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[] | 2016-08-26T13:01:29 | null | 2016-08-25T14:07:17 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fgcses-lodge-park-academy-corby-1-7544145.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7544144.1472130422!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GCSEs: Lodge Park Academy, Corby | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | There were many smiling faces at Lodge Park Academy today as GCSE results were opened, bringing to an end a very strong academic year for the academy.
Principal Alison Hayes said: “We should be very pleased by all that we have achieved over the last 12 months.
“We have had some fantastic GCSE results, which have ensured that our overall results are broadly in line with last year.
“Our A-level results were very impressive, with nearly double the number of students going off to the top universities.
“Our students have excelled on the sportsfield, won national recognition for our art and photography and taken part in a number of exciting enrichment opportunities.
“What this all means is that our students are not just leaving with strong grades, but also with the experiences, skills and interests that show they have had a rounded education.
“I really do believe that our students are a credit to themselves and our community.”
Among the smiling faces was Thomas Buchan, who had to sit one exam in hospital after having an appendix removed.
He said: “I am absolutely delighted. I feel ready to start A-levels now.”
Susan Fleming, whose four children have all been to the academy, arrived to see her youngest child get their results today.
Both Susan and her brother Alex, who was killed serving in the Falklands, also attended Lodge Park.
Susan said: “I feel very emotional as it is the end of an era. Lodge Park has given me and my family a lot of support over the years.
“They have educated generations of our family, and for that we will be forever grateful.”
Andrei Kurzin was so happy with his results that he turned straight to social media.
He said: “I am delighted, In fact, I am going to make my results my profile picture.”
Chief executive of the David Ross Education Trust Wendy Marshall said: “There is always so much going on at Lodge Park.
“They embrace every opportunity that is on offer, and as a result students have an incredible range of opportunities that few other schools in the state sector can offer.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/gcses-lodge-park-academy-corby-1-7544145 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/571aba66e9a939cdf14bb8e02814d3ba3565df87d42afc3d27057fcf440dabe5.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:52:08 | null | 2016-08-31T10:09:02 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fowners-of-kettering-restaurant-fined-12-000-for-not-following-food-safety-regulations-1-7553678.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7553677.1472636635!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Owners of Kettering restaurant fined £12,000 for not following food safety regulations | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | The owners of a Kettering restaurant have been hit with a hefty fine after failing to follow food safety procedures.
Anema & Core Limited, trading as Heart and Soul in Rockingham Road, was warned about a number of issues after an inspection on August 25, 2015.
The Italian restaurant had opened without registering with the local authority and despite formal and informal action, the issues were not rectified.
Hygiene Improvement Notices were served on October 7, with a revisit to the premises on November 11 to check their compliance with the orders.
Large amounts of cheeses and cooked and cured meats from the premises had were condemned a week later and destroyed because of a lack of traceability.
No documented food safety management system was in place to show safe procedures for processing this food.
Kettering Council pushed for a prosecution for the company’s non-compliance with the notices.
The company was fined £12,000 and ordered costs of £900 to be paid together with a victim surcharge of £120.
Russ Howell, health services manager for Kettering Council, said: “This business commenced operating in Kettering without notifying the local authority and therefore avoided having any inspection before they started to supply food to the public.
“As well as this, when environmental health officers did get to inspect the premises, they also found that the business was supplying other businesses with no controls in place in relation to this operation.
“Despite both informal and formal action there continued to be a failure to comply with food safety legislation leaving the authority with no option but to take legal action.
“The court has fined the company a significant amount which will hopefully serve as a message to other food businesses that the safe preparation of food for the public is taken extremely seriously by the courts and this authority.
“While we will continue to support and advise those businesses who wish to comply with the law, we will use all of the powers available to us where businesses persistently fail to do so.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/owners-of-kettering-restaurant-fined-12-000-for-not-following-food-safety-regulations-1-7553678 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/e80a21531644c563e04bd9aa1069d1e91a75121ed67627d9f4d948e9c76e5764.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:06 | null | 2016-08-14T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ffresh-warning-over-itunes-gift-card-scam-1-7521955.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7521954.1470911138!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Fresh warning over iTunes gift card scam | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A fresh warning has been issued by Action Fraud, the national fraud reporting body, over iTunes gift card scams.
The iTunes scams first came to light in May this year and, to date, victims have reported almost £520,000 lost to fraudsters.
Apple’s iTunes store sells music, movies and other media via digital download and the vouchers, which can be bought online and are widely available in supermarkets and high street stores across the UK, serve as a popular gift in an era where CDs and DVDs have been surpassed by digital download as the format of choice for many.
Fraudsters have sought to confuse people unfamiliar with Apple’s contactless payment system Apple Pay and trick them into using iTunes gift cards to pay for goods or services over the phone or online.
The criminals don’t need the physical card to redeem the value, and they trick victims into reading out the code over the phone or sending via email. Once they have the code, fraudsters can steal the balance of the card.
Action Fraud has received multiple reports of this approach being used across a variety of scams including loan scams, fake mis-sold PPI scams and schemes urging victims to take action against banking errors.
One victim reported losing £46,000 to scammers via iTunes cards.
A spokesperson for Apple said: “iTunes Gift Cards are solely for the purchase of goods and services on the iTunes Store and App Store. Should you receive a request for payment using iTunes Gift Cards outside of iTunes and the App Store please report it to Action Fraud”.
If you have been a victim of fraud, report it to Action Fraud using their online fraud reporting tool. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/fresh-warning-over-itunes-gift-card-scam-1-7521955 | en | 2016-08-14T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/6877b00ddf71399da3d6b4dc33e637e098917d8a5f34eb6e44b5086ebfa9c8c1.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T08:51:41 | null | 2016-08-29T08:00:00 | Visit now for the latest Kettering Town football news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fkettering-town%2Fpoppies-steelmen-and-diamonds-ready-for-more-bank-holiday-action-1-7548279.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7548274.1472410675!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Poppies, Steelmen and Diamonds ready for more bank holiday action | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Kettering Town, Corby Town and AFC Rushden & Diamonds all return to action today (Monday) for the second parts of their bank holiday double-headers.
Poppies boss Marcus Law has come under pressure from the club’s fans following Saturday’s poor 3-0 home defeat to Stratford Town.
Corby Town's home clash with Coalville Town was abandoned after a downpour left the Steel Park pitch flooded. Picture by David Tilley
Law takes his squad to King’s Lynn Town this afternoon as they look to turn their poor form around in the Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division.
The Steelmen will just be hoping to get a full game in when they make the long trek to Spennymoor Town in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Premier Division.
Their clash with Coalville Town was abandoned with a score at 1-1 following a massive downpour at Steel Park on Saturday.
Diamonds, meanwhile, will be looking to build on their first win of the Northern Prrmier League Division One South season when they take on Bedworth United this afternoon.
Goals from Brad Harris, Robbie Parsons and Lewis Leslie secured a 3-1 success for Andy Peaks’ side at Carlton Town on Saturday. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/kettering-town/poppies-steelmen-and-diamonds-ready-for-more-bank-holiday-action-1-7548279 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/29f20f30fd003be9003e54c8f7c8df100f78c6685a4f4a3bc79a155f5b6ad246.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:09 | null | 2016-08-24T06:00:32 | Visit now for the latest arts and culture news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Farts%2Fartists-in-the-frame-for-event-1-7540222.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7540221.1471963472!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Artists in the frame for event | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Hundreds of artists from across the county will be displaying their work when Northants Open Studio Trails gets underway on Saturday.
The largest visual arts event in and around the county taking place until Saturday October 1.
Artists invite you into their studios to witness at first hand the inspiration and motivation, which drives them to create.
Step inside a pottery studio, discuss carving with a stonemason or watch demonstrations of painting, printmaking and traditional crafts.
Many artists will also present their work as groups in galleries, shops, pubs and a host of interesting alternative venues.
NOST kicks off with a launch event on Saturday from 11am to 4pm in the Manor House Gardens at the Alfred East Art Gallery in Kettering where the central exhibition will take place.
There wil be pop up exhibitions, live demonstrations, free drop in workshops and entertainment for all ages, throughout the day.
At the launch event, visitors can enjoy artists’ demos in the gardens, as well as some free children’s workshops including pottery and Little Draw, a community drawing project. For adult visitors there is the chance to take part in THE BIG PAINT, a collaborative community art project.
The central exhibition will see the work of Fiona Kingdon who works in wood as well as Katie Lewis, a textile artist and printmaker.
Another Kettering based artist, painter Lynne Harris, opens her studio for a number of days throughout September.
Burton Latimer will be keen to display its artistic talent with three people displaying their work. Stella Benford, Wendy Casson and Michael Wright can be seen during September
The rooftop Gallery in Corby hosts work by nearly a dozen artists while Fermynwoods Contemporary Art will also hold a showcase of some local talent in a variety of different media.
Corby’s Jan and Andy Peel as well as Michaela Cordes work can also be seen throughout September as well as Brigstock’s Sally Drayson showing off her paintings.
Brenda McKetty, Carol Woodland, Tamsin Edwards and Marlene Snee will represent Raunds and there is a huge number of events going on at Stanwick Lakes throughout the month long event.
In a change to the brochure which has already been published, Angela Stanbridge, Jane Warwick and Peter Almond will display their work at Thrapston’s Primrose Gallery as opposed to The Castle Theatre in Wellingborough.
Other venues hosting events as part of the Northants Open Studio Trails include Oundle, Rothwell, Crick, Winwick, Brixworth, Walgrave, Northampton, Duston and Daventry with plenty of art to be seen.
For further details about the event and to find out more about the artists visit www.kettering.gov.uk/nost. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/arts/artists-in-the-frame-for-event-1-7540222 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/e0d80a38abc5014c2f7b5de6b450f47487b5c3b0c0a2e807334ac795797f1d5f.json |
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"Kate Cronin"
] | 2016-08-26T13:05:14 | null | 2016-08-25T17:20:30 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fwhere-is-liam-1-7544958.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7544957.1472142233!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Where is Liam? | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A boy missing for more than a month is thought to be in Wellingborough or Rushden.
Northamptonshire Police officers are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing 16-year-old Liam Johnson and are urging him or anyone who knows of his whereabouts to get in touch.
Liam, who was last seen at his home in Suffolk on Saturday, 23 July, is believed to be in one of the two towns.
Liam is white, 5ft 6in with short, blonde hair, a slim build and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue tee-shirt, a black hoodie, blue, faded tracksuit bottoms and navy blue trainers.
Officers are urging Liam, or anyone who may know of his whereabouts, to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/where-is-liam-1-7544958 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/45589d4313be022e350fdcc184266520f8d4be278310c531267c6cf0c086b1a6.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:09 | null | 2016-08-21T06:00:00 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Northamptonshire Telegraph, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fquiz-how-well-do-you-know-your-retro-games-1-7528956.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7528955.1471348453!/image/image.jpg | en | null | QUIZ: How well do you know your retro games? | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Can you get 10/10 in our retro games quiz?
Video games have come a long way in the last 20 years but we’ll never forget the classics which formed the bedrock for the industry.
Try your luck in our fun ‘name the screenshot’ test - and see how you fare against your friends. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-your-retro-games-1-7528956 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/1bacee8a4ce2a2673ce7335738e67b78865fefff09b192e6540b5f8bb1940110.json |
[
"Jon Dunham"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:03 | null | 2016-08-26T08:00:00 | Visit now for the latest local football news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Flocal%2Fdiamonds-goal-hero-shariff-targets-league-wins-after-cup-success-1-7543266.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7543264.1472119973!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Diamonds goal hero Shariff targets league wins after cup success | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Nabil Shariff is hoping AFC Rushden & Diamonds’ FA Cup success can be the catalyst for them to get their league season up and running.
Diamonds have endured a tricky start to life in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Division One South after they suffered back-to-back defeats to Newcastle Town and Chasetown.
But a change of competition brought with it a change in fortunes last weekend as Diamonds beat United Counties League side Sileby Rangers 4-3 at the Dog & Duck to move into the first qualifying round of the FA Cup where they will host AFC Hornchurch a week on Saturday.
It wasn’t convincing by any means. Diamonds fell behind before Shariff struck an 11-minute hat-trick before half-time and Liam Dolman added the fourth early in the second half.
But Sileby hit back with two goals in five minutes and Diamonds were forced to defend well in the latter stages to secure their place in the next round.
But striker Shariff was just pleased to see the team get off the mark and he now wants them to build on that during a busy bank holiday weekend which sees them travel to Carlton Town tomorrow (Saturday) before entertaining Bedworth United on Monday (3pm).
“The FA Cup is all about winning,” Shariff said.
“Sileby wanted to win that game just as much as we did and it’s never easy, even when you are 4-1 up.
“We just had to work hard. I thought we defended well late on and we defended aggressively, which wasn’t something we were doing before that point or in the previous league games.
“We shouldn’t be conceding goals from throw-ins and corners and we dealt with all of those in the last 10 minutes, which is what we should be doing all the way through.
“It’s great to get that first win and we needed it, especially with another league game to come at the weekend. We need to get off the mark.
“We are already six points behind some teams so we need to get that first league win and get the season going.
“The weekend is massive for us with the two games coming so quickly. Our aim will be to get six points and if we do then everything changes.”
Shariff was delighted with his quickfire treble last Saturday and he believes the goals will keep coming.
“Hopefully there will be more to come,” the frontman added.
“I know I will score goals, it’s natural to me. But it was great to get that hat-trick.
“You take them as they come. It doesn’t matter whether it’s an 11-minute hat-trick or a 90-minute hat-trick, I am just happy to score goals.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/diamonds-goal-hero-shariff-targets-league-wins-after-cup-success-1-7543266 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/dd86de98de3e9d4b5b0b7a14086bf49b5668409da2fbdad98d8e6ec34d3495c0.json |
[
"Kate Cronin"
] | 2016-08-26T16:50:05 | null | 2016-08-26T14:19:26 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fthe-15-year-old-kettering-science-academy-pupil-who-has-vanished-into-thin-air-1-7546460.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7546456.1472217866!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The 15-year-old Kettering Science Academy pupil who has vanished into thin air | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A ‘bright’ Kettering Science Academy student disappeared with no money, no spare clothes and no working mobile phone, detectives have revealed.
Missing Veronica Sbircea was said to have settled well into the Deeble Road school after her family moved to the town a year ago for a fresh start.
The youngster had made good friends at KSA and is described as bright and good at maths and English by Detective Inspector Stuart Hitchon who is part of a team of 16 officers searching for Veronica.
Her parents Anton and Elena moved to Kettering from their former home in Enfield, London, along with Veronica and her two elder brothers in 2015.
Veronica was due to start year 11 at KSA on September 5.
But on July 21, she suddenly left without telling her parents where she was going. They hadn’t had an argument.
She was in sporadic contact for about a week, and police believe she spent that time in Northampton.
But then Veronica - who sometimes calls herself Rachel or Anna - caught a train to London and was last seen around the KFC in Brixton on July 28.
The bubbly youngster is a prolific social media user on Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter and Kik and had been known to ask strangers in the street if she could use their phones to check her accounts.
