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The Cold Ashby Pub Group (pictured) was formed to 'save the pub'. So far they have been successful after plans were rejected this week to convert it into a Post Office.

Controversial plans to convert village pub into a Post Office refused

West Northamptonshire Council offices at One Angel Square, Northampton.

What WNC is proposing for the next budget including £12m for road improvements

Northampton Mayor Cllr Paul Joyce, pictured with his Mayoress Mylissa Joyce, has quit the Labour party.
Credit: Northampton Town Council/ Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Northampton Mayor and longstanding Labour councillor quits group

Billing Aquadrome flooding November 2024

Huge changes planned for Billing Aquadrome – including splitting the site in two

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is offering significant loans to support businesses in the Grosvenor Centre: £2 million for H&M's relocation, £1 million for flexible office spaces, and £375,000 for "micro shops" in vacant areas.

WNC offers £2m loan to shopping centre owners to keep H&M as part of huge deal

A wide shot of the East Stand as work nears completion

IN PICTURES: East Stand is looking good as impressive progress continues

The £12.4 million refurbishment of Northampton's Market Square has been completed today (Friday, November 29) 22 months after works first started on February 1, 2023

£12.4m refurbishment of the Market Square completed after nearly two years

Changes are proposed at Northampton Guildhall.

Police public enquiry desk to move due to pending changes at the Guildhall

The Market Square will host a series of Christmas events this December.

Series of Christmas activities announced including carols and 'Grinch surprise'

The Home Office is reportedly set to take over the Ibis hotel near Crick to house asylum seekers.

'Serious concerns' raised as another hotel set to be used for asylum seekers

Concerned resident Viktorija Bahvalova reached out to this newspaper about a fly tip she noticed in Semilong, on a very visible area of the grass on the main Barrack Road.

Tidy Our Town: ‘Fly tips makes it feel like the town has taken 10 steps back’

The Community Larder has more than 100 volunteers across its two sites in Towcester and Roade.

How Northamptonshire food larder is helping residents in the run up to Christmas

A model house

Residents invited to provide Comfort and Joy this Christmas

An artist's impression of what the care home will look like.

Green light for 73-bed care home within wider development

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

Regulator finds ‘serious failings’ in social housing

Land behind the Mereway Ambulance Station is set to be sold on.

Council agrees to sell off assets including pocket park, care home and buildings
A former care home, a pocket park and several unused buildings will all be sold off by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) as it looks to shrink its estate and raise funds.
Nadia Lincoln

Flooding continues to be treated as a major incident in Northamptonshire.

Flooding still being treated as major incident as more rain forecast

Andrew Joy, centre, and his Moulton Leisure Centre team are working with Northampton Town FC to help the local community to get active

Moulton Leisure Centre and Northampton Town FC partnership to benefit health in ...

Billing Aquadrome was evacuated for the fourth time this year

Severe 'danger to life' flood warning remains in place at Billing Aquadrome

Billing Aquadrome has been evacuated for the fourth time this year

Billing Aquadrome evacuated AGAIN as emergency services are swamped with calls

Revealed: Here’s how much West Northamptonshire Council makes every year from parking fees at their 20 car parks around Northampton.

Here's how much revenue WNC makes from per year from its 20 car parks in town

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

WNC expects Government to use another unnamed hotel to house asylum seekers

West Northamptonshire Council offices at One Angel Square, Northampton.

Council approves additional HMO licensing laws after rouge landlords sentenced

June Turnock, 85, says she relies on using buses to get into town a few times a week.

Residents react to 'kick in the teeth' price hike as bus fares set to rise to £3

Cllr James Hill, Conservative, Billing and Rectory Farm.

Complaints about social housing 'skyrocket' since damning report

Standens Barns Community Centre was completely renovated to create the academy in 2020

Council ‘keen’ to work with Frank Bruno to prevent boxing academy closure

Person packing a bag

Council and partners to provide crucial support to vulnerable individuals this w...
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is launching its comprehensive Winter Provision Service and Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) to provide vital support for people experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping and other vulnerable individuals this winter.
Reecca Hutson

Concerns have been raised over childhood vaccination rates across Northamptonshire

Concerns over childhood vaccination rates in Northamptonshire

Wait times for children trying to access treatment within child mental health services in Northamptonshire have halved since last year.

