It appears that the closure of the A361 is till the 20th of December at 5pm. It is hoped that not only will the sink hole be repaired, but the surface from the Northants county sign heading to Chipping Warden that used to shake ones car to bits, will have been resurfaced. Fingers crossed.

I am looking for a plumber to replace my existing insinkerator with an identical one that works. It probably will take no more than an hour. Have all the new kit ready to install, but looks exactly the same as old one and fits in same place. Many thanks Peter

Anyone can recommend a good car detailer in the Upper Boddington area? Thanks.

Hi everyone. Does anyone know a reliable furniture steam cleaner that covers Upper Boddington? Had a couple of people come to give quotes and they looked rather unsavoury, so I'm asking the community, who may have found a good one. Many thanks everyone.

Water temperatures can be extremely cold in the UK and in winter can plummet to below zero. Here are some top safety tips for keeping safe: • Do not walk or play on ice • Keep your pets away from ice • If your pet enters extremely cold water, do not attempt to rescue them yourself - you could put yourself in danger and they are more likely to rescue themselves • If you go for a walk near cold water, try and go during daylight hours when visibility is good. If not, make sure the route is well lit • Stay away from the water’s edge If you find yourself in the water: • Relax and float on your back to catch your breath • Try to get hold of something that will help you float • Keep calm then call for help or swim for safety if you’re able If you see someone else in the water: • Do not go into the water to rescue them. You could get into trouble yourself • Call 999 and ask for the fire service and be as precise as you can with the location • Tell the struggling person to float on their back in a star shape • Throw something that may help them float – like a branch, an inflatable ball or even a water bottle

10/01/25 14:22 We are currently attending a house fire in Bouverie Road in Hardingstone, Northampton. The road is closed, and we would urge nearby residents to stay away from the area while we are on the scene, and to keep doors and windows shut if affected by the smoke.

With extra lights and heaters in winter, it’s tempting to plug everything in—but overloading sockets is a major fire risk. Use one plug per socket and avoid daisy-chaining extension leads. Use Electrical Safety First socket calculator: https://orlo.uk/G9AAB

🚨 Chimney Fire Safety Alert 🚨 A warm fire is great during these cold months, but do you know how to spot a chimney fire or fire-related problems? 🔥 Here's what to look for and what to do: Signs of a Chimney Fire: - A loud roaring noise, crackling or popping noises from your chimney. - A lot of dense smoke, often accompanied by a burning smell. - Glowing or flickering flames visible at the top of the chimney. - Ash or debris falling into your fireplace or room. - A hot chimney breast or flue pipe, both in the same room as the fire and rooms that the flue passes through. What to Do if You Suspect a Chimney Fire: ✅ Call 999 immediately! Don’t delay – chimney fires can spread rapidly. ✅ Close the doors to the room to contain smoke. ✅ If safe, close the damper or air vents on your stove/fireplace to reduce oxygen. ✅ Get everyone out of the house and stay out until the fire service gives the all-clear. Prevention Tips: ✔️ Have your chimney professionally swept at least once a year (more often if you burn wood regularly). ✔️ Only burn seasoned, dry wood or recommended fuels. ✔️ Never leave a fire unattended or overload your stove/fireplace. ✔️ Check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors regularly – they can save lives. Let’s keep our chimneys clean and our homes safe this winter.

Following recent flooding, #TeamEA have been working through the week to protect communities across the country. 1 - Operating the Didsbury Flood Storage Basin in Manchester. 2 - Clearing debris from flood screens in Anglia 3 - Deploying demountable defences in Northwich 4 - Pumping flood water at Ratcliffe on Soar Flood alerts remain active in some places. Keep yourself safe, check your flood risk: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/

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