Villagers’ success
DAVENTRY Workers skittles team suffered a 26-43 defeat at the hands of Badby in a one-sided encounter.Star players for the Workers were Dave Hodgett (5-4, 12 stack) and Sharon Crosby (5-4) who played...
View ArticleLambs herald spring’s arrival
DESPITE the unpredictable British weather we’ve been experiencing, spring has definitely sprung in one village.With the weather appearing to be warming up this week, and the first spring bulbs poking...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Safe House
“When they tell you: ‘You’ve done a fine job, son. We’ll take it from here.” That’s when you know you’re screwed.’Step right up for a high-energy espionage action thriller from director Daniel ‘Tony...
View ArticleAir ambulance called after bike crash
A PERSON was airlifted to hospital after a road accident in Daventry.At just after 4pm yesterday (Saturday) Fire crews from Daventry and Long Buckby were called to Norton Road.One person had to...
View ArticleNHS reserves may be used
NHS managers could have to dip into emergency funds to cover a spend on Northamptonshire hospital patients of almost £19 million more than expected.Figures show A&E consultations and subsequent...
View ArticleOscar winning film to premiere in Charwelton
THE UK premiere of an Oscar winning film will be taking place in Charwelton next week.The Shore features Ciaran Hinds in the lead role and will be shown on Tuesday, March 6. It will be a part of a...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s guide to new DVDs: Three Musketeers, Real Steel, Tower Heist
MUSKETEERS Athos, Porthos and Aramis are inseparable pals who live by the motto “One for all, all for one”.But if you’re tempted to rent or buy THE THREE MUSKETEERS (12: Entertainment One), the latest...
View ArticleChance to print off free CV
A TOWN centre shop is allowing job seekers the chance to print off their CV for free.Cartridge World, on the High Street, is taking part in the national ‘CV Sorted’ campaign which runs until Saturday,...
View Article‘Spend money on lights’
THE opposition Labour group on Northamptonshire County Council says it would close County Hall and invest money saved in street lights and the police if it was in power.As well as moving county council...
View ArticlePupil detained under mental health act
A STUDENT from Campion School has been arrested and detained under the mental health act.The 15-year-old boy was arrested on Sunday afternoon and is now on bail pending further enquiries.A joint...
View ArticleBroadband speed is ‘below average’
A NEW study has found that the average broadband download speed in Daventry is well below the national average.The survey by uSwitch revealed the average speed is 4.43mbps, compared to a national...
View ArticleSchool run problems
PARKING problems at schools around Daventry will be investigated after a meeting.Chris Long, who represents Daventry West at Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) met with Andre Gonzalez De Savage, the...
View ArticleAlan Dee: This obvious row just doesn’t work
THIS rumbling row about work experience is providing all sorts of employment opportunities for commentators, pundits and pressure groups of all shades of opinion even as the people the schemes are...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to new movie releases: Wanderlust, Hunky Dory, Project X
HANG on a minute, we haven’t seen a film starring Jennifer Aniston for at least half an hour, what’s going on?Calm down, dears, Jen is still plugging away and tapping into the comedy vibe that proved...
View ArticleMP continues campaign for wind farm changes
DAVENTRY’S MP met with the Prime Minister this week as he continues his campaign to change wind farm policy.Chris Heaton-Harris wants local people and councils to have more of a say on wind farm...
View ArticleIn this week’s Daventry Express
All your local news including...- Decision made on DACT campaign- Electrical explosion tears up town pavement- Biker trapped after accident on town road- Talks to save town college go on- Man donates...
View ArticleAward-winning folk
AN AWARD-winning musician will be bringing her eclectic mix of traditional and modern folk songs to a much-anticipated gig this weekend.Lucy Ward, the winner of the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award at the...
View ArticleLight at end of the tunnel
SO there is light at the end of the tunnel after all.By taking a point off long-time league leaders Slough Town at Communications Park on Saturday, Daventry Town showed emphatically they have the...
View ArticleBucks slip up in home clash
DID Buckby expect to carry the fight all the way? Maybe not, but they also didn’t expect the bandwagon to be halted by lowly Yaxley.Skipper Richard Bunting returned following a three-match suspension...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Premier League ref quits for a taste of Big Apple
TOP-FLIGHT football referee Peter Walton is quitting his Premier League duties – for a taste of the Big Apple.Walton has landed a top footballing job in the USA – and will be living in the prestigious...
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