North stars as Lions edge out Australia in a Brisbane thriller
George North scored one of the great Lions tries as Australia were beaten 23-21 in Brisbane.The 21-year-old, who moves to Saints this summer, burst from inside his own half before side-stepping Berrick...
View ArticleCobblers boss Boothroyd says Sixfields door is open for defender Artell
Experienced defender David Artell can still have a career at the Cobblers - if he wants it.Aidy Boothroyd will communicate this message to the 32-year-old when the squad returns to pre-season training...
View ArticleMotorist with “appalling driving record” racks up 11th conviction
A 26-year-old man from Northampton with an “appalling driving record” has been jailed after racking up 11 convictions for driving while disqualifed.Mark Rogers, of Homestead Way, Kingsley, has been...
View ArticleNorth says scoring sensational try for Lions was ‘an unbelievable feeling’
George North is reflecting on ‘an unbelievable feeling’ after the Saints summer signing scored one of the great individual tries in British and Irish Lions history.The blockbusting Wales wing, who...
View ArticleBrawn says Mercedes can move on with ‘blemish-free record’
Mercedes principal Ross Brawn says his team can move forward with a “blemish-free record” after escaping serious punishment for their part in last month’s controversial tyre test in Barcelona....
View ArticleSaints pair help England become world champions
Saints duo Alex Day and Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi helped England Under 20s claim IRB Junior World Championships glory with a 23-15 final win against Wales on Sunday evening.The Red Rose youngsters came back...
View ArticleBoss Boothroyd anticipating no fitness issues with Cobblers squad
Aidy Boothroyd is confident there will be no issues of personal fitness for any members of his Cobblers squad when they return for pre-season training this week.Paolo di Canio was quoted this week...
View ArticleNorthamptonshire police make arrests at illegal rave
Police made a number of arrests today at an illegal rave in the county.The incident happened between Weldon and Oundle and caused noise nuisance and parking issues for residents of Weldon.The rave was...
View ArticleMan, 33, faces charges of death by dangerous and drink-driving after double...
A suspected drink driver has appeared in court charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving following a crash that killed two drivers in Northamptonshire on Saturday night.William...
View ArticleFormer Cobblers striker signs for Nuneaton
Louis Moult has signed a contract at Nuneaton Town, with whom he was on loan last season, after leaving the Cobblers.The 21-year-old becomes the first member of the group of players released by Aidy...
View ArticleFormer Northamptonshire coach Capel lands England job
Former Northamptonshire player and coach David Capel has been appointed assistant coach to the England Women’s team.Capel, who was sacked from his role as head coach at Wantage Road last summer, will...
View ArticleWhite back in the Steelbacks fold for YB40 clash with Worcestershire
Cameron White’s second stint at Northamptonshire begins tonight when he plays in the Yorkshire Bank 40 clash with Worcestershire (start 3.40pm).The Australian batting all-rounder has been recruited for...
View ArticleNCL ROUND-UP: Worthington century sets up big win for Brixworth
Tom Worthington scored a brilliant century as Brixworth claimed a comprehensive 113-run win over Stony Stratford in the NCL Premier Division.Opening bat Worthington hit 142 from 151 deliveries,...
View ArticleTeen girl was abused and then attacked by boys in Abington Park
A teenage girl was insulted by a group of boys and then punched to the face as she walked through Abington Park.Police have today appealed for witnesses to the attack, which happened on Wednesday, June...
View ArticleRobber armed with “axe or sledgehammer” ran out of bushes and threatened driver
Police have confirmed a robber ran at a delivery driver brandishing an “axe or a sledgehammer” in a raid outside a pub close to Billing Aquadrome on Friday.The robbery happened at around 2.30pm,...
View ArticleBarefooted robber in shellsuit attacked pair in Northampton
A barefooted robber punched a man in the face and pushed over the woman he was walking with in a late-night robbery in The Mounts, police have said.Officers are appealing for witnesses following the...
View ArticleCobblers confirm Peterborough United friendly
Cobblers have announced they will play a friendly against local rivals Peterborough United this summer.The game will be played on Saturday, July 20 at Sixfields with a kick-off time of 3pm.Posh...
View ArticleNorthampton Town complete signing of Bradford City goalkeeper Duke
The Cobblers have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Matt Duke on a two-year contract.The 35-year-old becomes the club’s first new recruit of the summer and fills the void left in goal by Lee...
View ArticleBrady’s delight as prolific Griffin picks Brackley
Brackley boss Jon Brady says new striker Charlie Griffin will be a ‘huge benefit’ to his squad.The Saints have won the race for the 33-year-old hitman, who netted 20 goals in 34 starts for Blue Square...
View ArticlePolice warn F1 fans heading to Silverstone to leave sat navs at home
Police have warned the estimated 300,000 motor racing fans heading to Silverstone this week to leave the sat navs at home and rely on an old-fashioned map to get to the Northamptonshire...
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