B-Tech to launch new subsidiary in Dubai
B-Tech International Ltd, a Daventry-based manufacturer of AV accessories have revealed plans to expand its business into yet another new market. B-Tech, which currently has a presence in eight...
View Article‘Brazen’ thieves take steam engine parts
A much-loved steamroller may never run again after thieves carried out a ‘military style’ theft of its parts from a field near Daventry.Gulliver the Aveling and Porter steamroller was undergoing repair...
View ArticleWarning after sheep die in attacks
Sheep owners have been urged to keep an eye on their animals following a number of attacks by dogs in the Daventry area.In the past few weeks, officers have received several reports of sheep either...
View ArticleThousands of new homes for the town get official backing
The masterplan for the future growth of Daventry and the district has been backed by a Government inspector.The West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy sets out the vision and objectives for Daventry...
View ArticleReprieve for town’s ambulance station
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) boss Susan Noyes has revealed that unless there is a clear financial case the feared closure of Daventry’s ambulance station will not now go ahead.Speaking in...
View ArticleSpecials meeting in area
Northamptonshire Police has organised a series of meetings for tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday to encourage people to become special constables.A recruitment officer will be at each of the venues and...
View ArticleBird walk at Daventry Country Park
People can explore the seasonal birds at Daventry Country Park on Saturday, October 25.The Friends of Daventry Country Park are organising a guided bird walk around the park which is open to...
View ArticlePub ‘bully’ sentenced
A pubgoer from Norton who caused a fellow punter to suffer a bleed on the brain when he pushed him to the floor was labelled a ‘bully’ by a judge.Pensioner Roy Griffiths, of Watling Street, Norton, had...
View ArticleImmigrants escaped from lorry near Daventry
Police were called to the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT) on Thursday October 23 to reports of suspected illegal immigrants emerging from a lorry.At around 2.30pm a lorry pulled...
View ArticleCouncil’s planning team shortlisted for a national award
The emergency planning team at Northamptonshire County Council has been shortlisted for a national award for its innovative Don’t Be A Numpty video campaign.The digital campaign, which features cartoon...
View ArticlePrimary school unveils new play area
Parents and students attended Guilsborough Church of England Primary School’s official opening of a new outdoor play area on Wednesday, October 22. The playground was partly funded by a large donation...
View ArticleManagement buyout for firm
Daventry- based firm Polymark, a manufacturer of heat transfer labels and badges, has undergone a management buyout.The move, in which UK Managing Director Jim Clementson acquired the business from Ian...
View ArticleSports camps for youngsters over the half-term holidays
Children aged from five to 16 will be able to take part in sporting camps next week.The camps have been organised by Everyone Active, which runs Daventry Leisure Centre, and youngsters can learn...
View ArticleWage march planned for Daventry town centre
Labour councillors Wendy Randall and Abigail Campbell will be holding a march calling for a rise in the national minimum wage in Daventry town centre. The councillors are currently in talks with police...
View ArticleFamilies urged to take on reading challenge
Families are being invited to take part in bedtime reading sessions taking place at Northamptonshire libraries this half-term as part of the Take 10 pledge campaign.Take10 encourages parents to sign up...
View ArticleHalf term holiday Halloween afternoons
Daventry and District Housing’s Youth Board is to host two fun-filled afternoons for young people aged between eight and 15. The fun afternoons take place between noon and 4pm on Thursday, October 30...
View ArticleDrayton Reservoir hit by outbreak of blue-green algae
People visiting Drayton Reservoir are being urged by the Canal & River Trust to avoid contact with the water after an outbreak of blue-green algae. The algae, which can be toxic,occurs naturally in...
View ArticlePolice proposal to cut station opening hours
Northamptonshire Police have revealed Daventry station’s opening hours could be reduced with jobs at risk.The plans are currently undergoing consultation with no set decision made. However, any changes...
View ArticlePolice step up patrols after series of attempted burglaries in the Daventry area
Northamptonshire Police say they are stepping up patrols in rural areas after a number of houses were targeted by burglars over the weekend. Businesses and homes across the county have also fallen...
View ArticleCall for action to save our shops
A Daventry retailer believes more should be done to bring smaller and independent businesses in to the town centre.The call comes as the Daventry Express understands a hairdressers and a charity shop...
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