Kettering2 hrs agoCouncil hopes to boost number of available homesThe authority says more than 7,000 people are on its housing waiting list.2 hrs ago2 days agoPot of money for local projects due to be halvedThe £136,000 funding pot is used by councillors to spend on local projects of their choosing.2 days ago7 days agoVisitors relive youth on 100-year-old water chuteFans say the ride holds special childhood memories and "everyone gets to be a kid again".7 days ago2 Apr 2026Water chute celebrates centenary with 100 ridersDuring BBC Northampton's breakfast show,100 people will descend the attraction at Wicksteed Park.2 Apr 20261 Apr 2026Free jabs offered to young people over EasterThey include ones for HPV, to protect against cancer, and the MMR jab for measles, mumps and rubella.1 Apr 202631 Mar 2026Town enters race to be named Town of Culture 2028The winner will get £3m to deliver a cultural programme, and two others will each receive £250,000.31 Mar 202630 Mar 2026Plastic recycling plant to be one of UK's largestThe facility, which can process up to 38,000 tonnes of plastic annually, is set to open this year.30 Mar 202629 Mar 2026Historic artefacts found in roof during upgradeAn old bottle, a match box, cigarette packaging and a tape box are all rediscovered.29 Mar 202626 Mar 2026CPR taught by nurses in schools after teacher's deathFriend and nurse Samantha Rawson says she wanted to turn her grief into a positive.26 Mar 2026...
