Petition launch in housing protest
A group of villagers in Weedon has launched a petition against the building of a new housing estate.The petition launch follows a public meeting where hundreds of residents expressed concerns over the...
View ArticleSchool plan to be put in by summer
Daventry District Council is to build a new primary school in the town, rather than leaving it to a developer or the county council.The council says plans for a primary school on the new Monksmoor...
View ArticleAn iCon2 and hotel feature in new plan
The ‘WaterSpace’ development planned for the centre of Daventry has undergone a redesign.The new masterplan includes a new hotel, ‘iCon 2’, cafes, restaurants and homes all set around water as before...
View ArticleMan dies following crash
The man seriously injured in a crash on the A4037 near Newnham, Daventry, last Thursday (February 20), has died.The 31-year-old driver from Long Buckby was travelling from Newnham towards the A45 when...
View ArticleCrematorium to open
IN a couple of months another new facility serving the district will be opening its doors.Although it will not draw in the crowds, the new Rugby and Daventry Crematorium will be an important facility...
View ArticleJob and apprenticeships fair for young people in Daventry
A job and apprenticeships fair for16 to 25 year olds will be held in Daventry on Thursday, February 27.Connexions will be holding seven Apprenticeship and Job Fairs across the county to help match...
View ArticleCall to support credit unions
A MOTION to back credit unions has been tabled for Thursday’s DDC council meeting by two Labour members.Cllrs Wendy Randall and Maureen Luke want the Conservative-led council to promote credit unions...
View ArticleForce drive to recruit new police officers
A DRIVE to recruit new police officers has been launched by Northamptonshire Police.The force has pledged to maintain officer levels at 1,220, a commitment which means more trainee officers are now...
View Article£230,000 for work to commercial units
Daventry District Council will spent £230,000 for three years to improve commercial units around the town as a way to help the local economy.The cash will be used to bring units up to the standards...
View ArticleBetter links for station
BETTER links to Long Buckby Train Station are planned to improve public transport in Daventry.Currently the train station is linked to Daventry via a single bus service, Stagecoach’s number 11. The...
View ArticleAttempted burglary in Daventry’s High Street
POLICE in Daventry are appealing for witnesses to an attempted burglary at Orchard Print Services, High Street, Daventry.Between 7.15pm and 7.45pm yesterday (Tuesday, February 25) offenders attempted...
View ArticleTwo lorries in accident on the A5
POLICE were called to the scene of a road accident on the A5 earlier today (Thursday).It happened at traffic lights in Kilsby and saw two lorries in collision at around 11.10am. The incident was...
View ArticleBeauticians in fashion
Colleagues at The Beauty Suite in Woodford Halse were invited to London Fashion Week.Selina Shepherd and Rachael Hopper worked backstage painting the models’ nails. Selina, who has just opened a second...
View ArticleWalk the canal towpath
A CANAL towpath walk to Braunston has been arranged by the Friends of Daventry Country Park.The walk will be on Saturday, March 15. Walkers should meet at the Country Park’s visitors’ centre at 10am,...
View ArticlePhotos of the week
Our photographers and readers have been out capturing images across the district.Here are some of the best from the past week.
View ArticleCommunity pub to reopen tomorrow
THE Fox and Hounds in Charwelton will see its bar re-opened yesterday (Friday).The re-opening comes after a mammoth fundraising effort from the village community to save their pub from being closed...
View ArticleSchools trust under fire
E-Act, the trust which sponsors both of Daventry’s secondary schools, has been stripped of nearly a third of its academies.The educational trust came under fire from the Government and Ofsted on...
View ArticleDaventry dog Smokie takes on starring role in show
A Daventry woman who appeared with her dog on a TV show said it was one of the best decisions she ever made.Nikki Kirk, 46, from Wordsworth Road, appeared on Wednesday on Channel 4’s Superstar Dogs:...
View ArticlePeople asked to join police advice group
People actively involved in their community are being asked to assist the police and crime comissioner by becoming an independent advisor.Volunteers are sought to join an independent advisory group in...
View ArticleHomes plan thrown out
Proposals to build 55 new homes on green fields on the edge of Woodford Halse have been dismissed by Daventry District Council.Residents living near the site, off Farndon Road on the southern edge of...
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