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18/06/2025
🧾 Efficiency review launched by North Northamptonshire Council
North Northants Council is embarking on a full internal review this summer - looking at how it spends public money, how decisions are made, and how it delivers services.
North Northamptonshire Council has approved plans for a wide-ranging review of its finances, procurement practices, and governance arrangements, in a move aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and service quality across the authority. The decision was made at a meeting of the Council’s Exec...
18/06/2025
🚨 Court update in Burton Latimer murder case
Paul Knight, 35, has appeared at Northampton Crown Court charged with murdering Isobella Knight - known to many as Izzy.
A man has appeared at Northampton Crown Court charged with the murder of 32-year-old Isobella Knight, whose body was discovered at a home in Burton Latimer last month. Paul Knight, aged 35, of Donnington Road, Burton Latimer, was brought before the court today, Wednesday, July 18, for a preliminary....
18/06/2025
🧠💔 A mental health emergency in our schools.
15% of young people stopped going to school because of exam pressure. 13% had suicidal thoughts. New research from YoungMinds lays bare the human cost of high-stakes testing like SATs, GCSEs, and A Levels. Now they’re calling for major reform
A stark new report from mental health charity YoungMinds has revealed the devastating impact of England’s current exam system on young people – with 15% of students who struggled during exams saying they stopped going to school, and 13% reporting suicidal thoughts. The findings are part of the c...
18/06/2025
🕊️ “She was our whole world” - The heartbroken family of Isobella Knight have released moving tributes following her murder in Burton Latimer. Izzy was a kind, devoted mother and gifted artist. A 35-year-old man has been charged.
The family of 32-year-old Isobella Knight – affectionately known as Izzy – have released deeply moving tributes following her murder in Burton Latimer. Izzy’s body was discovered at a property in Donnington Road on Friday 13 June 2025. Northamptonshire Police launched a murder investigation th...
18/06/2025
🚨 Northants Police has apologised to the family of Harry Dunn after a devastating report exposed serious failings in how the Force handled his case.
The 19-year-old died after his motorbike was hit by a car driven by Anne Sacoolas, who left the UK claiming diplomatic immunity.
An independent review into Northamptonshire Police’s handling of the 2019 investigation into the death of 19-year-old motorcyclist Harry Dunn has revealed critical failings and prompted a formal apology from the Force. Harry died after his motorbike was struck by a car driving on the wrong side of...
18/06/2025
🏘️ North Northants has launched its first ever Housing Strategy, laying out how it plans to tackle affordability, homelessness and housing quality over the next 5 years.
📍 Focused plans include more homes for older people in rural areas, energy upgrades to older properties, and more affordable housing
A bold new housing strategy aimed at addressing some of the most pressing housing issues facing North Northamptonshire has been officially adopted by the council. At a meeting held on Tuesday 17 June, North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive Board approved the borough’s first dedicated Housing...
17/06/2025
🚨 HAVE YOUR SAY 🚨
North Northants Council is proposing a new Anti-Social Behaviour Policy and wants your input!
🛑 Better support for victims
👮 Stronger partnership work
📢 Clearer reporting routes
💬 Take the survey before 10 Aug
North Northamptonshire Council has launched a public consultation on a proposed new Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) policy aimed at strengthening how incidents are tackled and supporting victims more effectively. The draft policy outlines a clear and consistent approach to reporting and addressing ASB,....
16/06/2025
🚨 SCAM WARNING 🚨
Fake QR codes have been found on pay & display parking machines in Kettering.
⚠️ DO NOT scan any QR codes - the council does not use them for payments.
North Northamptonshire Council has issued a public warning after fake QR codes were discovered on pay and display machines at several Kettering car parks. The scam involves fraudsters placing stickers containing unauthorised QR codes over legitimate signage on parking machines, potentially tricking....
16/06/2025
Police have named the woman murdered in Donnington Road, Burton Latimer as Isobella Knight, aged 36.
A man - 35-year-old Paul Knight - has been charged with her murder and remains in custody.
The investigation is ongoing, and police continue to appeal for witnesses and video footage.
A woman who was tragically found dead at a property in Burton Latimer has been formally identified as 36-year-old Isobella Knight. Police discovered Isobella’s body at an address in Donnington Road at around 3.30pm on Friday, 13 June, after responding to reports of a single-vehicle collision invol...
16/06/2025
🌼 Shona, Louise and Sam at Kettering General Hospital have been honoured with DAISY Awards for their exceptional care and compassion. 🏥💛
Three dedicated members of the maternity and breast care teams at Kettering General Hospital have been recognised with DAISY Awards for the outstanding support and compassion they have shown to patients and their families. Secondary Breast Care Nurse Specialist Shona Outram was nominated by patient....
16/06/2025
🚨 Have your say on the future of Kettering’s PSPO
Do you live, work or spend time in Kettering town centre?
NNC are asking for your views on whether the Public Space Protection Order should be renewed to help tackle anti-social behaviour. 🗳️
Residents, workers and visitors in Kettering are being encouraged to have their say on whether a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the town centre should be renewed for another three years. North Northamptonshire Council has launched a public consultation to gather views on the PSPO, which is...
16/06/2025
BREAKING: Paul Knight, 35, has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead in Burton Latimer on Friday. He is due in court today.
A man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a woman’s body at a property in Burton Latimer last Friday (June 13). Paul Knight, aged 35, of Donnington Road, Burton Latimer, is due to appear before Northampton Magistrates’ Court today (Monday, June 16), charged with one count of ...
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