Since July 28, she has been very occasionally present on social media. Detectives believe this might not be Veronica - but someone else logging into her account.
She has now not been heard of for a month and the situation looks more grave as each day passes.
DI Hitchon said: “Veronica had been missing before briefly when the family lived in London but there’d been nothing of note since she moved to Kettering.
“She’d had no argument. There was nothing.
“I saw her mum yesterday and she’s really worried about how she’s surviving down there.
“When she first went missing there was some contact on social media with her family and we think that at that time she was in Northampton.
“On July 27 she travelled by train from Northampton to Euston station.
“We’ve scoured CCTV in the area but it’s difficult because there are so many different systems.
“She hadn’t taken anything with her. No clothing, no money.
“We don’t even think she had a working mobile phone although she may have had a tablet.
“What’s most concerning is that her social media activity, which is normally very active, has dropped off.
“She used to go up to people in the street and ask to borrow or use their phone to make contact.
“She’s done this on three or four occasions this time but since the 28th of July, that’s stopped.”
Veronica’s family moved to the UK from their home in Romania in 2008 to make a better life for themselves. Veronica’s English is very good.
She is a huge fan of the rapper Chipmunk and detectives think she may attend the Notting Hill Carnival this weekend, where Metropolitan Police officers will be handing out flyers.
DI Hitchon added: “She’s an avid follower of Chipmunk. She likes music and there’s a chance she may be at the carnival this weekend.
“There’s been some very, very limited contact on social media in the past three weeks but someone could quite easily send messages on her behalf. We don’t know if these messages have come from Veronica.
“The longer this goes on, the more concerned we’re getting. A vulnerable 15-year-old girl with no means of contacting someone who is putting herself into vulnerable situations by approaching unknown men asking to use their phone.
“We’re taking this very seriously.”
Veronica has 1,000 Facebook friends and detectives hope one of these people will know where she is.
She is white, 5ft, with long straight black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone who knows where she is should call Northamptonshire Police on 101.
TIMELINE:
Thursday, July 21 - Veronica leaves her home in Kettering in the evening.
Wednesday, July 27 - Veronica travels from Northampton to Euston by train. She is then seen in Ponders End, Enfield by a friend.
Thursday, July 28 - Last known sighting of Veronica is at 5.15pm on in Brighton Terrace, Brixton, south London with a man.
Saturday, August 6 - police launch the first public appeal for Veronica.
Tuesday, August 9 - 19-year-old man arrested in connection with Veronica’s disappearance in Enfield. Later released on bail.
Tuesday. August 16 - Veronica’s dad Anton makes an emotional appeal for her to get in touch.
Friday, August 19 - A search warrant is executed at an address in the Spencer area of Northampton.
Saturday, August 20 - Following the enquiries in Northampton, a 26-year-old man from Romford, Essex, is arrested on suspicion of child abduction. Later released on bail.
Thursday, August 25 - Detectives say they will leaflet the weekend’s Notting Hill Carnival.
Friday, August 26 - DI Stuart Hitchon speaks to the Northants Telegraph to further appeal to people who may know where Veronica is. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/the-15-year-old-kettering-science-academy-pupil-who-has-vanished-into-thin-air-1-7546460 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/b71a645953f7eec1bb4c80819f9c8be7f1846ba48bc0d5f19318019704388645.json |
[
"Jon Dunham"
] | 2016-08-26T13:06:48 | null | 2016-08-25T09:39:39 | Visit now for the latest local football news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Flocal%2Fpeaks-still-hopes-to-add-new-faces-at-diamonds-1-7542945.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7542944.1472114365!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Peaks still hopes to add new faces at Diamonds | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Andy Peaks has admitted he is still on the hunt for fresh faces.
Diamonds are preparing for a busy bank holiday weekend as Saturday’s trip to Carlton Town is quickly followed by a home clash with Bedworth United on Monday (3pm).
Peaks’ team picked up their first win of the season last weekend with an unconvincing 4-3 success over United Counties League side Sileby Rangers in the preliminary round of the FA Cup.
That victory came after Diamonds had tasted defeat in their first two games in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Division One South.
And Peaks has conceded that his team “aren’t the finished article” as he confirmed he is still on the hunt for new players to boost his squad.
“I know we aren’t the finished article by any means,” the Diamonds boss said.
“I am still talking to players and having a look around to see what I can bring in.
“It was never going to be a quick fix with so many players leaving after last season and I think everyone at the club was aware of that.
“But we will sort it out over the next few weeks.”
Ross Oulton looks set to feature for Diamonds over the weekend after the summer signing recovered from a hamstring problem but Jake Newman and Joe Curtis remain on the sidelines.
And, having been pleased with the result if not the display last weekend, Peaks is hoping his team can build on their FA Cup success by getting off the mark in the league.
“It was good to get through and I was pleased with the result but not the performance,” the Diamonds manager added.
“We have had a chance to work on a few things this week and now we have a test with two games in a short space of time.
“They are two tough matches for us but it’s the same for everyone and we are looking forward to them.
“The games are coming thick and fast and we are just keen to get some points on the board.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/peaks-still-hopes-to-add-new-faces-at-diamonds-1-7542945 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/5faf7586574b6dd14935943e9f5c0ccec11fae3e0eda162d6f16e4b9409841b1.json |
[
"Diane King"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:49 | null | 2016-08-24T11:27:46 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Fcoca-cola-bottle-most-iconic-packaging-1-7541247.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7541245.1472034454!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Coca-Cola bottle ‘most iconic packaging’ | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | The Cola-Cola glass bottle has been voted as the most iconic packaging on the UK’s shelves.
A study of 1,500 Brits exploring the influence of packaging and branding on shopping habits found that one in six people thought the Coca-Cola bottle was the most identifiable in terms of packaging.
Indeed, it was deemed to be just as recognisable without its logo or the product itself.
The research, commissioned by Easyfairs, organisers of Packing Innovations and Luxury Packaging London, found the Toblerone triangular chocolate bar finished as a close runner up, with Marmite’s glass jar rated as third-best-loved product packaging.
Beauty brands, such as the Tiffany Box and the Chanel No.5 Bottle just missed out on the top ten.
Coke’s success has been attributed to its targeting younger audience, with one in five Millennials selecting the bottle as the most recognisable pack product.Pringles’ iconic cylinder tube, fourth on the overall list, was the Millennial’s second favourite.
The study also revealed barcodes as the greatest packaging invention, ahead of more traditional items such as the cardboard box (21 per cent) - although the younger generation, 18-34 years, voted for 3D printing and re-sealable zips as its top two.
Gerry Sherwood, Event Director for the Easyfairs’ Packaging Portfolio, who commissioned the survey, said: “Millennials have officially passed Baby Boomers as the largest generation in history, and are more personally connected to their favourite brands than ever before. It is therefore not surprising to see 3D printing come out top in our poll for this age group.”
Top Ten Most Recognisable Brand’s Packaging
1. Coca-Cola Bottle
2. Toblerone Triangle
3. Marmite Jar
4. Pringles Tube
5. KFC Bucket
6. Heinz Ketchup Bottle
7. Fairy Liquid Bottle
8. Apple’s iPhone Box
9. Walkers Crisp Packet
10. Amazon Box | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/offbeat/coca-cola-bottle-most-iconic-packaging-1-7541247 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/67c2947c9e13182d16234078dca0ec4722315688d02912a8a02037d7c38e9c63.json |
[
"Sam Wildman"
] | 2016-08-26T14:49:13 | null | 2016-08-25T16:17:57 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Frushden-woman-avoids-jail-after-nearly-blinding-victim-in-glass-attack-1-7544744.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7544743.1472222020!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rushden woman avoids jail after nearly blinding victim in glass attack | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A Rushden woman who almost blinded a victim in a glass attack has been ordered to pay thousands in compensation.
Rosie Sturgess, 22, of Glassbrook Road, threw a glass tumbler towards the face of her friend whom she’d argued with during a night out in Bedford on March 13.
The glass shattered on impact, causing injury to the woman’s forehead, but the fragments of the glass flew into the eye of a further victim, who was also out with friends.
Her vision was able to be saved by doctors, but the impact of the injury meant she required complex eye surgery and she still faces the prospect of further operations in the future.
Sturgess was ordered to pay the victim £5,000 in compensation.
She was also sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for two years, ordered to carry out 300 hours unpaid work and was put on an electronic tag curfew for six months.
DC Surinder Ram of Bedfordshire Police said: “This was an example of when drinking gets out of hand and turns into needless violence.
“For the sake of a petty squabble between friends the victim could have been blinded, and still has had to endure intrusive surgery.
“As well as the physical pain and discomfort, the victim will also have to bear psychological scars.
“I am pleased of the outcome for the victim and hope the sentenced passed will make Sturgess – and others – think twice before resorting to aggression in future.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/rushden-woman-avoids-jail-after-nearly-blinding-victim-in-glass-attack-1-7544744 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/7d6b622875e1ecf9107be8a679cca3301fa36263c11892af49a9316109f35d70.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:51:43 | null | 2016-08-30T16:52:07 | Visit now for the latest places to eat out across Northamptonshire - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Feating-out%2Frestaurant-closures-what-will-happen-to-frankie-and-benny-s-in-kettering-1-7551150.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7551149.1472572754!/image/image.jpg | en | null | RESTAURANT CLOSURES: What will happen to Frankie and Benny’s in Kettering? | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | The company behind a huge restaurant chain have confirmed which restaurants it will be closing and which will remain open.
Hundreds of jobs were put at risk last week when the Restaurant Group, which owns the Frankie & Benny’s chain, announced that it would be closing 33 under-performing sites.
The firm, which also owns Chiquito Mexican restaurant, suffered pre-tax losses of £22.5million for the first half of the year during what it describes as a ‘challenging trading period’, as well as an ‘insufficient focus on value, unsuccessful menu development and poor operation execution’.
The firm has now confirmed that Frankie and Benny’s restaurant in Pegasus Court, Kettering, will remain open.
Nearby branches of Frankie and Benny’s in Northampton, Rugby, Coventry, Banbury, Bletchley and Bedford are also safe, along with Chiquito at Sixfields in Northampton.
However a spokesman for the Restaurant Group did confirm that Midsummer Boulevard branch of Chiquito in Milton Keynes would be closing in October.
The spokesman stressed that the closures focused on ‘under-performing’ restaurants.
The closures across the UK will affect up to 1,000 jobs, although it is understood that the company will redeploy the vast majority of staff in other outlets.
Chairman Debbie Hewitt said: “The board has moved quickly to undertake a review of the operating strategy and we now have clarity on the issues facing our leisure brands, particularly Frankie & Benny’s.
“The brand remains relevant and popular, and we are confident that improved performance will be achieved by being more customer-focused and data-driven, and through better operational execution.”
The Restaurant Group admitted it has lost value-conscious customers at Frankie & Benny’s after “significant price increases”.
The firm pledged to “look at the pricing architecture of the menu” and “reinvigorate the value offer” in a bid to attract more families to its outlets. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/eating-out/restaurant-closures-what-will-happen-to-frankie-and-benny-s-in-kettering-1-7551150 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/57ab788a4d3dcbe461925a31b3a039c4549cf06a46f6cba492523366e7a08812.json |
[
"Tom Vickers"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:26 | null | 2016-08-25T21:15:07 | Visit now for the latest Northants county and league cricket news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fnorthants-skipper-wakely-frustrated-as-rain-halts-victory-bid-1-7545308.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7545307.1472156082!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Northants skipper Wakely frustrated as rain halts victory bid | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Captain Alex Wakely reflected on a ‘really frustrating day’ after Northants’ victory charge at New Road was hampered by the weather.
Wakely and Co had racked up 551 all out before Worcestershire started their reply strongly, beginning the third day of the County Championship Division Two clash on 153 for one.
But just 17.2 overs were possible on the penultimate day, with the players continually trying to get the game on.
The rain prevented Northants putting any real pressure on, but they did claim a couple of wickets with Ben Sanderson dismissing Tom Fell for 66 and Chad Barrett getting rid of Joe Clarke for six.
But Worcestershire captain Daryl Mitchell remains unbeaten on 102, with his side 356 runs behind going into the final day.
And Northants skipper Wakely said: “It has been a really frustrating day.
“The weather conditions were actually very good for bowling. Unfortunately we didn’t get long enough in one go.
“I thought Ben Sanderson again was outstanding, put the ball in the right areas and was making it talk.
“But also Chad Barrett ran in hard for us and got a few balls around the batsmen’s head.
“It was just a very frustrating day and there’s not a lot to add to that really.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/northants-skipper-wakely-frustrated-as-rain-halts-victory-bid-1-7545308 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/6c7e561e5736bdafb77b2ab9b1cc297e431a70a6f71085c9608b550722f48071.json |
[
"Callum Jones"
] | 2016-08-30T14:51:42 | null | 2016-08-30T15:09:33 | Visit now for the latest crime news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fman-robbed-by-group-of-five-men-in-northampton-1-7550879.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7550877.1472566880!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man robbed by group of five men in Northampton | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A man was robbed by a gang of five men near the Costcutter on Kettering Road, Northampton.
The robbery happened between 3am and 4am in Sunday, July 24. when the 37-year-old victim was approached by a group of five men, who demanded he hand over his mobile phone and wallet.
The offenders are described as black, all wearing tee shirts and jogging bottoms. One of the offenders had gold rings on his fingers and a gold chain around his neck.
Witnesses or anyone with information about this incident can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/crime/man-robbed-by-group-of-five-men-in-northampton-1-7550879 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/4af732845f8cf9d989dab802d9c02d3edb977dabdae11ccf2252f06868480760.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:55 | null | 2016-08-16T17:01:00 | Visit now for the latest tv and film news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftv-and-film%2Fgreat-british-bake-off-contestants-rolls-royce-engineer-and-pastor-join-2016-lineup-1-7529495.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7528522.1471363213!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Great British Bake Off contestants: Rolls-Royce engineer and pastor join 2016 lineup | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A pastor and a Rolls-Royce aerospace engineer are among the 12 hopefuls competing to win the 2016 series of The Great British Bake Off.
The amateur bakers, competing to follow in the footsteps of last year’s champion Nadiya Hussain, will again seek the approval of judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
However the seventh series could be the last on the BBC. Its three-year deal with producers Love Productions expires at the end of this run and ITV is bidding to poach the format.
Ms Berry, 81, hinted at tensions behind the scenes between the new batch of contestants donning their aprons. She said: “They know the standard that it is, which is now pretty high. And I think they were slower to bond this year than they were in the past.”
The bakers include Andrew, 25, originally from Northern Ireland, he now lives in Derby and works as an aerospace engineer for Rolls-Royce. A Cambridge University graduate, Andrew has set his heart on designing a baguette concorde.
The oldest contestant in this year’s lineup will be Lee, a 67-year-old who has worked in various pastoral ministries for the past 30 years – most recently as the pastor of his local church in Bolton. A former builder, he had a complete change of direction in the mid 1980s, when he turned to theology and took up baking.
The youngest baker is Michael, a 20-year-old from London who is studying politics and economics in Durham. He enjoys making “big grand cakes” and making Greek pastries inspired by his Cypriot heritage.
