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Girl, 13, punched in head in Daventry
A 13-year-old girl was assaulted in a subway in Daventry yesterday.
Village meadow is county’s choice
Boddington Meadow has been named as the county’s choice for a Coronation meadow.
Council maps out route to favoured Flore bypass
The long-proposed plans for a bypass for Weedon and Flore moved a step closer to reality following a meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
Estate agent offers new grants to village groups
Estate agents Jackson Grundy have raised more than £35,000 as part of its Community Support Initiative...and now they are looking to help groups in the Daventry area.
Kick start for new football sessions
Keen young footballers can take part in district-wide tournaments as part of the new, free, street football sessions launched this week.
Sport
Cobblers boss Boothroyd says he will be sticking to Sixfields budget
Aidy Boothroyd says the Cobblers will not spend beyond their means as he prepares to tweak his Sixfields squad this summer.
New boy Denman fully prepared for Saints challenge
Saints new boy Gareth Denman believes the rough and tumble of Championship rugby will stand him in good stead for a crack at the Premiership.
Cobblers’ out-of-contract quintet at Sixfields for talks
Northampton Town’s five out-of-contract players will have meetings with manager Aidy Boothroyd this week to resolve their situations at the club.
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Northants issue contract deadline to Aussie bowler Copeland
Northamptonshire have given Trent Copeland until July 5 to decide whether or not to accept an offer to return to the County Ground.
Surgery delay for Northants skipper Peters
Stephen Peters expects to be back in action on the scheduled date despite having surgery on his broken finger delayed by seven days.
NCL ROUND-UP: Skipper Webb has Saints in a tangle
Old Northamptonians claimed local bragging rights in some style as they thrashed town rivals Saints by 10 wickets in the premier division at Birchfield Road East.
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Lifestyle
Country fair gets off to a flying start in aid of church video
The crowds turned out on Saturday for a village fete and classic car rally at Woodford Halse.
Queen star comes to stage
QUEEN guitarist Brian May will be appearing alongside singing sensation Kerry Ellis in aid of charity.
Eydon pub is feeling the blues
Live music from eight different acts over two days and a wide range of drinks will be available at a beer festival in a village pub.
Theatre review: New Jersey Nights in Royal and Derngate, Northampton
As an unashamed Frankie Valli fan, New Jersey Nights - which began a week-long run at the Royal and Derngate on Monday night - was always likely to go down pretty well with me.
James and the Giant Peach review at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
Birmingham Stage Company have adapted this classic Roald Dahl children’s favourite to the theatre with stunning results.
My Fair Lady review at Kilworth House Theatre
This beloved tale, based on George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, is a familiar one.
Community
Complaints roll in as weeds take over
Enterprise have come under fire again this week after areas of the district have been left unmowed, shabby and overgrown.
Enjoy a vintage summer tea dance
A Summer Tea Dance to help promote National Falls Prevention Week is being held in Daventry.
More caught drink driving
MORE drink drivers have been caught in the first days of this year’s summer clampdown compared to last year.
Football stand set to move to a new home
A football stand in Daventry that has sheltered thousands of fans over the decades from the elements, will be moving to a new home.
21 people arrested as summer anti drink drive campaign gets underway
The number of drink drivers caught at the start of the annual summer police campaign is up on last year’s figures.
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Weather for Daventry
Tuesday 18 June 2013
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