Long Buckby20 Sept 2026Why has a plan for 47,000 homes been so controversial?West Northamptonshire Council's draft Local Plan could see up to 47,300 new homes built across the region by 2043.20 Sept 202615 Sept 2026Housing plan ditched after 'overwhelming' criticismMore than 6,000 responses to proposals for new developments lead to the rejection of a Local Plan 15 Sept 202614 Sept 2026Campaigners speak out about revised local planThe latest plans dismiss some proposals for homes and warehouses, but others remain.14 Sept 20263 Sept 2026Distorted rail causes train cancellationsLondon Northwestern Railway says delays are expected until 19:00 due to the fault near Northampton.3 Sept 202630 Jul 2026Canal closed to 'conserve water' during dry spellThe Canal and River Trust says reservoirs and water sources are "simply not being replenished".30 Jul 202629 Jul 2026Record public response to council housing planThe blueprints for future housing in Northamptonshire receive more than 6,000 responses.29 Jul 20266 Apr 2026Train station car park to get new signageCustomers say parking signage is confusing, and they received fines despite believing they had paid. 6 Apr 202628 Mar 2026Tree surgeon helps police clear blocked roads twiceJames Hoare says coming to the police's aid on two occasions was a "nice way to help the community".28 Mar 202622 Mar 2026'One thousand new homes will change the village forever' People explain why they are worried about the possible impact of development in their area.22 Mar 2026...
