Tag: Northamptonshire
Fears of no money to back housing growth
It was easy for ex Government minister and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party John Prescott to advocate the building of 250,000 houses in Northamptonshire, Northants, county in central England in the United...
Couple receive 13-year-old council tax bill - for...
The price for sending a Second Class Letter is now 27p for stamps..."An elderly Northamptonshire couple were shocked to receive a 13-year-old council tax bill - for 2p. Peggy and William Everson, from Kettering, got...
Silverstone to redevelop the British Grand Prix C...
Motor racing enthusiast will soon be able to enjoy the much improved facilities at Silverstone UK."The British Racing Drivers. Club (BRDC) have today released the first computer generated images of the proposals to...
£ Millions Lost in Drainage Scam
Northampton, UK. an area that has housebuilding earmarked for every vacant plot, 125,000 houses for Northamptonshire by 2026, without the nessarary infrastructure, in this case flood defences. In the following...
Thousands flock to Wild and Woolly
Whatever the weather the Worlds oldest off-road motorcycle event always takes place."Thousands of spectators turned out for the 82nd annual motorcycle mudfest, the Wild and Woolly motorbike scramble, in Blisworth,...
Sir Ian Blair Supports Police Pay Demands
UPDATE December 21, 2007: Britain’s most senior Police commissioner Sir Ian Blair has come out in support for the Police in the dispute over pay rises. ...." The home secretary has made a "mistake" in refusing to...
Runway plans given the go-ahead
Good news for Sywell airport who after years of campaigning have at last received the OK. but bad news for the local Action group Stop The Aerodrome Runway Expansion (Stare)"After a nine-year campaign and a public...
Ancient woodland to join reserve
A former royal hunting ground for William the Conqueror has been acquired by the Wildlife trust."An ancient woodland in Northamptonshire is to become a nature reserve in a move aimed at preserving rare wildlife.
Bluebells, Wild Service Trees and woodcock are all found...
Warnings as fish stocks plunge in rivers and lakes
Illegal fishing by poachers is causing concern as fish stocks tumble leaving Delapre Lake in Northampton bare."A poster campaign has been launched to crack down on illegal anglers suspected of plundering...
UK: Cops Buying Cigarettes For Teenagers ( Video )
The incident caught on a YouTube video was taken in the summer before new laws came in making it illegal to buy cigarettes for the under 18's."Two police officers filmed buying cigarettes for teenagers will not face...
At-risk Post Office outlets named
"The Post Office has announced the first 180 branches chosen for closure under plans to shut 2,500 by the end of 2008.
Some 58 branches have been earmarked in Kent, 77 in the East Midlands and 45 in the East Yorkshire area.
Another 35 branches could be replaced by "outreach...
Website zooms in on county's top images
English Heritage launch their new site, The Images of England project, which gives photos, details and much more."Althorp House, the Express Lifts Tower and the old Cannon Cinema are among county landmarks featured in a new photo archive by English Heritage.
A picture...
Confiscated cash will be used to fight crime
"MORE than £300,000 confiscated from criminals is being used in the fight against crime.
Northamptonshire Police have received £305,643 from funds which were seized from criminals in the county during 2006 and 2007.
The total is £100,000 more than the force was expecting...
Town tries out Cybercar concept
"A driverless car which is controlled by computer and uses lasers to avoid obstacles is being demonstrated in a Northamptonshire town.
Daventry is investigating ways to increase the use of public transport and reduce...
Fairline tops £100m orders
"LUXURY yacht maker Fairline Boats has advance orders of more than £100m for the first time in the company's history.
The firm, based in Oundle and Corby, has confirmed business is booming at its Northamptonshire, UK, factory as the autumn boat show season...
