Pisi brothers tower over Glasgow to inspire comeback win
Saints came back from 15-0 down to kick-off their Heineken Cup campaign with a bonus-point 24-15 win over Glasgow Warriors at Franklin’s Gardens.Jim Mallinder’s men were in dire straits with 30 minutes...
View ArticleKettering Town crisis: Doyle expecting a third successive postponement
Alan Doyle doesn’t expect Kettering Town’s Southern League Red Insure Cup clash with Arlesey Town to go ahead on Tuesday.The Poppies have been set a 4pm deadline on Monday to give the Southern League...
View ArticleMallinder piles praise on perfect Pisis
Jim Mallinder hailed the Pisi brothers after they played starring roles in Saints’ 24-15 Heineken Cup victory against Glasgow Warriors.Ken Pisi was handed the man of the match award, while brother...
View ArticleUCL ROUND-UP: Long’s late leveller earns Spencer a Vase replay
Matt Long scored a stoppage time equaliser to secure a dramatic FA Vase draw for Spencer at Long Buckby.The division one side looked to be going out of the competition despite an excellent display at...
View ArticleSaints boss Mallinder hopeful Wilson will be fit for Castres clash
Jim Mallinder is confident James Wilson will be fit to face Castres on Friday - despite seeing the full-back forced off in the win against Glasgow Warriors.Wilson was withdrawn with a calf injury on 57...
View ArticleNGH nurses launch ‘Gangnam Style’ video to promote Global Handwashing Day
Staff at Northampton General Hospital have performed their own version of a dance phenomenon that has taken the world by storm to promote Global Handwashing Day.‘Gangnam Style’ - the number one track...
View ArticleGame Review: Resident Evil 6
I’ve been a Resident Evil fan since the beginning, back in PlayStation One era, and it is safe to say the franchise has had its ups and downs throughout the years. It has been loved and slated, failed...
View ArticleBig fall in metal thefts across Northamptonshire in year-long blitz
A police blitz on metal thefts has seen an 11 per cent fall in reported incidents in the past 12 months, and 68 cars seized.The operation has been running in the county for the past year and has...
View ArticleAsian gold thefts: Man arrested and charged
Police in Northampton have arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with the theft of so-called Asian gold during a burglary in Kingsthorpe.The suspect, who is from Leicestershire, was arrested and...
View ArticleTwo airlifted to hospital following car crash in Northamptonshire
Two people were airlifted to hospital following a serious car crash on the A422 in Northamptonshire.The collision took place at around 4.20pm on Sunday, when a blue Ford Mondeo was in collision with a...
View ArticleChron Comment: October 11
One thing that seems certain is more dark clouds are approaching on the horizon at Northamptonshire County Council.Staff were told this week they face an average 3.6 per cent pay cut from April 2013 or...
View ArticleA battle on two fronts
Spare a thought for The Mack who is in the thick of battle with the heritage lot on two fronts at the moment. Firstly, there’s the lovely Sekhemkha who’d spent the past 140 of her 4,500 years on Earth...
View ArticleAnother face to deal with for Charlie, Tony & Alex
WHILE Norman Hacker pulls up another chair at top table for Farmer Boardman, spare a thought for the heads of the three directorates,Tony Ciaburro, Alex Hopkins and Charlie McNally. Once upon a time,...
View ArticleEllis takes aim
No, this wasn’t Mikey at conference in Birmingham this week, but one that’s been gathering dust on the shelf.If ever he gets de-throned from Northampton North, a bit part in the magnificent nonsense...
View ArticleShoplifter abused and spat at staff in Northampton Morrisons
An abusive shoplifter who spat at supermarket staff and called them “dogs” after being caught stealing three computer games from their store has been given a community order.Mikhal Polizu also called...
View ArticleExcavation work due to start at Northampton railway station next week
An ‘archaeological evaluation’ will be held at Northampton railway station next week, with preparations getting underway for a huge £20million regeneration project.In medieval times Northampton Castle...
View ArticleTeenager Huws happy with his Cobblers debut
Midfielder Emyr Huws was delighted to round off a hectic first week with the Cobblers with a hugely encouraging debut in a dominant victory over Exeter City.Town ran out 3-0 winners over the Grecians...
View ArticleWoman threatened at knifepoint by balaclava-clad gang
A woman was threatened at knifepoint by two men who burst into a flat wearing balaclavas and demanding money.The 24-year-old victim was ina flat at the back of the Coffee Lounge in Kingsley Park...
View ArticleRed ball the lure for Crook’s County return
The opportunity to play more four-day cricket was the chief reason behind Steven Crook’s return to Northamptonshire.The 29-year-old all-rounder, who has arrived at the County Ground on a two-year...
View ArticleKettering Town crisis: Arlesey game is postponed, goalkeeper Walker leaves club
Kettering Town have had a third successive match postponed.The crisis-stricken Poppies and the Southern League have confirmed that Tuesday night’s Red Insure Cup first-round clash with Arlesey Town has...
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