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Reform councils in Northamptonshire to continue hybrid model despite Nigel Farage calling home working 'a load of nonsense'
Both Northamptonshire councils have confirmed they will continue with their hybrid working arrangements, despite Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s renewed calls to end home working in Britain.
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Take a look at 12 abandoned but adorable cats looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
Take a look at 12 abandoned but adorable cats looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire.
Look inside one of the most expensive homes on the market in Northamptonshire - which includes astro golf tee green
A stunning, modern, country home in a Northamptonshire village has been added to the market – and it’s one of the most expensive properties for sale in the county right now.
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Village pub pulls out all the stops for Six Nations rugby tournament and encourages community support
A village pub has pulled out all the stops for the Six Nations rugby tournament and encourages support from new and returning visitors across Northamptonshire.
Eight members of staff at Northampton's St Andrew's Hospital arrested included one on suspicion of rape
Eight members of staff at a mental health hospital in Northampton have been arrested, including one on suspicion of rape.
Major plans to expand popular family-run garden centre near Northampton approved
Plans to expand a popular garden centre near Northampton have been approved this week.
Victim encourages others to speak out after Northampton man, 19, found guilty of rape and two sexual assaults
A brave victim is encouraging others to come forward after a 19-year-old Northampton man was found guilty of rape and two sexual assaults.
Take a look at the latest progress of a £12 million project to transform a former shopping centre in Northampton into a major food and leisure destination
Take a look at the latest progress of a £12 million project to transform a former shopping centre in Northampton into a major food and leisure destination.
'Excellent opportunity': Historic village pub in 'delightful' part of Northamptonshire is searching for a new operator to bring it back to life
An historic village pub in Northamptonshire has been put on the market to let – and has been described as an “excellent opportunity” for new operators to bring it back to life.
Man in his 40s dies following fatal road traffic collision involving two SUVs and a lorry on notorious road near Northampton
A man in his 40s has died following a fatal road traffic collision involving two SUVs and a lorry on a notorious road near Northampton.
CCTV image released after man threatened staff with brick twice at Northampton shop
A CCTV image has been released after a man threatened staff with a brick, twice, at a Northampton shop.
Northamptonshire covered by Met Office weather warning for ice as overnight temperatures set to reach -1C
A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued by the Met Office, as overnight temperatures are set to drop to -1C.
Armed police called to Miller and Carter restaurant in Northampton after report made relating to firearm
Armed police were called to a steak restaurant in Northampton, after a report was made relating to a firearm.
Council responds to public's concerns over operator change at Northampton leisure centres – as WNC and Trilogy Active row over transition
West Northamptonshire Council has issued a statement addressing public concerns over the change of operator at leisure centres in Northampton.
Plans unveiled to open huge 'state-of-the-art' gym on busy Northampton industrial estate – and new public swimming sessions at another venue
New public swimming sessions will be ‘coming soon’ to a Northampton swimming pool as well as a huge 'state-of-the-art' gym.
Councillors will debate controversial bioenergy plant plans in Northamptonshire village again over fears it could breach planning law
West Northamptonshire councillors will take a fresh look at controversial plans for a bioenergy plant near a rural village, following concerns that the application was not handled properly and could breach planning law.
CCTV appeal as McDonald's window smashed shortly after Northampton welcomed in the New Year
Police have released a CCTV appeal after a window at McDonald’s in Northampton was smashed, minutes after the town welcomed the started of 2026.
Northampton man, 69, charged with 17 historic sexual offences against children including rape
A 69-year-old Northampton man has been charged with 17 historic sexual offences against children.
‘I don’t recognise the Northampton I was born and grew up in,’ says councillor in response to homelessness encampments in town centre
‘I don’t recognise the Northampton I was born and grew up in,’ says councillor in response to homelessness encampments in town centre.
CCTV image released after 12 bottles of alcohol stolen from Northampton town centre pub
A CCTV image has been released after 12 bottles of alcohol were stolen from a Northampton town centre pub.