Wait times for child mental health treatment halves since last year

West Northamptonshire Council litter wardens were criticised for their approach in 2022

WNC contractor denies claims from former Northampton town centre litter warden

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

Kettering MP Rosie Wrighting said she was pleased to see the Northamptonshire councils receiving funding for the most vulnerable.
Credit: House of Commons

Northants councils to get £115,000 funding for rough sleepers this winter

Students getting to work on the new aviary

Popular park aviary gets a makeover thanks to college staff and students

Standens Barns Community Centre was completely renovated to create the academy in 2020

Boxing legend Frank Bruno forced to close boxing academy in Northampton

Steps are being taken to improve the air quality in West Northants.

Significant steps to improve air quality in West Northants

The Holiday Inn in Flore village is closed from Saturday (November 16) for the foreseeable future.

Busy hotel in village near Northampton CLOSES for the foreseeable future

Councillor Sue Sharps has joined the Labour party.

Independent councillor joins Labour party in a bid to 'secure brighter future'

A resident in the area claims traffic wardens targeted Midsummer Meadows car park during UoN's graduation day. WNC says it 'does not believe' that is the case.

WNC refutes claim traffic wardens 'targeted' car park during UoN graduation day

Protestors chanted outside the planning meeting in in September. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Plans for vast DHL warehouse set to go to inquiry

two people playing with a dog

Become a Shared Lives Carer – Build stronger, kinder communities together

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone (centre) and Deputy Commissioner Marianne Kimani (left) speak with Eastfield residents during their visit

Anti-burglary schemes to be rolled out in Eastfield following Commissioner visit

Around 10,000 poppies were created to bring 'Jim the War Horse' to life, after Woodford Halse Community Crafting was founded by Hilary Wintersgill more than 18 months ago. Photo: Jack Ingham.

Success for admirable craft group at unveiling of horse statue’s poppy coat

Seven sites have been identified to be disposed of by West Northants Council, as the cabinet is set to discuss options next week. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Seven sites could be sold by council as it looks to shrink estate

The council has approved plans to convert a residential home in Northampton into a small 'respite' care home, which will offer families a short break from care duties.

Plans to turn home into small respite care home approved despite objections

Plans have been approved to demolish 35-45 Abington Street buildings, former homes of M&S and BHS and the former jobcentre at 20-28 Wood Street.

Plans to DEMOLISH the former M&S building in town have been approved

Kelvin Thomas

Thomas accuses Supporters' Trust of 'conspiracy-led vendetta' against club

Here's how Abington Street and Fish Street are looking this month (November) as part of the council's £5m refurbishment works.

Latest progress of £5 million facelift to two of town's busiest streets

Steffans first opened in Abington Square back in 1976, with its second shop in Market Harborough having been in operation for the past three decades.

Businesses and public react with shock, anger and sadness at closure of store

Councillor Lizzy Bowen.

Long-standing Conservative councillor resigns due to 'work commitments'

The unjoined southern section of the major relief road in Northampton, fenced off and uncomplete since 2009, is set to connect to the A4500 once construction is completed in Spring 2025. Photo: Clare Malings

Completion date confirmed for controversial unconnected relief road

Here's how the site was looking at the start of September

Here’s the latest update on a £21.4 million SEND school for hundreds of students

There are around 30 abandoned trolleys in the Lumbertubs area and dedicated volunteer Clive Bacchus has even rescued some out of nearby waterways. Photo: Clive Bacchus.

Tidy Our Town: Abandoned trolleys slammed as ‘extremely frustrating’ by Womble

File picture from January 2024 when Billing Aquadrome flooded in the New Year

Here's how much WNC spent on hotels for evacuated Billing Aquadrome residents

Plans to convert a piece of land adjoining the Saints' training ground have been recommended for approval

Plans to develop land next to Saints' training pitches recommended for approval

Welcoming Spaces

Cobblers to offer free welcoming space every Monday afternoon at Sixfields