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Roads face closures and one-way restrictions as works planned

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) started phase two of its Abington Active Travel Scheme on Monday, June 8, focusing on Park Avenue South. Photo from June 11.

Council explains why busy road has been dug up AGAIN after active travel works

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Motorists face weeks of roadworks as new closures and diversions confirmed

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New parking restrictions to come into force on two Northampton roads next week

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New cameras could detect dangerous near misses on roads under council plans

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Six in ten local council responses rate roads as unsafe, report reveals

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Pavement parking crackdown could be coming under new council proposals

The new ANPR camera, circled in red, has been installed at the right turn from Upton Valley Way East, near Pineham, on to Banbury Lane

"It's not about catching people out": New traffic enforcement camera to go live

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More 20mph speed limits could be introduced under new road safety plans

Drivers have been paid more than £68,000 in compensation for vehicle damage caused by potholes and highway defects in West Northamptonshire since Reform UK took control of the council in May 2025.

Top 10 roads where drivers received compensation for pothole damage

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Drivers warned of disruption as more than 20 roads face temporary closures

Stats for West Northants show 3 per cent of the network is in poor condition

Figures show 3% of major roads in ‘poor condition’ across West Northants

A section of the A43 near Towcester was closed for nearly two hours

Busy dual carriageway closed for nearly two hours

Parking enforcement began here, behind shops on Kingsthorpe Front, in August

Reform councillor calls for review of parking enforcement behind row of shops

Upper Mounts Car Park has reopened

Key town centre car park fully reopens following archaeological investigation

Passersby saw the incident on the school run this morning (Friday)

Mercedes car smashes into building in busy Northampton road
A Mercedes car smashed into wall of a building in busy Northampton road.
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Work on the Sandy Lane relief road is under way and due to continue until November 19.

Five-week roadworks begin on busy relief road

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Dozens roads set to close for repairs and maintenance over coming weeks

The A43 between the Mawsley roundabout and Broughton will be closed for six hours

Main road between Northampton and Kettering to close for six hours

The OOONO Co-Driver No1 traffic alarm alerts drivers to speed cameras

Speed camera warning device reduced to £27

Some of the proposals for the strategy include mobility hubs (top left), autonomous shuttle buses (top right), and a tram system (bottom).

Your chance to quiz council chiefs over major plans to transform travel

Members of NAB Sight Support for Northamptonshire

Blind and partially sighted passengers highlight issues with bus stop displays

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Taxi drivers face changes to safety checks, English tests and vehicle rules

The Audi Drive Experience launched at Silverstone over the summer

‘I drove an Audi RS3 Sportback around Silverstone – here's how it went'

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New residents-only parking restrictions proposed for three streets

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Dozens of road closures planned throughout October and November

How the new Universal Studios UK theme Park might look.

Calls to reopen railway line to serve Universal theme park and Brackmills
Campaigners are calling for fresh consideration of reopening the former Northampton to Bedford railway line, arguing it could provide a direct connection to the planned Universal theme park and improve transport links for Brackmills Industrial Estate.
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The new fuel checker launched on Google Maps

Drivers can now compare petrol prices on Google Maps as new scheme launches

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New 20mph speed limit proposed for two busy roads

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Road closures including Cliftonville Road, Fullingdale Road and Queens Park

Road repairs are finally being carried out in Kings Heath

Estate to have ‘frustrating’ pothole problem fixed months after urgent calls

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Why bus passengers are being asked to light up their phones at stops

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Eight roads facing closures and disruption this week

The Mayorhold Car Park has permanently closed down after first closing on July 20 due to safety concerns

Town's largest car park PERMANENTLY CLOSED due to safety concerns

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A45 exit slip road to close overnight for two nights

The roundabout at the junction of Mill Lane and Nene Way has opened following work linked to the new Dallington Grange housing development.

New roundabout on busy road opens after almost three months of major works

Stagecoach Midlands has introduced discounted NightRider tickets throughout October

£3 evening bus tickets launched to encourage more people into town after dark

West Northamptonshire Council has introduced the road markings at the Cock Hotel junction in Kingsthorpe

New yellow box junction installed at traffic hotspot in bid to tackle congestion

There were 790 trespass incidents in the East Midlands

Rail passengers hit by delays caused by trespass and vandalism

Christmas warning for passengers as Birmingham New Street shuts

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Parking restrictions to move to new digital system – but rules won't change

The temporary closure, which had been due to start in late August, will now take place from Monday October 19 and run until early June 2027.

Part of busy Daventry town centre car park to temporarily close

Temporary traffic signals have been installed at the crossroads by Lidl on the A428 Harlestone Road

Four-way traffic lights cause rush hour chaos heading into Northampton

Stagecoach Midlands released the reliability figure during Catch the Bus Month

Bus operator reveals 99 per cent reliability figure

Upper Mounts Car Park where 160 spaces have been cordoned off

More than half a large car park in remains cordoned off for investigation

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A45 exit slip road in Northampton to close overnight for utility works

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Where to find the cheapest petrol and diesel right now

Oxhey Grange footbridge near Watford

Passengers warned of major Sunday rail disruption to London

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Five roads face closures and new restrictions from this week

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‘We’re not looking to raise revenue’: Council approves 10 new traffic cameras

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Rail passengers warned of disruption over two October weekends

Northamptonshire Police said the incident happened on the A5 near Weedon

Driver suffers suspected life-threatening injuries in serious A5 crash

Currently National Highways is carrying out a safety study which covers the A5 from Kilsby to Weedon.

One of the ‘most dangerous stretches of road in the Midlands’ is right here

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has warned drivers to avoid the area

Serious collision closes A5, fire service warns

WNC is set to bring in another 10 traffic enforcement cameras across Northampton

‘Yellow Box Guru’ criticises plans for 10 new traffic enforcement cameras

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