The first part of a long-awaited relief road serving new housing estates has opened to the public.

Sandy Lane, between Duston and Harpole, was due to reopen in March but it remains closed.

West Northamptonshire Council says safety concerns have delayed its opening.

Neighbouring villagers raise concerns about the risk of flooding and drainage plans.

Jewellery found near Harpole, Northants, shows burial "stands alongside Sutton Hoo", say experts.

A garnet is found as archaeologists painstakingly examine a silver cross buried near Northampton.