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All poultry in England must be kept inside to limit further outbreaks, and keepers have to follow strict biosecurity rules

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(Clockwise from top left) Green woodpeckers, lapwings, great crested grebes and red grouses were all amongst the species trending downwards

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A new booking-only system is being introduced across all six of West Northamptonshire’s tips in an attempt to reduce queues, ease pressure on surrounding roads, and ensure a smoother experience for residents.

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Bluetongue restriction zone extended to West Northamptonshire

Asian hornets are smaller than native hornets, but deadly to our bees and other pollinators (Photo: Wildlife and Countryside Link/PA Wire)

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XL Bullies will be banned from Februrary 2024.

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The 'stowaway' kittens nursed back to health by Spinney Vets in Northampton.

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Asian hornets have been spotted near Dover in Kent

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Residents in the Nether Heyford area have been complaining about the odours emitting from muck spreading.

Residents complain about 'offensive' odours in Northamptonshire village

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New pet crematorium in Weedon brings comfort to bereaved owners

The measures were made per 10,000 of the population.

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Previous fly-tipping incidents around Northampton

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The raw data measures nitrogen dioxide emitted from vehicles travelling in Northampton

Calls for Northampton pollution figures to be revealed each month

UK wet wipe ban is our opportunity to end '˜flushaway' culture

Piper is a product of a puppy farm in England.

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National Farmers Union president Meurig Raymond speaking to our columnist Heather Jan Brunt last year

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