Teaching Assistant, Benjamina, 23, who started baking aged 14 just for fun, recently graduated with a 1st in Economics & lives in south London.
The contestants also include 66-year-old former primary school head teacher Val, and 31-year-old secondary school PE teacher Candice. Mother of two Kate, 37, is a farmer’s daughter from Norfolk, is a qualified nurse and works on an acute respiratory ward. Candice, 31, from Bedfordshire, was taught to bake by her beloved Nan, and strives to emulate her bakes aiming to be “even half the lady she was.”
Hollywood said Nadiya’s success – she is judging a junior version of the series and is presenting a documentary on her culinary inspirations – had raised the bar for this year’s batch.
“Nadiya went to a whole new level, and because of that I think it put the pressure on them more, and I think we felt that in the tents as well,” the judge said. “But actually they came out tops.
They started quite nervously but once they settled down they got into it. Then the baking started to flow and the standard got really really good.”
The Great British Bake Off launches on August 24 on BBC One at 8pm. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/tv-and-film/great-british-bake-off-contestants-rolls-royce-engineer-and-pastor-join-2016-lineup-1-7529495 | en | 2016-08-16T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/bf6a4ef0145391fda5f85c82795283d9dbd76a60bb29a93a10452c286a6d6132.json |
[
"Tom Vickers"
] | 2016-08-27T12:50:38 | null | 2016-08-27T12:25:53 | Visit now for more local sport news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fmore-sport%2Fgroom-saints-will-get-better-after-ulster-defeat-1-7547342.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7547341.1472297136!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Groom: Saints will get better after Ulster defeat | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | New scrum-half Nic Groom insists Saints will learn from the defeat they suffered in their final pre-season friendly.
Jim Mallinder’s men were beaten 29-19 by Ulster at the Kingspan Stadium on Friday night.
Ulster had motored into a 24-0 half-time lead, but second-half scores from Alex Waller, Tom Collins and Juan Pablo Estelles made the scoreline less severe.
And Groom, who came on as a second-half substitute, believes lessons will be taken ahead of next Saturday’s Aviva Premiership opener against Bath at Franklin’s Gardens.
“We weren’t happy with how we started, but luckily we’ve still got another week to go away and put it right so that we start the season on the right foot,” the South African said.
“You could put it down to the fact that we had a few new combinations out there and that can take time to adjust to sometimes.
“The good thing about pre-season is that a loss doesn’t matter so much as long as you learn from it.”
Groom only arrived at Saints a couple of weeks ago, moving to the club from Super Rugby side Stormers.
He was thrust into the pre-season double-header against Cornish Pirates and Rotherham Titans last weekend and looked sharp against Ulster.
And the 26-year-old is now looking forward to getting more settled ahead of the first game of the new season.
“I’ve played three games after getting in the Friday before the home double-header and it’s happening quite quickly but I wouldn’t have it any other way,” Groom said.
“It’s the best way to get in the mix and get a feel for what it’s like to be at the Saints.
“I’m still trying to get my bearings and trying to make sure I don’t get lost when I drive everywhere, but over the next couple of days it’ll calm down, I’ll settle in and there will only be rugby to look forward to.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/more-sport/groom-saints-will-get-better-after-ulster-defeat-1-7547342 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/0424b854adfd2d48167dd3d57cdb7fe2d31da6f4ad696c90f8aa1347e73e61e3.json |
[
"Elizabeth Anderson"
] | 2016-08-30T10:51:42 | null | 2016-08-30T10:47:08 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Frevealed-the-top-uk-companies-for-work-life-balance-1-7550178.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7550177.1472550409!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Revealed: The top UK companies for work-life balance | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A recruitment firm has been named the best company in the UK for work-life balance.
Financial recruiter Goodman Masson took first place in the list by jobs site Glassdoor, based on reviews submitted to its website by current and former staff.
The company, which is based in London and also has offices in Dusseldorf, was praised by staff for its “huge investment” in staff benefits and “great” parties twice a year.
“The attention paid to the wellbeing of staff is at a level rarely matched elsewhere,” said an anonymous employee working in the London office.
In second place was technology firm Cisco Systems, and in third place was insurer HomeServe.
West Midlands-based HomeServe, which employs 1,200 people at its headquarters in Walsall and has 2.1 million customers in the UK, was commended for its attitude towards the treatment of its staff.
“The salary is very competitive and you are rewarded very generously for your hard work and just for carrying out your role. The company has a great framework for career progression and is always looking to promote people internally for job roles,” said a water supply engineer working at the firm.
Greg Reed, chief marketing officer at HomeServe, said: “We believe if you take care of your people, they will take care of your customers. This means creating a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work every day because they feel what they do really makes a difference in our customers’ lives.”
Temping firm LOLA and Screwfix completed the top five. Other companies in the top 20 included Apple, American Express Lloyds Banking Group, Unilever and John Lewis.
Google is known for its plush offices, but doesn’t make the top 20 companies for work-life balance. Its new London office has sleep pods so workers can take a nap, although perhaps this is an indication of long hours.
For a company to have been considered, at least 50 work-life balance ratings must have been submitted by UK-based employees in the past year.
The top 20 companies for work-life balance:
1. Goodman Masson
2. Cisco Systems
3. HomeServe UK
4. LOLA Staffing
5. Screwfix
6. American Express
7. BP
8. Peninsula Business Services
9. ARM Holdings
10. Unilever
11.Thomson Reuters
12. Kantar Worldpanel
13. Atkins
14. Téléfonica
15. Credit Suisse
16. Rolls-Royce
17. John Lewis
18. Waitrose
19. Lloyds Banking Group
20. Apple | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/offbeat/revealed-the-top-uk-companies-for-work-life-balance-1-7550178 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/24340e1afb486022ceb74cf4098f427f41f477a7a8db9fae6a7f3859c2739bbb.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:29 | null | 2016-08-15T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Frspca-calls-for-urgent-changes-to-flawed-dangerous-dogs-act-1-7521788.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7521787.1470916001!/image/image.jpg | en | null | RSPCA calls for urgent changes to ‘flawed’ Dangerous Dogs Act | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | The RSPCA has today released a damning report on the “ineffective” Dangerous Dogs Act and called on urgent reform to a law which indiscriminately targets family pets.
Breed Specific Legislation: A Dog’s Dinner is comprehensive study on the controversial act which was introduced 25 years ago this week.
The animal charity wants a public inquiry into the act, which was introduced in the hope of cracking down on dog attacks.
However, the number of dog bites continues to increase and of the 30 people killed by the pets, 21 were breeds not banned under the act.
The RSPCA has dubbed it a “flawed law” and called for a new approach.
It claims on top of the ethical and welfare issues, there is the added emotional strain placed on the charity staff who are forced by law to put certain animals to sleep because of the way they look.
Under Section 1 of the act, there are four breeds banned - Japanese Tosa, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino and Pitbull Terrier - as well as crossbreeds which have Pitbull-type features.
Over the past two years, the RSPCA has been forced to put 366 dogs to sleep. Battersea Dogs Home, which has been equally critical of the law, has put 91 dogs down in the past 12 months.
Today’s report illustrates the weaknesses in breed specific legislation, which has failed to meet its goals of improving public safety by reducing the number of dog bites and eliminating dogs that are prohibited, according to the RSPCA.
The charity found more dog bites are reported now than ever before and the numbers of prohibited dogs continue to rise.
In Canada, there has been a decrease in dog bites by focussing on improving responsible dog ownership.
The report concludes the DDA is a failed law which has had “unintended negative consequences for dog welfare”.
The charity wants Section 1 repealed with resources diverted to Section 3, which targets owners who have a dog which is “dangerously out of control” and the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing.
It has called for a new, three-pronged approach - educating children, effective legislation for problem owners and a more research to provide a better understanding of why dogs bite.
Dr Samantha Gaines, RSPCA dog welfare expert, said: “The police, the RSPCA and other animal rescue organisations have to deal with the consequences of this flawed law by euthanising hundreds of dogs because legislation is forcing us to due to the way they look, despite being suitable for rehoming.
“Not only is this a huge ethical and welfare issue, it also places significant emotional strain on staff.
“It is the view of the RSPCA, and the public, that every animal’s life matters.
“We conclude that breed-specific legislation has not achieved its objectives whilst causing unintended harms - a new approach is required.
“The RSPCA believes it is paramount for the Government to launch an inquiry into the effectiveness of BSL, assess other options to improve human safety and dog welfare, and ultimately repeal the breed specific part of the legislation.”
CASE STUDY
Sarah Anderson had to watch vets put to sleep her 24 puppies and two dogs because of the Dangerous Dogs Act.
She had taken on two dogs from the same litter as her other dog, believing they were Staffie cross American bulldogs.
Both the dogs - Annie and Maisie - later gave birth to 26 puppies with 24 surviving.
However, when Sarah took Maisie to the vets with a leg injury, the police were contacted on suspicion of her being a banned breed.
The 18-month old animals were both put to sleep under Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act - as were all of the puppies who less than six-weeks old.
Sarah said: “I blame myself for the death of my girls but I refuse to let them die for nothing.
“Back in 2008 I was ignorant as to how many dogs ended up in rescues and was one of the selfish people who decided to let my bitches have a litter before getting them neutered.
“I was devastated, haunted by the thought of those babies dying. I didn’t know the law so I took the pups to the vets, and my two friends and I cuddled them while the vet went around giving them the injection. I was sobbing.
“He proceeded to put to sleep 24 innocent babies only born because of my ignorance and stupidity.
“I live with that everyday and, no matter how much I suffer, I cannot stop punishing myself.
“My head was reeling and I was begging them not to take my dogs but to allow them to live. My world was falling apart.
“I remember sitting in the waiting room at the vets with them - who do you choose to die first?
“I took Annie in, she was scared of her leg being shaved, but showed no aggression. I remember holding her limp lifeless body and screaming, my heart was being ripped out, she’d done nothing wrong. I left with just her lead and collar.
“Then I went back in with Maisie. I sat, cuddling her and she died wagging her tail. The pain of losing them is something I’ve never felt before or since. I relive it over and over again and the guilt eats me up inside.
“I don’t want anybody to suffer like I have, or for any innocent dog to be destroyed for no reason.
“BSL [breed-specific legislation] destroys the lives of dogs and their families. Dogs aren’t born aggressive, they become a product of their environment and those that own them.
“I would like, more than anything, to see BSL changed or totally abolished.”
Jack the pitbull type has no teeth due to the stress he suffered after police seized him for being a banned breed.
The friendly animal had been kept in kennels by authorities for two years - leading him to over groom his front legs which resulted in sore patches.
During this period, Jack’s previous owners don’t believe he was walked and he constantly chewed the bars of the kennel - breaking all of his teeth.
But the seven-year-old dog was saved from a death sentence by Allie Green, who is part of the Draconian Dogs Act group.
Mrs Green applied to be Jack’s keeper and showed she could look after him. He now lives with her family in Horsham, Sussex.
Allie said: “He still has to be muzzled, by law, but he couldn’t bite even if he wanted to.
“Even a game of fetch, which he loves, is a challenge as he cannot hold the ball.”
“It breaks my heart to muzzle him. He doesn’t like it at all. Jack doesn’t enjoy going out. Despite intensive work, going out with the muzzle on is a massive issue.”
“BSL has failed to protect anyone. It has resulted in the deaths of thousands of dogs, cost millions in taxpayers’ money, and will never achieve its aim.
“It needs to be repealed and replaced with legislation that ensure the right dog is in the right environment with the right owner.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/rspca-calls-for-urgent-changes-to-flawed-dangerous-dogs-act-1-7521788 | en | 2016-08-15T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/fce229759c33b9da74190633f656e256e6e13f0e5a544d8233d5b4e7ad56ae24.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:52:42 | null | 2016-08-30T14:27:48 | Visit now for the latest tv and film news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftv-and-film%2Fsee-a-much-loved-80s-movie-in-the-open-air-of-stanwick-lakes-1-7550775.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7550774.1472563646!/image/image.jpg | en | null | See a much-loved 80s movie in the open air of Stanwick Lakes | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | One of the most recognisable movies of the 1980s can be seen at Stanwick Lakes on Saturday, September 3.
Top Gun stars Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer and Tom Skerritt.
Cruise plays Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, a young Naval aviator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise.
He is given the chance to train at the Navy’s Fighter Weapons School at Miramar in San Diego.
The screening has been organised by Luna Flix which has arranged a number of screenings of top movie across the county and with several more lined up throughout September.
People going along to the screening are advised to take a torch, garden chair, blanket and some warm clothing.
Wine bottles are allowed but no glass cups.
The doors to Stanwick Lakes open at 7pm with the film starting at 8.30pm and finishing around 10.30pm.
Tickets for the screening must be booked in advance and cost £8.50 for people under 15 and £12.50 for adults.
For further details about this screening, future events and to book tickets in advance visit www.lunaflix.com. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/tv-and-film/see-a-much-loved-80s-movie-in-the-open-air-of-stanwick-lakes-1-7550775 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/f4fb86b881102462270f76b2b657a59894cf26e42e59ef33ea0fc694d53f86f7.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:59:19 | null | 2016-08-26T11:20:47 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fgcses-oundle-school-1-7545944.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7542951.1472206831!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GCSEs: Oundle School | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A staggering 28 pupils achieved at least 10 A*s in their GCSEs at Oundle School.
Sixty per cent of all grades awarded were A* – a record for the school – and for the sixth year in a row the majority of results were at the highest level.
An impressive 89 per cent of grades were A* or A.
Chingis Idrissov and Yatlong Tse commendably topped the ranking with 11 A* grades apiece.
Performance was strong across all subjects with biology (81 per cent A*), chemistry (73 per cent), Chinese (77 per cent), Greek (86 per cent), Italian (75 per cent), Latin (70 per cent), physics (83 per cent), religious studies (71 per cent) and Russian (100 per cent) being the stand-out subjects this year.
Head teacher Sarah Kerr-Dineen said: “These are exceptional results, testament to the mature commitment of the pupils to doing themselves justice, and the inspiration of their teachers.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/gcses-oundle-school-1-7545944 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/dd1dfbb766f78a6ad085a5d14eb95d3cb2e63be011c06637dca07af4e16d896a.json |
[
"Heather Jan Brunt"
] | 2016-08-31T06:52:53 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:39 | Visit now for the latest theatre & comedy news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftheatre-and-comedy%2Fcorrie-star-georgia-may-foote-sparkles-at-milton-keynes-1-7545628.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7545627.1472200968!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Corrie star Georgia May Foote sparkles at Milton Keynes | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the classic tale of Holly Golightly so memorably played by Audrey Hepburn in the iconic film, has been given a new lease of life as a stage play with music, starring Georgia May Foote.
Georgia was runner up in last year’s Strictly Come Dancing and her television credits include Coronation Street, This Is England ‘86 and Grange Hill.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s is her professional stage debut.
She said: “I am so excited that for my first theatre role I will be playing such an iconic character. I cannot wait to join the cast. It’s a wonderful adaptation of an incredible story and I’m really thrilled to be part of it.”
Based on Truman Capote’s classic novella, the story is set in 1943 New York. Fred, a young writer from Louisiana, meets Holly Golighty, a charming, vivacious and utterly elusive good time girl.
