Langmead to the rescue as last-gasp strike sinks 10-man Southend
Kelvin Langmead scored at both ends as the Cobblers secured a priceless late victory over 10-man Southend United at Roots Hall.Town looked to be heading for a draw when Langmead unfortunately turned a...
View ArticleCobblers boss Boothroyd heaps praise on ‘brilliant’ skipper Langmead
Aidy Boothroyd heaped special praise on the contribution of his captain Kelvin Langmead as the Cobblers recorded a valuable win at Southend United.Langmead scored the game’s winning goal in injury time...
View ArticleCoach West admits Saints were fired up by criticism
Forwards coach Dorian West says Saints used recent criticism as motivation for their 27-18 win at Worcester Warriors.Northampton excelled up front as they claimed a crucial victory at Sixways, scoring...
View ArticlePeople in Northampton urged to become part of ‘mass movement’ to fight...
A group of 30 union leaders and campaigners in Northampton have been urged to become part of a “mass movement” to fight cuts to front line services.A public meeting was held today in the Northampton...
View Article‘Back up’ plans for 750 houses in Northampton town centre go on display
Plans for a development of 750 houses on vacant land in Northampton town centre have been displayed to the public despite the fact they may never come to fruition.Two planning proposals have been drawn...
View ArticleHelpers back Northamptonshire scheme to search for missing dementia patients
More than 260 volunteers have already signed up to a Northamptonshire scheme to search for missing dementia patients.Neighbourhood Return, which officially launched in the county on Friday, uses...
View ArticleFigures show 25 per cent rise in domestic abuse
Reports of domestic abuse across Northamptonshire have increase by a quarter over the last five years, the latest Government figures have revealed.The statistics, which have been released by the Home...
View ArticlePeters is fully prepared for upcoming season
Stephen Peters has found a kindred spirit in head coach David Ripley and says that Northamptonshire will be “as prepared as we can be” for the upcoming season.The 2013 campaign sees Peters at the helm...
View ArticleJefferson Lake’s Southend v Cobblers view and player ratings: Belief the key
As well as being an absolutely crucial victory for the Cobblers, their win at Southend may also represent the first stages of a new-found belief away from home.The team’s belief would have to have been...
View ArticleTom Vickers’ Worcester v Saints view and player ratings: Mallinder gets his wish
Jim Mallinder inadvertently got what he asked for at Sixways on Saturday afternoon.In the build-up to the trip to Worcester, the Saints boss had stressed the need for every member of his side to stand...
View ArticleHill admits Saints pack had too much power for Warriors
Worcester Warriors boss Richard Hill conceded his side couldn’t cope with Saints’ power game during Saturday’s clash at Sixways.Northampton surged to a 27-18 victory thanks to a superb forward effort...
View ArticleSturrock has no regrets over Mohsni recall against Cobblers
Paul Sturrock insisted he was right to bring controversial defender Bilel Mohsni into the Southend side, despite his sending-off playing a major part in the Cobblers’ 2-1 win at Roots Hall on...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Former Northampton Borough Council leader to stand against the man...
The leader of Northampton Borough Council is facing a challenge for his county council seat from the man who he replaced in acrimonious circumstances 16 months ago.The Northampton Labour group has...
View ArticleKingsthorpe community unites to help family of toddler battling lung cancer
A community in Northampton has raised thousands of pounds to help support the family of a two-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer.Harvey Oldfield-Goode, of Kingsthorpe,...
View ArticleMan stole £18,000 from ‘vulnerable’ Northampton pensioner
A vulnerable pensioner from Northampton was conned out of £18,000 by a man who treated him as “easy meat”, a court has heard.Jimmy Cash stole the money from the 71-year-old, who lives in the Whitehills...
View ArticleManoa pride as pack powers Saints to win at Worcester
Samu Manoa says Saints’ fantastic forward effort at Worcester on Saturday is one of the best he’s been involved in.The big American took advantage of the dominance up front to register his first try of...
View ArticleFamous brewery up for sale
The owners of an award winning Northampton brewery are offering people the chance to take on their ‘dream job’ by buying the firm. St James-based Frog Island Brewery is being sold as a going concern by...
View Article‘ASBO gran’ remanded until crown court hearing
A woman appeared via video-link in Northampton Magistrates’ Court, charged with two counts of racially aggravated harassment and two counts of a breach of an anti-social behaviour order.Josephine Eze,...
View ArticleNorthampton Town welcome Carlisle back for Wimbledon trip
Clarke Carlisle is available for selection for the Cobblers’ trip to AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday night.The central defender missed the weekend win at Southend United through illness but will train with...
View ArticlePolice linking armed robberies at two Northampton bookmakers
Police are linking two armed robberies at Northampton bookmakers at the weekend.In both, a weapon was used in a bid to get money and in the second, police have confirmed a gun was used.The first...
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