COMPETITION: Chance to win Women’s Tour jersey
We’ve teamed up with OVO Energy, proud sponsors of the Women’s Tour and Tour of Britain, to give one lucky reader the chance to win a replica leader’s jersey, signed by the winner herself!Last...
View ArticleNorthants County Cricket reaches £1m share target in nine months
The chairman of Northamptonshire County Cricket Club says he will not be rushing out to spend money after raising £1 million in shares in just nine months.It means the Wantage Road-based club, home to...
View ArticleCollision closes section of A5 near Rugby
The A5 near Rugby has been closed in both directions because of a collision.The road has been closed between the A426 (Cosford) and the A428 (Crick)A diversion has been put in place while the collision...
View ArticlePolice seize more than £22,000 near Crick
Police have seized more than £22,000 near Crick.Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police Economic Crime Unit (ECU) has secured the forfeiture of £22,800, under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002...
View ArticleDaventry Town FC to hold AGM
Daventry Town FC’s annual meeting is taking place tonight (Thursday) at 7.30pm in the clubhouse in Browns Road.Chairman Steve Tubb said: “It is essential for our long-term plans that everyone involved...
View ArticleSeriously ill children enjoy flying day in Preston Capes
A special flying day in Preston Capes was a big hit for nearly 70 seriously ill children.It was organised by Starlight, a charity which grants wishes for seriously ill and terminally ill children.The...
View ArticleGold award for Daventry sales advisor Kerri
Top Daventry employee Kerri Grice has won gold in the Sales Advisor of the Year category at her company’s awards.The gold award in the sales advisor category is presented to the Crest Nicholson...
View ArticleColourful way to help poorly Newnham boy Harry
A poorly little boy from Newnham has been given a helping hand by three estate agents.Ryan Green, James Pacey and Kate Preece from Harrison Murray Estate Agency in Northampton took part in the recent...
View ArticleDaventry to show support for Armed Forces
Britain’s servicemen and women will be honoured during a special flag-raising ceremony in Daventry.Armed Forces Day takes place on Saturday, June 24, and is an opportunity for the nation to show its...
View ArticleScooter rider, 20, left with serious injuries after being 'pushed into a...
A scooter rider was taken to hospital following a three-vehicle collision on the A5 in Northamptonshire.The collision happened at 7.45am yesterday (Thursday, June 15) on the A5 northbound at Crick,...
View ArticleBurglars climbed onto Northamptonshire house using a wheelie bin and stole...
Burglars used a wheelie bin to climb onto the roof of a property in Northamptonshire before climbing through an open window and stealing a haul of property.The theft happened in Meeting Lane, Towcester...
View ArticleDetectives keen to speak to people who might have been stung following...
Thieves have stolen a beehive and beekeeping equipment, including a smock from an address in Northamptonshire.The theft happened in the village of Everdon, near Daventry, sometime between 11am last...
View ArticleA quarter of a million Brits have had cosmetic surgery
Close to a quarter of a million Brits have undergone cosmetic surgery - at the age of 50 or over, it has emerged. The detailed study into how attitudes towards life and lifestyles change on hitting the...
View ArticleNext urgently recalls children’s sandals over choking fears
High street retailer Next have urgently recalled a pair of sandals due to concerns they could present a choking hazard to children.The shoes, which are decorated with metal stars, are considered a...
View ArticleNATIONAL BREAKING: Armed police hold man at gunpoint outside Parliament
Parliament has been put on lockdown this morning after armed police detained a man at gunpoint.Pictures on social media show several armed police guarding a man wearing a hooded top.It is believe the...
View ArticleTerminal illness charity looking for Northamptonshire people to host tea parties
Marie Curie is calling on people in the county to hold a Blooming Great Tea Party this summer and support the charity which provides care and support for people living with a terminal illness.Glebe...
View ArticleNorthamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service issue safety tips following Grenfell...
The responsibility for fire safety in high-rise tower blocks is held by the responsible persons, for example, landlords, building owners or a management agent, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue says.In...
View ArticleFamily of Napton motorcyclist who died in crash near Southam pay tribute to him
The family of a Napton motorcyclist who died after being involved in a crash with a pick-up truck near Southam have paid tribute to him.Christopher Gooderham, 58, was riding his BMW motorbike on...
View ArticleFoodie fun as part of open gardens
Food and garden lovers ought to head to Cold Ashby on July 29 and 30.As well as villagers opening their gardens for the 27th year, a range of local artisan produce will be available too.All proceeds go...
View ArticleHave say on planning rules
People in the district are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to the planning application process. Daventry District Council is consulting on the ‘Local Requirements’ for planning...
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