Everyone falls in love with Holly, including Fred. But Fred is poor and Holly’s other suitors include a playboy millionaire and the future president of Brazil. As war rages in Europe, Holly begins to fall in love with Fred - just as her past catches up with her.
The story has been adapted for the stage by award winning playwright Richard Greenberg and contains memorable songs from the era as well as original music by Grant Olding.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s is sure to capture the hearts of audiences and sparkle like a diamond in a Tiffany’s window.
The show is on at Milton Keynes Theatre at 7.30pm from Monday September 19 through to Saturday 24 with additional 2.30pm matinees on the Wednesday and Saturday.
Tickets cost from £16.50 and are available online at www.atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes or call the box office on 0844 871 7652. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-and-comedy/corrie-star-georgia-may-foote-sparkles-at-milton-keynes-1-7545628 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/3788c76900b644c5a7fc4e0469804cacb1123d13cf57529dc4146ada4e19fd02.json |
[
"Steve Mills"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:44 | null | 2016-08-25T06:00:32 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Northamptonshire Telegraph, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fvikings-invade-rockingham-castle-1-7540196.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7540195.1471963226!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Vikings invade Rockingham Castle | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | The Vikings of Middle England are set to return to Rockingham Castle this August Bank Holiday to recreate their famous and realistic displays.
Enjoy the thrill of a live battle complete with crashing swords and authentic costumes.
The Castle will come alive with battles, pageantry and a living history village providing an immersive and educational environment for all the family to enjoy.
Experience the sights, smells and sounds of a Viking encampment, set against the thrilling background of a battle scene. Step back in time whilst meandering around the village.
Observe craftsmen making weapons and coins, weaving nets and the healer brewing medicines for all those gory battlefield injuries.
Experienced bowmen will be on hand to teach their skills, preparing all members of the family to hold their own in a Viking invasion.
Against all this excitement, a quiet moment can be enjoyed listening to the storyteller weave fascinating tales to spark the imagination.
The Castle will also be open to observe the splendid collection of paintings and armour. Built by William the Conqueror 900 years ago, the castle has been the home of the Watson family since 1530. Standing in 12 acres of glorious gardens and boasting a licensed restaurant and tearoom and a Gift Shop, this is a day out for all the family to enjoy.
The event designed for the entire family is open from 12 noon until 5pm.
The Castle will be open from 1pm. Last entry is at 4:30pm. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/vikings-invade-rockingham-castle-1-7540196 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/1e02c3d6e502f7e4e0aabf41510edc374b1e3da6b42633266963c605f9dd5ce4.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:52:05 | null | 2016-08-31T11:40:16 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fkettering-nightclub-working-with-police-after-man-stabbed-1-7553951.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7553950.1472639992!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Kettering nightclub working with police after man stabbed | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A Kettering nightclub which was the scene of a stabbing says it is working with police to resolve the matter.
A man was taken to hospital with a stab wound after a serious disturbance at The Loft in Horsemarket at about 4am on Monday (August 29).
The club had been hosting rapper J Hus until a fight broke out, spilling into the street.
A club statement read: “Sunday night’s event, which had arguably one of the best atmospheres we have ever seen in our club, unfortunately ended abruptly around 4am.
“A disagreement between two groups of males was diffused effectively by our security with the help of Northants Police.
“Both groups were ejected separately and most importantly we ensured the full safety of the staff and public during the incident.
“Unfortunately what carried out into the street was beyond our control and was an appalling act of behaviour.
“We would like to thank Northants Police greatly for their help and co-operation after our event.
“We’d also like to thank especially our security staff who went beyond the call of duty to ensure public wellbeing.
“We are currently working closely with the police to get this matter resolved and to continue every event in the safest manner possible.
“This is the first time our club has been related to such an incident and we are going to continue to do our utmost preventing such situations occurring.
“Thank you, from everyone at The Loft Club.”
Three men, aged 18, 20 and 22, were arrested in connection with the incident and have been released on bail. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/kettering-nightclub-working-with-police-after-man-stabbed-1-7553951 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/e7993f2bf65b2f166bf557e02477868aafd7ea77691a456ba52c45daa8f5adcf.json |
[
"Jon Dunham"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:48 | null | 2016-08-23T11:14:46 | Visit now for the latest Kettering Town football news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fkettering-town%2Fpoppies-injury-woes-grow-as-westwood-is-ruled-out-1-7539553.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7539552.1471947274!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Poppies’ injury woes grow as Westwood is ruled out | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Kettering Town have been dealt another injury blow with Callum Westwood facing up to six weeks on the sidelines.
The youngster, who has produced some impressive displays despite the Poppies’ inconsistent start to the Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division, was withdrawn during the poor 3-0 defeat at Basingstoke Town last Saturday.
And manager Marcus Law’s worst fears have now been confirmed after it was revealed that Westwood has suffered a tear of his meniscus.
He now joins an ever-growing injury list, which still includes Liam Bateman and Liam Canavan while Rene Howe will miss the next two matches due to suspension.
Wilson Carvalho is set to return following a six-game ban for the bank holiday double-header with a home clash against Stratford Town on Saturday being followed by a trip to King’s Lynn Town on Monday.
But Law has admitted the club will now look to add some fresh faces to the squad due to the ongoing injury problems.
“We aren’t having the best of luck over injuries at the moment,” the Poppies boss said.
“Callum is facing four to six weeks out with a meniscus tear, which is a real shame for him and us because he had started the season very well.
“The upshot of it is that two games in 48 hours is a test of how strong your squad is.
“And, as proven at the weekend when we had literally five key members of the squad missing, the strength in depth is not quite there.
“So we are working hard this week on possibly bringing in some new recruits while also being hopeful that three of those five will be available.”
Don’t miss more news from Latimer Park in Thursday’s Northamptonshire Telegraph | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/kettering-town/poppies-injury-woes-grow-as-westwood-is-ruled-out-1-7539553 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/acd665c4c542525d9a866599e69c10e6178fa948f80212f28ca72c2e51d2a454.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:41 | null | 2016-08-22T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fparents-putting-teeth-of-millions-of-children-at-risk-1-7530945.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7530944.1471437647!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Parents putting teeth of millions of children ‘at risk’ | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Six out of ten parents don’t know about a free NHS treatment that protects against decay, a survey has revealed.
The lack of knowledge is putting the dental health of more than seven million children in the UK, according to mydentist, which commissioned the research.
Researchers also found that three in ten parents have a daily struggle to get their kids to brush their teeth, and one in five let their children get away without cleaning their teeth the recommended twice a day.
And five per cent of parents admit they only really clean their children’s teeth a couple of times a week or less.
The research also revealed that one in four parents resort to a gimmicky toothbrush, flavoured toothpaste and threats of teeth falling out to persuade their children to take care of their oral health. While one in ten sing a song, offer treats or use a reward chart to encourage children to brush.
Steve Williams, clinical Director of mydentist, said: “It’s shocking to think that seven million children in the UK are missing out on a simple, preventative treatment which offers protection against decay and strengthens teeth.”
The company has launched a nationwide ‘Kids Club ’intended to provide parents and children with ”essential information you’ll need to look after your child’s smile during their early years.
find out more about the Kids club inititaive at mydentist.co.uk.
“Our aim is to change this and help parents take advantage of the free dental care available on the NHS, including fluoride varnish treatment, which helps prevent decay and should be applied to children’s teeth twice a year from the age of three.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/parents-putting-teeth-of-millions-of-children-at-risk-1-7530945 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/04f2c7a9937532dd77a8f19d3b550f0f6e23d9a5450d0c6b094b34017da083ab.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T06:51:05 | null | 2016-08-28T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fba-and-easyjet-passengers-could-pay-25-charge-for-flight-delay-complaints-1-7540331.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7540329.1472127200!/image/image.jpg | en | null | BA and easyJet passengers could pay £25 charge for flight delay complaints | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | It could cost airline passengers £25 for making a complaint, following the introduction of new aviation rules.
Passengers traveling with British Airways, easyJet and Thomas Cook will be charged £25 if any claim they make is unsuccessful, as the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will no longer mediate between customers and airlines.
Previously, the CAA would act as the ‘middleman’ in negotiations between customer and airlines in disputes regarding flight delays and cancellations or missing or damaged luggage.
British Airways, along with easyJet and Thomas Cook, have signed up to the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR), which charges customers a £25 fee for unsuccessful claims for compensation.
However, passengers with other airlines, including Flybe and Ryanair will be able to pursue complaints without fear of financial loss as these airlines have signed up with the Retail Ombudsman which does not charge customers to use the service.
Also, Eurowings and Lufthansa will use German company Söp, which similarly does not charge a fee. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/ba-and-easyjet-passengers-could-pay-25-charge-for-flight-delay-complaints-1-7540331 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/29ca951c3d980c15aa3146f22720f7c4b46a83b013617f2984cd09a82be7097c.json |
[
"Tom Vickers"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:51 | null | 2016-08-23T07:00:00 | Visit now for more local sport news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fmore-sport%2Fharrison-so-happy-to-have-picamoles-at-saints-1-7538885.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7538884.1471890570!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Harrison so happy to have Picamoles at Saints | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Teimana Harrison says it is ‘amazing’ to have Louis Picamoles at Saints.
And the double player of the year believes the arrival of the French star will take some weight off his shoulders this season.
Picamoles moved to Northampton from Toulouse this summer and played his first game at Franklin’s Gardens last Saturday as he started in a friendly win against Rotherham Titans.
Harrison was delighted to see the summer signing in action and he feels he could form a formidable back row partnership with the new man.
“It’s amazing to have Louis here,” said the 23-year-old. “In my eyes, he’s one of the best eights.
“He can do everything: he can offload, he can run, he takes a bit of pressure off me.
“Hopefully the coaches see it that I can go back to seven or six, but, as I said last year, I’ll play wherever they want me to play.
“If they want to rest Louis, I’m happy to step in at eight. If they want to play us together, that would be great.”
Harrison went on England’s tour of Australia at the end of last season.
And he is now hoping to continue furthering his international ambitions by once again excelling for his club.
When asked which position he would prefer to play this season, he said: “I’ve not really got a preference. I’ll play anywhere and if they want to play me at centre, I’ll give it a crack.
“But I would quite like to play seven this season just because of my England ambition.
“I don’t think they really see me as an eight and to play at seven would be great.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/more-sport/harrison-so-happy-to-have-picamoles-at-saints-1-7538885 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/fd4b677af0d86ec2a9f655be8e8830db96df6bd7494cd3880cbc5d6ad5708f08.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:52:33 | null | 2016-08-31T06:04:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbid-to-convert-13th-century-church-near-corby-into-house-1-7550840.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7550839.1472565286!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Bid to convert 13th century church near Corby into house | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Plans have been submitted to convert a former church in a village near Corby into a three-bedroom house.
St Peter’s Church in Little Oakley, which dates back to the 13th century and underwent a Victorian restoration in about 1867, has sat redundant for several years.
Now a Nottinghamshire-based couple want to turn the Grade II Listed building, which has been used as a work studio on a few occasions, into a residential dwelling.
But, eerily, the couple do not own the churchyard land so would sleep surrounded by gravestones.
A planning application reads: “The proposals look to minimise the impact on the historic fabric of the building but nevertheless changes are necessary to successfully convert it into a residential occupancy.
“This building was purchased on the basis of converting it into a residential property.
“It was also purchased on the basis of bringing a redundant building suffering from neglect and deterioration back into use in a sympathetic manner to enhance a cultural and historic asset.
“Old redundant buildings can fall into further disrepair which then attracts abuse and vandalism.
“Bringing this building back into use particularly for residential use can only be described as having a positive impact on the village and the conservation area as a whole.”
To view the plans, click here.
A decision is expected later this year. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/bid-to-convert-13th-century-church-near-corby-into-house-1-7550840 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/404580394bebdd60d0ece6f03b2c779a0a4aa289fa2e7cd8a67e0f7532f17b7d.json |
[
"Sam Wildman"
] | 2016-08-30T14:51:43 | null | 2016-08-30T13:24:52 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fman-stabbed-in-brawl-at-kettering-nightclub-1-7550641.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7550640.1472559871!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man stabbed in brawl at Kettering nightclub | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A man was stabbed after a fight broke out at a Kettering nightclub.
Police were called to a ‘serious disturbance’ in the town centre at about 4am yesterday (Monday) after reports of a fight in The Loft in Horsemarket, where rapper J Hus was performing.
A large number of people were involved in the brawl and a 21-year-old man was taken to hospital with a stab wound.
Three men, aged 18, 20 and 22, were arrested in connection with the incident and have been released on bail.
One eyewitness told the Northants Telegraph that they believed they had seen a number of men with weapons during the incident.
A video circulated on social media shows dozens of police officers and clubbers in the street, with police forced to close the road.
A police spokesman said: “Police responded to a serious disturbance in Kettering town centre in the early hours of Monday, August 29, after being called to reports of a fight at The Loft nightclub in Horsemarket, shortly before 4am.
“A large number of people were involved in the disturbance and a 21-year-old man was taken to hospital with a suspected stab wound.
“Three men, aged 18, 20 and 22, were arrested in connection with the incident and have been released on bail pending further inquiries.
“Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or, alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/man-stabbed-in-brawl-at-kettering-nightclub-1-7550641 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/46b3d2531461b0e529a162210645ea88bb9f51a969a4127a78f0b496f480b452.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:58 | null | 2016-08-23T18:36:18 | Visit now for the latest Northants county and league cricket news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fkeogh-helps-northants-build-on-t20-buzz-at-new-road-1-7540561.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7540560.1471973764!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Keogh helps Northants build on T20 buzz at New Road | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Rob Keogh says Northants are making the most of the T20 buzz as they impressed with the bat at New Road on Monday.
Keogh cracked his first County Championship century of the season, making 154 from 236 balls as his side finished the first day of the division two clash on 345 for six.
The batsman, who hit the winning runs in the NatWest T20 Blast final against Durham at Edgbaston on Saturday, was eventually run out by Ed Barnard.
But not before he had put Northants in a commanding position, with Steven Crook, who is unbeaten on 84, also showing his class.
Keogh was delighted with how things panned out as his team backed up their heroics in the 20-over competition.
And he said: “I’m very pleased. It’s been a while.
“I haven’t scored (big) runs since last year. I have come close a few times, against Sussex at Arundel and 50 last week, so it’s just nice to get it off my chest.
“I’m enjoying my cricket at the moment.
“It was a tough start to the season with my back injury and coming back into the side, not feeling in great nick.
“But the boys are confident, we’ve just won finals day, there’s a buzz and everyone is enjoying everybody’s company.
“It was a good day for us today.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/keogh-helps-northants-build-on-t20-buzz-at-new-road-1-7540561 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/df9cc6e8334c6245ef9bdaaad8e822e781b9444c68e1a6018579a75b54362ca0.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T06:51:19 | null | 2016-08-29T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcall-for-tougher-ivf-regulation-1-7541950.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7541949.1472049540!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Call for tougher IVF regulation | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Fertility experts are calling for tougher regulations around IVF treatment because the solutions used to grow embryos can influence the birthweight and health of babies.
