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Ancient woodland covers just 2% of region, new analysis reveals

The NHS is urging more sexual abuse victims to visit centres that provide specialist support. (File picture).

NHS urges victims of sexual assault to seek support at referral centre

Library picture. The average UK house price increased by 3.9%, to £269,000, in the 12 months to May, according to provisional Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures. The annual growth rate increased from 3.6% in the 12 months to April.

Revealed: How much your house has increased in price in West Northamptonshire

The most popular baby names in England and Wales for 2024 have been revealed.

Watch: The most popular boys’ and girls’ names of 2024

Retirement

How Northampton’s growing population is changing how residents prepare for retir...

The most popular places to buy a house in the county have been revealed...

Revealed: The ten most popular areas in Northamptonshire to buy a house

Only 4.8% of transport & storage firms plan to cut staffing levels to meet employment costs. That's reassuring news for everyone working in the Northants' logistics “Golden Triangle”.

Good news for Northants: Fewer transport & storage firms will axe jobs than any ...

Pete Taylor, Managing Director at Gi Group

Leading Northampton recruiter reveals Gen Z jobseekers expect offer within week ...

Top 10 neighbourhoods in Northants with the highest increase in property prices

Top 10 neighbourhoods in Northants with the highest decrease in property prices

Elise Holt, 22, is living in a one-bed 300sqft property that was originally built by nan Beverley, 71.

Estate agent struggling to get on housing ladder lives in nan's annexe

As UK businesses race to adopt AI tools, experts warn that a lack of transparency and digital skills could turn data-driven opportunities into unforeseen risks.

UK businesses adopting AI without understanding the risks, expert warns

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The Northants photography exhibition shining a light on coercive control

John Korchak, Inform Direct

Number of companies in Northamptonshire hits record high

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UK inflation drops below Bank of England target: what it means for you

Rebecca Napier, IT Business Partner at Gi Group

Leading Northampton recruiter warns on the emergence of AI in the workplace
With the rise of AI across all industries, leading HR and recruitment specialists, Gi Group, which has a branch on College Street in Northampton, explains how it can shape the future of the recruitment industry and why this societal shift shouldn’t be ignored.
Kyle Lynch

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.
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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
As the sparkle of Christmas fades and the daily routine kicks back in, Cindy Gunn, Group Head of People at one of the UK’s leading HR and recruitment specialists, Gi Group, which has a branch situation on College Street, shares her expertise on how businesses can best support and care for their team during the hardest month of the year
Polly Donaldson, writing on behalf of GI Group

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

Breaking 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)

Breaking 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

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'

Breaking 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?

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

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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

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