David Smith

Toni Titus took on life-saving work in her local community becoming a first responder for South Nort

New recruit for South Northants First Responders tells story

Close Up of 1000 Voices Protesters holding signs. They are demanding action on air pollution in Northampton, ahead of discussion in West Northants council meeting.
Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDR

WNC pledges to tackle air pollution as climate group protest outside Guildhall

The two bridging hotels which were housing the 220 refugees were Holiday Inn in Flore and Holiday Inn in Bedford Road

Two hotels reopen to public after hundreds of Afghan refugees are kicked out

Moulton Primary School, in Church Hill, is confirmed to have RAAC in the roof of one of its buildings.

Another Northampton school confirmed to have RAAC, impacting 180 children

Fly tipping

Tackling environmental crime across West Northamptonshire

Cllr David Smith (left) plays a lead role in the Afghanistan refugee schemes in West Northants

50% of Afghan refugees being kicked out of hotels yet to secure accommodation

Nicci Marzec and Stephen Mold /Northamptonshire OFPCC

Commissioner says woman in charge of fire service was 'bullied out' of job

Emergency Service Fun Day

Residents invited to join free Emergency Services fun day in Daventry

West Northamptonshire has hosted refugees and asylum seekers in various hotels over the last two years.

Nearly 200 Afghanistan refugees set to be moved out of hotels soon

Northampton Pride is back next weekend. (Photo from last year's event).

Countdown is for Northampton Pride 2023 - Everything you need to know

Council offices

Grant funding for voluntary and community sector is now available

David Smith from South Northants Community Responders

Coronation awards joy for Community Responder volunteer David Smith

The Guildhall, Northampton

West Northamptonshire Council to mark Stephen Lawrence Day

180 asylum seekers have been living in the Ibis in Crick since October.

Council plea for help to sustain 180 asylum seekers living in a hotel

Dog owners in Northampton could soon be fined £100 for not picking up after their dog.

Northampton dog owners could be fined £100 for not picking up after their pet

Great Doddington Club has re-opened after volunteers and villagers rallied together.

Volunteers in Great Doddington save beloved club from closure
Great Doddington Club had called last orders before a team of dedicated volunteers stepped in

A selection of the unsafe electrical items that were found

Unsafe products removed from sale thanks to Trading Standards team

Taxi drivers protesting in Northampton Town Centre in February, 2023

Consultation period for taxi licensing policy in West Northamptonshire extended

Hundreds of ADCU members protested against West Northants Council on Thursday morning

Hundreds of angry taxi drivers protest against council's plans

Stephen Mold said he hopes the authorities will pay more into the Sunflower Centre, which helps domestic abuse survivors in Northamptonshire.

Crime commissioner says he is ‘left carrying can’ for domestic violence support

West Northamptonshire Council have confirmed there are already residents in Westgate House

Village care home already being used as hostel without permission

The fly-tipping that has now been cleared up in Sheep Street.

Private landowners can apply for grants to clear fly-tipping

Members of Northamptonshire Hongkongers with West Northamptonshire Councils and East Midlands Councils staff members.

West Northants welcomes Hong Kong community with Civic Event at the Guildhall

Parking charges are set to be introduced to The Racecourse

Councillors in rural areas slammed for voting in favour of park fee increases

Parking fees are set to be increased at The Racecourse, Daventry Country Park and Brixworth Country Park

Public slam Tories over plans to increase parking fees at popular parks

WNC is set to introduce parking charges at The Racecourse, Daventry Country Park and Brixworth Country Park in April

Thousands of motorists set to be hit with increased parking charges at parks

Up to 400 asylum seekers could be housed at the former Highgate House Hotel in Creaton

Villagers continue to ask 400 asylum seekers could be housed at former hotel
"I understand that people could be moving into the hotel this week"

Sarah Nolan and her team Boccia team in Rio

Boccia team coached by Northampton College assistant principal is top of world

Ukrainian flag raised next to the Union Flag outside the Guildhall in Northampton.

