Two schools set to join academy trust
Two village primary schools are the latest looking to becoming academies.The primary schools in Braunston and Staverton are working with the Peterborough Board of Education, run by the Diocese of...
View ArticleCounty’s reported rapes are highest
The Northamptonshire Police area has the highest rate of recorded rapes in England and Wales, latest figures from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary have shown.The statistics, covering the year...
View ArticleLong Buckby charity backs DDC grant scheme
A charity which is working to revitalise a park in Long Buckby has commended Daventry District Council for its funding help and urged other community and voluntary groups to similarly apply for a...
View ArticleWoman praises air ambulance
A rider injured after falling from her horse on the Daventry to Staverton road has thanked the air ambulance for their help.Kelly Lane, 35 and from the Grange in Daventry, also wants to thank...
View ArticleA romantic offer
A HOTEL is offering a romantic break for its longest married couple.Hellidon Lakes Golf and Spa Hotel is asking couples who tied the knot at the hotel to send a copy of their marriage certificate to...
View ArticleTack marking event at Daventry
A tack marking event will be held in Daventry on Saturday.The Daventry Rural South Safer Community Team is holding the event in partnership with Northamptonshire HorseWatch between 1pm and 3pm.It takes...
View ArticlePub community shares the love
PEOPLE looking for an unusual Valentine’s Day gift for their partners can look no further than a village pub.Villagers who have taken over the running of The Fox and Hounds in Charwelton are offering...
View ArticleExtra homes would grow West Haddon by half
VILLAGERS have been left feeling anxious as plans for up to 100 new homes have been revealed for West Haddon.Davidsons Developments Limited will be holding a public exhibition of the plans on land to...
View ArticlePlanning consultant hired by Woodford Halse villagers
PROPOSALS for 55 new homes off Farndon Road in Woodford Halse will go before DDC’s planning committee on Wednesday February 19.The application has been recommended for approval by officers, but is...
View ArticleElectric van trial for businesses in Daventry
Business owners are being invited to get behind the wheel of an electric van which is to be trialled by Daventry District Council (DDC).DDC is considering the Renault Kangoo electric van for use by its...
View ArticleHorse rider air lifted to hospital from Daventry farm
A horse rider has been airlifted to hospital after being injured in a fall.The incident happened on Tuesday, Febraury 18, at a farm near Daventry. An air ambulance was required due to the remote...
View ArticleExtra homes would grow village by half
ANOTHER step was taken this week in drawing up a plan to direct development away from villages.The West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy will hopefully see fewer developments in villages, but will...
View ArticlePeople urged to help Jago
The Jago Worrall Foundation is seeking help to design a new website.The foundation supports three-year-old Jago Worrall from Welton after an accident in which he nearly drowned. The foundation is now...
View ArticleNew homes in Woodford Halse turned down
PLANS for 55 new homes in Woodford Halse has been turned down after a meeting last night (Wednesday).The planning committee of Daventry District Council (DDC) met to discuss the plans for the houses...
View ArticleHorse trainer to hold eight new contests
BYFIELD horse training expert Grant Bazin is breaking new ground by launching Europe’s first natural horsemanship competition.A former jockey, Mr Bazin, of New Leaf Farm, has practised and promoted the...
View ArticleVolunteering event hailed as a success
An event which has seen the police, fire service and volunteer centre join forces has been hailed as a success by organisers.Daventry police teamed up with Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and...
View ArticleSerious crash near Newnham
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash on the B4037 near Newnham, Daventry on Thursday, 20 February.The crash happened shortly after 10pm. A dark blue Ford Fiesta, driven by a...
View ArticleApprentice star’s role
A star of The Apprentice has announced she is bringing her ‘high energy’ women’s leadership community to Great Creaton.Jo Cameron, who shot to fame in series two of the hit TV show, will unveil her...
View ArticleWheelchair basketball weekender
A weekend of wheelchair basketball will be staged in Daventry at the start of March to give people a taste of the sport.The Northamptonshire Phoenix Wheelchair Basketball Club will be running taster...
View ArticleBusinesses invited to test electric van
BUSINESS owners are being invited to get behind the wheel of an electric van which is to be trialled by Daventry District Council (DDC)The authority is considering the Renault Kangoo electric van for...
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