They want firms a clear list of ingredients for the solutions like those used to regulate food such as peanut butter.
The demand follows the results of a trial that shows that the composition of these laboratory cultures influence the health of the resulting embryos and babies.
The trial found that they affected the numbers of viable embryos created, the rates of successful implantation in the womb, the pregnancy rates and the babies’ birthweights.
The findings were published in the journal Human Reproduction, together with a second paper that reviews what is currently known about embryo culture media.
The second paper concludes: “There is a strong case for demanding full transparency concerning the compositions of and scientific rationale behind the composition of embryo culture media”.
The journal’s editor-in-chief, Professor Hans Evers, called for “urgent action” by industry and regulators in the wake of the findings, saying that, just as with foods such as peanut butter, the exact composition of the culture media should be listed.
He said: “Floating an embryo for only a few days in a culture medium affects the birthweight of IVF children nine months later.
“Small differences in birthweight may reflect more subtle disturbances that only will manifest themselves later in life.
“As of today, not knowing the exact composition of their IVF culture media is no longer an option for clinical embryologists.”
Dr John Dumoulin, the IVF laboratory director at Maastricht University Medical Centre in The Netherlands, and his colleagues recruited 836 couples who were scheduled for IVF or ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) treatment at one of 10 IVF centres.
Dr Dumoulin said: “For the first time, by means of a large randomised controlled trial, we have shown that human embryos that are cultured in vivo are sensitive to their environment and that something is programmed into these embryos during those few days before transfer to the womb that still has an effect nine months later.
“This being the case, we must be aware that David Barker hypothesised that the environment in early life, from foetus to the first two years of life, can have a significant effect on long-term health.
“This means that we should be careful and we should no longer blindly accept new culture media, or other alterations in laboratory or clinical procedures, without first rigorously studying effectiveness and safety.”
In the second paper, a working group of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, led by Professor Arne Sunde, of the University Hospital in Trondheim, Norway, made the same recommendations.
Their research showed that culture media vary widely, their composition is usually unknown by the embryologists, doctors and patients, and figures about the influence of the media on outcomes are conflicting.
Prof Sunde said: “The key issue is that we must know the composition of the culture media we use, since it seems to induce differences in the make-up of the children born.
“We have no information about long-term consequences of this, but we cannot rule out that the composition of the culture media may affect the health of children as they grow up and become adults.”
At present, there is no uniform regulation of embryo culture media. In Europe, the majority of media approved for use carry the CE mark, but other non-CE media can still be used.
Prof Sunde added: “It is not obligatory to declare changes and the information we might get is far from sufficient.
“We want to know in detail what changes have been made and the scientific basis for the changes, including animal and human clinical data backing the change.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/call-for-tougher-ivf-regulation-1-7541950 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/35536f1f301974131082ca8d5d10fcc030a21976d4c807d53fa067f2cc8ed7b3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:32 | null | 2016-08-23T07:30:00 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Northamptonshire Telegraph, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fgretton-music-festival-returns-1-7537840.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7537839.1471863156!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Gretton Music Festival returns | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Now in its seventh successful year, the Gretton Music Festival is back for four days this week.
The event is held at different venues around the village including Lydia’s Coffee Shop, Gretton Sports and Social Club,The Village Hall, The Talbot, Hatton Arms and Blue Bell public houses.
This year’s headline act is The Top Banana Band (pictured) who wowed the crowd at last year’s open mic session.
Other acts playing during the festival include Nice N Easy, Swedish Delight, The Market Harborough Ukulele Band, Martin McEvoy’s Magnificent Musical Marquee , Big Bopper Disco Entertainment, The Andy Warrington Experience, Just Handsome, Tom Hall, Viva Verdi & Viva Vino and Come On, Let me see you Shake your Tail Feather.
The festival runs from Friday, August 26 to Monday, August 29. Programmes are available from the village post office. For details of venues and acts, visit www.grettonmusicfestival.com | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/gretton-music-festival-returns-1-7537840 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/7e4cdbff7cc0c15998e18e6b2b7b070a9d72538cb6e32fde235e78682c9af48b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:26 | null | 2016-08-23T17:08:31 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fthe-world-wide-web-is-25-today-here-s-25-things-the-internet-changed-forever-1-7540456.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7526907.1471968497!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The World Wide Web is 25 today: Here’s 25 things the internet changed forever | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | The internet is 25 years old today and we take a look at 25 things the world wide web changed forever.
Happy 25th birthday to the internet! In August 1991, British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee published the first web page.
And on August 23, 1991, he gave the public access to it.
Handily, the page told readers how they could set up their own website, whatever the heck a website was.
You can view a version of that original web page here. Compared to what we have now obviously it is very basic but will go down in history as one of the most important developments of all time. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/the-world-wide-web-is-25-today-here-s-25-things-the-internet-changed-forever-1-7540456 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/3fecd473af2279c9c32e5362f121b24531547b5512a6e436043fb604a54a31d5.json |
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"Steve Mills"
] | 2016-08-26T15:13:41 | null | 2016-08-22T06:00:57 | Visit now for the latest music news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic%2Fparty-time-at-naseby-reservoir-with-pig-and-applestock-festival-1-7531635.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7532159.1471508502!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Party time at Naseby Reservoir with Pig and Applestock Festival | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Expect plenty of dressing up and music from a number of bands in the local area with the return of a music festival.
The Pig and Applestock festival returns to the banks of the Naseby reservoir on the August bank holiday weekend.
It begins on Friday, August 26, with fancy dress party to celebrate its fifth anniversary, with an array of bands and attractions planned for its three days.
A spokesman for the organisers said: “There is a genuine feeling of pride and blessing amongst our team at the quality of this year’s line-up.
“It features some of our beloved regular performers, new out-of-towners, and a cohort of mountain-dwelling Swiss psych rockers – Roy and The Devil’s Motorcycle, Bebe Belge, Trash Mantra and Mystery Park.
“We hope, of course, to see the kind and beautiful crowds of people who always join us for the weekend, and we enthusiastically welcome all you other festival-loving-lunatics.
“Between the efforts of organisers, bands and you, we will surely craft ourselves a weekend of unforgettable bliss.”
Profits go to the Leicestershire MS Therapy centre, which provides facilities to support people with multiple sclerosis.
Headliners for Friday night are some of Rugby’s finest musicians including The Anteloids and Fan Tan Jack. Stupid Boots, another popular Rugby band, are playing the festival for the first time on the Sunday. There will also be various acts such as poets, DJs, musicians and children’s performers coming from across the UK including London, Lancaster, Coventry and Leicester.
Standard tickets for the weekend, including camping and parking, cost £25 in advance via their website and £30 on the gate.
Camper vans cost £5 more than standard tickets and children under 10 are admitted for free.
Day tickets will be available over the weekend on the gate.
For further information about the festival contact the organisers by emailing pigapplestock@hotmail.co.uk.
The festival is held at Naseby Reservoir, NN6 6JF, just off junction 1 of the A14.
For more information or to buy tickets, visit the website www.applestock.co.uk. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/music/party-time-at-naseby-reservoir-with-pig-and-applestock-festival-1-7531635 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/f7f8f1328f09ac0f7f8dc61af45a87abf6f3211b9da1bda43c7eab021d623861.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:18 | null | 2016-08-21T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fnew-generation-of-teas-could-cure-hangovers-report-suggests-1-7531070.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7531069.1471439382!/image/image.jpg | en | null | New generation of teas could cure hangovers, report suggests | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | The choice of leaf-based beverages on offer has mushroomed in recent years, from builder’s tea or nothing, to every flavour from peppermint to rhubarb & ginger.
Now, a third generation of teas is brewing. This will concentrate less on exotic new flavours and more on health benefits as producers look to capitalise on a market that remains huge – with 165 million cups of tea consumed in Britain every day – but faces growing competition from coffee.
Tetley has looked into the tea leaves and predicts we are in for a range of “remedy” teas – enriched with medicines, from painkillers to antibiotics – some of which may even be offered as cures for hangovers and remedies for tiredness, the report suggested.
We can also expect tea to be consumed through an array of alternative “delivery mechanisms” such as tablets, jellies, sprays and sorbets, according to a new report Tetley has done with so-called futurologist consultancy Future Foundation.
“Britain’s love affair with tea is enduring. The way we consume tea has gradually evolved since the 17th century, but now we are entering a period of rapid change,” said Laurent Sagarra, head of product innovation at Tetley.
“The way we consume tea has gradually evolved since the 17th Century, but we are now entering a period of rapid change,” she said.
“We’re constantly innovating, grading, blending and tasting and now’s the time to see what’s next for the iconic British cuppa,” she added.
The proliferation of teas will give High street coffee shops a run for their month, the report suggests, with “tea-total” outlets offering a range of exotic tastes and flavours.
Nick Chiarelli, director of the Future Foundation, said: “Our report predicts that exciting and satisfying new tea formats will develop, and that tea will evolve to deliver personalised health benefits.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/new-generation-of-teas-could-cure-hangovers-report-suggests-1-7531070 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/e97c0725529194106aa87cbf2c7a82ed6a377d04e820771dc8cf1f3ecbb15a74.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:16 | null | 2016-08-22T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ftrendy-trampolines-cause-child-injuries-1-7531010.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7531009.1471439036!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Trendy trampolines cause child injuries | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Bryony Page may have wowed crowds by becoming the first Brit to win an Olympic medal on a trampoline.
But new research suggests injuries sustained from indoor trampoline parks are an “emerging health concern”.
The warning comes after a study recorded 40 children needed medical treatment at one hospital in the space of just six months after trampoline accidents at an indoor park.
Last week 25-year-old Bryony won a silver medal in Rio, performing twists and turns at a staggering 30ft.
But while many youngsters may wish to emulate her, researchers stress the danger of using indoor trampoline parks, where many kids bounce simultaneously, on beds placed in close proximity to each other.
Researchers reviewed the medical records of Australian children under 17, who sought medical treatment at a children’s emergency care department between July 2014 and January 2015.
The team focussed solely on injuries sustained whilst at a trampoline park.
During a six month period, the team recorded 40 child patients, 55 per cent of which were girls, requiring treatment for their injuries.
The average age of each child patient was 10, but the youngest was just a year old.
Most of the injuries, a third, occurred while the child was on the trampoline.
And a fifth - 18 per cent - of the injuries were caused by a failed landing.
But in eight cases, the injury was the result of several different children of different sizes using the trampoline at the same time.
The research, published in the journal Injury Prevention, revealed over half of the children (52.5%) injured were simply jumping and not attempting any flips or somersaults at the time.
Six children injured themselves by landing awkwardly on something on the trampoline, such as protective padding designed to prevent falls.
Bruising and sprained ankles were the most common injuries, with 55% of the children’s medical records detailing these.
A third fractured elbow and ankle bones.
But for five children, their injuries were more serious and required surgery and a hospital admission.
Author Dr Christopher Mulligan, from The University of New South Wales said: “Most children were injured while involved in simple jumping activities (52.5%).
“However, five children (12.5%) were injured while attempting somersaults or flips.
“Six children were injured when they came into contact with something while on the trampoline.
“This included two children who landed on balls, and four children who landed on, or caught their feet in, the less elastic padding surrounding them or the hard surface floor.
“In terms of the injuries observed, the majority of patients presented with a soft tissue injury or sprain ( 55%) or fractured bone(s) (37.5%).
“One child sustained a lip laceration. One child presented with concussion, and one with chest pain.
“The lower extremity was the most frequent site of injury (67.5%), followed by the upper extremity (15%).
“The most common sprains were of the ankle. The most common fractures were supracondylar fractures of the elbow and fractures of the ankle.
“There was one fracture/dislocation of a cervical vertebra. No patients sustained a loss of consciousness.”
He added children using trampolines at home are more at risk of falling off it as they are raised above the ground or falling through the padding.
But at centres “double bouncing, or multiple users on a single trampoline, carried a significant risk for injury.
“This occurred particularly when small children were jumping with larger peers
or other adults.”
The study was published in the BMJ’ s Injury Prevention. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/trendy-trampolines-cause-child-injuries-1-7531010 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/d871e5c7679e379ebbec2b81e6bef106237a843a1d6ee8caf4c378fd0a1a3568.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T06:51:18 | null | 2016-08-29T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fquiz-are-you-classy-or-not-1-7541893.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7541892.1472048444!/image/image.jpg | en | null | QUIZ: Are you classy or not? | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Minding your manners, avoiding emotional Facebook rants and knowing what cutlery to use are the modern day signs of class, according to new research.
A study of 2,000 Britons for fashion brand Peter Hahn identified the markers that separate the classy from the hoi polloi and they also include not showing too much cleavage, holding the door for others and speaking more than one language.
So how classy are you? Take our quiz to find out. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/quiz-are-you-classy-or-not-1-7541893 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/03fb2623f7ae6e1bef7102b4932449ccad56e58e2282b14ce9d3c3f181c82d94.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:52:06 | null | 2016-08-31T10:51:28 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Finvestigation-begins-into-corby-flat-blaze-1-7553810.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7553809.1472637066!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Investigation begins into Corby flat blaze | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | An investigation is under way after a fire broke out in a flat in Corby yesterday (Tuesday).
Firefighters from Corby, Wellingborough and Kettering attended the blaze at a three-storey building in Weldon Road at about 11.30am.
One man suffered from smoke inhalation and was left in the care of the ambulance service.
A fire spokesman said: “The cause is under investigation.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/investigation-begins-into-corby-flat-blaze-1-7553810 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/3d0423c91e4c937ec0e43b14302cdb34eb28a8dd2b3cc3e3b02d1e3de9c67dce.json |
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"Jon Dunham"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:04 | null | 2016-08-26T08:30:00 | Visit now for the latest local football news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Flocal%2Fwright-has-no-fears-over-corby-s-busy-weekend-1-7543437.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7543436.1472122271!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Wright has no fears over Corby’s busy weekend | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Tommy Wright insists his Corby Town squad will be in good shape for a trick-looking bank holiday weekend double-header.
The Steelmen are still searching for their first win of the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Premier Division season following Wednesday night’s 0-0 draw with Stafford Rangers at Steel Park.
Their busy weekend kicks-off with another home clash against Coalville Town tomorrow (Saturday) before they make the long trip to Spennymoor Town on Monday (3pm).
Newly-promoted Coalville will arrive at Steel Park on the back two successive wins.
And, even though the busy schedule continues for the new-look Steelmen, Wright has no fears about it.
“It’s going to be tough but it’s tough for every single team in this league, the young lads in our squad shouldn’t be tired,” the Steelmen manager said.
“They will have to look after themselves. We will do it right, we will do the ice baths and the recovery shakes. But it is a long old trip for a Bank Holiday Monday.
“I’m just taking it each game as it come at the moment.
“We have got Coalville first and they have won back-to-back games so it will be a tough test for us.”
Wright, meanwhile, is expecting captain Jamie Anton to be fit for tomorrow’s clash after he missed Wednesday’s draw with Stafford, although Connor Kennedy misses out as he serves the second of a three-match ban.
And Wright admitted they will be “pushing” frontman Femi Orenuga in a bid to get him back fit following a hamstring problem.
