What bright spark decided to turn the electricity off in winter?
I HAD the usual rubbish mail through the post this week but I did happen to notice something in between the mountain of garbage suggesting that I should try various frightening ready made meals – and I...
View ArticleWater shortage is now ‘critical’
A HOSE pipe ban could be enforced this summer after rainfall in the Daventry district reached its lowest level for 90 years.The county is in its first drought since 1996, and the Environment Agency has...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s guide to new DVDs
BLEAK but brilliant TYRANNOSAUR (18: Studio Canal) is so harrowing at times that it’s not for the faint-hearted.British actor Paddy Considine makes a powerful and intense directorial debut with the...
View ArticleLibrary fundraiser is all the fashion
WOMEN from a village will be strutting their stuff on the catwalk later this month to raise money for their library.A fundraising fashion show is being organised by the Long Buckby Library Supporters...
View ArticleLeague champions bag win at the final whistle
MATCHES played on Sunday began with current league champions Ashmore Tornadoes taking on DW Ladies.Ashmore with a full strength team went into an early lead. DW Ladies kept up with the pace and...
View ArticleTown could be pilot for rejuvenation scheme
A DAVENTRY group is to bid for up to £100,000 to help rejuvenate the town centre.In her review of the nation’s high streets, retail guru Mary Portas suggested various measures to improve town centres,...
View ArticlePolice thank parishes for support
THE head of police in Daventry has thanked parish councils which have given their backing to Police Community Support Officers (PCSO)It comes as there is a possibility the number of PCSOs across the...
View ArticleInvitation to bowlers
WOODFORD Bowls Club are looking for new and experienced players to join them this season.The club offer excellent facilities, a good standard of play and a vibrant social calendar. For more...
View ArticleMixed view on changes
HEADTEACHERS have said plans by the government to change the way schools are inspected will not make a difference to the teaching in school.The announcement by Sir Michael Wilshaw, the new head of...
View ArticleLindsey’s very own Toy Story
A MUM has launched a new wooden toy venture from her Daventry home.Lindsey Wood decided to give up her office job and become a stay at home mum after starting a family.She has a three-year-old son and...
View ArticleCrunch clash ends in goal-less stalemate
DAVENTRY could only manage a 0-0 stalemate in a dour battle against Wild Catz played in freezing conditions.The Catz started well and made several attacks in to the Daventry half.But they were hit hard...
View ArticleVillage school is good says report
A VILLAGE primary school has been judged to be good following a report by government inspectors.West Haddon Primary School was awarded the rating by Ofsted which also judged it in several areas to be...
View ArticleSpecial award handed to ‘exemplary’ officer
A PRESTIGIOUS medal has been presented to a police officer who helped 230 people to safety when a building came under gun fire.Detective Chief Inspector Ally Wright is currently seconded to the...
View ArticleChildren’s art is of an Olympic standard
AN OLYMPIC-themed arts and crafts event took place at Daventry Leisure Centre.The three-day course began on Wednesday last week and more than 20 children signed up for each day.The half-term activity...
View ArticleMake sure you’ve registered
PEOPLE are being reminded that they could miss out on the chance to vote if they don’t register by April 18.Elections for Daventry District Council (DDC) will take place on Thursday, May 3, for all 36...
View ArticleFunds for vulnerable
A £250,000 cash pot has been provided to help protect vulnerable people during winter, which will include distributing slankets.The sleeved blankets form part of a number of items which will be given...
View ArticleThe name of the game
CHILDREN and parents got together to celebrate family values at a town primary school.Falconer’s Hill Infants hosted the day, during which parents were invited to come along and join in.Headteacher...
View ArticleVillage flips out for pancake races
A FLIPPING good time was had by all involved at a village’s pancake race on Tuesday.Children from Chipping Warden school took part in the village’s pancake race on Shrove Tuesday, running up and down...
View ArticleAlan Dee: How purple paint could prick the binge booze boil
SO, our whole economic system is suffering from a massive hangover but it’s binge drinking that’s going to get sorted out.You may wonder whether that nice Mr Cameron has got his priorities right – but...
View ArticleDamian in the dark about his big role
Described as “24 for grown-ups”, Homeland has already won a Golden Globe and critical acclaim. As the show begins in Britain on Channel 4, its main star Damian Lewis talks to Shereen Low about...
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