00:00This is your morning update for Friday the 18th of July 2025, brought to you by the Northampton Chronicle and Echo.
00:11Nothing silly about student Sam's Isles plans. A postgraduate student is putting his learning to good use, with plans to provide better health and social care to people in a remote island location.
00:23Local CIC Stunited connects students and employers to empower graduate careers.
00:31In today's competitive job market, many students graduate with degrees, but struggle to take the next step into employment.
00:41Reform-led West Northamptonshire Council scraps net zero targets, despite protesters' attempts to stop decision.
00:48The Reform UK administration has said it wants to refocus the council's sustainability commitments and prioritise public resources towards delivering practical projects for residents.
01:03Saints wing Tommy Freeman gets first test call for British and Irish Lions against Australia.
01:09Club mate Alex Mitchell is also in line for his Lions test bow, as he is named on the replacement's bench, but there is no place in the 23 for either Henry Pollock or Finn Smith.
01:23Four men, including former senior Northampton Conservative councillor, appear in court charged with historic indecent assault.
01:30Phil Larratt of Highfield Road appeared at Northampton Magistrates Court on Thursday, July 17, alongside three co-defendants.
01:42Cult Musical Icons documentary releases its first trailer.
01:47The much-anticipated documentary on late musician Jeff Buckley has released a brand-new trailer ahead of its release next month.
01:55Northampton's Afrobeat star Great Adams to perform at Latitude Festival.
02:02Adams, who released his debut album Blessed Boy at the end of last year, will be performing on the venue's lavish lounge stage.
