The current vaccine centre hub for this area is the new Brackley Medical Centre, Wellington Road, Brackley, situated just before you enter Brackley off the A43 roundabout. It is next door to the big new Sainsbury's store. Head for Sainsbury's and you should then see signs for Brackley Medical Centre.

There has been an increasing trend of COVID-19 phishing and SMS text message scams, prompting the National Cyber Security Centre to publish materials to raise awareness.

As it stands, there are five key trends:

- Fake URL links claiming to redirect you to GOV.UK website to claim relief payments.
- Lockdown fines suggesting you have breached government regulations.
- Offers of health supplements that will... Read More »

There have been reports of a new scam where a person receives a text saying they need to book a vaccination appointment and it takes them to a fake NHS form, which then asks for their bank details to prove their identity.

The NHS will never ask for bank details so please do not provide them, as it will be a scam.

Town Hall, The Sawpits Centre and Towcester Youth & Community Centre

I'm sure it will come as no surprise to you that the Town Council's premises will continue to remain closed until at least April 2021.

We thank you for your continuing patience and would like to reassure our regular hirers that your bookings will resume as soon as they are practically able to do so.

Edited 6th Janauary: The NHS has... Read More »

NHS England and NHS Improvement has launched the next phase of the latest 'Help Us, Help You' campaign which focuses on the NHS 111 service as a new way to access A&E.

If you have an urgent but not life-threatening medical need, make sure you contact NHS 111 first rather than going straight to A&E. If you do need urgent care, then NHS 111 can now book you in to be seen quickly and safely in... Read More »

The above application will be considered by South Northants Council's Planning Committee, which starts at 2.15pm on 7th January 2021, when any representations already made will be taken into consideration.

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the Planning Committee is not currently meeting in person but will meet 'virtually' to consider and determine the application. Applicants, objectors, parish and town... Read More »

A Virtual Christmas Concert in aid of the Mayor's charity, Macmillan Cancer Support, will be broadcast live on the Towcester MidSummer Music Facebook page and YouTube Channel at

7pm on Saturday 19th December 2020

and available to watch forever afterwards!

We have contributions from local musical individuals, community groups and families; all recently recorded or from the archives.

Donations can be made... Read More »

Book clubs, walking groups and other community projects will be able to apply for a £4 million fund designed to help reduce loneliness in the coming months.

The Local Connections Fund – made up of £2 million from the Government and £2 million from The National Lottery Community Fund – will be used for hundreds of small grants worth between £300 and £2,500.

These... Read More »

SOFEA Community Larder is offering a free Christmas meal to people in need in our towns and villages and is working in partnership with Food4Heroes. Following their successful delivery of meals to NHS staff during lockdown, Food4Heroes have agreed to provide a Christmas meal to people who may not be able to spend time with friends or family this year and may struggle to get themselves a Christmas meal.... Read More »