Brackley2 days agoParking to remain free in three towns after U-turnA council reverses plans to introduce charges after receiving more than 3,000 public responses.2 days ago7 days agoBiogas plant to be debated for a fourth timeThe plans were approved by councillors in September but will be discussed for a fourth time.7 days ago27 Jan 2026Power cuts affect hundreds of propertiesHomes in the far north and south of the county are affected in separate incidents.27 Jan 202620 Jan 2026Parking fees plan dubbed 'disastrous' by tradersJohn Taylor, who owns a vets, believes it could have a "catastrophic" effect on the town centre.20 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Planning blueprint includes 47,300 new homesWest Northamptonshire Council's Local Plan looks at proposed development over the next 20 years.8 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Community cafe helping to tackle lonelinessThe chatty cafe scheme in Brackley says the number of people joining its meet-ups has tripled.7 Jan 20265 Jan 2026HS2 'needs to be challenged' over road reopeningA road realignment project sees its completion date extended by about two months following a delay.5 Jan 202622 Dec 2025Traders fear parking fees will 'kill' market townsParking in three market towns is currently free, but that could change under new proposals.22 Dec 202517 Dec 2025'Our baby died at 10 days old because of hospital failings'A couple whose baby died after Oxford hospital failings are speaking out to improve standards.17 Dec 2025...