Mum of late Northamptonshire soldier's pride as she collects his Victoria Cross - Northampton Chronicle & Echo
Mum of late Northamptonshire soldier's pride as she collects his Victoria Cross. Kerry Ashworth received the Victoria Cross conferred on her late son, Lance Corporal James Ashworth, at Buckingham Palace. She is pictured with her other son Coran
...Tue, 21 May 2013 13:30:17 GMT
Wig and Pen is Northamptonshire's best pub - Northampton Chronicle & Echo
A town centre pub dating back to the 19th century, which only reopened three years ago, has been voted the best in the county by ale lovers. The Wig and Pen, in St Giles Street, Northampton, has been voted 'Pub of the Year 2012-13' by members of
...Tue, 21 May 2013 07:12:42 GMT
Northamptonshire suffer Netherlands washout - Northampton Chronicle & Echo
Persistant rain meant the game was called off without a ball being bowled about an hour before play was scheduled to start. It means a wasted journey to Rotterdam for the County who could not even manage the 10 overs of cricket achieved by Holland and
...Tue, 21 May 2013 11:43:14 GMT
Staff and officers recognised at Northamptonshire Police awards - Northampton Chronicle & Echo
Officers were recognised for their bravery, hard work and long service last night at the first of two force awards organised by Northamptonshire Police. The ceremony was held at force Headquarters hosted by Chief Constable Adrian Lee, with the second
...Tue, 21 May 2013 08:10:15 GMT
Yorkshire Bank 40: Holland and Northants frustrated by raun - SkySports
Tuesday's Yorkshire Bank 40 Group A clash between Holland and Northamptonshire in Schiedam was abandoned without a ball being bowled. The washout leaves both teams languishing towards the bottom of their group without a win. It was a second
...Tue, 21 May 2013 18:53:57 GMT
Northamptonshire police commissioner to pay car mileage - BBC News
Northamptonshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Adam Simmonds says he will not be claiming any car mileage from public funds. Mr Simmonds has faced criticism for employing assistants when other commissioners had not done so. He will not claim the
...Sun, 19 May 2013 10:30:37 GMT
South Northamptonshire MP Leadsom abstains on gay marriage bill - Northampton Chronicle & Echo
South Northamptonshire MP Andrea Leadsom effectively abstained from voting on the Government's plans to legalise gay marriage last night, as two right-wing county colleagues opposed the bill. Mrs Leadsom voted both ways on the Marriage (Same Sex
...Wed, 22 May 2013 10:45:24 GMT
Police “taking 10 DNA swabs a week” from children in Northamptonshire - Northampton Chronicle & Echo
POLICE in Northamptonshire take 10 DNA swabs a week from children aged 17 or under, according to figures published today. Research by the Howard League for Penal Reform, using the Freedom of Information Act, found officers took swabs from 496 boys
...Mon, 20 May 2013 12:58:54 GMT