Daventry teenager accused of murder told police he picked up knife because he...
A Daventry teenager accused of murdering his childhood friend told a court the stabbing occurred as he made a “last ditch effort” to remove the victim from his house. On the fourth day of the trial of...
View ArticleMajor traffic delays due to M1 collision
A man has died in a road traffic collison between a lorry and car on the M1 this morning.The man was driving the car when the collision took place at about 4.15am on the northbound carriageway between...
View ArticlePeople urged to sign up to save money on energy bills
People are being offered an opportunity to save money on their energy bills with a new scheme being offered by Daventry District Council (DDC).The Big Switch Daventry District will harness people power...
View ArticleKnife-wielding robbery in Daventry
A knife-wielding robbery has taken place in Daventry on Monday night.The incident happened in Clare Avenue between 11pm and 11.45pm when the victim was walking from the town centre towards Headlands....
View ArticleDaventry teenager accused of murder admits lying to police over fears of...
A Daventry teenager accused of murdering his childhood friend admitted lying to officers about the amount of alcohol and drugs he had consumed because he did not want to bring “shame” upon his family....
View ArticleTree planting ceremony in memory of fallen airmen
A tree planting ceremony and remembrance service has been held in Yelvertoft to mark the 70th anniversary of a tragic plane crash.It was on the night of December 5, 1944 that the number six group RAF...
View ArticleConcern raised over fly tipping
The chairman of Weedon Bec Parish Council has raised concerns that fly tipping could increase in villages if plans for reduced opening hours of recyling centres go ahead.Sue Butler made the comments...
View ArticleKeeping the children entertained
Plenty of children found a crafty way of getting arty at Daventry Leisure Centre. Parents could drop their children off at the centre on Saturday and do their Christmas shopping. Youngsters enjoyed...
View ArticlePolice continue to appeal for witnesses following fatal M1 collision
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the M1 early yesterday morning.A lorry and car collided at about 4.15am on the northbound carriageway between...
View ArticleLib Dems propose to cut district councils
Daventry District Council (DDC) would be abolished under radical proposals outlined by the Northamptonshire Liberal Democrats.The proposals would see the eight local councils in the county replaced by...
View ArticleNovelist’s tale set for movie adaptation
Pre-production work has begun on a short film based on a novel written by an author from Daventry.Jackie Walsh’s book called The Silent Scream is to be turned into the film with the current working...
View ArticleSanta drops into visit country park
Santa will be making a special stop at Daventry Country Park to meet youngsters in the run-up to Christmas.He will be flying in from the North Pole on Tuesday to meet children at the park’s visitors’...
View ArticleFirm’s delight after getting three awards
Daventry based Hi-Force Limited, picked up three awards at the prestigious Northamptonshire Business Awards Gala Dinner and Presentation, held at Daventry Court Hotel.The awards, which were held on...
View ArticleOver 70 Christmas hampers donated following successful campaign
Generous Daventry district residents and businesses have been thanked for their incredible support for a Christmas hampers campaign to help people in need over the festive period.Daventry District...
View ArticleLooking at Universal Credit
Daventry Jobcentre Plus has been announced has one of 150 job centres across the country which will be taking Universal Credit.The centre, which is currently based at Daventry District Council offices...
View ArticleBREAKING: Daventry teenager sentenced for involuntary manslaughter
A 18 year old Daventry teenager has been sentenced to five years and three months in jail for involuntary manslaughter.Haranaryan ‘Ryan’ Johal, 18, had pleaded not guilty to murdering his friend...
View ArticleDDH Youth Board to host Elf Academy for local youngsters
Daventry & District Housing’s Youth Board is set to host an afternoon of free festive fun for local youngsters on Saturday December 20.Taking place between 1pm and 5pm at the Phoenix Youth Centre...
View ArticleRebrand for recruitment
Premiere People in Daventry has completed a rebrand and will now go under the name of Cordant People. The firm will specialising in permanent and temporary general staffing recruitment. The office...
View ArticlePeople thanked for their help with hamper project
Generous Daventry district residents and businesses have been thanked for their incredible support for a Christmas hampers campaign to help people in need over the festive period.Daventry District...
View ArticleWebsite launched
Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) has launched a new website to improve information about services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.The website, known...
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