The Town Investment Plan said Northampton town centre "is in decline" and falling behind areas like Milton Keynes and Rushden Lakes. It pointed to prime shopping area vacancy rates of 15% and "a ...

The plans could "revitalise" Northampton town centre and "encourage cafe culture", a council says.

Northampton's bus station, once described as "the mouth of hell" by broadcaster Kevin McCloud, was demolished in 2015. Greyfriars was described in the Lonely Planet guide as "infamously ugly".

A market town that is having a £8.5m revamp could have further improvements made to its centre. West Northamptonshire Council said Abington and Fish Street, in the heart of Northampton, could be ...