Martin Heath
BBC Radio Northampton

An inquest has been opened at Milton Keynes Coroners' Court into the death of Daniel Dunkley, 35, from Northampton.

He was found hanging in a prison cell last month and died in hospital on 2 August. The hearing has been adjourned until next April.

Martin Heath
BBC Radio Northampton

Motorists are being urged to avoid the main road through Rockingham, near Corby, after a tractor and its trailer came to grief across the carriageway.

Martin Heath
BBC Radio Northampton

Here is a selection of the stories making the pages of our local newspapers today:

• Northampton Chronicle and Echo, external says 176 jobs are at risk at the TNT distribution centre in Round Spinney in the town following a takeover by FedEx

• The Evening Telegraph, external reports on the death of a 44-year-old cyclist following a road accident between Wellingborough and Wollaston

• The Daventry Express, external reveals plans for a showcase of locally-grown fruit and vegetables next month

Sarah Foster
BBC Radio Northampton

If you're just joining us, here's a summary of our main stories so far today:

• A decision to spend up to £500,000 chasing a £10m loan to Northampton Town FC could be overturned at a special meeting tonight
• Officials in Northampton have been defending plans to tackle air pollution
• And astronomers in the county have been giving advice on how to see a spectacular meteor shower later

BBC Weather Watchers

Thanks to BBC Weather Watcher 'Nisha' for this view from Wellingborough earlier, where she recorded cloudy skies and a temperature of 16C (61F).  

Image source, BBC Weather Watchers

It will dry up this afternoon with sunny periods developing, especially in the south where it will feel warm. There will be a keen westerly breeze and a high of 20C (68F).

Get more details on the forecast where you live from BBC Weather.

Andrew Radd
BBC Radio Northampton

The draw's been made for the second round of the League Cup and Northampton Town will face West Bromwich Albion.

The game will be played at Sixfields during the week commencing 22 August.

The Cobblers beat Barnsley 2-1 in the first round on Tuesday night.

Martin Heath
BBC Radio Northampton

Astronomers in Northamptonshire are predicting a bumper show of shooting stars tonight.

The annual Perseid meteor shower is due to take place as the Earth passes through a debris field left by the Swift-Tuttle comet.

Image source, PA

Experts say this year's display could be twice or three times as spectacular as usual.

Dusko Novakovic, from the Northamptonshire Natural History Society, says there's no need for special equipment to see the phenomenon - all you need is something to sit on and a way of keeping warm.

If you get any photos, we'd love to see them. Get in touch by email or Facebook, external.

Martin Heath
BBC Radio Northampton

Students have told the BBC that teaching at Tresham College, which has campuses in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, is not strict enough and "they wouldn't chase you up" if you didn't do enough work.

The latest report, external from Ofsted inspectors has rated the college as inadequate, citing concerns about management and teaching.

The principal says some of the judgements are unfair and he plans to challenge them.

Heather and Siona, who are studying A-Levels at the institution, told BBC Radio Northampton they enjoy the "comfortable environment" at the college, but they need more support and communications from their teachers.  

Martin Heath
BBC Radio Northampton

Opposition politicians in Northampton have secured a review into the decision to spend up to £500,000 to recover a multi-million pound loan to Northampton Town Football Club.

The money was supposed to fund a stadium redevelopment project but it's thought it may have been used to finance other schemes.

Image source, Northampton Town FC

A criminal inquiry is already under way into "alleged financial irregularities".

Northampton Borough Council's cabinet decided to transfer up to £500,000 from reserves to pay professional fees connected with the recovery of the loan money.

However, a panel will meet tonight to reconsider that decision amid concerns that councillors didn't have enough information when they discussed it.

The Northampton Borough councillor responsible for the environment has defended the authority's plans to tackle air pollution in the town.

Image source, Getty Images

The council's new draft strategy, external rejects a ban on higher-polluting vehicles in part of Northampton but says it will encourage the use of low-emission vehicles, as well as walking and cycling.

Alan Botwood says they take the issue very seriously but there are practical problems when it comes to dealing with it: "With any type of low-emission strategy you've got to rely on a lot of other people to work with you," he said.

Northamptonshire Telegraph

A Northamptonshire town will be having its first ever Pride event, external this weekend. 

Wellingborough’s LGBT Alliance has organised the Pride picnic which will be taking place from midday until 16:00 at the Castle Fields park in the town.

Northampton Borough Council's decision to set aside £500,000 to attempt to recover the £10.25m it loaned to Northampton Town FC will be looked at again tonight.

Image source, Getty Images

The ruling Conservatives approved taking the money from reserves last month but Labour have forced a scrutiny panel to consider the issue. 

The panel could decide to go along with the decision or ask for it to be re-examined.

BBC Travel

There are delays on the A509 Kettering Road in Isham in both directions around Station Road due to a dog on the road.

Motorists are being asked to approach with care.

Andrew Radd
BBC Radio Northampton

Image source, Google

A decision on plans for a motocross circuit near the village of Yelvertoft has been deferred. 

Daventry District Council's planning committee met last night and members said they wanted to see the results of an independent noise assessment.

They also said they would like to visit the site themselves.

People living nearby have claimed their village's way of life would be threatened by the development. 

Georgina Burnett
BBC Weather

It will be a cloudy and damp start to the day. However, the cloud and patchy rain will gradually clear to the east and allow some dry and sunny spells to develop.

Maximum temperature: 21C (70F).

Get a more detailed forecast for where you live with BBC Weather here.

Good morning and welcome to Northamptonshire Live.

We'll be bringing you the latest news, sport, weather and travel for the county from now until 18:00.

Let's start off with a bit of weather and then very shortly we'll bring you the latest on the controversial motorcycle track in Yelvertoft - the decision has been deferred.

That's it for our regular live updates until 08:00 tomorrow, but any major new stories will be posted here overnight.

On Thursday we'll have the latest on plans to cut pollution in Northampton and find out whether a controversial motorcycle track in Yelvertoft gets the go-ahead.

Have a good evening.

Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weather

Gradually turning cloudy with outbreaks of rain later this evening and overnight.  

Feeling milder than last night and turning breezy later with winds a light variable and lows of around 12C (54F).

Thursday will be a cloudy and damp start to the day with some outbreaks of rain. Brightening up later with sunny spells. 

Expect highs of around 21C (70F). 

Get the latest forecast where you live from BBC Weather.

Martin Heath
BBC Radio Northampton

Reports suggest that Patrick Allen, the managing director of Silverstone Circuits, has been suspended by the British Racing Drivers Club, external (BRDC).

The BRDC, which owns the venue, has confirmed to the BBC that Mr Allen is on leave of absence but would give no further details.

The motorsport journalist, Christian Sylt, told the BBC that the suspension results from Mr Allen's association with Lawrence Tomlinson, who's behind a bid to take over Silverstone. A rival bid by Jaguar Land Rover has run into difficulties over restrictions on use of the circuit.

Patrick Allen was brought in to run the British Grand Prix venue in 2014 after his predecessor, Richard Phillips, was suspended and then left the company.