River Nene: The River Nene Fights against Pollution for Survival

The River Nene, one of Northamptonshire’s most recognisable landmarks, is facing increasing environmental pressure as pollution concerns continue to grow across the county.  Flowing for more than 100 miles through Northamptonshire and the East Midlands, the Nene has historically been central to local life, helping shape trade, farming and industry throughout the county. Today, it has become one of…

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Youth Unemployment Surges as Job Opportunities Continue to Disappear

Young people across Northamptonshire are facing growing challenges finding work as youth unemployment continues to rise and job vacancies fall across the UK economy.  New figures from the House of Commons Library show that between December 2025 and February 2026, around 713,000 people aged 16 to 24 were unemployed in the UK, approximately 70,000 more…

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