Raising awareness of the silent killer
IT WAS a short back and sides for one woman trying to raise awareness of ovarian cancer.On Friday Sharon Evans, from Chiltern Road in Daventry, got her long hair cut off at Rebel Hair in Daventry to...
View ArticleAwards recognise town officers as best in county
A POLICE constable (PC) and a police community support officer (PCSO) in Daventry have been judged to be the best in the county.PC Rhiryd Hughes, 51, commonly known in the town as Wyn, and PCSO Nicky...
View ArticleWorkers move onto former cafe site
WORK has started on a piece of derelict land off the A45 near Daventry.Machinery and workers arrived on the site of the old cafe and filling station, between Dodford and Weedon on the A45, at the end...
View ArticleDerelict pub set to become new Co-op
A DERELICT pub in Daventry will be the site of a new Co-operative convenience store with the creation of up to 20 jobs.The Falconer, on Ashby Road, has been shut since 2010 and has since become run...
View ArticlePioneering plans target metal theft
A NEW database aimed at tackling metal theft, which is the first of its kind in the country, will be launched in Daventry.NEMISYS (National Electronic Metal Theft Intelligence System) will go live in...
View ArticleHousebound library service appeals for more volunteers
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help bring library services to more people.Daventry Library’s housebound service supports people with disabilities who can’t get out to their local library.Customers...
View ArticleSome police to be saved from the axe
POLICE are to consider using some of the force’s cash savings to ‘defer’ the loss of 20 police officers and five PCSOs for at least another year.As part of a four-year financial plan, which includes...
View Article‘School morale is on the brink’
THE chair of a Daventry school’s governing body has been forced to step down as the school continues its moves towards academy status.The news is the latest in a series of setbacks at the troubled...
View ArticleLambs herald spring’s arrival
DESPITE the unpredictable British weather we’ve been experiencing, spring has definitely sprung in one village.With the weather appearing to be warming up this week, and the first spring bulbs poking...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Safe House
“When they tell you: ‘You’ve done a fine job, son. We’ll take it from here.” That’s when you know you’re screwed.’Step right up for a high-energy espionage action thriller from director Daniel ‘Tony...
View ArticleAir ambulance called after bike crash
A PERSON was airlifted to hospital after a road accident in Daventry.At just after 4pm yesterday (Saturday) Fire crews from Daventry and Long Buckby were called to Norton Road.One person had to...
View ArticleNHS reserves may be used
NHS managers could have to dip into emergency funds to cover a spend on Northamptonshire hospital patients of almost £19 million more than expected.Figures show A&E consultations and subsequent...
View ArticleOscar winning film to premiere in Charwelton
THE UK premiere of an Oscar winning film will be taking place in Charwelton next week.The Shore features Ciaran Hinds in the lead role and will be shown on Tuesday, March 6. It will be a part of a...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s guide to new DVDs: Three Musketeers, Real Steel, Tower Heist
MUSKETEERS Athos, Porthos and Aramis are inseparable pals who live by the motto “One for all, all for one”.But if you’re tempted to rent or buy THE THREE MUSKETEERS (12: Entertainment One), the latest...
View ArticleChance to print off free CV
A TOWN centre shop is allowing job seekers the chance to print off their CV for free.Cartridge World, on the High Street, is taking part in the national ‘CV Sorted’ campaign which runs until Saturday,...
View Article‘Spend money on lights’
THE opposition Labour group on Northamptonshire County Council says it would close County Hall and invest money saved in street lights and the police if it was in power.As well as moving county council...
View ArticlePupil detained under mental health act
A STUDENT from Campion School has been arrested and detained under the mental health act.The 15-year-old boy was arrested on Sunday afternoon and is now on bail pending further enquiries.A joint...
View ArticleBroadband speed is ‘below average’
A NEW study has found that the average broadband download speed in Daventry is well below the national average.The survey by uSwitch revealed the average speed is 4.43mbps, compared to a national...
View ArticleSchool run problems
PARKING problems at schools around Daventry will be investigated after a meeting.Chris Long, who represents Daventry West at Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) met with Andre Gonzalez De Savage, the...
View ArticleAlan Dee: This obvious row just doesn’t work
THIS rumbling row about work experience is providing all sorts of employment opportunities for commentators, pundits and pressure groups of all shades of opinion even as the people the schemes are...
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