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Guides & Features May 12, 2026

Northampton families to gain new one-stop support hub at Central Library

Northampton Central Library is launching a new Best Start Family Hub this autumn, offering health and SEND support for local families.

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Law & Justice May 08, 2026

Northamptonshire launches five-year plan to combat domestic abuse

West Northamptonshire Council approves a 2026-2030 strategy to tackle domestic abuse following 17,000 recorded local incidents.

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Guides & Features May 08, 2026

West Northamptonshire Parents Gain Extra Month to Voice SEND Needs

West Northamptonshire Council extends the SEND Strategy survey deadline to June 17, 2026, allowing more families to shape future local services.

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Culture & History May 07, 2026

Northampton’s history finds more room at expanded archives

Northamptonshire Archives adds half a mile of shelving at Wootton Hall Park, securing space for county records for the next decade.

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Guides & Features May 06, 2026

Northamptonshire Men Urged to Break Silence in Mental Health Push

Northamptonshire councils host a free webinar on May 14 to tackle men's mental health stigma with expert advice and lived experience stories.

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Home & Garden May 06, 2026

Northampton households to shift to three-weekly bin collections

West Northamptonshire Council confirms three-weekly black bin collections for Northampton and South Northants starting in 2027. Read the full details.

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Law & Justice May 05, 2026

Northampton residents reclaim St Stephen’s House after court order

Northampton residents at St Stephen’s House see a landmark court order granted to stop anti-social behaviour and restrict building access.

Law & Justice May 01, 2026

Northampton residents reclaim flats after landmark court order

Northampton Magistrates’ Court grants first-ever partial closure order for an entire block of flats to combat anti-social behaviour in Spring Boroughs.

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Law & Justice May 01, 2026

Protecting West Northamptonshire from domestic and sexual violence

West Northamptonshire Council reviews a new 2026-2030 strategy to combat domestic abuse and sexual violence across the county.

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