Scratch League: Cold Ashby ease relegation fears with big victory
Cold Ashby eased their relegation fears with a commanding 7-1 victory at Priors Hall, who now lie one point adrift of safety in division three.Although Ryan Genner took the opener for the Corby club on...
View ArticleParent and baby screenings at new Erroly Flynn Filmhouse at Royal & Derngate
Exclusive screenings for parents of babies under one have been scheduled by the new Errol Flynn Filmhouse at Royal & Derngate.A spokesman for the cinema said: “The screening will give people the...
View ArticleSun shines as Long Buckby tournament is a big hit
Normal service was returned with interest at Long Buckby’s annual grass court tournament at the weekend, 12 months after the first ever total wash out in its 113-year history.Sunstroke rather than...
View ArticleHandicap League: Brampton Heath miss out on golden opportunity
Brampton Heath missed a golden opportunity to take a clear lead at the top of group A as they crashed to a 8-0 home defeat to Kettering, who they had beaten away last month.After a slender victory for...
View ArticleBurglary and thefts in Northamptonshire increase faster than any other force
The number of recorded burglaries and thefts in Northamptonshire last year increased more than any other force in the whole of England and Wales, statistics released today have confirmed.The Office of...
View ArticleHome comfort is driving Steelbacks on, says skipper Wakely
Big-match atmospheres and the dream of a home quarter-final are inspiring the Steelbacks in their Friends Life t20 campaign.That is according to the man leading them from the front, captain Alex...
View ArticleMeeting called over Northamptonshire nut factory pollution
A public meeting has been called to discuss pollution which has resulted from a nut factory fire in Northamptonshire The major fire started at Quality Nut Products in Weedon, on June 26 and...
View ArticlePaedophile set up ‘masturbation station’ at his home near Northamptonshire...
A paedophile is awaiting sentencing after a court heard he had filmed young pupils as they walked to and from a Northamptonshire primary school.Stephen Conroy, aged 53, was found to possess thousands...
View ArticleClub news: Open winner will grace Cold Ashby’s wall of fame
Cold Ashby’s members will be keeping a close eye on the Open Championship this weekend since the winner’s face will soon become part of their clubhouse surroundingsWith the 142nd tournament starting...
View ArticleFit-again Cobblers defender Widdowson won’t watch Bradford game again
Joe Widdowson admits he hasn’t watched the play-off final defeat to Bradford City again.But the left-back, who came on as a second-half substitute in the disappointing 3-0 reverse, says the group are...
View ArticleKay lands a huge barbel from the Nene
Does the Nene now hold barbel to rival the British record busters of the neighbouring Upper Ouse in its heyday?Duncan Kay has just landed a 16-8 from the river – following a 13-8 on his first cast of...
View ArticleSoft ground will see Number Theory hit the front
The return of soft ground could prove the catalyst for a long distance Group race success for the ultra-consistent Number Theory, owned by Duston man Mohan Fonseka.That is the belief of John Holt,...
View ArticleNorthamptonshire man dies after suffering head injuries in assault
A 41-year-old man has died in hospital seven weeks after he suffered head injuries in an assault in a Northamptonshire town.Northamptonshire Police confirmed today that Marc Sturgess, of Stamford Road,...
View ArticleArrests made after 12 drugs warrants executed in Northamptonshire
Six people have been arrested and 21 vehicles seized after Northamptonshire Police carried out a countywide day of action targeting burglary, vehicle crime and drug dealing.Officers executed 12 drug...
View ArticlePolice return to area where Giuseppe Miceli died to quiz potential witnesses
Police officers investigating the alleged murder of 72-year-old Northampton man, Giuseppe Miceli, will return to the scene of his death tomorrow to speak to potential witnesses.Mr Miceli was found dead...
View ArticleCobblers boss Boothroyd so happy with young defender Roberts
Lateef Elford-Alliyu might have scored four goals in the 6-0 win at Cogenhoe United on Tuesday night but the star of the evening was playing at the other end of the pitch.Right-back Connor Roberts’ was...
View ArticlePeterborough have set the template for Cobblers - Boothroyd
Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Peterborough United falls into a unique category – a non-competitive fixture for which there will be a police presence.But while there is a very small potential...
View ArticleInjunction given to woman who threw gnome and knife at neighbour
A woman from Northampton who threw a chopping knife at her neighbour has been handed an injunction warning she faces arrest if she attacks him again.Frances May Smith, of Littlewood Close, Spencer,...
View ArticleMan appears in court charged with murder following death of Northampton...
A man accused of murdering a 72-year-old coin and medal dealer in Northampton has appeared in court this morningMark Ellson, aged 40, of no fixed address, appeared before Northampton Magistrates’ Court...
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Every day this month the Chron is teaming up with the Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) to feature a ‘Business of the Day’ – giving you more information about an independent...
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