Lifestyle
Carving stolen from Daventry Country Park
A specially commissioned wood carving that was created at the recent Countryside Day event has been stolen from Daventry Country Park.
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.
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.
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.
What's On
Felicity in Ayckbourn play
SITCOM actress and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Felicity Kendal joins the cast of an Alan Ayckbourn play in the region soon.
Theatre
Review of Abigail’s Party at Milton Keynes Theatre
Donna Summer, cheese and pineapple on sticks and the dinner party from hell. It can only be the full blooded melodrama of Abigail’s Party
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Review of Birdsong at the Royal and Derngate
A tale of love during one of the bloodiest periods of history comes to the Royal and Derngate this week.
French farce unfolds
Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for take off as the West Haddon Players will be bringing a sky-bound farce to the village.
Theatre group on fringes of success video
A theatre company in Daventry will be taking a show to the acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe Festival i n August.
Friends’ flying visit for stage reunion
PAULINE Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph return to some of their starring roles as Birds of a Feather flies into the Derngate stage.
Music
Punk band hits Woodford
A DAVENTRY band will be performing live at a football club at the weekend in an event designed to appeal for the whole family.
Film
Cinema day set for town park
An outdoor cinema will be set up again at Daventry Country Park for one weekend this summer showing family films.
Arts
Artists help to launch menu
A LONDON-based artist will be coming to the Evergreen Art Cafe in Daventry at the end of the month.
Food & Drink
Nominations sought for food awards
NOMINATIONS are being sought for the best pubs, cafes and local food heroes.
Showbiz
Douglas enjoys smiling for camera
Michael Douglas has revealed one of the things he enjoyed most about playing Liberace in Behind the Candelabra was getting the chance to smile on screen.
X Factor musical - I Can't Sing!
The name of the new X Factor musical has been announced - I Can't Sing!
Stones' Micks reunited in the park
The Rolling Stones' return to Hyde Park will see them team up with former guitarist Mick Taylor, but there will be no reappearance of the white dress Mick Jagger wore at the original 1969 gig because he has lost it.
Owen to star in Christmas movie?
Mark Owen could be spreading Christmas cheer by playing an elf in a festive-themed film, according to reports.
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Weather for Daventry
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: North west
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