Homes for Ukraine ‘thank you’ payment increased to £550 a month for hosts

Molly (left middle) says she is 'over the moon' after WNC has invited professional dog walker to discuss their concerns regarding a new banning order

Professional dog walkers are 'over the moon' as council halts strict new rule

Festivities will soon be taking over Market Square in Northampton.

Popular Frost Fair Christmas market to return to Northampton this weekend

Ellie Robinson.

Paralympian Ellie Robinson to celebrate achievements of disabled people

Young Citizen’s Scheme at Northampton’s Yardley Chase Cadet Training Centre

Northampton students participate in annual Young Citizen’s Scheme

Bird keepers have been warned to be on alert for signs of avian flu

Bird flu warnings for West Northamptonshire amid UK's largest ever outbreak

Farmers and private landowners can continue applying for grants to clear up fly-tipped rubbish

Public to continue footing bill for fly-tipping on private land

Do you know an inspirational man who deserves to win a Male Role Model Award?

How to nominate inspirational men across for the Male Role Model Awards 2022

Councillor Danielle Stone campaigns against fly-tipping

PICTURES: Councillors campaign against council's to clean up filthy streets

Dogs owners could soon be fined.

Dog owners could be fined £100 under new Public Spaces Protection Order proposal

The flytipping in Northampton that landed hefty fines with the culprits.

Two litterers ordered to pay total of more than £2,500 after dumping rubbish

Castle ward councillors say they are on a 'war path' against fly-tipping and are calling on WNC to take more action

Councillors are on 'warpath' against flytippers and urge council to take action

A Northampton shop was caught selling an e-cigarette to an underage girl. File image by Lindsay Fox from Pixabay.

Northampton shop caught selling e-cigarette to teen during undercover operation

Hannah Dunne from Ember.

Meet Northamptonshire’s Booker Young Chef of the Year finalists 2022

The Emergency Services Fun Day took place at Danetre and Southbrook Learning Village in Hawke Road last week.

‘Tremendous success’ for Daventry emergency services fun day with 4,000 visitors

The team at Saving Smiles in Weedon.

Dentist thanks community for support as surgery extension is completed

Flashing blue lights and sirens will be the order of the day at the Emergency services Fun Day in Daventry on Wednesday (August 10)

Demos, have-a-go sessions and sumo wrestling at Emergency Services Fun Day

Sarah Nolan will coach the UK's boccia team in Brazil.

College leader preparing to coach UK’s boccia team at World Championships

3x3 basketball is just one of the activities pencilled in for International Youth Day Celebrations at Northampton Racecourse on August 12

International Youth Day celebrations at Northampton’s Racecourse this month

More refugees are expected to arrive from war-torn Ukraine and West Northamptonshire Council is appealing for more sponsors to help

Homes for Ukraine sponsors urged to ‘try again’ as half of refugees don't arrive

Brixworth councillor Jonathan Harris is concerned about the hundreds of Afghan refugees stuck living in local hotels

‘No plans’ for 200-plus Afghans stuck in hotels with more arriving

Applications for grants are now open.

Applications for community fund grants of up to £15,000 now open

West Northamptonshire Council has provided an update over the Ukrainian resettlement scheme's finances

Council response following concerns about initial payment for Ukrainian refugees

The date has been set for this year's Northampton Pride

Countdown is on to Northampton Pride 2022 with fun and frolics in town centre

A vigil was held in Northampton town centre on February 28 to show support for Ukraine. Photo by Kirsty Edmonds.

Councils will be given £10.5k for every Ukrainian refugee relocated to Northants

Promoting responsible dog ownership in Daventry.

Residents invited to have say on promoting responsible dog ownership

The camera (left) has been put up behind the wooden boards

Council slaps fly-tippers with fine and CCTV camera goes up at dumping ground