South Northamptonshire

Green Hill Solar Farm was approved by the Planning Inspectorate on October 8

Residents 'deeply concerned' by the sheer scale of proposal of huge solar farm

Library picture (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

Taxi drivers face changes to safety checks, English tests and vehicle rules

Library picture (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Parking restrictions to move to new digital system – but rules won't change

Towcester Racecourse will be decorated and themed as a traditional beer keller, and attendees will be invited to take their seats on long tables ready to sing, dance and join in.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of Towcester Racecourse’s Oktoberfest

MP Stuart Andrew asked Prime Minister Andy Burnham to 'review' the proposal for Green Hill Solar Farm

Prime Minister quizzed on controversial Northamptonshire solar farm

The Big Bark is being hosted this Saturday and Sunday (September 5 and 6) and dog lovers across Towcester and the wider county are invited to come along and enjoy the occasion at the Racecourse.

Towcester Racecourse to be taken over by two-day dog festival this weekend

Part of the 'Summer at the Park' offering is the afternoon tea which features a selection of sweet and savoury treats ideal for food and drink lovers, and I was lucky enough to be invited to try it out for myself.

I visited Whittlebury Park to enjoy their summer afternoon tea – don’t miss out

A petition was sent to Downing Street in February opposing the plans for Green Hill Solar Farm

Plans for huge solar development across Northamptonshire enter 'decision' stage

Sarah Bool MP has demanded an answer from Persimmon on an opening date of major Towcester ‘relief’ road near Northampton

MP demands response from developer as to when major 'relief' road is set to open

The Charity Commission said it has stepped in at William Blake House Northants (pictured), based in Towcester, as part of an ongoing investigation into how the charity has been run.

Care charity owing £1.5m to HMRC taken over by Government-appointed manager

Mike Wilks and Bridget Robb (Churchwardens) with Sarah Bool MP

Celebrating eight years work at Middleton Cheney Church

Bar 212 will operate as a coffee shop during the daytime and as a cocktail bar in the evenings.

New coffee shop and cocktail bar set to open inside Grade II-listed Town Hall

Campaigners stood alongside MPs Sarah Bool (South Northamptonshire) and Stuart Andrew (Daventry) at 10 Downing Street

Petition against huge solar farm in Northamptonshire sent to Downing Street

South Northamptonshire Member of Parliament, Sarah Bool

Political opinion: Sarah Bool MP hails Conservatives plan to abolish business ra...

Sarah Boole, MP takes a microscopic look at UON science.

Member of Parliament visits University of Northampton to explore link between he...

Farmers with the police

NFU discusses sector challenges, rural crime and fire prevention at show
Northampton farmers spoke with politicians at the Blakesley Show to highlight current food production challenges and other sector issues.
Olly Cartwright

Towcester Midsummer Music Festival was funded by the Towcester Park Community Fund

Towcester-based charities boosted by more than £41,000 in funding

Campaigners in front of 10 Downing St

South Northamptonshire residents send letter to PM as part of national campaign

Courteenhall meadows

Courteenhall Farm showcases sustainably farmed British food on Love British Food...

Stop Green Hill Solar campaigners met in Easton Maudit protesting against plans for solar panel installations by Green Hill Solar/ UGC

Northants Stop Green Hill Solar campaign highlighted by MP and council leader

A goldfinch

Northamptonshire goldfinch spotted 579km away in Ireland

John Korchak, Inform Direct

Number of companies in Northamptonshire hits record high

Dr Johnny Wake

Entrepreneur Alumni Award for Northamptonshire doctor turned farmer

Johnny Wake Managing Partner of Courteenhall Farms

New appointment for Courteenhall’s Managing Partner

UON

Damning open letter slams University over planned £13m in budget cuts

This large fly tip was found in St Edmond's Road in September of this year. Now the most fly-tipped streets in Northampton have been revealed...

10 most fly-tipped streets during 2024 as more than 18,000 incidents reported

South Northamptonshire MP Sarah Bool (inset) has called the plans 'inappropriate'

MP says controversial Northamptonshire solar plans are 'inappropriate'
As people are continuing to have their say on proposals for Green Hill Solar Farm, a Northamptonshire MP has waded into the debate, expressing concerns about its impact on the local area.
William Carter

One Angel Square, Northampton, headquarters of West Northamptonshire Council. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS).

