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An outdoor learning centre in West Northamptonshire will be able to welcome a new generation of nature lovers following a donation from a local housebuilder.

Residents across West Northamptonshire who are eligible for a free flu or Covid-19 vaccination are being encouraged to come forward and get protected ahead of winter.

Thirty-five voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across West Northamptonshire will share £309,919 in grant funding from West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) to help deliver projects and services that support local communities.

A review of West Northamptonshire healthy lifestyle services is underway to explore how support could be improved and made easier to access. Residents are being encouraged to share their views to help inform this future service development and ensure support reflects local needs and priorities.

People facing difficult financial choices this winter will be able to access free warm clothing thanks to the launch of this year's Coat Collection Campaign.

Due to significant demand, the West Northamptonshire Warm Homes Local Grant Scheme is now closed for 2026/27 as the annual allocation has been reached.

A community in Weedon Bec is now better protected from flooding thanks to Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone’s Immediate Justice Team.

Efforts to strengthen community transport provision across West Northamptonshire are continuing, with a new round of funding now available to support local organisations in delivering services that help residents stay connected to vital appointments, activities and support networks.

Residents across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to take advantage of free digital support sessions taking place in local libraries during Get Online Week 2026.

A fire engine was responding to an incident just after 11am on October 13.

People from NAB Sight Support for Northamptonshire have tested new electronic bus information displays in West Northamptonshire and given feedback on how they can be improved further.

Taxi and private hire drivers, operators and wider stakeholders are being invited to share their views on proposed changes to the West Northamptonshire Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy, which follows a comprehensive review.

Schools, communities and businesses across West Northamptonshire are being invited to join in six weeks of festive fun as WinterFest takes over Northampton Market Square in the run-up to Christmas.

Colleagues are celebrating after Moulton Leisure Centre secured two prestigious honours at the ukactive Awards on Thursday, October 8.

Northampton is set mark Remembrance Sunday on 8th November, with a military parade, Service of Remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony in the town centre.

An exciting programme of events and activities is planned for this year’s Northamptonshire Day event, taking place on Sunday 25 October in Kettering from 10am to 5pm.

Parents, carers, professionals, children and young people are being invited to have their say on a new draft strategy that will help shape Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support across West Northamptonshire over the next three years.

Residents can now get help finding information about West Northamptonshire Council services more quickly and easily thanks to a new virtual assistant available on the Council's website.

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully prosecuted a local resident for repeated fly tipping in Northampton.

Businesses in Brackley are being given another opportunity to refresh and enhance their premises as West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) launches the third round of its Brackley Town Centre Grant Scheme.