Historic Cricket Club Unveils New Identity Following Landmark Naming Rights Deal
Northamptonshire County Cricket Club has announced the first stadium naming rights partnership in its 148-year history, with the home of the Steelbacks set to become the cinch County Ground.
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!
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