Daventry Express - News Feed

Want to get involved with the Gusher’s mini-movie?

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:47:10 GMT

Friday is the Longest Day of the year and the Gusher will be capturing every moment on video... and we need your help. We will be featuring every story, every picture and every event to produce a special video clip showcasing the life of our town.

Stall sheds light on learning disabilities

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:09:38 GMT

As part of Learning Difficulties Awareness Week an informational stall was set up in Daventry Leisure Centre on Tuesday.

Body found in Daventry town centre

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:48:43 GMT

The body of a man has been discovered at a home in Warwick Street in Daventry this morning (Wednesday).

Bernie to open village fete

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:44:42 GMT

Bernie the Northampton Saints mascot will be opening Byfield Fete on Saturday.

Dr Who supports charity bike ride at Althorp

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:37:25 GMT

Doctor Who actor Matt Smith is encouraging riders to get involved in the tenth anniversary bike ride at Althorp.

On your bike

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:59:27 GMT

Organisations in the district are being urged to get their staff to cycle to work this week.

Family of skeletons to be reburied in field

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:48:49 GMT

A small family group of 5th and 6th century skeletons are to be re-interred in a field near Nether Heyford.

Grant scheme aims to tackle neighbourhood crime

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:28:52 GMT

A new grants scheme from Northamptonshire police aims to help communities combat crime in their area.

School to celebrate turning 50

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:31:42 GMT

Falconer’s Hill Infant School will celebrate its 50th birthday next week by opening its doors to past parents, staff and pupils.

Royal Opera House teach dance to kids

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:37:32 GMT

Children at a primary school in Daventry are working on a new partnership project with the prestigious Royal Opera House in London.

Gang attack in town centre

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:09:27 GMT

A GANG attacked a man in Daventry town centre on Friday night.

Girl, 13, punched in head in Daventry

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:56:40 GMT

A 13-year-old girl was assaulted in a subway in Daventry yesterday.

Village meadow is county’s choice

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:12:55 GMT

Boddington Meadow has been named as the county’s choice for a Coronation meadow.

Council maps out route to favoured Flore bypass

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:04:18 GMT

The long-proposed plans for a bypass for Weedon and Flore moved a step closer to reality following a meeting on Tuesday afternoon.

Estate agent offers new grants to village groups

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:43:50 GMT

Estate agents Jackson Grundy have raised more than £35,000 as part of its Community Support Initiative...and now they are looking to help groups in the Daventry area.

Kick start for new football sessions

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:33:13 GMT

Keen young footballers can take part in district-wide tournaments as part of the new, free, street football sessions launched this week.

Thousands raised for Jago charity appeal

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:12:43 GMT

MORE than £2,300 has been raised for The Jago Worrall Foundation following a charity event last night (Thursday).

Murderer jailed for 16 years for violent knife attack in Daventry

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:45:56 GMT

A man who stabbed his partner four times during a violent attack at her home has been jailed for life.

Convention to highlight the impact of HS2

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:59:26 GMT

Campaigners against HS2 are holding a second national convention to highlight their opposition.

Country fair gets off to a flying start in aid of church

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:55:59 GMT

The crowds turned out on Saturday for a village fete and classic car rally at Woodford Halse.