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It comes as just 21 per cent feel very confident when it comes to planning for a comfortable post-work life

These behaviours help boost your confidence in investing and saving

A poll of 1,000 parents with kids aged 2-10, found 42 per cent struggle to get their children involved in cooking.

Mess is reason quarter of parents struggle with kids in kitchen

A third began thinking about preparing for Christmas as early as January 2025

More than a third of adults have started budgeting for Christmas

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East Midlands Airport flies with pride

McVities lit up a series of London landmarks

London's landmarks lit up - with images of chocolate biscuits

52 per cent of 18-24-year-olds chose to invest some cash in 2024

Gen Z investors have nearly doubled yearly, new research shows

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New exhibition highlights hidden crime of Coercive or Controlling Behaviour

More people want to go on walks this year

Want to do more things in 2025 to make you happy? Try this new tool

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How to use your January pay to plan for spring - savings tips for 2025

Worcester City Council insists the tree in Columbia Drive poses no immediate risk and has issued a protection order for it. Inset: Chris Davis

'Menacing' 100ft tree could crush my home but council won't chop it

Neo’s impressive bending technique in the 1999 science fiction, The Matrix, topped the list

The top 20 movie stunts of all time - ranked in latest poll!

Research of 500 SME owners and decision makers found half blame the new budget for their scaled back Christmas celebrations this year

UK SME owners blame government budget for scaled-down Christmas plans

Residents in West Northamptonshire will be invited to open their homes to those in need.

Housing scheme launched where residents can open their homes to those in need

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Security officer who has made supporting men his ‘life goal’ up for top award

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West Northamptonshire partners support Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week 2024
A range of activities and events will be taking place across West Northamptonshire as partners come together to support Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week 2024.
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Here's how I spent my 31st birthday on a 14-hour flight from Ho Chi Minh to London in Vietnam Airlines' business class - all the perks, surprises and complimentary cocktails that entailed.

My 31st birthday on Vietnam Airlines' luxury flight

Keeping costs down is one of the main motivators when it comes to planning a ski trip this season

We're off-ski! Brits booking ski holidays sooner than ever

Male role model awards four people group photo

Reminder to celebrate your West Northants’ inspiring male role models

The team from The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation met with OCM Wealth Management at their head office on Bedford Road to present the donation cheque.

Finance company pledges continued support for charity with £12,000 donation

Retired bank worker, Nick Wisniewski, 66, is the last person living on 'Britain's loneliest street' which is all due to be knocked down - but he's refusing to move.

'I'm not moving!' Council move to evict man on derelict estate

A study of 500 SME owners and decision makers highlighted that not having enough time to focus on all their expenditure is costing them nearly £350 each month on average

Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money

Shoppers cross in front of a London bus as it travels under Christmas lights on Oxford Street in central London in 2017 (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Christmas shopping: the best tips for saving and reducing stress

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Peace vigil to celebrate Northampton’s community spirit and cohesion

Male role model of the year awards

Nominate your West Northants 'Male Role Models'

Prepare for the unexpected: Join the September emergency planning campaign

Movers carry huge 466kg worth of stuff when moving home
The average house move day will see 32 boxes carried, 9,440 steps walked, and a total of 466kg of weight lifted.
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Northamptonshire Fire's Group Commander Matt Butler has been helping oversee safety preparations

Plans in place for Fire Service to keep thousands of race fans safe at British G...

Silverstone Entrance

Silverstone driveway parking could cost £145 a day at this year's British GP

Couples urged to take 'compatibility test' before buying property

Couples urged to take 'compatibility test' before buying property

This is the advice over 45s would give their younger selves

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Help shape West Northamptonshire’s approach to manage flood risk across the area

This mini call centre will join generations together to share advice

Most adults begin to think about their mortality at the age of 51

Many Brits may struggle to afford Christmas if they don't save early

Midweek meals have turned ‘boring’ and ‘repetitive’ for many adults

Dad had to pay £3k and drive 1,102 miles due to Brexit passport rule

Prince William is reportedly already planning his coronation

Prince William ‘already planning’ coronation with key change

Cadbury has announced the flavour of its two mystery bars

Cadbury launches special King’s coronation range costing £9.99 a bar

West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) leader Cllr Jonathan Nunn

Council leader admits planning staff were left "ill-equipped"

Many could miss out on a whopping £18 billion of ‘free money’ – because they don...

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

These are the top 20 pre-holiday blunders for UK holidaymakers

Britons planning to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in style are being offered top tips on how to host the perfect street party

How to host the perfect Queen's platinum jubilee street party - 6 tips to help y...

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Brady confident Cobblers can handle the spotlight as 12 months of hard work boil...

The stunning design for the new apartment block by Idea Architectural Technology

Stunning designs revealed for new apartment block in Northampton town centre

Cllr Stone believes plans for Abington Street should have included more pedestrianisation

Town centre plans should include pedestrianising ALL of Abington Street

How Abington Street could look after a £4.6 million facelift

Council set to approve £4.6million facelift to 'revitalise' town centre shopping

Three neighbourhood plans relating to villages have been supported.

Neighbourhood plans for three villages see overwhelming support

An artist's impression of what Notre Dame Mews could look like

Spectacular, yet-to-be-built, 'luxury' block of flats in Northampton put on the ...

Top renovations UK homeowners are planning to get their homes ready to host on M...

Where to turn for help if you're struggling with low mood, loneliness or despair

A developer has been told their work is "considered no to be authorised" and must submit new planning permission.

Neighbours of Northampton building site where developer did not follow planning ...

The government has announced that pubs, restaurants and cafes must offer customers non-smoking areas outside (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pubs, restaurants and cafes will need to provide outside areas for non-smokers -...

Buckton Fields Primary School is due to built on the Buckton Fields development near Boughton. Photo: stock

Days left to comment on proposed new primary school near Northampton ahead of pl...

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