Saints boss Mallinder in a rush to clinch play-off spot
Jim Mallinder says it’s very important Saints secure a Premiership play-off place before their final-day trip to Harlequins.Northampton can guarantee a top-four spot with a bonus-point win over Sale on...
View ArticleCobblers striker Akinfenwa says promotion more important than personal goals
Adebayo Akinfenwa insists he is ‘not too disappointed’ by his recent goal drought and says he would trade promotion with the Cobblers for not scoring again this season.Akinfenwa had scored 14 goals...
View ArticleBid to improve control over houses growth
A change in planning regulations means the Daventry district could see fewer planning applications for large housing developments.A report presented to Daventry District Council’s (DDC) strategy group...
View ArticleSpring Hop to showcase local talent
Live music and a barbecue will be on offer at The Three Conies in Thorpe Mandeville on Saturday, April 20.Musical delights will include local artists Dance a la Plage, Lonesome Cowboys, Pixel Fix, Cu...
View ArticleFoster calls on Daventry to end season on a high
Daventry Town boss Darran Foster has challenged his players to shrug off their County Cup disappointment and end their league season on a high .Daventry were beaten 3-1 by Blue Square North outfit...
View ArticleDaventry boss Foster so proud despite County Cup defeat
Daventry Town boss Darran Foster was full of pride at his team’s performance in reaching the NFA Hillier Senior Cup Final at Sixfields.But he admitted that Corby Town’s extra class told as Daventry...
View ArticleSaints stalwart Diggin set for Moseley loan switch
Saints stalwart Paul Diggin is set to play for Championship side Moseley this weekend as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.Diggin played 40 minutes for the Wanderers at Saracens on Monday...
View ArticleAkinfenwa fit, but Platt and Langmead doubts for Cobblers trip to Port Vale
Leading Cobblers goalscorer Adebayo Akinfenwa is expected to be fit for the trip to Port Vale on Saturday but the club continues to have doubts over two key players.Akinfenwa has sat out training after...
View ArticleGoodwin tells struggling Buckby they have to be brave
Scott Goodwin admits his Long Buckby side are in dire straits.And he is urging them to show bravery in their final two games as they bid to beat the drop in the UCL Premier Division.The Bucks suffered...
View ArticleNew martial arts centre to open
A NEW martial arts centre will be officially opening its doors on Saturday.G Force Martial Arts Centre, based on Alvis Way on the Royal Oak Industrial Estate, will be hosting the fun packed day for the...
View ArticleCummins announces up to 150 jobs to go in Daventry
Engineering firm Cummins has revealed that up to 150 jobs are at risk at its plant on the Royal Oak Industrial Estate in Daventry.One of the biggest employers in the town, Cummins based on the Royal...
View ArticleCobblers boss Boothroyd says play-offs would be a ‘massive bonus’
Aidy Boothroyd believes securing a place in the play-offs will be a ‘massive bonus’ for his Cobblers side this season.Town head to Port Vale on Saturday needing a win and favourable results elsewhere...
View ArticleDickson eager to get job done ahead of Harlequins trip
Lee Dickson says it’s massively important for Saints to secure their top-four spot before they go to Harlequins on the final day of the season.Northampton can make sure of a play-off place by claiming...
View ArticleTail wags as Northants assume the ascendancy against Essex
New season equals, evidently, new team.To dust the superlatives off after one encouraging performance by Northants in Cardiff would’ve been a touch premature but two in as many weeks offers a more...
View ArticleBatting depth all part of Ripley’s plan
Northamptonshire head coach David Ripley has admitted that the depth in the side’s batting order is not a coincidence.On the second day of the County Championship with Essex the final two wickets put...
View ArticleTurbine plans go to committee
TWO planning applications for wind turbines will be discussed by Daventry District Council planners on Wednesday evening.The first application is for two turbines standing 71 metres to the tip of the...
View ArticleDiscover help and support at event
Community groups can find out more about funding opportunities available to them at a funding fair later this month.The Daventry District Funding Fair is on Monday, April 29, in the Saxon Suite at...
View ArticleNew business forum launch for Daventry
A new website and social media presence mark the official launch of the Daventry Business Forum this week.A handful of people have been working to create a platform for communication and promotion of...
View ArticleDiamonds admits Sharks ‘in limbo’ ahead of Saints clash
Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond admits his side are now ‘in limbo’ after securing Premiership survival last weekend.And Saints will hope to take advantage of the opposition’s hangover when the two sides...
View ArticleUpdate - Cummins statement on job losses
Engineering firm Cummins has revealed this morning (Friday) the reasons for job losses announced earlier this week.The firm announced on Wednesday that up to 150 jobs could be lost at the plant on the...
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