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Motorway experience free event

Do you tend to avoid motorways, feel less confident driving on them than you would like, don’t like joining them, or have a general issue, then this free event is for you.

Each session (of around 2 hours) starts with a short classroom session about motorway driving delivered by Northamptonshire Police’s Driver Training Unit. Following that you will go out in a marked police car, from Police HQ to the M1, where an officer from the Roads Policing Unit will demonstrate how to join and leave the motorway safely, how to change lane and judge speed.

Once you have returned, you can practice what you have just learnt by having a free motorway taster drive in your own vehicle with a qualified Observer from Northampton Advanced Motorists.

The event is free and will take place at Police Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton NN4 0JQ. There are a number of sessions throughout the day. Booking is essential https://orlo.uk/MiUne

A partnership event between Northampton Advanced Motorists and Northamptonshire Police’s Roads Policing Unit, Safer Roads Team and Driver Training Unit.

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Notification of Roadworks Ashby Road, Kilsby, Crick and Ashby St Ledgers and Crick Gated Road, Main Street, Ashby St Ledgers

West Northamptonshire are intending on carrying out carriageway works on the above road. To undertake this work safely will require that the road will be closed for 2 days at off peak times, and it is expected that the works will commence on the 6th October 2025.

The closure and diversion can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=GB145809999

Graphic showing a car loaded with items in its trunk, with text about booking a slot to visit recycling centres in West Northamptonshire starting from 3 November 2025. Booking opens 20 October 2025.

West Northamptonshire Council is introducing a booking system for its Recycling Centres.

West Northamptonshire Council is introducing a booking system for its Recycling Centres.

It launches on 3 November this year, with the aim of reducing queues and easing pressure on local roads.

You’ll be able to book a slot online, or over the phone if you prefer. Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance or on the day at least 30 minutes before arrival. Find out more at https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/household-waste-recycling-centres-hwrcs

If you’re planning to visit any of West Northamptonshire’s Recycling Centres on or after 3 November, you must book a slot first.

The booking system opens on 20 October, allowing you to reserve a slot online. You can also book by phone if you prefer. More: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/household-waste-recycling-centres-hwrcs

Are you ready for the new booking system being introduced at Recycling Centres across West Northants?

It launches on 3 November, with the aim of reducing queues at centres and easing pressure on local roads. Find out more on their website at https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/household-waste-recycling-centres-hwrcs