John Griff: Who is your inspiration?
Reasonably often in conversations with guests on the radio programme the question will come up as to who has influenced them in what they do for a living. For actors it’s often other actors, for...
View ArticleIt’s a life of pies for Di Resta as he tries to avoid Silverstone weight repeat
Paul Di Resta has been making sure there will be no repeat of the weight problem that blighted his British Grand Prix weekend - by filling himself up with pies.It was only a throw-away line from Di...
View ArticlePolice hope drink drivers are ‘getting the message’ after blitz
Police say they are “cautiously optimistic” drivers are finally getting the message that they shouldn’t get behind the wheel after having an alcoholic drink.Northamptonshire Police today confirmed 103...
View ArticleEight in court following police swoop on ‘burglary gang’
Six men and two boys have appeared in court to face burglary charges following raids across Northampton this week.Police swooped on a 13 properties in Northampton on Wednesday, charging 12 people with...
View ArticleFire service: stop using dangerous Chinese lanterns
The Arson Task Force in Northamptonshire has said it is “only a matter of time” before Chinese lanterns cause a serious incident in the county, after a £6 million blaze at a West Midlands recycling...
View ArticleIndependent review launched over Favell House and podiatry consultations
The NHS will ask an independent organisation to look into its own handling of two much-criticised public consultations on service cuts.MPs, carers, service users and charities have all complained about...
View ArticlePolice set for talks with Northampton Town and Coventry City bosses
Police have revealed senior officers will hold talks with Northampton Town and Coventry City bosses over plans for the Sky Blues to play at Sixfields for the next three season.So far, Northamptonshire...
View ArticleOAP accused of possessing indecent images of children
A pensioner has appeared in court facing 12 charges of possessing indecent images of children.Arthur Barnes is accused of 10 counts of possessing images of children and a further two of possessing...
View ArticleTwo from two as Steelbacks brush Bears aside
A second Friday evening outing and a second Friends Life t20 victory.The Steelbacks’ bubble is showing no sign of bursting after they picked up a comfortable 27-run triumph over the Warwickshire...
View ArticleRipley lauds Steelbacks’ performance
“It was a benchmark performance.”That is the opinion of Northamptonshire head coach David Ripley following his side’s 27-run defeat of Warwickshire in the Friends Life t20.At a buoyant County Ground,...
View ArticlePlans to build 140 homes backed despite land ownership confusion
Plans to build more than 140 houses on a piece of green space in Northampton have been backed by councillors, despite confusion surrounding who actually owns the site.Last year, the West Northampton...
View ArticleUninsured driver hit elderly woman and lied to police
A man who did not have a driving licence, and who reversed into an elderly lady before giving a false name to police when he was arrested, has been fined £340.Stephen Candler had been trying to reverse...
View ArticleSupport Our Independents: Saffron in Castilian Street
Every day this month the Chron will be teaming up with the Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) to feature a ‘Business of the Day’ – giving you more information about an...
View ArticleIt’s all going smoothly for Azharullah
In a mirror image of the team he plays for, Muhammad Azharullah’s star is on the rise.The off-season recruit, who was spotted playing league cricket up north, took 4-25 as Warwickshire were defeated by...
View ArticleCounty reprimanded over chief executive’s remarks
Northamptonshire have been formally reprimanded by the ECB for comments made by chief executive David Smith.The County’s boss was scathing about the condition of the pitch at Old Trafford for the game...
View ArticleSaints duo shine as Lions clinch series win
Saints duo Alex Corbisiero and George North were in superb form as they propelled the Lions to a Test series win in Australia.Both players, who have moved to Franklin’s Gardens this summer, scored...
View ArticleDisjointed schedule a challenge for Ripley’s men
The domestic fixture list occasionally throws up less than ideal scenarios and this weekend it’s the turn of Northamptonshire.The County visit Taunton on Sunday afternoon in the Friends Life t20 for a...
View ArticleSupport Our Independents: Professional Music Technology in Bridge Street
Every day this month the Chron will be teaming up with the Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) to feature a ‘Business of the Day’ – giving you more information about an...
View ArticleCardoza: Cobblers supporters will have stadium they can be proud of
David Cardoza believes the Cobblers supporters will soon have a ground they can be proud of and that will help their club ‘move through the leagues’.This week’s announcement that a deal has finally...
View ArticleCobblers wrap up Croatia training camp with defeat in friendly
Northampton Town were beaten 1-0 by a team made up of local Croatian players in a friendly match on Saturday before heading back to Sixfields from their pre-season training camp in Novigrad.Cobblers...
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