Detectives hunting man after vicious attack in Abington
Police have today issued a photograph of a man they want to speak to following a vicious attack and robbery in Abington on Friday.The attack happened at approximately midday, in Clarke Road, when a...
View ArticleOne step at a time for Wakely
A quarter-final place in the Friends Life t20 is there for the taking for Northamptonshire but Alex Wakely prefers to walk rather than sprint.If the Steelbacks get the better of Glamorgan in Cardiff on...
View ArticleThree boys, aged 15, arrested after Duston robbery
Three boys, all aged 15, have been arrested after a 16-year-old was threatened and then robbed outside a shop in Duston.The trio were arrested on suspicion of a robbery following an incident in...
View ArticleWilson hoping flexibility can help in fight for Saints starts
James Wilson admits he faces a huge challenge to make it into the Saints first team this season.But he is hoping his versatility can ensure he gets plenty of minutes under his belt as the club go for...
View ArticleAlive at Delapre ‘to return next year’
The Alive at Delapre concerts will return next summer, Northampton Borough Council has confirmed, as it emerged 14,000 people enjoyed the three nights of music at the weekend.Fans flocked to Delapre...
View ArticleCobblers boss Boothroyd to run the rule over new players at Corby
Aidy Boothroyd has confirmed there could be some new faces in the Cobblers team for the friendly match at Corby Town tonight (Weds, 7.30pm kick-off).Town head to Steel Park for what has become a...
View ArticleSteelmen boss Plummer expects tough test against Northampton Town
Chris Plummer knows Corby Town are in for a tough test when they face the Cobblers in the NFA Maunsell Cup final at Steel Park tonight (Wednesday, 7.30pm).But the Steelmen boss fully expects his...
View ArticleSupport Our Independents: Bonds Jewellers in St Giles Street
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...
View Article999 recommendations ‘need to be backed by cash’
Recommendations from a new Government report will only bring relief for paramedics and patients if backed by funds and political will, the East Midlands Ambulance Service chief has said.The Health...
View ArticleSecond anniversary of unsolved county murder
Two years on from the death of pensioner Karoly Varga detectives have issued a renewed appeal for information about his the brutal murder.Saturday, July 27, marks the second anniversary of the violent...
View ArticlePatrols boosted after village car thefts
Police are carrying out high-visibility patrols in Wollaston after a spate of thefts from vehicles in the area.Since Saturday, July 6, four vehicles have been broken into and police believe the thefts...
View ArticleJail for ‘mean’ burglar who looted his great aunt’s home
A crown court judge had labelled a prolific burglar as “mean” after she jailed him for looting his great aunt’s house.Kai Farmer, aged 21, of Hembury Place, Briar Hill, was sentenced to 32 months in...
View ArticlePeters wants a part of a ‘massive’ six games
Stephen Peters is back in action and he wants to play his part in Northamptonshire’s County Championship promotion push.The club captain made his comeback from a broken finger this week when he turned...
View ArticleMercedes boss Brawn expects a challenging weekend in Hungary
Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn is under no illusion of the problems his marque face in this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix in a bid to head into Formula One’s summer break on a high.Searing...
View ArticleCobblers confirm deal for ex-Newcastle United striker Hooper
The Cobblers have signed former Newcastle United striker JJ Hooper on a one year contract with an option for a further year after a successful trial spell.The 19-year-old, 6ft 1in Hooper made an...
View ArticleLate goals secure Maunsell Cup for Cobblers as Corby are beaten
Goals from JJ Hooper, Ivan Toney and trialist Kieron Cadogan guided the Cobblers to a 3-1 win over Corby Town in the Maunsell Cup final at Steel Park.Hooper put Town in front at the break and although...
View ArticleBoss Boothroyd has high hopes for new Cobblers signing Hooper
Aidy Boothroyd believes new arrival JJ Hooper can have a good professional career after making the striker his fourth permanent signing of the summer.Hooper scored the Cobblers’ first goal in a 3-1 win...
View ArticleSUMMER NAPS TABLE: Nunn returns to the top of the pile
A decidedly low-key Saturday in the Dalepak Summer Naps Challenge at least saw another change in the leadership with Nipper Time punter Russell Nunn returning to the summit one week after being...
View ArticleVIEW FROM THE BLUES: Skipper Wakely deserves huge credit as Steelbacks close...
So, just three Twenty20 games to look at this week and with two to go, the Steelbacks are a win away from the quarter-finals, and that is something very few people thought possible back in April. The...
View ArticleDickens learning a lot from Saints promotion
Alan Dickens says he learned a lot from his promotion to Saints’ first-team coaching staff last season.Dickens took up a role alongside Jim Mallinder and Dorian West following the departure of...
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