Here's how many employees kept their jobs at WNC after former council went bust

Dr Johnny Wake of Courteenhall Farms

Courteenhall Farms wins Gold at 2024 British Farming Awards

MP Sarah Bool meeting Brook House’s Manager & Deputy Manager

Local MP pays a visit to Brook House Care Home in Towcester

Almost 2,000 noise complaints were made to West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) over the last year over noisy neighbours, booming music, unwanted construction noise and more.

Nearly 2,000 noise complaints were lodged to council over the last year

Data shows hundreds of complaints and several suspensions reported among licensed taxi drivers in Northampton since 2021.

New data reveals hundreds of complaints against taxi drivers since 2021

One Angel Square, Northampton, headquarters of West Northamptonshire Council. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS).

New data reveals £2.8 million in housing benefits handed out so far this year

Dr Johnny Wake gave up his full-time job as a doctor 11 years ago to take over the running of Courteenhall Estate, which his family have farmed for more than 350 years.

‘Sustainable farmer of the year’ finalist dedicates award nomination to his team

Around 100 people stood outside the council building to protest against the controversial DHL development. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Delighted campaigners celebrate as they win 'David and Goliath' battle

Campaign group Save Towcester Now said it would be an absolute travest" if local people are ignored and the development is approved this week. (l-R Louise Croft, Isla Whitcroft, Mike Wood) (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Residents fight down to the wire as planning decision looms on huge warehouse

Marianne Kimani.

Defeated Labour candidate selected as crime commissioner's preferred deputy

The Bee Orchid at Courteenhall Estate

Rare Bee Orchid appears at Courteenhall Estate

Conservative Stuart Andrews is the new MP for Daventry. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

'We must sort ourselves out': Conservatives HOLD Daventry seat

Sarah Bool has been elected as the new South Northamptonshire MP, as the Conservatives hold the seat. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

Conservatives HOLD South Northants in one of the final results to be revealed

Votes arrive at the count

General Election 2024 in Northampton in pictures: How the count unfolded

The West Northamptonshire count

General Election 2024 in Northampton Live: All results are now in

The stunning house in West Farndon is on the market for offers over £995,000.

Look inside stunning Manor Farm House in Northamptonshire

All the candidates across the four constituencies, who replied to our questions.

GENERAL ELECTION 2024: Candidates speak out ahead of going to the polls

The restaurant and pub, which seats 72 people inside, 60 people outside and is at the heart of a charming village location, also boasts a tea room and farm shop.

PICTURES: Much-loved pub and restaurant, with tea room and shop, is up for sale

Top left: Sarah Bool, Conservative. Top middle: Ian McCord, Independent. Top right: Stuart Robert.Bottom left: Mick Stott, Workers Party. Bottom middle: Stewart Tolley, Liberal Democrat. Bottom right: Emmie Williamson, Green. Not pictured, as they have not responded to questions: Rufia Ashraf, Labour and Paul Hogan, Reform UK.

What South Northamptonshire MP candidates said about important issues

Towcester Town Hall, on the high street.

What voters in South Northamptonshire had to say

The Red Arrows will fly over Northamptonshire this weekend. (Picture shows the planes captured on Armed Forces Day over Southsea Common in Portsmouth.)

Where and when you could get the chance to spot the Red Arrows this weekend

There are 27 candidates across the four constituencies.

General Election: All the candidates standing across Northampton and Daventry

Labour leader Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak went head to head on ITV on Tuesday night (June 4).

REVEALED: Take a look at who the bookies are backing to win seats in Northampton

Purple shaded area = old constituency boundary and Green outlines = new constituency boundaries.
Credit: UK Parliament

How boundary changes will affect voters at this year's General Election

Polling station

Are you ready for General Election on 4 July?

Rufia Ashraf, Labour Party Parliamentary candidate May 2024

Labour announce their Parliamentary Candidate for South Northamptonshire

Lib Dem Stewart Tolley Parliamentary Candidate for South Northants launches his campaign

Lib Dem Stewart Tolley launches his Election Campaign

Andrea Leadsom (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Andrea Leadsom reveals she will not be standing at General Election

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