Universities are keen to stress that all precautions are being taken to keep students, staff and local communities safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Universities say campuses are safe as students return for the start of term

A tank of tropical fish has been found dumped in Northampton, with over half the animals inside dead.

'Very sad': 20 tropical fish die after tank dumped in Northampton

The leader of Northampton Borough Council says people should keep pressing to get tested if they think they have coronavirus

Council leader urges people to keep 'carping on' about a lack of testing

Cars will be parked more than two metres apart as they watch the show.

The Birmingham Stage Company is putting on drive-in shows at car parks across the UK inspired by the Horrible Histories children's books. 

Drive-in pantomimes to be staged in Northampton and Chelmsford at Christmas

A woman sorting through cans of food piled high on a table

A pub which became a foodbank, hairdresser and shop to help its community through the coronavirus pandemic has been nominated for a 'lockdown hero' award.

Northampton pub which became foodbank in the running for 'lockdown hero' award

Which schools in the Midlands will have to wear masks?

It follows a government u-turn over guidance for schools in lockdown areas.

Masks recommended at Northampton's schools following u-turn

Businesses in Northampton are concerned how they'll survive if a local lockdown is introduced.

Traders fears if Northampton goes into a local lockdown

After consulting with the government, bosses at the factory have now made the decision to pause production from the end of Friday.

Greencore factory to 'cease production' as Northampton added to watchlist

There's a warning that Northampton may be forced into a local lockdown as health officials have confirmed nearly 300 people have been tested positive for coronavirus at a local convenience food factory. 

Risk of local lockdown in Northampton after 300 Covid-19 cases at food factory

A man has been arrested for the murder of David Brickwood five years later after he was found dead. 

Man arrested in connection with David Brickwood murder

Up to fifth of permanent staff at the Royal and Derngate theatre in Northampton are facing redundancy. The theatre say they've been left with no other choice following the impact of the pandemic. 

Fifth of staff face redundancy at Northampton's Royal & Derngate Theatre

Health officials are warning the public to stay "Covid safe" as some parts of the Anglia region suffer infection rates many times higher than most areas.

Covid infection rates still cause concern in parts of the Anglia region

There is cause for concern in some parts of the Anglia region after a rise in coronavirus cases with health officials in parts of the region reinforcing the need extra strict social distancing measures. 

Dealing with coronavirus hotspots in the Anglia region

People in Northamptonshire are being urged to get tested for coronavirus as cases continue to cause concern for authorities in the area.

Where you can get tested for Covid-19 in Northamptonshire on Wednesday

A fundraising appeal has been launched to help repair the damage caused by a tornado which ripped through an allotment in Northamptonshire.  Dozens of sheds and greenhouses were destroyed at Moulton Allotments.

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