Office for National Statistics

An OFTEC registered technician at work.

Guidance issued for students in Northampton to avoid common pitfalls when rentin...

City workers walk past the Bank of England in London (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Inflation rises above 2% - what that means for consumers

A police tent in West Park in Wolverhampton following a stabbing.

Watch: Region records highest rate of knife crime offences

Essential food items are predicted to significantly increase by 2030. (Photo credit: Stockfotos-MG - stock.adobe.com/Minerva Studio - stock.adobe.com)

How much essential food items could cost by 2030

Rob Pryse-Jones, Recruitment Van Driver

Mobile recruitment branch brings job opportunities to Northampton

Olivia and Oliver most popular baby names in West Northamptonshire in 2022

Most popular baby names for girls and boys in West Northamptonshire in 2022

A graph showing the most deprived areas in West Northants.
Credit: West Northamptonshire Council

Stark difference in life expectancy across West Northants

The UK has entered a recession

UK enters recession as economy shrinks

Dog Food

I’m a pet food expert: avoid these five ingredients in your dog’s food

Nigel Brockley, Employment Barrister at No5 Barristers' Chambers

The legal risks Northampton employers need to know when making redundancies

Cindy Gunn, Group Head of People

Northampton recruiter busts the January blues

Inflation dropped to 3.9% in November, the lowest level in more than two years. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Inflation drops to lowest level in more than two years

The UK's inflation rate remained at 6.7% last month despite hopes that a third consecutive dip would be seen, with lower food and drink prices offset by higher petrol and diesel prices. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK inflation remains stagnant at 6.7% despite hopes for another dip

World Mental Health Day 2023 - Mental Health Is A Universal Human Right

World Mental Health Day: 'Mental health as a fundamental human right in the UK'

The UK economy shrank by 0.5% in July, prompting more recession fears.

Recession fears as UK economy shrinks by ‘more than expected’ in July

In Town Centre & Semilong, the average house price in 2022 was £150,000.

The 13 cheapest neighbourhoods to buy property in West Northamptonshire
The Office for National Statistics has revealed the least expensive places to buy homes in West Northamptonshire - did your area make the list?
Megan Hillery

In Silverstone, Syresham & Helmdon, homes sold for an average of £480,000 in 2022.

The 13 most expensive neighbourhoods to buy a home in West Northamptonshire

Interactive chart shows which supermarkets have biggest price rises

This is the first time inflation has dropped below double digits since August last year - but concerns remain over the rate at which food prices are increasing..

Inflation drops to 8.7%, food costs still high - how it affects you

Former BBC reporter, Craig Lewis, is running to raise money for Northampton rough sleeper charity, Project 16:15.

'Why I'm raising money for rough sleepers in Northampton this week'

UK unemployment rate increase - ONS

Surprise jump in February inflation due to salad shortages, food & booze

Shock as inflation rises to 10.4% unexpectedly - what it means

A new study has revealed the top 15 baby names that have ties to Ireland or are of Irish origin which remain popular among parents.

Top 15 most popular Irish baby names

Census data shows number of people never married rises

Tobacco duty set to rise causing a jump in cigarette prices

John Korchak, Managing Director, Inform Direct

Northamptonshire celebrates successful year for new businesses

Top 10 safest places in the UK revealed - is your area on the list?
The data, compiled by Get Licensed, reveals the lowest crime rate overall per 1,000 people to make a list of the safest towns and cities in the UK
Daniel Mcneil

Northampton's richest neighbourhoods

Data reveals the top 10 richest neighbourhoods in town based on average income

Latest data has revealed the poorest neighbourhoods in Northampton.

Latest data reveals the top 10 poorest neighbourhoods in the town

Nigel the young cotton-top tamarin monkey on mother Florencia’s back at Drusillas Zoo Park in Alfriston, East Sussex (Credit: Drusillas Zoo Park/SWNS)

Baby monkey saving endangered species and unpopular name ‘Nigel’

Saving money away for a rainy day might be a good idea given the cost of living crisis (image: Adobe)

Workers would need £49,300 salary to feel financially ‘comfortable’

There are fewer smokers in West Northamptonshire compared to 2020.

Fewer county smokers as e-cigarette usage increases

The records stretch all the way back to the 1500s, and plenty of surprising Christmas-thmed names were discovered.

Most popular Christmas-themed baby names including Holly and Sprout

Coming to a bar near you!

Pubs and bars urged to back campaign help raise awareness of suicide

People walk near the Job Centre in Westminster.

Unemployment rate increases as UK economy heads for recession

Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Covid cases are rising in the UK, new figures reveal, sparking fears of a winter wave of the virus.

UK Covid cases rising - but experts say infections may have peaked

New research has revealed the UK areas where house prices have increased - and dropped - the most in the past 10 years.

The UK areas where house prices have increased the most since 2012

Noah and Amelia are officially the most popular names for new-born babies in West Northamptonshire.

REVEALED: Most popular names for babies born in Northampton and Daventry

Organisers of Sunday's Afternoon of Reflection hope a tree in Abington Park will carry messages similar to the National Covid Memorial Wall in London

Town comes together to ‘commemorate and remember’ those affected by Covid-19

Cllr Malcolm Longley says West Northamptonshire is facing a "fresh wave of financial challenges which no-one could have predicted"

Councillors warned cost of living crisis could leave £10m hole in budget

Driftwood Vintage Furniture in Cecil Road, Kingsthorpe.

‘Visit us in person’: Business owner pleads as shop faces restructure

CPI inflation reached 10.1 percent in July, according to the Office for National Statistics

More county firms sign up to ‘real’ living wage as inflation hits 10.1 percent

The number of drug-related deaths in Northamptonshire more than doubled last year, according to ONS data

Charities call for action as drug deaths double in Northamptonshire

CPI: inflation rose to a new record high of 9.1% in May 2022

20 items with the biggest price rises as inflation hits new record

Love Island contestants will wear pre-loved clothes this season

Love Island embraces pre-loved fashion - how to help the planet and save cash

Star Wars Day: The franchise's influence on baby names

Northampton fashion brand founded to raise awareness of men’s mental health

The hunt for affordable homes is becoming harder across Northamptonshire.

Homes in Northamptonshire less affordable than ever for house buyers

A shopper wearing a protective face covering to combat the spread of the coronavirus, chooses items off the shelves of an Asda supermarket in London on December 14, 2020. - With just over two weeks to go until Britain leaves the EU single market, preparations have been stepped up as fears grow about the impact of customs checks and congested ports. Concern is rising over the supply of perishable fresh fruit and vegetables, much of which is imported from EU countries. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Asda axes Smart Price range in product shake-up launching legal clash with Waitr...

Charity Marie Curie is designating March 23 as a National Day of Reflection, two years on from the first Covid lockdown

Covid-19: County's grim death toll two years on from first national lockdown

Unemployment has fallen in the region but wages are failing to keep pace with inflation

More jobs for county workers but fears grow over looming cost of living crisis

Health secretary Sajid Javid has scrapped requirements for care home workers to be vaccinated against Covid-19

U-turn on 'no jab, no job' for care workers as Covid deaths rise in homes

Northampton saw the most new businesses in the county.

Number of new businesses reached record high in 2021, according to figures

Martin Lewis is urging people to check their mobile phone contract to see if they are overpaying (Photo: ITV)

Simple Martin Lewis tip could save mobile users hundreds on bills per year