Taking complementary therapy to children with cancer
Six years ago I first met mouth cancer survivors Carol Dunstone and Ann Bennett, an encounter which left me profoundly impressed by their cheerfulness and bravery.There are no easy cancers to deal...
View ArticleTITANS BASKETBALL: Tyler the top man as Titans claim double overtime victory
Tyler Mutemasango was the star man for the Titans Under-13s, scoring a massive 35 points as they clained a dramatic 81-79 double overtime win over Hertfordshire Warriors in the EBL Boys Midlands South...
View ArticleNORTHANTS BASKETBALL CLUB: Ogden steers Lightning to win over Pumas
Northants Lightning opened up their Junior Women’s Midland Conference campaign with an emphatic 86-23 win over Chiltern Pumas, with Steph Ogden the star of the show as she bagged 27 points.Against a...
View ArticleLamport Hall hosts annual craft fair
Shoppers will have the chance to do some early Christmas gift buying this weekend when Lamport Hall hosts its annual craft fair.The fair will include a range of stalls set out inside the former stable...
View ArticleNAPS TABLE: Pressure is growing on leading pair
A MISERLY £2.48 separates the top four clubs going into the last two weeks of the Semilong Racing/Chron Summer Naps Table, run in association with Dalepak Ltd. With leaders Brinley’s Banker and On The...
View ArticleSchool annexe plan sees 250 objections from Northampton parents
Parents at a Semilong school have shown a united front by handing 250 objections to Northamptonshire County Council about proposals to expand the site using a nearby office building.Castle Primary...
View ArticleTravel Review: From Rio to Venice
Chris Hutchinson sailed from South America’s Brazil to exciting countries in Europe, enjoying both the summer and spring sunshine.Would the thought of starting a holiday in Rio de Janeiro and ending in...
View ArticleCOMBINATION FOOTBALL: Richards hat-trick inspires Spencer to big win
Jordan Richards hit a hat-trick as Spencer Reserves secured an impressive 8-0 win over Peterborough League side Netherton Reserves in the NFA Lower Junior Cup.West Haddon made the near 100-mile round...
View ArticleWilson set to return at full-back for Saints against Glasgow
Jim Mallinder expects James Wilson to return to the Saints team for the game against Glasgow Warriors on Sunday. Wilson missed the game at London Irish last weekend due to a muscle strain in his leg,...
View ArticleMID-SHIRES GIRLS LEAGUE: Magic performance from Tabitha as Blisworth sink Aztec
Tabitha Ward hit a hat-trick as Blisworth Vixens Under-12s enjoyed a 4-2 win over FC Aztec.Also on target was Eloise Bailey, in a game where both sides only fielded six after Blisworth turned up short...
View ArticleNorthampton Saints skipper Hartley wins player of the month award
Saints skipper Dylan Hartley has been named Aviva Premiership player of the month for September.The hooker enjoyed a superb start to the season, scoring two tries in the first two games as Northampton...
View ArticleNorthants County crowned Junior League champions
Northants County were crowned 2012 Junior League champions after defeating Overstone Park 4-2 in the final at Cold Ashby GC.After beating Whittlebury Park in the semi-finals a couple of weeks earlier,...
View ArticleNORTHANTS WOMEN’S LEAGUE: Sanders double seals victory for Roade
Katy Sanders scored both goals as Roade secured a 2-1 division one win over Corby S&L.Roade made it three wins in a row with the narrow victory.The villagers started brightly and Sanders put them...
View ArticleCinato to star for England in British Isles International Series
County ace Connor Cinato will represent England in the under-18 Mixed British Isles International Series.This will be the third successive year that Cinato has been selected, and he will once again...
View ArticleUnderpass mugger fought off by teen
A teenage boy fought off a mugger who attempted to steal his mobile phone, police have said.The boy, who was aged 15, was punched by the mugger, who was aged between 40 and 50, before he ran off...
View ArticleGranger shines in Kiedler Marathon
Jocelyn Granger finished a superb ninth in her category at the beautiful but tough Kiedler Marathon.The undulating course barely features a flat bit of track but the accolade of ‘Britain’s most...
View ArticleClub-by-club golf news
Ray Connolly led from start-to-finish to retain his 36-hole Club Championship crown as he fired rounds of 73 and 77.Despite not being at his very best for parts of the season, Connolly came good in the...
View ArticleBoothroyd believes Manchester City’s Huws will improve at the Cobblers
Aidy Boothroyd believes Emyr Huws’ loan spell with the Cobblers will end with the midfielder going back to Manchester City an improved player.Town secured something of a coup when they completed a deal...
View ArticleHundreds of students in Northampton will resit GCSE English exam
Hundreds of students in Northampton are expected to resit their English GCSE exam next month following a row over the grades awarded this summer.Ofqual, England’s exams regulator, has come under fierce...
View ArticleSUNDAY COMBINATION: Harding hat-trick inspires Rangers to trophy win
Gavin Harding scored a hat-trick as Manfield Rangers swept aside Norteles in the NFA Sunday Trophy.Harding’s treble, along with doubles from Ben Chambers and Jack Rayment inspired Manfield to a 7-3...
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