Latest news
-
First major works start on Northampton Museum
Published on Friday, 09 November 2018 in Leisure, culture and heritage news
Work has started on demolition of a connecting bridge as the first major part of the renovation of Northampton Museum and Art Gallery.
-
Northampton street lighting to be updated following audit
Published on Friday, 09 November 2018 in News news
A major improvement of street lighting in the town will commence next year following an inspection of 1300 Northampton Borough Council owned lights this autumn.
-
Residents to help improve facilities at Thornton Park
Published on Wednesday, 07 November 2018 in News news
The views of local park goers in Kingsthorpe are currently being sought to help improve the facilities at Thornton Park.
-
Wander through Northampton’s Winter Wonderland this Christmas
Published on Wednesday, 07 November 2018 in News news
Take an enchanted walk through a town centre Winter Wonderland as we celebrate Christmas in Northampton this November and December.
-
Health event to mark International Men’s Day 2018
Published on Tuesday, 06 November 2018 in News news
International Men’s Day will be celebrated in the town this year with a health event on the Market Square during Saturday, 17 November.
-
Teams reach out to rough sleepers during annual count
Published on Monday, 05 November 2018 in News news
Advice and support were offered to people sleeping rough in Northampton during the annual rough sleepers count on Thursday, 1 November.
-
Dog owner found guilty of breaching court order and abatement notice
Published on Friday, 02 November 2018 in Environmental Health news
A Northampton woman will have to pay a total of £615 in fines and costs after being found guilty of breaching an abatement notice served for excessive dog barking at her property.
-
Recycling’s no trick; in fact it’s a real treat for the environment!
Published on Monday, 29 October 2018 in News news
Northampton Borough Council and their recycling and waste collections partner Veolia are reminding residents that there’s no need to put a curse on the environment this Halloween.
-
Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service 2018
Published on Monday, 29 October 2018 in News news
Northampton will honour members of the armed forces who have lost their lives in the line of duty with a Remembrance Day parade, service and activities on Sunday, 11 November.
-
Recycling banks upgrade to help improve town environment
Published on Wednesday, 24 October 2018 in News news
Upgrades to on-street recycling banks and their collections are beginning this week in a bid to improve the town environment and encourage residents to recycle more.
-
Poppy Crosses ceremony in Abington Square Memorial Garden
Published on Monday, 22 October 2018 in Events news
A ceremony to lay poppy crosses in the Abington Square Memorial Garden will take place on Friday, 26 October at 11am.
-
Pioneer of Medical Imaging to become Freeman of Northampton
Published on Monday, 22 October 2018 in News news
A Northampton-born professor who led a team of scientists responsible for inventing the MRI scanner, is to be made a Hereditary Freeman of the Borough of Northampton, at a Guildhall ceremony.
-
Specialists recommend spring start for Eleanor Cross work
Published on Friday, 19 October 2018 in Leisure, culture and heritage news
Specialist advisors have recommended a spring start for repair and conservation work to Northampton’s Eleanor Cross.
-
18th Annual Diwali Lights celebrations to light up Northampton Market Square
Published on Thursday, 18 October 2018 in News news
New models for the procession and live entertainment are set to take centre stage at the annual Diwali celebrations on Northampton Market Square this November.
-
Bringing Nasty Northampton alive this half-term
Published on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 in Leisure, culture and heritage news
Looking Glass Theatre will bring alive a series of tales from Northampton Museum’s summer exhibition at the Grosvenor Centre to keep families entertained this half term.
-
Dallington Grange Planning application briefing to take place this week
Published on Tuesday, 16 October 2018 in News news
A pre-committee technical briefing session about the Dallington Grange planning application will take place at 5pm on Wednesday, 17 October 2018.
-
Enjoy fireworks on Northampton Racecourse
Published on Thursday, 11 October 2018 in News news
Northampton Racecourse will once again host a spectacular fireworks display and entertainment on Sunday, 4 November between 2pm and 7.30pm.
-
Northampton in Bloom winners announced
Published on Wednesday, 10 October 2018 in News news
Keen gardeners from across the town were honoured for their efforts at the Northampton in Bloom awards ceremony at the Guildhall last week.
-
Food businesses reminded to provide allergen guidance
Published on Monday, 08 October 2018 in News news
In the wake of recently reported fatal allergic reactions the Borough Council is reminding food and drink businesses of their legal requirement to provide allergen information about products they sell
-
Become an equality ally to celebrate diversity
Published on Thursday, 04 October 2018 in News news
Celebrate Northampton’s diversity this Hate Crime Awareness Week (13 to 20 October) by signing up to become an equality ally.
-
Armistice Day centenary activities at Abington Park Museum
Published on Wednesday, 03 October 2018 in Museums news
Activities marking the 100 year anniversary of the end of the First World War are taking place at Abington Park Museum, ahead of Armistice Day.
-
Preparatory work under way while Secretary of State's decision is awaited
Published on Monday, 01 October 2018 in Your council news
Chief executives and leaders of the eight councils in Northamptonshire are now meeting weekly in order to prepare for the possible creation of two new authorities in the county.
-
Experience the best of Northamptonshire this weekend
Published on Friday, 28 September 2018 in Leisure, culture and heritage news
Northamptonshire Day is fast approaching and will give visitors to Delapre Abbey a host of experiences highlighting some of the great things our county has to offer.
-
More European funding gets Vulcan Works off the ground
Published on Friday, 28 September 2018 in Leisure, culture and heritage news
Work will start by next summer on Northampton Borough Council’s Vulcan Works project after it won a further £3.06 million from the European Regional Development Fund.
-
Campaign offers students tips for staying safe at night time
Published on Thursday, 27 September 2018 in Community safety news
New students in Northampton are being offered easy tips for staying safe at night time as part of an ongoing personal safety campaign.
-
Roll-out of #SaveLivesNoKnives education programme begins
Published on Wednesday, 26 September 2018 in News news
The roll-out of the #SaveLivesNoKnives knife crime awareness project to local schools began this week at Kingsthorpe Community College.
-
Experience the best of Northamptonshire this weekend
Published on Wednesday, 26 September 2018 in Leisure, culture and heritage news
Northamptonshire Day is fast approaching and will give visitors to Delapre Abbey a host of experiences highlighting some of the great things our county has to offer.
-
Misplaced Northampton artist featured in art history lecture series
Published on Friday, 21 September 2018 in Museums news
Northampton Museums and Art Gallery’s eighth art history lecture series will explore selected works of Ben Mathews.
-
Northampton awarded Gold in East Midlands in Bloom competition
Published on Thursday, 20 September 2018 in Leisure, culture and heritage news
Northampton has achieved a Gold Award in the East Midlands in Bloom competition for the second year in a row, with two community groups receiving Judges Merit Awards for their efforts.
-
Traders wanted for popular Christmas market
Published on Thursday, 20 September 2018 in News news
Northampton Market is calling out for local traders and crafts people to join them for their popular Frost Fair on Sunday, 2 December.
More articles in the news archive
Follow us on…