He added: “I thoroughly expect Jamie to be fit, his knock the other night was more precautionary.
“We will see where Femi is at. We are not sure whether it’s a grade tear of a nerve problem so we will push him and see what reaction we get.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/wright-has-no-fears-over-corby-s-busy-weekend-1-7543437 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/56488a2600f77236d41503dd50db7d533433852259f0865b6651cb7050d99143.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:50 | null | 2016-08-23T07:30:00 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Northamptonshire Telegraph, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fnashville-songwriter-headlines-corby-club-1-7537876.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7537875.1471863918!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Nashville songwriter headlines Corby club | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Nashville songwriter Andrew Combs will heads to the county next week as part of an intimate acoustic tour across the UK.
Earlier this year, Combs played with his band at The O2 Arena in London and as part of the Country To Country Festival.
He has previously played twice at Dorset’s End of the Road Festival and has toured the UK with his band and in support of fellow Nashville songwriter Caitlin Rose.
Combs released his sophomore album, All These Dreams, in 2015. The critically acclaimed LP landed on numerous best-of lists, including The Guardians 10 Best Country Albums, Rough Trades Albums of the Year and Rolling Stone’s 40 Best Country Albums, among others. Its follow up is due out next year.
Support is by Barna Howard. Both play The Viking Club in Danesholme Square, Corby, on Friday, September 2. Doors open at 7pm, tickets cost £10 in advance via WeGotTickets or £12 on the door.
Visit www.facebook.com/corbysgrievousangel | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/nashville-songwriter-headlines-corby-club-1-7537876 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/1ff8fb78dd90e08de4083bddddaf1dae52ff58cc717b762179ef714f7aceba6e.json |
[
"Anne Cox"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:18 | null | 2016-08-19T10:47:46 | Visit now for the latest theatre & comedy news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftheatre-and-comedy%2Fno-lazing-on-a-sunny-afternoon-for-new-cast-ahead-of-milton-keynes-and-aylesbury-dates-1-7534920.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7534918.1471600053!/image/image.jpg | en | null | No lazing on a Sunny Afternoon for new cast ahead of Milton Keynes and Aylesbury dates. | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | In July 1966 the England football team was about to pull off the impossible and London was fast becoming the hip, groovy and happening place to be.
High in the charts was The Kinks, with their second hit, Sunny Afternoon. This popular four-piece pop combo, fronted by Ray Davies and his younger brother Dave, hailed from North London, and were to become one of the most influential rock groups of all time.
Sunny Afternoon UK Tour cast
Fast forward almost 50 years and you don’t have to be a Dedicated Follower of Fashion to realise that Sunny Afternoon is back and riding high.
In 2014 Ray’s searingly honest musical slipped onto the genteel stage of Hampstead Theatre, blasted out its silver-haired audience, and won a whole new set of fans, before transferring to the West End, becoming a major hit and winning four Oliviers.
England didn’t make the cut at this year’s World Cup but Sunny Afternoon is set for continued success with a national tour playing in Milton Keynes Theatre from next week (August 30) and Aylesbury Waterside Theatre from September 27.
The cast were putting the finishing touches to the show at rehearsal studios on The Isle of Dogs in East London when I caught up with them.
I watched key cast members Ryan O’Donnell, playing Ray Davies, Mark Newnham, as brother Dave, Garmon Rhys as bassist Pete Quaife and Andrew Gallo playing Kinks’ drummer Mick Avory, going through their paces, including a rousing rendition of Sunny Afternoon before sitting down with them for a chat.
Tousle-haired Ryan, a former member of the Jethro Tull entourage, has already appeared in the 1960’s Who musical, Quadrophenia. He had to pass muster with The Kinks’ frontman Ray before bagging the part.
“I remember meeting Ray backstage once, after I’d got the part, and he said ‘Hi, nice to meet you’. He nodded his head and said: ‘So, you’re doing this are you? Ah’. And we shook hands and that was it, “said Ryan.
“Ray is very hands on. He comes to watch it quite a lot and he’s very supportive. He comes to all the auditions and is involved in casting.
“When you go into the final round of auditions there is this quiet man sitting at the back with a steely glare, passing judgement - which is pretty intimidating.
“I didn’t know much about The Kinks before I saw the show a couple of years ago, but obviously I knew the songs. They’re so iconic. But you don’t realise how many they wrote. It can be overwhelming for audiences. Just one great song after another. It’s a helluva show.”
Garmon, who has recently played Agatha Christie’s young detective, Tommy, and Wilfred Owen in the WWI drama, Regeneration at Northampton, here plays disillusioned guitarist Quaife, who suffers a crisis of confidence at the peak of the band’s success.
“My favourite song in the show is You Really Got Me,” he said, “Because it’s the first time you get to see the band play together as a four-piece properly, when they’re on Top of the Pops and you get a real buzz when you hear those first chords. It’s amazing.”
“I like Set Me Free, which is a pretty sexy tune, with all the trippy vocal harmonies and guitar riffs,” added Ryan.
“I have a constant battle with our music director, in songs like Sunny Afternoon. He comes up to me and says: ‘You are singing it like Ray but could you sing it a bit nicer? A bit brighter? It is supposed to be a happy moment in the show!’
“I say that it’s a lazy afternoon but he says: ‘Yeah, but it’s not a lazy moment in the show!’”
Garmon says that Britain can’t get enough of the 1960s. “It was a pioneering era for culture and fashion, especially British music and apparel.
“It was where a lot of modern fashions were started. Our wardrobe department have had it easy because the clothes and shoes, like the Chelsea Boots, are still in fashion.
“And our audiences are not all in their 60s. We have kids of all ages because everyone loves 1960’s music.”
“The reason Sunny Afternoon has been so successful is that audiences don’t just come to hear amazing songs that they remember but there are a lot of familiar themes - money, homesickness, the class struggle.”
“A lot of people come up to me,” said Ryan, “who were around at that time and didn’t know the full story. This has a strong narrative, is a fascinating play, as well as a great musical.”
Andrew Gallo, who came to MKT with Saturday Night Fever, has an impressive drum solo in Sunny Afternoon which earns the admiration of everyone.
“I was originally up for Pete, Mick and their manager. I had five drum songs to learn plus their scenes and, just in case, another song. I hadn’t touched the drums for a year so I booked myself into a studio and drummed for about four hours solid until I gave myself blisters!”
He first heard The Kinks at the age of 12 after discovering a cache of old cassette tapes while sitting with mates in a neighbour’s attic. “We just played them on a loop. They were amazing”.
Mark, who plays wild Dave, swilling fizz, swinging from a chandelier, bedding the birds and wearing a frock or two, used to play The Kinks songs when he was in a band in Brighton.
“I knew that Ray and Dave had a tempestuous relationship. Their songs are so iconic. It was so magical the way Ray wrote about stuff. He came up with some incredible lyrics. I haven’t stopped listening to The Kinks since I got the job.
“Dave is a real gift to play. He’s so flamboyant and has such a verve for life. And the script is fantastic. You could take the songs out and still have an incredible play.
“I auditioned in front of Ray, which was interesting. I had already auditioned for Pete and Dave. I did my Pete stuff first and had my fringe over one way and then, when I did my Dave audition, I said: “Do you mind if I manipulate my fringe?’ which made Ray laugh.
“I moved it into a centre parting and he said: ‘Oh yeah, you’re playing a different character’. ‘Yeah, I’m playing your little brother!’ and again I made him laugh.”
Sunny Afternoon plays at Milton Keynes Theatre August 30-September 3 and Aylesbury Waterside, September 27-October 1. To book visit www.atgtickets.co.uk/miltonkeynes or www.atgtickets.co.uk/aylesbury, | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-and-comedy/no-lazing-on-a-sunny-afternoon-for-new-cast-ahead-of-milton-keynes-and-aylesbury-dates-1-7534920 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/a641c3495cc5c830d6822fbf80cad405dc4d1ead86d924c2246753a63d2569dd.json |
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"Steve Mills"
] | 2016-08-26T13:14:27 | null | 2016-08-26T06:00:32 | Visit now for the latest music news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic%2Fjimmy-osmond-returns-to-northampton-1-7540189.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7540188.1471962982!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Jimmy Osmond returns to Northampton | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Time differences can play havoc when doing interviews with American stars.
It is one of the more surreal moments when you see a voicemail from Jimmy Osmond apologising for the problems.
But with interview rearranged, the star is in good form and currently preparing for Moon River and Me coming to Northampton in October.
This brand new show full of award-winning music, nostalgic footage and special memories of Andy Williams features The Moon River Band with special guest stars Charlie Green and Emily Penny. They will perform some of the chart-topping hits that made Jimmy and his brothers famous, including Music To Watch Girls By,Happy Heart, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Almost There, May Each Day,Days Of Wine And Roses and, of course, Moon River.
Jimmy said: “It was a show which I have been doing in the States for a little while and it has been suggested that I bring the tour to the UK.
“Both my brothers and I, we got our break on those specials hosted by Andy Williams and it is great to perform songs by him.
“It is just great as it goes along, and it’s great honour to be able sing his songs. It is quite scary.
“But there are some great songs. Can’t Take My Eyes Off of you, Happy Heart and Love Story I really like playing.”
But does he prefer performing other people’s material or his own?
He addedL “There is a lot of pressure when you are performing your own material. In a way I prefer singing someone else’s material. I’ve lost track of the number of times I have sang Long Haired Lover from Liverpool.”
It will be a return to the Royal & Derngate with his new show having performed in pantomime in 2008.
“I absolutely loved coming to Northampton to do Cinderella,
“It was a great experience, we hired a house in the middle of nowhere and spent Christmas over here. It was beautiful.”
He has recently been seen on the small screen when he appeared om Celebrity Masterchef.
“It was a great experience. I am very much a home cook, doing burgers and things like that, so I was very much out of my comfort zone doing something a little bit more professional cookery wise.
“Gregg and John were absolutely lovely as well. They were fantastic every time they delivered something and I had a lot of fun doing the show.”
Moon River and Me can be seen on Monday October 10 at 7.30pm. For tickets or more information call the box office on 01604 624811 or visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/music/jimmy-osmond-returns-to-northampton-1-7540189 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/8c88171f0b1a3d43e6050729257d8fc938eac847ccb8446e4d66c8a6ca07779f.json |
[
"Hannah Smith"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:24 | null | 2016-08-17T16:25:40 | Visit now for travel news and features from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Ftravel%2Ftravel-review-exclusive-sleepover-at-one-of-the-country-s-biggest-historical-castles-1-7531459.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7531447.1471447761!/image/image.jpg | en | null | TRAVEL REVIEW: Exclusive sleepover at one of the country’s biggest historical castles | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | The chance to stay in one of the country’s biggest castles with the promise of Knight School, Horrible Histories and huge looming turrets to explore was like music to my eight-year-old audience’s ears.
“So we get to play all day, then have a knights’ sleepover as well?” Even with mum and dad in tow he knew he was in for something special. And I wasn’t unexcited myself.
At over 1,100 years old Warwick Castle offers its 21st century visitors free reign to explore magnificent stately rooms, dungeons and impressive grounds.
And its owners, Merlin Entertainments have brought history to life with a flaming fireball launch from the trebuchet (the largest in the world ), breath taking displays from enormous birds of prey, blood and guts from the Horrible Histories, spooks and ghouls undergrounds, jousting, archery, knights and endlessly more.
But the best part? Now, you don’t even have to go home. When the castle closes its gates the fun is only just beginning as another exciting adventure awaits – the promise of a sleepover in the shadows of kings.
The castle has been home - and imprisonment - to kings and earls, hosted royal banquets and parties and even has links to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. So the latest addition of year-round camping lodges at Knight’s Village really does mean a sleepover steeped in history.
No time to make it round the maze or see the joust? We can come back tomorrow morning after breakfast. The words are like magic to my little knight-in-training. And even mum and dad are tingling to wake up in such magnificent grounds after enjoying an evening by the river and some of the best views you could ever wish for.
An afternoon arrival showed us that a day at the castle just isn’t enough. But once evening arrived there really was a whole new adventure waiting.
Families can banquet in the great food hall where majestic thrones, flags and plates of armour take you right back hundreds of years. But what really grabbed our attention was the entertainment and chance for children to go wild.
The castle’s brilliant staff pulled everything out of the bag for the youngsters. Circus skills, archery, more knight and sword training – it was a summer Kids Club, but one where the grown-ups are elbowing to get involved as well. Though the less interested still get to enjoy a superb evening relaxing on the porch, watching the fun and basking in the last of the sunshine.
But of course, the centrepiece of Knight’s Village - the lodges. They’re great. With everything from mod-cons (plugs, and WiFi) to replica weaponry and armour, there’s something to keep all ages happy.
Unless you go for the premium, they’re on the cosy side. But with hundreds of years of history on your doorstep, there’s certainly no reason to want to cram inside and watch television.
And of course if it’s sunny and you have a taste for something a bit more medieval, you can get yourself booked up for Glamping and take on a huge cloth tent, complete with four-poster beds and a pair of thrones to watch over the evening entertainment as the sun sets.
It was as peaceful and entertaining a night as you could hope for, with happy children and happy mum and dad all looking forward to a return to the banquet for a hearty breakfast and another go at flag spotting.
The best bit about sleeping among the trees where inspiring history once unfolded? Waking up to stunning views in complete tranquillity. Looking out over the new camping village (which prides itself on not harming the historic grounds in any way and that not one tree was felled in its construction), you really can imagine yourself hundreds of years back in time.
And being able to head back through the gates to do it all again for a second day of exploring.
Warwick Castle’s Knight’s Village is as magical as you could expect from a stay in a truly historic location, and with activities continuing well into the night, acres of grounds to explore, and a historic town just metres outside, there’s no reason not to be excited.
Earning an excited thumbs up from mesmerised children, the stay really delivered as the perfect place to enjoy history on your doorstep this summer.
Warwick Castle’s Knight’s Village offers seasonal stays in Glamping tents or year-round accommodation in its wooden lodges. Prices start from £41.30 per person.
Visit www.Warwick-castle.com to book or more information. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/travel-review-exclusive-sleepover-at-one-of-the-country-s-biggest-historical-castles-1-7531459 | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/7992ed4654b1c4dcdcb912dd9764662ad221d0332e9b085287c5a1567a4b6210.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:54 | null | 2016-08-23T15:43:20 | Visit now for the latest theatre & comedy news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftheatre-and-comedy%2Fjason-returns-with-a-bang-to-corby-stage-1-7540209.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7540205.1471963387!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Jason returns with a bang to Corby stage | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Comedian Jason Manford takes a short break from the upcoming production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by doing a best of show coming to The Core at Corby Cube.
The show, on Monday September 19 and Tuesday September 20, features a wealth of comedy anecdotes, misunderstandings and audience banter delivered with Jason’s likeable charm and teasingly intelligent wit.
Sunday Night At The Palladium (ITV1), Live at the Apollo (BBC One), Have I Got News For You, (BBC One), QI (BBC Two) and The Royal Variety Performance (ITV1) have all helped establish Jason as a nationally known comic.
