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Daventry officer in video to end homophobic hate crime
A Daventry police sergeant has featured in a video campaign to end homophobic hate crime and reduce suicide amongst young gay people.
Flower club demonstrator to wow at monthly meeting
The Daventry and District flower club will welcome demonstrator Shirley Henderson to their meeting at the Abbey in Daventry on Thursday evening.
Work begins to tackle danger on Daventry Road video
Work began on Monday to make safe a dangerous stretch of road in Daventry.
Teen gives talks on dyslexia
Charlotte Murphy, 16, gave assemblies at her school last week as part of her GCSE citizenship course.
New life for teaching duo
Married headteachers from the Daventry area will be leaving their respective schools to start a new life in Spain.
Daventry ‘spider park’ reopens after revamp video
A children’s play area on the Headlands Estate reopened today following a revamp from Daventry District Council.
Sport
Akinfenwa one of seven Cobblers players released
Leading goalscorer Adebayo Akinfenwa is one of seven players who will not be offered extensions to their current contracts at the Cobblers.
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Can you spot yourself in the Cobblers crowd at Wembley? video Picture gallery
More than 23,000 Northampton supporters made their way to Wembley...and our photographers took pictures of almost all of them.
Out-of-contract Guttridge wants to stay a Northampton Town player
Midfielder Luke Guttridge is hoping to still be a Cobblers player next season - but accepts his fate is completely in the hands of manager Aidy Boothroyd.
Akinfenwa posts a ‘goodbye’ to Northampton Town supporters
Adebayo Akinfenwa has hinted his time as a Northampton Town striker could be over.
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Langmead delighted to sign new Cobblers deal after ‘incredible year’
Kelvin Langmead has signed a new two-year contract with the Cobblers.
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Referee Barnes aiming to avoid spotlight in Premiership final
Premiership final referee Wayne Barnes says he will be doing his best to steer clear of the limelight at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Lifestyle
Comic Ross films in Weedon
Comedian Ross Noble called in on Weedon last week as part of his cross-country visits to film a travel show.
Luxury hotel can be yours for £15m
The people running Fawsley Hall have confirmed that it is business as usual after it emerged the hotel was up for sale.
Crowds celebrate the countryside video
Hundreds of people headed down to Daventry Country Park on Sunday to experience a day of traditional rural skills and activities.
Nominations sought for food awards
NOMINATIONS are being sought for the best pubs, cafes and local food heroes.
Titanium celebrates a precious victory
Daventry-based dance crew Titanium achieved success at a regional championships.
Push the boats out for public enjoyment
TWO local sailing clubs will be offering free sailing sessions on Saturday.
Community
DDC offer up food training courses
Those starting a new food business or wanting to improve their food hygiene rating can gain nationally recognised food safety training from Daventry District Council.
Special planning meeting is delayed
THE meeting to discuss plans for the regeneration of Daventry town centre has been postponed.
Estate get community hub
A former caretakers bungalow has been transformed into a community hub for the residents of the Southbrook Estate in Daventry.
Work gets underway on new crematorium and cemetery
Building work has started on a new crematorium and cemetery to serve Rugby and Daventry, located off Ashlawn Road on the edge of Rugby, close to the boundary of Daventry District.
Food bins save us £125,000
Householders in Daventry district have together recycled 1,396 tonnes of food waste in the service’s first year, which would have cost more than £125,000 to send to landfill.
Memorial for loved farmer
A SERVICE of thanksgiving has been announced for a much-loved 68-year-old farmer who died following an accident.
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Wednesday 22 May 2013
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