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One neighbour told the BBC it was the "biggest fire" they had ever seen.

And in some areas it has found cases of displacement and violence between local communities who disagree over neighbouring wind farms.

His wife, daughter and grandchildren, sheltering in a neighbour's house, were too afraid to emerge from hiding and bury him, as armed groups roamed the village.

Former North Northamptonshire Council leader Jason Smithers was angered after the Conservatives lost 37 seats there and 35 in neighbouring West Northamptonshire as Reform UK took control of both unitary authorities.

It was his last push, not just to win, but also to get the majority he said he needed to stand up to the chaotic territorial and trade ambitions of his "neighbour to the south".