News
Facebook group leads to drugs bust in Barby
AROUND £100,000 worth of cannabis was uncovered during a drugs bust at a village house.
New chairman for Daventry District Council
A NEW chairman was elected for Daventry District Council last night (Wednesday).
Traders support ambulance station petition
A PETITION is being circulated among shops and businesses in Daventry to help save the town’s ambulance station from closure.
Daventry Job Club returns to Brixworth
DAVENTRY Job Club will be returning to Brixworth this week to help unemployed residents find work.
Sport
Bridge news
DICK and Kate Earley topped the list of the north /south pairs at last Wednesday’s meeting of Danetre Bridge Club.
Close win
THE MML Masters competition at Hellidon Lakes Golf Club proved to be a closely contested affair at the weekend.
Looking to future
THE British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) continues its plan to attract commercial investment to help realise the full potential of Silverstone and its 760-acre estate.
Decent start for athletes from town club
DAVENTRY Athletic Club made a decent start to their league campaigns over the weekend with two fourth place finishes.
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Lifestyle
Calling in for a great show
ONE of the most famous stories is bought to life by an Oscar nominated director.
Mods and rockers set to feature at festival
A MODS and Rockers themed-day will be held in Daventry to coincide with the annual motorcycle festival.
Tea and tombola event in Woodford Halse
A DROP-IN tea and tombola event will be held on Wednesday, May 30 to raise funds for a permanent village memorial to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Pedal power to raise funds
A TEAM will set out on Sunday for a fundraising ride around the district.
Daventry Countryside Day returns to town park
TRADITIONAL rural activities, plus lots of fun and games will be packed into Daventry Country Park this Sunday (May 13).
Community
Win a wedding reception competition terms and conditions
THE Daventry Express has joined forces with the Holiday Inn to run a competition to win a wedding reception at their Flore hotel.
Changes to Daventry District Council contact centre opening hours
PEOPLE wanting to call Daventry District Council are being made aware of changes to its contact centre opening hours.
Appeal over Long Buckby homes rejection
THE developers behind plans for 132 homes in Long Buckby has appealed against the decision to refuse planning permission.
Onley Marina vision takes shape as plans go in
THIS is the first glimpse of the £15 million plans for a new marina near Onley.
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Weather for Daventry
Thursday 17 May 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 7 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: South east
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 9 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: East












