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Arrest made in Daventry over abusive images of children
A MAN has been arrested at a house in Daventry following an ongoing investigation into the viewing and distribution of abusive images of children.
Manchester United legends head to Daventry for charity match
VETERAN stars of Manchester United will be visiting the town on Sunday for a charity football match.
New chairman for Daventry District Council
A NEW chairman was elected for Daventry District Council last night (Wednesday).
Facebook group leads to drugs bust in Barby
AROUND £100,000 worth of cannabis was uncovered during a drugs bust at a village house.
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.
Sport
Battling villagers lose out at the close
BARBY Firsts dominated for most of the game but still lost out against Ansley Sports in Division One of the Warwickshire Cricket League.
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.
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Lifestyle
Portrait of a Queen
IN the spirit of the impending diamond jubilee, the latest production by the Eydon Players takes on a royal theme.
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.
Community
Daventry Job Club returns to Brixworth
DAVENTRY Job Club will be returning to Brixworth this week to help unemployed residents find work.
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.
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Weather for Daventry
Friday 18 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 9 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 7 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: North west












