Tom Vickers’ Northampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs preview
When Saints’ squad for the Aviva Premiership opener was announced on Friday afternoon, a wave of optimism washed over social networking sites and messageboards.It was easy to see why, with the names of...
View ArticleSales makes the most of truncated day
David Sales hit an unbeaten 66 as LV= County Championship promotion hopefuls Northamptonshire had to be content with a rain-affected draw against Hampshire at the Ageas Bowl.Sales struck 11 boundaries...
View ArticleSaints Q&A: Olver loved his time with the first team
Pre-season is traditionally a time for young players to make their mark – and that was certainly the case for Sam Olver.The academy fly-half grabbed his first-team opportunity with both hands, showing...
View ArticleFeast is back on for a second year
A two-day celebration of traditional rural heritage will take place in Crick later this month.The Crick Feast is returned after a year’s break on Saturday and Sunday September 14 and 15.This year’s...
View ArticleJo among the stars gearing up for charity
A NUMBER of stars from the world of sport and entertainment will be gearing up for a cycling challenge later this month.Cycle 4 Cynthia will be taking place at Althorp House on Sunday, September 22....
View ArticleChancellor gives his backing to HS2 plans
The Chancellor of the Exchequer says he is passionate about the controversial HS2 high-speed rail line planned to run through the Daventry district.The line will connect London to Birmingham with the...
View ArticleTom Vickers’ Northampton Saints v Exeter review and player ratings
As far as starts to the season go, Saints’ was pretty exceptional.They clicked into gear from kick-off to put their Aviva Premiership opener against Exeter to bed inside 35 minutes.Four tries during...
View ArticleSaints skipper Hartley happy to put an end to ‘long summer’
Dylan Hartley admitted he was happy to draw a line under a ‘long summer’ after leading Saints to victory against Exeter.The skipper scored the opening try in a 38-11 demolition of the Chiefs in the...
View ArticleNew homes rise up on estate
Work has got underway on Daventry’s newest housing estate.uilders have been on the Monksmoor site (off Welton Lane) and now the first buildings are starting to go up.The finished estate will have 1,000...
View ArticleSpecial event for over fifties
Three guest speakers will appear at the Daventry and District Over Fifties Forum in the Daventry Leisure Centre next month.Ken Nokes, from Age UK, will provide an update on campaigns, Millie Wastie...
View ArticleReunion for Danetre pupils
Pupils that attended Danetre School between 1990 and 1995 are invited to attend a school reunion on September 14 at the Daventry Town Football Club.The reunion will start at 7pm and is an opportunity...
View ArticleDickinson show delights Saints boss Mallinder
Jim Mallinder hailed the strength of Saints’ back row options after seeing No.8 Sam Dickinson shine on debut on Saturday.Dickinson was in determined mood as he put in a dominant display to help...
View ArticleViewing day for potential allotment plot
Local residents interested in having an allotment are being invited to view a new potential plot in Welton.Cllr Abigail Campbell, Welton Parish Council and local residents have been working with...
View ArticleHave your say on academy plan for seven schools
CONSULTATION on a proposed multi-academy trust starts today (Monday).The plan would see the primary schools in Badby, Barby, Braunston, Kilsby, Staverton, Weedon and Woodford Halse join forces and form...
View ArticleDickinson: Only Premiership title win will do for Saints
Sam Dickinson admits anything other than a Premiership title win would be seen as a failure at Saints this season.The powerhouse No.8 helped his side get off to a flyer on Saturday, as they eased to a...
View ArticleMa’afu and Dickson make first appearances as Wanderers win at Leicester
Salesi Ma’afu and Glenn Dickson made their first appearances in Saints colours as they helped the Wanderers beat Leicester 23-15 at Welford Road on Monday night.Australian prop Ma’afu, who moved to...
View ArticleFundraising coming on swimmingly
Children had a fun end to the school holidays in Woodford Halse.A summer play event took place for little ones, raising money for the refurbishment of the outdoor pool at Woodford Halse Primary...
View ArticleKing hints at changes to Saints team for Harlequins trip
Saints may look to mix things up on the selection front for Friday’s trip to Harlequins, according to attack coach Alex King.Northampton started the new season with a bang on Saturday, thrashing Exeter...
View ArticleHandbag stolen from car in Tesco car park, Daventry
A woman had her handbag stolen from her car parked in Daventry’s Tesco car park,Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft on Saturday September 7, between 4pm and 4.30pm, which took place...
View ArticleLawes: Saints will have to dig deep to beat Harlequins
Courtney Lawes says Saints will have to dig deep if they are to win the battle at The Stoop on Friday night.Northampton head to Harlequins with both sides having won their opening game in this season’s...
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