Vandals strike at Braunston Playing Field
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an arson attack which occurred between 3pm on Monday (May 28) and 9.15am the following morning at Braunston Playing Field.The pavilion was broken into...
View ArticleWomen’s Institute baton heads around villages
THE baton relay between WI groups across Northamptonshire came to Kilsby, Barby and Braunston.On Sunday, May 27, the baton arrived at Barby Village Hall by special delivery courtesy of the Royal Mail...
View ArticleCee’d steps up to the big league
WOW. Just wow. Kia demonstrates a genuine maturity and focus on what customers want and need with the second generation cee’d.It’s at its best with a 1.6-litre diesel under the bonnet, but price creep...
View ArticleDeadline for views on building homes on site earmarked for a new Daventry...
PEOPLE have until the end of tomorrow (Thursday, May 31) to write objecting to plans for new homes on a site in Daventry earmarked for a new primary school.Daventry District Council is planning to...
View ArticleIn this week’s Daventry Express
All your local news, including...– Big plans for town centre, including a major new leisure addition to the town, exclusively revealed– Petition to save Daventry ambulance station gains support– More...
View ArticleNew cinema, supermarket and petrol station planned for Daventry
A BRAND new five-screen cinema is on the cards for Daventry as part of plans for a new £50 million shopping centre in the heart of town.If given the go ahead the cinema will form part of Mulberry...
View ArticleHitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy comes to Northampton - Interview with Simon...
THE Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy is coming to the stage at Northampton next month.The original cast of the Radio 4 series created by Douglas Adams, which later spawned a book, TV series and film,...
View ArticleAlbert’s oil paintings on display at library exhibition
A TALENTED artist from Daventry currently is proudly showcasing his work at the town’s library.Albert Carr, 69, from Belfry Way, has four of his oil paintings on display there until Saturday, June...
View ArticleLong Buckby stars sign for King Lynn
TWO of Long Buckby FC’s key players from last season’s title winning team have left the club to join King’s Lynn Town.Captain Richard Bunting and top scorer Russell Dunkley have left Station Road to...
View ArticleCatwalk event to help save Daventry church
A FASHION show aimed at raising funds to save the Holy Cross Church will take place in July.Daventry Court Hotel (formerly the Barceló) will host the event on Friday, July 8.The church needs to raise...
View ArticleTwo ton Tom but Barby’s charge comes too late
Warwickshire Cricket League, Division One: Barby CC 1st XI 217-3, Bronze CC 1st XI 251-4.Barby CC 1st XI 217-3Bronze CC 1st XI 251-4TWO glorious sunny days – and the added temptation of barbecue – saw...
View ArticleTwo charged after man injured in Daventry town centre
TWO men have been charged by police after a man was wounded in Daventry town centre.At around 10.30pm on Tuesday (May 29) police were called to the underpass at the bottom of Brook Street.They...
View ArticleBeer delivered to show
A BOAT has been used to transport beer to the Crick Boat Show.The beer was delivered on the waterways to mark the 60th anniversary of Marston’s Pedigree and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.The boat named...
View ArticleLet’s get the Jubilee party started!
A SEA of celebration is set to sweep the Daventry district to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.A host of events including street parties, concerts and fetes are planned over the coming weekend and...
View ArticleDaventry Pharmacy cover for the jubilee weekend
PHARMACY cover for the jubilee bank holidays has been announced by NHS Northamptonshire.On Monday, the Day and Night Pharmacy in St John’s Square, Daventry (01327 706320), will be open from noon to...
View ArticleMan seriously injured in motorbike crash
POLICE are appealing for information after a serious motorcycle crash near Daventry.A motorcyclist was travelling along Stockwell Lane near Catesby at around 6.30pm on Wednesday May 30 with three other...
View ArticlePM backs police role
DAVID Cameron says he is determined to push through plans to elect a new Police Commissioner for Northamptonshire.The PM said the proposals to hold an election for the newly-created role are essential...
View ArticleNew crime fighting initiatives
A PRISON van and an increased number of body cameras will be available at the force’s disposal in Daventry.The transport van will be in the town centre every Friday night to take people to cells based...
View ArticleNew headteacher to build on school success
THE headteacher at Crick Primary School has announced she is leaving after seven years in the top job.Jan James has revealed she will be retiring and the children got to meet her replacement Julie Neil...
View ArticleHost of family fun lined up for village fete
A FUN dog show, a picnic and lots of stalls will be among the attractions at a village fete at Nether Heyford next week.There will be plenty of entertainment at the event on Saturday, June 9, starting...
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