African trip for marathon fundraiser
A Daventry man who has run eight London Marathons is heading to South Africa for his next challenge.Glen Frank, 44, is a personal trainer and instructor who has run the marathons dressed at Batman,...
View ArticleCyclists celebrate twinning
Six cyclists headed out from Flore early on Tuesday morning last week.They cycled all the way to Cregy in France, Flore’s twinned village. The cycle ride is part of the 30th anniversary celebrations...
View ArticleNew homes set for approval
Plans for 55 new homes in Woodford Halse look set to be approved next week.The development, off Farndon Road on the southern edge of the village, has been opposed by neighbours and the parish...
View ArticleFormer radio star given driving ban
A former BBC Radio 2 presenter living near Daventry has admitted to drink driving – but claimed a sneezing fit caused her to crash into a stationary car.Sarah Kennedy, aged 63 from Church Lane in...
View ArticleGunpoint robbery at village pub in Northamptonshire
A gun-wielding robber stole cash from a Northamptonshire village pub after he locked staff behind the bar.The man entered the the Boat House Pub in Braunston, near Daventry, just after midnight on...
View ArticleTidying up houses to cut the risk of crime
Police in Daventry have teamed up with The Prince’s Trust to help out victims of burglary.PCSOs Les Conopo and Lorraine Humfress, who cover DIRFT, Crick and Kilsby for the Daventry Rural Safer...
View ArticleNorthamptonshire Police special recruitment events
People wanting to know more about becoming a special can have a chat with recruitment officers who are out and about this week across Northamptonshire.Specials come from all walks of life and there are...
View ArticleFond farewell to much-loved head
A headteacher who has been at a village primary school for more than 10 years said farewell on Friday.Dr Yvonne Watts has left Welton Primary School to take up the head’s role at Guilsborough Primary...
View ArticlePolice search for missing Chipping Warden man
Police are looking for a missing man from Chipping Warden who was last seen in Northampton at the weekend. David Copson, 26, left his home in The Close, Chipping Warden on Saturday before a night out...
View ArticleParish constables to make a return
Special constables will be used to patrol small towns and villages in Northamptonshire to help reduce the fear of crime in rural areas, Northamptonshire’s chief constable has said. Chief Constable...
View ArticleNew equipment for Daventry gym
Reach for Health in Daventry has received a boost after it was given £2,000 to purchase new equipment.The money has come from Northamptonshire County Councillor for Daventry West Adam Collyer from his...
View ArticleSharon nails contract with TV show judge
A Daventry salon owner can see her handiwork on live TV thanks to her connection with Britian’s Got Talent.Sharon Baker, who runs Belle Femme in the town, has been doing the nails of BGT judge Amanda...
View ArticlePlans turned down for new homes in Woodford Halse
Plans for 55 new homes in Woodford Halse have been thrown out after a meeting last night (Thursday).The planning committee of Daventry District Council decided by 7-1 to refuse the application for the...
View ArticlePop in to new pop-up eatery
A husband and wife team will be opening the doors to their house and running a pop-up restaurant this month.Anita and Andy Lowe, in Braunston, will be cooking for paying customers in their own home to...
View ArticleFundraising in memory of Mark
A sister and niece have carried out a fundraising walk in memory of a Daventry man.Anne Checketts and Lorraine Squire walked from Weedon to Welton along the Grand Union Canal.They did the walk on...
View ArticleMotorbike festival roars into Daventry
Daventry Motorcycle Festival will be roaring into town on Saturday, June 14 .Organisers are inviting anyone that owns a motorbike to join the town centre Ride-In. The free family-friendly bike...
View ArticleWarning after arrests made
Police have warned people to be vigilant following the arrest of 17 people all suspected of stealing information from computers.The men, all from the UK, alledgedly used malicious software designed to...
View ArticleAccident staged in the town
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service teamed up with the East Midlands Ambulance Service to run a training day for students at Northampton College.Held on Monday June 2 at Daventry Fire Station, it...
View ArticleAll Creatures Great and Small
A flower festival themed around All Creatures Great and Small will be held later this month.The 52nd Flore Flower and Garden Festival runs from June 21-22 from 11am to 6pm on both days.There will be...
View ArticleTreasurer stole £13,000 from Northamptonshire Community Centre by writing...
A former treasurer for a Northamptonshire community centre has been ordered to pay back less than 10 per cent of more £13,000 she stole after she wrote out dozens of cheques to herself.Wendy Roberts,...
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