Jason said: “Some of you might think I’ve had a career change what with all the opera and musical theatre I’ve been doing lately.
“Not a chance, I’m excited to be getting back to what I really love the most – stand up!”
The show starts at 8pm and tickets cost £19. People are advised to book tickets as soon as possible as the show is likely to sell out.
For more details visit www.thecorecorby.com or call the ticket office on 01536 470470. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-and-comedy/jason-returns-with-a-bang-to-corby-stage-1-7540209 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/c4343e9250e6c512bdfda500c9db345aa695eef3ae0256e87f14214c4b8a2f72.json |
[
"Jon Dunham"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:21 | null | 2016-08-22T08:00:00 | Visit now for the latest local football news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Flocal%2Fwright-steelmen-fans-can-help-us-hit-back-1-7537327.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7537326.1471814843!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Wright: Steelmen fans can help us hit back | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Tommy Wright is hoping his Corby Town players can bounce back from their first defeat of the season on Wednesday night – and he has called on the club’s fans to help them.
Having drawn their opening two fixtures in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Premier Division, the Steelmen suffered their first loss of the campaign on Saturday as a second-half penalty condemned them to a 1-0 defeat at Whitby Town.
But Wright’s team have an immediate opportunity to hit back when they take on Stafford Rangers at Steel Park on Wednesday evening.
And Wright has called on the supporters to recreate the feeling on the terraces that existed when Corby won the Southern League Premier Division title just over a year ago.
“We have to find a way to hit back and the players will be doing a double session tomorrow (Tuesday) so that we are ready for Wednesday,” the Steelmen boss said.
“But I think it’s over the fans now a bit. The attendances in pre-season were decent and it was a good turnout for the first game of the season against Matlock.
“So we need them to come out in their numbers again on Wednesday and get behind this group of players.
“We saw when we won the Southern League title how big of a role the fans can play and we need them to do that again.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/wright-steelmen-fans-can-help-us-hit-back-1-7537327 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/2cfdc96dba61e02387cd585e02296f9b3bc5e782e042b985e3be3423e2d0d512.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T16:51:27 | null | 2016-08-29T10:46:25 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Fsleepiness-linked-to-traffic-noise-and-pollution-1-7548626.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7548623.1472463964!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sleepiness linked to traffic noise and pollution | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Nodding off in the middle of the day may be down to pollution generated by traffic, suggests new research.
The study shows exposure to traffic pollution is a trigger for daytime sleepiness - and may also trigger SNORING.
More than 12,000 adults were included in the Respiratory Health in Northern Europe (RHINE) study.
The findings show that people exposed to high levels of pollution had a 65 per cent greater chance of suffering from daytime sleepiness, compared to those who had no exposure.
Traffic noise in the bedroom was also a trigger - with people 46 per cent more likely to feel sleepy in the day if exposed.
And the research also suggests that people are also 29 per cent more likely to be a habitual snorer if they are exposed to traffic noise while they sleep.
Daytime sleepiness affected one in five people involved in the study, while one in four reported habitual snoring.
Ane Johannessen, an epidemiologist at Bergen University in Norway, wrote the study together with Professor Thorarinn Gislason and other Northern European researchers.
She said: “Exposure to traffic should be taken into account when planning treatment for patients with sleep disturbances, because reducing noise and pollution exposure in the bedroom may have a beneficial effect.
“Reducing exposure through relocating the bedroom away from pollution sources or making the bedroom more soundproof to protect against traffic noise, as well as mapping alternative and less polluted outdoor everyday routes may help patients with their sleep disorders.”
The study also showed that men, older subjects, smokers and those with lower education were more likely to report habitual snoring.
They were usually less physically active, with a higher BMI, and more likely to have a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
Women, older people, smokers, and those with lower education were more likely to report daytime sleepiness.
The new research is due to be presented at the European Respiratory Society’s International Congress in London next month.
Professor Jorgen Vestbo, President of ERS and Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Manchester, said: “The question of who snores may be a running joke in some households but for many snoring is a serious issue, with direct links to physical and mental well being and the same is true for daytime sleepiness.
“We want people to think more about the environment around them and the impact it can have - from the way they sleep to the air they breathe.”
To coincide with Congress, the ERS will be holding some free public lung function testing, starting in Trafalgar Square on September 2 and 3. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/offbeat/sleepiness-linked-to-traffic-noise-and-pollution-1-7548626 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/608b7d5d703114fc24c344dbef47e4bfff75f7d6d901f68a881a33683d57e860.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:52:40 | null | 2016-08-30T11:38:49 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Northamptonshire Telegraph, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fsqueeze-bring-uk-tour-to-northampton-1-7550326.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7550323.1472553508!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Squeeze bring UK tour to Northampton | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Squeeze headline Royal & Derngate in Northampton next week as part of a short run of UK dates following festival performances this summer.
The group formed in 1973, shortly after Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook had begun their songwriting partnership, brought together by an ad in a sweetshop window.
By 1977 they had made their recording debut and enjoyed a string of hits which lasted until 1982, the maturity of their songs outliving their initial burst of chart activity on the back of New Wave.
Over the years there have been solo careers and occasional separations, but the Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriting duo reunited nine years ago to relaunch Squeeze and have been touring, writing and recording together since.
As well as a vast catalogue including hits such as Cool For Cats, Up The Junction and Tempted, the show will also include songs from their latest album Cradle To The Grave.
The album was released last year and was their first collection of new tracks since 1998.
Squeeze play the Northampton venue on Wednesday, September 7.
Doors open at 7pm, tickets cost from £32.50 before fees.
The following night, The Simon and Garfunkel Story returns to the venue, celebrating the 50th anniversary since the duo recorded their first single The Sound of Silence.
Featuring a full cast of actor- musicians, the show tells the story of both Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel from their humble beginnings and charts their massive success and dramatic break-up, subsequent solo careers and finishes with a version of their 1981 Central Park reformation concert.
The show will include a huge projection screen, showing 1960s photos and film footage.
The show is on Thursday, September 8 at 7.30pm.
Tickets cost from £18.50 before fees.
To book tickets for either show and for more information, call 01604 624811 or visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/squeeze-bring-uk-tour-to-northampton-1-7550326 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/1e7f7b32b64a5a7ff9ee888c91af64997ea6d6c44b9df98fba47e4fafdb14c7d.json |
[
"Jon Dunham"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:27 | null | 2016-08-25T11:48:52 | Visit now for the latest local football news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Flocal%2Fwright-remains-confident-the-goals-will-come-for-steelmen-1-7543421.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7543420.1472122116!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Wright remains confident the goals will come for Steelmen | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Tommy Wright remains confident that the goals “will come” for Corby Town after they drew another blank at Steel Park.
The Steelmen were forced to settle for a second successive 0-0 draw at home after they shared the spoils with Stafford Rangers in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Premier Division.
It means they are still looking for their first win of the new season as they head into a bank holiday double-header with a home clash against Coalville Town on Saturday being followed by a long trek to Spennymoor Town on Monday.
After a disappointing first-half display against Stafford, Corby were the better team after the break and Wright admitted he had to give his players a bit of lift at half-time.
“We went into a really quiet, down and disheartened dressing-room and you are looking at them and they were dejected and looking at the floor,” the Corby manager said.
“It’s almost as if they feel they are letting me down and feeling like they are letting the fans down.
“I literally said to them ‘start believing in yourselves’. I am not going to shout at them, all I want to do is encourage this group of players and for the fans to get behind them.
“I thought the lads behind the goal with the drum were superb. They wanted to create an atmosphere and they did. I have missed these night games because I always think they a bit a more vocal.
“I think the fans would have seen us trying to attack more, there was a bit of pace but it wouldn’t quite drop for us.
“We have gone from conceding a lot of goals last season to not conceding many at all but our final ball and finish let us down.
“But it will get there. I am happy with the work I have done with this group over the summer and up until now and if we can get the strikers firing then we will start scoring goals.”
Wright was, however, delighted with another clean sheet, especially with right-back Connor Kennedy missing through suspension and captain Jamie Anton being ruled out because of injury.
Assistant-manager Cleveland Taylor filled in at full-back and Wright added: “Connor has probably been our most consistent player all through pre-season and the games so it was bitterly disappointing for him to get sent-off in such a stupid way.
“Jamie is the skipper and he and Brad-Lee Gascoigne have been solid.
“To lose the two of them like we did in a short space of time, I thought it would hit us harder than it has.
“Cleves (Taylor) is versatile and he stepped in at right-back and was superb and I thought Oneil Odofin had his best game for the club.
“I am delighted for Brad, Liam (Marshall) and Aidan (Grant) that they have kept a clean sheet but it was a team performance.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/wright-remains-confident-the-goals-will-come-for-steelmen-1-7543421 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/e171524efdb1965f9cd63c1b6ec95c58085c682cb09982843f7372719690e4c0.json |
[
"Diane King"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:35 | null | 2016-08-16T10:51:09 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Fgrandparents-to-the-rescue-over-school-summer-holidays-1-7528657.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7528656.1471341022!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Grandparents to the rescue over school summer holidays | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | More than half of the UK’s grandparents are planning to look after their grandchildren over the next few weeks, according to a recent survey.
A poll of more than 8,000 over-50s shows that one in eight grandparents will look after grandchildren once a week over the school summer holidays, with a further one in eight will be on childminding duties twice per week.
However, one in twenty grandparents say they will be hosting their grandchildren three days a week while school is out for the summer, according to the research by Saga Car Insurance.
And it’s not just their time that will be donated - one in five say they will spend well over £200 keeping the children occupied. Days out to the beach (77 per cent) and on shopping trips (35 per cent) are the most popular distractions, although some grandparents are even taking their grandchildren on a holiday either in the UK (14 per cent) or abroad (5 per cent).
Grandparents in the North East are the most likely to babysit grandchildren over the school summer holidays, while those in the East Midlands are least likely to.
The Scots are most likely to spend big on their grandkids, with one in four expecting to spend more than £200 during the school holiday period.
Sue Green, Head of Saga Car Insurance, commented: “It looks as though children are in for an action-packed summer which is full of adventure if nan and granddad are in charge over the next couple of weeks. Grandparents really are generous giving up their time and money to help with childcare over the summer holidays and I’m sure they are really looking forward to spending some quality time with their grandchildren.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/offbeat/grandparents-to-the-rescue-over-school-summer-holidays-1-7528657 | en | 2016-08-16T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/e1562699afa9d5fcb1dd2e07bc6961793e94812cfdeebec221db887eadc0d9dd.json |
[
"Paul Lynch"
] | 2016-08-28T08:50:53 | null | 2016-08-28T09:22:21 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fboat-rescue-team-sent-to-stretch-of-river-by-busy-northampton-roundabout-1-7547859.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7547856.1472372522!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Boat rescue team sent to stretch of river by busy Northampton roundabout | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A boat rescue team was dispatched to a part of the River Nene by a busy Northampton roundabout last night, though details of the incident remain unclear.
A number of police and fire service vehicles could be seen on the bank of the A428/A45 roundabout last night from around 6.30pm.
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue could only confirm it had deployed a specialist “boat team” from Wellingborough to the scene, which is surrounded by the River Nene.
Two crews of fire fighters from The Mounts and Moulton stations were also scrambled.
The major roundabout is where the Nene Valley Way and the Bedford Road meet and last night motorists witnessed several police cars on a grassed area by the roundabout, with much of it taped off.
Northamptonshire Police is believed to be preparing a statement. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/boat-rescue-team-sent-to-stretch-of-river-by-busy-northampton-roundabout-1-7547859 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/944e4ef0e4c37a73fba4077d2cdf11116586828107b5603670fe3b725677fb49.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T18:49:25 | null | 2016-08-26T16:59:39 | Visit now for the latest crime news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fgroup-of-teenagers-threatened-with-knife-during-robbery-in-northampton-1-7546912.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.6867521.1472227162!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Group of teenagers threatened with knife during robbery in Northampton | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Five teenagers were threatened with a knife in a robbery on playing fields in St Crispin, Duston, Northampton.
The incident happened between 7.45pm and 8.30pm on Wednesday, while the boys were playing on the field. They were approached by two males who threatened them and stole mobile phones and money.
One of the men is described as black, aged 18 to 21, tall and skinny, with a goatee beard. He was wearing black trousers and a black jacket with the hood up.
The second man was also black, aged 15 to 18, small with an average build. He was tracksuit top and bottoms and also had his hood up.
Both suspects were riding bikes.
Witnesses, or anyone with information, are asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101. Alternatively, they can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/crime/group-of-teenagers-threatened-with-knife-during-robbery-in-northampton-1-7546912 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/b04544bdc5587204ad9ee63208cc44994ad767d7d49da2a09a9792c85f92feeb.json |
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"Jon Dunham"
] | 2016-08-26T13:06:30 | null | 2016-08-26T07:00:00 | Visit now for the latest non league football news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnon-league%2Ffirst-win-on-the-board-for-s-l-as-benjamin-sees-a-gradual-improvement-1-7543262.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7543258.1472119964!/image/image.jpg | en | null | First win on the board for S&L as Benjamin sees a ‘gradual improvement’ | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Stewarts & Lloyds picked up their first win of the UCL Division One season on Tuesday night, much to the delight of boss Ian Benjamin.
Goals from Connor Bird (2) and Jake Buckingham secured a 3-1 success over Bourne Town at Occupation Road to give the Foundrymen a much-needed lift after four defeats in a row.
Former Corby Town striker Benjamin insists he is enjoying the challenge of working with a young group of players having taken the reins during the summer.
And he is hoping that first win of the campaign will give them a boost in confidence ahead of tomorrow’s (Saturday) trip to Raunds Town.
“I was really pleased for the lads because they have worked hard,” Benjamin said.
“It’s been difficult because I want to get as many local players as possible involved here but I have seen a gradual improvement.
“We have been in most games and not taken our chances but we thoroughly deserved the victory on Tuesday night.
“We are a young squad, I think the average age of our team that played at Rushden & Higham last weekend was 18.
“But there is a good youth system in place here and, having watched the under-18 team I would have no fears about giving some of them the chance to step up.
“There isn’t a big budget available so it is a challenge for me but I am enjoying it.
“It’s another tough game at Raunds this weekend but I am sure our players will have taken a lot of confidence from the result on Tuesday night.”
Raunds maintained their steady start to the new campaign with a 2-1 success over Whittlesey Athletic in midweek as goals from Nick Harrison and Dave Townsend sealed the points.
Burton Park Wanderers have endured a tough few days as they were hammered 15-0 by Whittlesey last weekend before suffering a 6-0 defeat at the hands of early high-fliers Long Buckby on Tuesday.
Wanderers travel to Daventry Town this weekend while Irchester United, who were on the end of a 5-1 loss at Lutterworth Athletic in midweek, make the trip to Bourne.
Thrapston Town, Rushden & Higham United and Whitworth were all in action on Wednesday night.
Thrapston picked up their third win in five matches with 3-2 success at Blackstones. Goals from Jedd Whiteman, Cory James and Liam Carter put them 3-0 up inside 19 points and they held on for the points, despite a fightback from the hosts.
