Police officer hopes for ‘good day out’ for Cobblers fans
The police football liaison officer for Northampton Town FC has revealed he has put back his annual leave so he does not miss out on another showpiece occasion.Pc Nick Price will travel to Wembley on...
View ArticleNorthampton head concerned about use of students’ ‘background data’ by...
The headteacher of Northampton School for Boys (NSB) has said he is concerned about the background information universities using on students before offering places on degree courses.In a speech to the...
View ArticleDallaglio backs Tom Wood to fill void left by Robshaw
World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio is backing Tom Wood to fill the void left by Chris Robshaw’s absence when the Northampton Saint leads England in Argentina this summer.Saints back row Wood has been...
View ArticlePeters injury mars opening day of derby clash
This won’t go down as the best day of the campaign for Northamptonshire.Ignore, for a moment, what happened on the field, and concentrate on what occurred prior to the scheduled start time.Stephen...
View ArticleCaptain ‘gutted’ after breaking finger
Stephen Peters couldn’t hide his disappointment after it was confirmed he is looking at a lengthy spell on the sidelines.The Northamptonshire captain broke the ring finger on his right hand during an...
View ArticleWells comments music to Aidy Boothroyd’s ears
Nahki Wells midweek comments to the press suggest the mood in Bradford is bullish – and Aidy Boothroyd is delighted about that.The Bermudan striker, fully aware he has scored five goals in his previous...
View ArticleNorthampton bids to boost training
The leader of Northampton Borough Council will encourage town centre employers to take part in a flagship apprenticeship scheme at a breakfast meeting on Friday.A small number of enhanced...
View ArticleAnti-HS2 campaigners boosted by ‘£3.3bn funding gap
The HS2 high-speed rail project has an estimated £3.3 billion funding gap which the Government has yet to decide how to fill, a report from a spending watchdog has revealed today.The National Audit...
View ArticleCounty teams enjoy perfect start to Anglian League campaign
Northamptonshire’s men made the perfect start to the Anglian League campaign as both the first and second team recorded battling wins in their opening matches with Leicestershire.The county elite...
View ArticleSUMMER NAPS: Pipe goes clear at the top thanks to Excellent Guest
Royal Ascot 2012 tipsters winner Dave Pipe is clearly warming up again for this year’s challenge as he jetted to the top of the leader board in this summer’s Dalepak Flat Challenge. The Badby based...
View ArticleHome advantage proves key in Handicap League
Home advantage proved decisive in the opening two fixtures in group A as Kettering defeated Rushden 16-1, while Brampton Heath overcame last year’s runners-up Wellingborough 15-3.Although Rushden were...
View ArticleCobblers youngster Hornby can’t wait to run out at white-hot Wembley
Rather than be fazed by it, Lewis Hornby – who only turned 18 last month – can’t wait to perform under the white-hot Wembley pressure on Saturday afternoon.Hornby was given the full 90 minutes in the...
View ArticlePublic consultation to be held in Northamptonshire to gauge environmental...
Details of an environmental consultation designed to seek initial views on the effects of the new HS2 line through Northamptonshire and the plans in place to minimise them during its construction have...
View ArticleRail travel to Wembley: The definitive guide for Cobblers’ fans this Saturday
lONDON Midland has warned non-Wembley-bound passengers to avoid using services before noon on Saturday as well as some early evening departures from Euston. Up to 10,000 Cobblers’ fans are expected to...
View ArticleVIEW FROM THE BLUES: Miserable night all round as Sharks devour Steelbacks
Now, I’m not suggesting for a moment the Cobblers preferred the lucrative play-offs to some Argos vouchers for finishing third in npower League Two, but not scoring in four of the last five games...
View ArticleToday is your last chance to buy tickets for Cobblers’ big Wembley showdown
Today is the last chance for Cobblers fans to buy tickets for Saturday’s npower League Two play-off final against Bradford City at Wembley (ko 1.30pm).Fans have until 8pm tonight (Thurs) to book their...
View ArticleCOMBINATION: Brilliant Barton seal dream treble
Earls Barton completed an historic treble after sealing the division one championship last week.A big win over Orchard Park left Barton needing a single point to claim the title.And they did so on...
View ArticleWarning as number plates are stolen from a car in Northampton
The front and rear number plates were stolen from a car in Thorplands on Monday, police have revealed.The theft happened in Sidebrook Court, between 12.30pm and 6.30pm.Stolen number plates are later...
View ArticleBrackley boss Brady to stick by his bunch despite play-off defeat
Brackley Town boss Jon Brady has confirmed he will stand by the squad that took the club to within one game of the top level of non-League football.The Saints were beaten 1-0 by Halifax Town in the...
View ArticlePeople could be fined for feeding “dirty, filthy” pigeons
Feeding a troublesome flock of pigeons roosting in a shopping precinct could see people facing fines or court action, Daventry District Council has warned.People caught feeding the birds in the town...
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