- Disabled groups in welfare protest
- Two arrested over toddler's death
- Big freeze fails to materialise
- Baby joy for Skinner at age 55
- Cleric warns against gay marriage
- Lawyer: Tommy Sheridan to be gagged
- Five held in hacking investigation
- RBS chairman waives £1.4m bonus
- RBS chairman waives £1.4m bonus
- Half want vote on EU membership
- Man quizzed over 'road rage' death
- Prisons nearly full: Government
- Three held after bank occupied
- Security checks at FA Cup showdown
- Big freeze fails to materialise
- Two remanded over decapitated body
- Government record on racism slammed
- Welch claims the Big Brother spoils
- Escaped prisoner back in custody
- NHS faces 'peril' if plans derail
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Youngsters’ day of dance
CHILDREN at a town school were treated to a special performance from a professional dance company.
New homes partnership
FUNDING cuts have led to two housing associations joining forces in a bid to provide a better level of support for older and vulnerable people.
Slow internet speeds ‘abysmal’ for town
MANY areas of Daventry will still be unable to access superfast broadband speeds, even though the town exchange has now been upgraded.
Clara comes to the rescue of her pet dog Cookie
A TEENAGER saved her dog’s life after it got a golf ball stuck in its throat.
Council looks to freeze tax
TAX demands from Daventry District Council look set not to increase in April.
Sport
Town ladies book a place in semis
DAVENTRY Town Ladies FC have progressed into the semi-final of the Northamptonshire Women’s County Cup.
Pressure mounts at top of league
DAVCELONA piled on the pressure in their game against third-placed Pen Island in the six-a-side football league.
Pressure building in title chase
AT the weekend the Bucks ran out easy 3-0 home winners over Boston Town while King’s Lynn only just got the better of Spalding United by a 3-2 margin.
Willoughby Cricket Club prepare for new season
Willoughby Cricket Club get their preparations for the forthcoming 2012 season underway in the coming weeks and extend an invitation for players current and new to attend and get involved.
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Lifestyle
The South rises again
A BAND fronted by a former pupil at William Parker School in Daventry will be performing a gig later this month.
Chris Addison takes to the Derngate stage
A POPULAR comedian known for television and films will be bringing his new stand up show to Northampton.
Alan Dee’s guide to this week’s new releases
January, as any film fan knows, is the peak time for ‘look at me’ releases in which big-time stars aim to catch the eye of the Oscar voters with worthy performances that might earn them a coveted golden statuette.
Arts festival to return this summer
THREE weeks of artistic entertainment will be coming to town this summer after it was confirmed that the Daventry Arts Festival will return for a second year.
Community
Regional deal to tackle serious crimes
AN AGREEMENT between regional police forces to tackle serious crime has been signed.
Villagers get together to paint hall
A COMMUNITY got together at the weekend to help spruce up a village hall.
Police cuts will put public at risk, says charity
Numbers of traffic police carrying out life-saving enforcement catching drunk and dangerous drivers have been slashed by 11.6 per cent in five years, according to road safety charity Brake.
Search is on for outstanding families
A search has been launched to find the country’s most outstanding families and reward them with a-money- can’t-buy experience.
Government offers cash for health
CASH incentives are on offer for the county council if it improves the health of people in Northamptonshire.
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Weather for Daventry
Saturday 28 January 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: -1 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North
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Cloudy
Temperature: -2 C to 4 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: North east
