Boss Allen wants to boost Gills fans by beating Northampton Town
Martin Allen has promised the Gillingham fans that he and his team will be aiming to put the smiles back on their faces with a win against the Cobblers on Saturday.The Gills were booed off the...
View ArticleCobblers boss Boothroyd upbeat ahead of Gillingham trip
Aidy Boothroyd believes the postponement of the Boxing Day game at AFC Wimbledon could prove a positive for the Cobblers as it will give them an extra day to prepare for Gillingham.Town’s scheduled...
View ArticleLewis relief as he sees off battling Painter
World champion Adrian Lewis spoke of his relief after seeing off Daventry’s Kevin Painter 4-2 in a thriller to reach the quarter-finals of the Ladbrokes World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on...
View ArticleFoster fired up ahead of key period for Daventry Town
Daventry Town boss Darran Foster has targeted a run of positive results in the next dozen fixtures to maintain his side’s bid for promotion from the Evo-Stik Southern League Division One Central.The...
View ArticleCobblers’ npower League Two clash at Gillingham postponed
The Cobblers’ trip to Gillingham on Saturday has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.Heavy rainfall in the south east over the past few days led to the game being called off following a Friday...
View ArticleWho has shone at Sixfields so far? Jefferson Lake’s half-term report on the...
The Cobblers’ win over Aldershot was their 23rd league game of the season and at this halfway point of the campaign the team sit three points outside the play-off places.With involvement in all three...
View ArticleSkipper Hartley returns as Saints make four changes for Sarries clash
Skipper Dylan Hartley returns to the Saints starting line-up for Sunday’s stadium:mk showdown with Saracens in the Aviva Premiership.Hartley replaces Mike Haywood at hooker, and is one of four changes...
View ArticleMan dies after accident on the A5
A 61-YEAR-OLD man has died after an accident on the A5 this morning (Friday).The accident happened close to Butchers Lane, Pattishall at around 8.35am and involved a black Maserati travelling in the...
View ArticleFamily’s key to a happy Christmas
A LOCAL family had an extra special Christmas after moving into their new home in time for the festive season.Jamie and Liam Furniss, together with their two children, are just one of the families to...
View ArticlePharmacy provision over the new year period
THE following pharmacy provision is available for people of the district over the New Year period.On New Year’s Day (Tuesday) the Day and Night Pharmacy in St John’s Square will be open from noon until...
View ArticleSeason of joy at theatre
A WIDE range of comedy, drama, music and stand up will be coming to the Royal and Derngate in Northampton in the New Year.One of the shows will be the West End hit The 39 Steps which opens at the...
View ArticleClose to 15,000 Saints fans heading for Sarries ‘away’ day in MK
Saints have sold more than 17,000 tickets for Sunday’s game against Saracens at stadium:mk.Though the clash is technically a Sarries home game, after the nomadic outfit opted to switch it to Milton...
View ArticleSanta sleigh is targeted by sniper.
A POLICE investigation has been launched after Santa’s sleigh was targeted by a mystery sniper armed with an air gun.The incident happened at around 8pm on Tuesday last week when the charity sleigh,...
View ArticleDickens throws hat in the ring for full-time Saints coaching role
Alan Dickens says he would have to be ‘daft’ not to want the role of Saints backs coach on a full-time basis.The Academy mentor stepped up into the first-team setup after Paul Grayson left the club at...
View ArticleIt’s all about the points for Cobblers striker Platt
Clive platt believes the key to establishing a promotion push will be the team’s ability to take points from games in which they do not play well.And Platt is confident such a challenge can be mounted,...
View ArticleThree out of four make the grade
THREE out of four children in Northamptonshire leave primary school having achieved expected levels in English and maths.Statistics published by the Department for Education showed 76 per cent of...
View ArticleSorenson: MK experience gives Saints an advantage against Saracens
Mark Sorenson believes Saints’ experience of playing at stadium:mk could prove crucial when they take on Saracens on Sunday.Sarries have opted to stage their home game against Northampton in Milton...
View ArticleCentre is saviour for many families
CHILDREN in Daventry whose parents are going through a separation have a safe and neutral environment in which to meet them thanks to a group of volunteers and community donations.Children Come First...
View ArticleTrading in the town is ‘slow and steady’
TRADE has been slow but steady in the town in the run-up to Christmas, say retailers.The festive time is traditionally the busiest period of the year for retailers, with some national chains conducting...
View ArticleDickson says Saints have to show what they are made of
Lee Dickson has urged his Saints team-mates to show what they’re made of ahead of four ‘very important’ weeks for the club.Northampton face Saracens at Milton Keynes this afternoon (Sunday, ko 2.15pm)...
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