Jefferson Lake’s Cobblers v Torquay preview: Focus on the tangible, not the...
One of football’s great strengths is its ability to evoke passion from even the most mild-mannered of people who have an interest in it.Normally quite reserved people will find themselves convulsed...
View ArticleCobblers defender Widdowson eager to repay Boothroyd’s faith
Joe Widdowson is eager to show Cobblers boss Aidy Boothroyd that he is right to put his faith in the new attacking aspect of the defence as the side prepare to host Torquay on Saturday (3pm ko).The...
View ArticleDamning report reveals child social services are still ‘inadequate’
A new report, published this morning, has revealed children’s social services in Northamptonshire remain “inadequate” in all areas.The damning report, which has been published after a fresh inspection...
View ArticleWomen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man found on pavement
Two women have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was found lying on the pavement in The Mounts area of Northampton.Police were called to Lawrence Court at about 9.20am this...
View ArticleRestaurant brings a taste of Spain to Northampton
A new restaurant hoping to bring a taste of Spain to Northampton has opened.The Sol Y Luna tapas bar in Kingsley Park Terrace celebrated its opening night last week – serving more than 100.Residents...
View ArticleOpinions needed by council on drink-related anti-social behaviour
THERE is still time for Northampton residents to have their say about alcohol-related anti-social behaviour.Northampton Borough Council is urging local residents and businesses to join an online...
View ArticleNorthamptonshire’s first combined police and fire station opens
The county’s first combined police and fire station has opened today.The new facility at Thrapston Fire Station is another development in the continuing collaboration between Northamptonshire Police...
View ArticleEssex pair ensure County have to settle for draw
Ryan ten Doeschate’s first Championship century of the summer and a fighting 95 from skipper James Foster enabled Essex to win back some credibility from the final day of their LV=County Championship...
View ArticleNorth and Corbisiero debut as Saints see off Edinburgh
George North and Alex Corbisiero enjoyed victorious Saints debuts as Edinburgh were slayed 24-6 at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday night.But neither of the Lions could claim to be the heroes of the hour...
View ArticleSaints’ superior fitness key to Edinburgh win, says Burrell
Luther Burrell felt tiredness took its toll on Edinburgh as Saints claimed their third successive pre-season win on Friday night.Burrell and Co racked up a 24-6 win at Franklin’s Gardens thanks to two...
View ArticlePolice told to tighten up jobs process for candidates applying from abroad
Police have been told to improve the force’s recruitment process to provide more flexibility for candidates applying for posts from abroad.The ruling comes following an investigation into a failed...
View ArticlePensioner is banned from being abusive to neighbours
A former doctor has been given a community order banning her from insulting or harassing her neighbours in the Duston area.Dr Hilary Wynne-Williams, aged 67, of Marseilles Close, Duston, was found...
View ArticleBurrell hopes to form fearsome partnership with new Saint North
Luther Burrell says the Saints players don’t mind the huge interest George North and Alex Corbisiero have commanded since their arrival at Franklin’s Gardens.And the former Sale centre is relishing the...
View ArticleVictory a must at Edgbaston if Steelbacks are to qualify
Northamptonshire go into their final Yorkshire Bank 40 game knowing that nothing less than a win will suffice.The Steelbacks are lying second in Group A, one point behind leaders Nottinghamshire, and...
View ArticleKnill hails great character of Torquay side after fightback
Torquay manager Alan Knill said his side showed great character to come back from a goal down to beat the Cobblers at Sixfields.And the Gulls boss believes that Northampton were not as dominant a force...
View ArticleJefferson Lake’s Cobblers view and player ratings: Leader Langmead was sorely...
While there were solid, hold-them-in-your hand excuses for the Cobblers’ defeats at York City and Southend United, this was a loss that was entirely deserved and comes with no caveats.Northampton were...
View ArticleUCL round-up: ON Chenecks extend unbeaten start
ON Chenecks extended their unbeaten start to four games with a 3-1 win at Bourne Town.Chenecks struck three times in the first half to take a firm grip on proceedings. Elliott Muddiman opened the...
View ArticleO’Donovan says Cobblers ‘blew it’ against Torquay
Roy O’Donovan admits the Cobblers ‘blew it’ against Torquay on Saturday and that it was his most frustrating game for some time.Town let a 1-0 lead slip to lose 2-1 to the Gulls in what was their third...
View ArticleSaints role leads Daggett to retirement
Northamptonshire bowler Lee Daggett is to retire from professional cricket at the end of the current season.The 30-year-old, who previously played for Warwickshire and Leicestershire, will take up a...
View ArticleBoothroyd concerned at Cobblers’ habit of hitting the self-destruct button
Aidy Boothroyd believes his Cobblers side have developed a habit of ‘beating themselves’ with an alarming regularity this season.Town threw away a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 to Torquay United at Sixfields on...
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