Oxford clash goes ahead after pitch inspection
The Cobblers’ game against Oxford United will go ahead on Saturday afternoon (3pm kick-off) after volunteers helped clear the pitch of the overnight snow.Around 40 supporters were at the ground early...
View ArticleHarding strike enough as Northampton Town squeeze past Oxford
Ben Harding’s second goal of the season was enough to give the Cobblers a ninth successive home win, at the expense of Oxford United.Town rode their luck at times in the snowy conditions and Lee...
View ArticleBoothroyd not happy despite Northampton Town claiming ninth home win on the trot
Cobblers boss Aidy Boothroyd watched his side complete a ninth home win on the bounce but confirmed his players will get a ‘telling off’ on Monday morning.Town ran out 1-0 winners over Oxford United...
View ArticleBig changes to hardship funding begin
Major changes to social funding in Northamptonshire start in April.As part of changes being introduced under the Welfare Reform Act 2012, the government is abolishing the discretionary social fund...
View ArticleCouncil tax bills sent to district’s homes
This year’s council tax bills have arrived on door mats across the Daventry district, with everyone seeing an increase in their annual charge.Council tax bills are made up of precepts charged by...
View ArticleJefferson Lake’s Northampton Town v Oxford ratings: Lady Luck becomes a Cobbler
At several points this season, the Cobblers have conformed to the conventional wisdom associated with successful football teams.They have taken winning ugly to a new art. They are able to collect...
View ArticleBoss Wilder believes Oxford deserved to beat Northampton Town
Oxford United manager Chris Wilder said he was disappointed his side did not pick up a point against the Cobblers - because they deserved all three.And Wilder believes his central midfielder Andy Whing...
View ArticleBoss Boothroyd may bolster Northampton Town squad with loan signings
The Cobblers could enter the loan transfer market this week after losing defenders Kelvin Langmead and John Johnson to injury during Saturday’s win over Oxford United.Club captain Langmead, who had...
View ArticleDodford gets ready for fourth Easter egg hunt
The annual Easter egg hunt from Holbourn House will take place on Thursday in Dodford.Around 130 people will meet at the village hall at 2.30pm for the fourth Easter egg hunt around the village. All...
View ArticleAngry residents launch petition
Over 130 Daventry people have signed a petition to say why they think the council should prevent a local shopping emporium from closing.The Pigeonhole in Daventry, which houses 60 small businesses,...
View ArticleSheaf Street author dies
Marcel Van Cleemput, author of the book ‘Sheaf Street Will Live Again’, passed away peacefully on March 15 at Cynthia Spencer Hospice following a short illness.Marcel was born in France and came to...
View ArticleFinal decision made on future of ambulance service
The trust board of the East Midlands Ambulance Service today agreed to proceed with final recommendations for the future of the service.This means EMAS will continue to develop plans to create 9 hubs,...
View ArticleBoothroyd believes opponents are targeting Northampton Town winger Demontagnac
Aidy Boothroyd believes some of the Cobblers’ opponents are deliberately trying to get in-form winger Ishmel Demontagnac sent off.The 24-year-old has been yellow-carded in Town’s past two matches to...
View ArticleBy-election to be held for seat on District Council
A by-election for a seat on Daventry District Council is set to be held in May following the resignation of cllr Kay Driver. A notice of vacancy for the Welford ward seat has been posted and the...
View ArticleCare home extension gets given planning permission
AN EXTENSION to a care home in a Daventry district village has been approved.St Matthews Healthcare in Northampton has been given planning permission to extend Broomhill Country House in Holdenby Road,...
View ArticleNorthampton Town sign Coventry City defender to replace injured Langmead
The Cobblers have signed Coventry City centre-back Nathan Cameron on loan for the rest of the season.The 6ft 2ins defender, 21, is well known to boss Aidy Boothroyd, who gave the player his league...
View ArticleCampaign to make life harder for thieves
A campaign from Northamptonshire police to highlight how people can reduce the risk of becoming a victim of vehicle crime and burglary is well underway in crime hot spot areas across the county. ‘Don’t...
View ArticleMan smashed up gaming machine in Daventry Labdrokes
Police in Daventry are appealing for witnesses to an incident of criminal damage on Tuesday March 12.A man at the Ladbrokes store in High Street smashed up a gaming machine after becoming agitated, he...
View ArticleNew chief executive for major business organisation
An organisation which represents businesses in Daventry has appointed a new high profile new chief executive.SEMLEP (The South East Midlands Enterprise Partnership) has named Daniel Mouawad as the new...
View ArticleDaventry artist hosts solo exhibition
A mysterious and mythical exhibition from a Daventry artist is being shown at the Castle Gallery in Wellingborough.The exhibition entitled ‘The Other World’ looks at fairies, elves, leprechauns and...
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