Towcester17 Feb 2026Parking to remain free in three towns after U-turnA council reverses plans to introduce charges after receiving more than 3,000 public responses.17 Feb 202615 Feb 2026Film of wheelchair adventurer's climb up for awardProject RockClimber is shortlisted for Northampton Film Festival's documentary feature film award.15 Feb 202613 Feb 2026'A bus gave me the love of my life – I'm so happy'Gabriel Enyi took months to find the courage to speak to Uloma Igwe, he says.13 Feb 202629 Jan 2026Soil from Washington's ancestral home taken to USThe time capsule from Sulgrave Manor marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.29 Jan 202620 Jan 2026Parking fees plan dubbed 'disastrous' by tradersJohn Taylor, who owns a vets, believes it could have a "catastrophic" effect on the town centre.20 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Hall repairs helped by £20,000 lottery grantWappenham Village Hall is one of a number of local buildings designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott.12 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Planning blueprint includes 47,300 new homesWest Northamptonshire Council's Local Plan looks at proposed development over the next 20 years.8 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Community cafe helping to tackle lonelinessThe chatty cafe scheme in Brackley says the number of people joining its meet-ups has tripled.7 Jan 202622 Dec 2025Traders fear parking fees will 'kill' market townsParking in three market towns is currently free, but that could change under new proposals.22 Dec 2025...