The future looks bright for firefighters in Northamptonshire as they can now be seen out and about in new, gold-coloured fire clothing – the first major change in kit the service has seen in 15 years. Firefighters will be saying goodbye to their old, dark blue kits, which first came into service in 2004, and … … …

Officers are appealing for witnesses after two fires, thought to be suspicious, took place on a single night in The Grange estate, Daventry. Police and fire were called to a house fire in The Stour at 4.45am on Monday, February 18, which centred on the front porch area. Two adults and three young children reached … … …

Police and fire officers are appealing for anyone with information about a recent spate of suspected arsons in the Daventry town centre area to come forward. In January, nine fires, believed to be deliberate, were recorded in the area, prompting concerns about how arsonists could put lives at risk. Police Sergeant Chris Thomas, of Daventry … …

Firefighters are in attendance at a fire in Bulwick, near Weldon, where the thatched roof of a building is ablaze. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the property shortly after 6.30pm this evening, Tuesday, February 12. Six pumps are at the property in Main Street and firefighters are expected to remain on scene …

Students in Corby discussed tackling and preventing knife crime, as part of a launch event held for Northamptonshire County Schools Challenge(NCSC). The event, held at Corby Technical School (CTS), was the latest in a series of launches currently being held at schools across Northamptonshire. PCSO Steve Coles visited the school on Wednesday to deliver an … … …

Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold is asking people who live and work in Northamptonshire for their views on the priorities for policing and the fire service in the county. The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner is updating the Police and Crime Plan and launching a new Fire and Rescue Plan, his first …

An incident in which a pile of tea towels almost caught fire after being folded and piled straight out of the tumble dryer, has prompted warnings from Northamptonshire firefighters. A photo was recently sent to Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service showing burn marks to a heap of tea towels, which had started to catch fire … … …

A countywide road safety strategy has been launched to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries to motorists, riders and pedestrians on Northamptonshire’s roads. Road safety in Northamptonshire has improved significantly over the last 20 years, and the number of people killed and seriously injured on the county’s roads is at the lowest level …

Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold is asking for an increase of around 3.5 pence per week – £1.76 a year for a band D household – in the amount of council tax that funds the fire and rescue service. The increase, the maximum allowed by the Government, will be used to provide … …