Cobblers boss Boothroyd ready for Rams challenge
AIDY BOOTHROYD believes Derby County will pose a ‘different test’ for the Cobblers at Sixfields on Tuesday night (kick-off 7.30pm). Boothroyd saw his men miss a host of chances as they were beaten 2-0...
View ArticleMcClatchey qualifies for 200m freestyle Olympic final
CAITLIN McCLATCHEY rolled back the years with a stunning performance to reach the women’s 200m freestyle Olympic final.The former Northampton schoolgirl, who grew up in Brixworth, finished second...
View ArticleBicycle wall of death debuts at Wicksteed Park
A VINTAGE circus attraction will makes its debut in association with a Northamptonshire film festival.Bicycle wall of death makes its UK debut at Wicksteed Park, in Kettering, on Saturday and Sunday....
View ArticleLib Dems select candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner role
Liberal Democrat members have selected Paul Varnsverry to be the party’s candidate for the Police and Crime Commissioner election in Northamptonshire in November, despite the fact the party is...
View ArticleClassic cars and bikes on show at Billing Aquadrome
A celebration of historic cars and bikes is set to take place at a popular county holiday destination.Billing Aquadrome is holding a classic car and bike show this Saturday and Sunday, featuring...
View ArticleBradley Wiggins success helps inspire cyclists in Northampton
The success of Great Britain’s cyclists has led to an upsurge in people cycling in Northampton.Amateur cyclists in the town have been inspired by the performances of Bradley Wiggins has won the Tour De...
View ArticleParents urged to remind youngsters of the dangers of open water following two...
Fire service officials have reminded parents of the importance of warning their children over the dangers of open water, after two children died in Northamptonshire within four days of each...
View ArticleMidlands History Festival heads to Northampton
More than 500 historical re-enactors will descend on Northampton this weekend as the town hosts The Midlands History Festival.From Romans to World War Two, visitors will be able to step back into a...
View ArticleKiwi centre Wilson’s delight at joining ‘world class’ Saints
NEW Saints centre James Wilson says he can’t wait to team up with the ‘world class’ squad at Franklin’s Gardens. The 28-year-old today signed on at Northampton, having spent last season at French...
View ArticleHarding aiming to hit goal trail for Cobblers
BEN HARDING is planning on hitting the goal trail for the Cobblers this season, and he’s hoping new signing Clive Platt can be his provider.The pair combined for Harding’s goal in Tuesday night’s...
View ArticleRain forces cancellation of CranfordLive! music festival
This weekend’s CranfordLive! music festival has been cancelled because of a waterlogged site.About 2,000 people were expected to attend the event on Sunday which was due to include a host of live music...
View ArticleCobblers boss Boothroyd on verge of signing goalkeeper on loan
COBBLERS boss Aidy Boothroyd is confident of signing a new goalkeeper on a short-term loan this weekend.And Boothroyd has also admitted that the decision to terminate Neal Kitson’s contract is ‘not a...
View ArticlePile-up closes motorway in Northamptonshire
A section of the M1 motorway in Northamptonshire was closed on Friday afternoon following a four-vehicle pile-up.Two lanes of the northbound carriageway were closed between junctions 15 and 15A near...
View ArticleFraudster from Earls Barton falsely claimed more than £3,000 in benefits
A woman who claimed more than £3,000 in benefits while she was working has been told she will have to pay all the money back.Sophie Mallard claimed income support, housing benefit and council tax...
View ArticleOpen gardens and forthcoming events
There are plenty of activities in which kids can take part at Stowe Landscape Gardens throughout August, to coincide with the launch of a new children’s Explorer map.The map is aimed at helping...
View ArticleMidfielder Turnbull set to leave Cobblers
MIDFIELDER Paul Turnbull is on the brink of leaving the Cobblers.Signed by then manager Gary Johnson for an undisclosed fee last summer from Stockport County, Turnbull has been frozen out of the first...
View ArticleNorthants must look to young guns
NORTHANTS claimed their first win of the CB40 campaign on Sunday - but the Unicorns aren’t the greatest of sides are they?It’s hard times at the County right now because there are lots of changes...
View ArticleBoothroyd right to keep his cool on stopper signing
THERE was something slightly unusual about Cobblers’ annual pre-season press day on Friday. The team and coaching staff lined up and painted on their best smile, but someone was missing.The man who...
View ArticleWeather steers contest towards a draw
It isn’t beyond the realms of possibility but it will take a substantial effort if Northamptonshire are to claim victory against Yorkshire.With one day remaining in the Championship encounter, the home...
View ArticleBaggaley’s Olympic dream over as Team GB crash out
NORTHAMPTON’S Andrew Baggaley stumbled at the first hurdle as Team GB crashed out of the men’s team table tennis with a whimper against Portugal. British No.1 Paul Drinkhall, who reached the third...
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