Whitworth also picked up an impressive away win as they were also 3-2 winners at Bugbrooke but there was disappointment for Rushden & Higham as they went down 3-1 at Buckingham Town.
This weekend, Thrapston have a trip to Bugbrooke, the Lankies entertain Blackstones and the Flourmen are without a game. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/non-league/first-win-on-the-board-for-s-l-as-benjamin-sees-a-gradual-improvement-1-7543262 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/3dd7b87a155dc7be937634f37e35eb15802600b80d423628d3ed3d56ca32b0fa.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:50:03 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fdesborough-roads-branded-safety-hazard-due-to-lorry-use-1-7546607.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7546606.1472219710!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Desborough roads branded ‘safety hazard’ due to lorry use | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A petition has been set up calling for roads used by lorries in Desborough to be reviewed and improved.
Residents in the town have voiced their concerns over the number of lorries travelling through residential streets such as Dunkirk Avenue and Rushton Road.
They feel they cause a safety hazard and want more to be done to improve the roads, such as weight limits, cleaning and speed bumps.
The petition reads: “Local residents are concerned by the numbers of industrial lorries using roads in residential areas, such as Dunkirk Avenue and Rushton Road.
“These lorries appear to carry aggregate and landfill.
“Their noise, weight and speed impacts negatively upon the local environment.
“Rushton Road is a safety hazard due to the mud left behind.
“We call on the local authority to carry out a survey and undertake measures to improve the roads in Desborough that are being subject to heavy use by industrial lorries.
“This could include speed limits, speed bumps, weight restrictions, time restrictions and cleaning.”
The petition currently has more than 400 signatures. To sign it, click here. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/desborough-roads-branded-safety-hazard-due-to-lorry-use-1-7546607 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/db38d4e604d2aad348edf60ce738af2d4d0231b22181193a35bfb0afef6dbd0e.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:49:54 | null | 2016-08-27T06:03:02 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpoppies-to-make-second-bid-to-list-former-rockingham-road-stadium-as-community-asset-1-7546829.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7517102.1472225283!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Poppies to make second bid to list former Rockingham Road stadium as community asset | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Kettering Town FC will make a second bid to list their old Rockingham Road ground as an asset of community value (ACV).
The Poppies attempted to grant the status to their iconic former home earlier this year, but their bid was rejected by Kettering Council.
Council officers felt there was no evidence of support or prospect of future use, but a petition to list it amassed more than 2,500 signatures.
That was enough to trigger a council debate - which will take place on September 28 - but the Poppies have already moved to make a second approach after a unanimous agreement at a board meeting on Thursday (August 25).
A club statement said: “When the property was previously marketed, we put in a bid for the site which took into account the ever increasing costs of restoring the site back to a football stadium.
“Each day sees a deterioration of the site. It is a fact that we had no response at all to that bid.
“The board sees the ground at Rockingham Road as solely a football stadium - for the continuance of football at a good standard and if the club was to improve its status then the site could provide a stadium for higher grades of football.
“All of our teams would also have the opportunity to play there from time to time.
“The interest in Rockingham Road is not only at a local level, but wherever we go we are asked about it and the fact that visiting clubs and their fans always enjoyed their visits.”
Giving Rockingham Road an ACV status would ensure the club is consulted on any potential redevelopment and give it an opportunity to match any bid for the land.
The Poppies have not played there since they moved to Nene Park in 2011. The club now play at Latimer Park in Burton Latimer and recently unveiled draft plans to redevelop the site.
But the club insists there is no conflict between those plans and the Rockingham Road situation.
The statement added: “There have been questions raised about our recently published outline plans for Latimer Park and the conflict with the situation at Rockingham Road.
“There is no conflict. We are, and will continue to be, a community club, focusing on not just the first team.
“To enable us to provide sporting facilities for our teams, and the people of Burton Latimer and surrounding areas, we have revealed these outline plans.
“To achieve these plans we have many challenges – funding, planning, community acceptance and support and the actual buildings themselves.
“The size and facilities planned at Latimer will be determined by whether we can find a football stadium for the first team or not – and Rockingham Road is one possibility only.
“Should no alternative for senior football in the town be found, then plans not only to develop the whole site at Burton Latimer, but also the football stadium there, will have to be pursued in conjunction with firstly the landowner and secondly the borough council.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/poppies-to-make-second-bid-to-list-former-rockingham-road-stadium-as-community-asset-1-7546829 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/f5d0f65b4787ff90f745c1153a25b262ed1041c403c70b7c5ebc4fb1b6ad939d.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T06:51:17 | null | 2016-08-29T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fwhat-type-of-teacher-parent-are-you-1-7540354.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7540353.1471965972!/image/image.jpg | en | null | What type of teacher-parent are you? | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Are you a drill sergeant, a worshipper, a skipper or a teammate? Experts have identified four types of parent when it comes to teaching their children how to DRIVE.
Goodyear have created a ‘parent personality’ quiz - so people can work out exactly which category they fall into.
But which type are you? | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/what-type-of-teacher-parent-are-you-1-7540354 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/491a16cf0d98939797a6fe11a9fd3ef6c0582153e0f9a719fa0514841b2fb78a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:08 | null | 2016-08-26T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fkettering-disability-support-provider-rated-as-good-by-inspectors-1-7544279.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7544278.1472132703!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Kettering disability support provider rated as ‘good’ by inspectors | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A Kettering disability support provider is celebrating after being rated as ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission.
Haydock House, which specialises in supporting adults with a range of complex needs and behaviours associated with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), was given the rating in all five key areas after an inspection in June.
Manager Michelle Barford said: “The team are all extremely happy at the praise and recognition we received from inspectors in the report following their visit.
“All of our colleagues, supported individuals and families work well together to support each other and it is rewarding to see that our service has been rated so highly by the CQC.”
Haydock House was praised by inspectors for providing a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led service.
The report said: “People were enabled to cultivate and act upon their aspirations and were motivated by care staff that gave due recognition to each person’s achievements.
“People’s skills and abilities were utilised to enhance their self-esteem and individuals had been encouraged and enabled to take up meaningful paid work with employers in the community.
“People were enabled to do things for themselves by friendly, highly-motivated care staff who were attentive to each person’s individual needs and understood their capabilities and the day-to-day and long-term challenges people had to contend with because of PWS.
“People’s dignity was assured when they were supported with personal care and they were treated with kindness, compassion and respect.
“People’s achievements were kept very much to the fore by a management style that inspired, motivated and enabled them to do well.
“This included people rising to the challenges of their PWS as well as the care staff team that collectively sustained an environment conducive to people positively managing their lives.
“People hugely benefited from a managerial culture that from top to bottom strived to have direct day-to-day involvement with the people they supported.”
Haydock House specialises in providing accommodation and support for eight adults with a range of complex needs and behaviours associated with PWS.
PWS is a genetic condition which predominantly manifests with early-years onset of hyperphagia, an abnormal unrelenting great desire for food driving the person towards excessive eating and, left unchecked, life-threatening obesity.
Other characteristics of PWS include, for example, learning disabilities that may range in severity, and challenging behaviours are a feature of PWS whether or not the person has a measured learning disability. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/kettering-disability-support-provider-rated-as-good-by-inspectors-1-7544279 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/f303e72683eba7a6fc1fae9a3a7df141ff3b4d1703b5383e643e6642e8091c81.json |
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"Kate Cronin"
] | 2016-08-26T13:04:53 | null | 2016-08-25T16:52:53 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fgcses-prince-william-oundle-1-7544882.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7544881.1472140356!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GCSEs: Prince William, Oundle | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Prince William School has increased its GCSE pass rate.
Pupils at the Oundle school were today celebrating the best results the school has seen in recent years.
The number of students achieving the A*-C pass rate in the key subjects of English and maths has increased.
While those students achieving the measure used in recent years of 5 A*-C GCSE’s, including English and Maths, has also increased.
Jo Baron, Vice Principal responsible for Year 11 said, “We are delighted with the achievements of all our students and there have been some excellent results across a wide range of subjects.
“Students and staff have worked incredibly hard over the past two years and their commitment has paid off.”
Duncan Mills, managing director of the EMLC Trust which includes Prince William School said: “The trust and staff of Prince William School are dedicated to providing the best possible educational experience for all students and our ambitions for them are high.
The GCSE results are a key step in our journey to being recognised as an outstanding school within the next few years.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/gcses-prince-william-oundle-1-7544882 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/aed389a8ae3fdbeb509dd2b05e60af20f7f783b01c0c0cebf7c73fbe231d970e.json |
[
"Jon Dunham"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:34 | null | 2016-08-26T07:30:00 | Visit now for the latest non league football news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnon-league%2Fmitchell-calls-for-the-same-mentality-from-doughboys-1-7543263.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7543261.1472119967!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Mitchell calls for the ‘same mentality’ from Doughboys | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Jon Mitchell has urged Wellingborough Town to go into tomorrow’s (Saturday) clash with Boston Town with “the same mentality” as their fine start to the UCL Premier Division season continued on Tuesday.
Having won 2-1 at Oadby Town last weekend, the Doughboys made it three wins in four league matches as goals from Alfie Taylor (2), Wes Emery and Deven Ellwood sealed a 4-1 success over local rivals Rothwell Corinthians at the Dog & Duck.
Boston arrive having lost all four matches so far but Mitchell is wary of that as he bids to keep the impressive start going.
“We are playing well and it’s all about consistency for us now,” he said.
“We knew Corinthians would come to our ground with confidence after winning their first three games but we just needed to play our own game and that’s what we did.
“It’s a great start for us but we have to stay focused on the job.
“It doesn’t matter whether you are playing a team who have won three in a row or lost four in a row, you have to do your own job and that’s the point we will get across to the players.
“Boston will come here desperate to get that first win.
“But we have to go into it with the same mentality because if we don’t we will come unstuck.”
Rothwell Corinthians joint-manager Shaun Sparrow insists his team won’t dwell on their “bad night at the office” in midweek.
The 4-1 defeat at Wellingborough Town ended Corinthians’ 100 per cent start to the new Premier Division season.
But Sparrow is fully expecting his team to react by throwing themselves into two successive home matches as they take on Yaxley tomorrow before hosting Desborough Town in the Knockout Cup next Tuesday night.
“It was a bad night at the office and that’s what happens sometimes,” Sparrow said.
“We were disappointed but overall, if you’d given us nine points out of the first four games we would have taken that.
“The games are coming thick and fast and we will battle on and chuck ourselves into it.
“It just didn’t click for us on Tuesday but the new players are still gelling together.
“We have two tough games coming up and we will see what we can get from them.”
Chris Bradshaw felt a “big opportunity” went begging for his Desborough Town players following their FA Cup exit last weekend.
Ar Tarn were beaten 1-0 by London Colney in the preliminary round at the Waterworks Field.
And, as they prepare to return to UCL Premier Division action this weekend when they entertain ON Chenecks, Bradshaw has been reflecting on one that got away.
“My last words to the players in the dressing-room were that it was a big opportunity missed,” the Desborough boss said.
“I thought we dominated the game but we never really did enough to win it.
“I was expecting London Colney to be a really good team and for us to be up against it.
“But, with the greatest of respect to them, I wasn’t overly impressed and it was a game we should have won.
“It was similar to our game at Tring in the previous round where we snatched a win and the same thing happened to us on this occasion.”
Desborough have, however, enjoyed an encouraging start to the league season with two wins from their first three matches.
And Bradshaw is keen to ensure there is no hangover from that FA Cup defeat.
“That’s what we will be talking about,” he added.
“We can’t let the FA Cup defeat hang over us and we have to be ready for what will be another tough game against Chenecks, who have come up from the division below.
“We have a run of games now, which will really show us what our season is going to be about.
“I am hoping I can stick with the squad I have got and that I don’t have to make any changes.
“We have tightened up defensively but we have to make sure we are creating a few more chances and putting them away.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/non-league/mitchell-calls-for-the-same-mentality-from-doughboys-1-7543263 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/f378fcd35bae0356eced91a70d7ea6a7430ac5b0dfedc3790d3e12406792f7e0.json |
[
"Steve Mills"
] | 2016-08-30T10:52:42 | null | 2016-08-30T11:44:41 | Visit now for the latest theatre & comedy news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftheatre-and-comedy%2Fabbey-centre-showcases-talented-northampton-youngsters-1-7550343.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7550342.1472553862!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Abbey Centre showcases talented Northampton youngsters | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A lively group of young adults will perform a showcase event on Friday and Saturday, September 2 and 3.
The Jazzhands Group perform at The Abbey Centre in East Hunsbury at 7.30pm on both nights.
This lively young group perform a very bright and happy show and invite you to a share a fun evening of music, dancing and theatre.
Tickets for the show cost £7 for adults and £3 for children.
For further information about the show or to book tickets in advance call the Abbey Centre on 01604 767568 extension one, or alternatively book by emailing jazzhands5678@outlook.com. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-and-comedy/abbey-centre-showcases-talented-northampton-youngsters-1-7550343 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/eb589c1d6f8809c46dd2eed6282b3b62e4a37782ca73458d4d5b34db9f9d888c.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:51:43 | null | 2016-08-30T11:12:56 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fboy-12-deliberately-reversed-into-following-verbal-spat-in-burton-latimer-1-7550227.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7550226.1472551955!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Boy, 12, ‘deliberately reversed into’ following verbal spat in Burton Latimer | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A 12-year-old boy alleges he was deliberately reversed into by a woman in a car after a verbal altercation in Burton Latimer.
The victim was hit by the vehicle in Church Street on Thursday, August 18, sometime between 11.15am and 11.40am.
The incident happened when a woman reversed a large, grey vehicle on to the path – apparently deliberately – following a verbal altercation with the boy and his friends.
As a result the vehicle hit the victim, who sustained swelling and bruising to the right leg.
A rear light of the car – possibly a Renault – was smashed in the incident.
The offender was white, aged 25 to 35, slim and of medium height.
She was wearing a flowery dress and had a local accent.
Witnesses, or anyone with information, are asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/boy-12-deliberately-reversed-into-following-verbal-spat-in-burton-latimer-1-7550227 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/2abf96f95868dfe4623f6c4303216c7f1a99cfef28f057a244d2f1cbea8d6125.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:39 | null | 2016-08-24T18:13:55 | Visit now for the latest Northants county and league cricket news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fcrook-and-barrett-show-class-on-record-breaking-day-for-northants-1-7542492.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7542491.1472058821!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Crook and Barrett show class on record-breaking day for Northants | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Northants tail-ender Chad Barrett completed a maiden century to mark his Specsavers County Championship debut on a record-breaking day against Worcestershire at New Road.
Barrett came in at number 10 and finished unbeaten on 114 as the newly-crowned NaWest T20 Blast holders switched effectively to red-ball cricket and amassed 551 all out in 144.1 overs.
But Worcestershire launched a strong reply with skipper Daryl Mitchell and Tom Fell scoring half centuries in an unbroken stand of 145 as the home side reached 153 for one by the close.
Barrett’s innings was the highest score by a Northants number 10 in first-class cricket, beating the 106 by Gus Williamson against Cambridge University in 1960.
Barrett became the third century-maker of the innings as he and Steven Crook added 145 in 34 overs - the best Northamptonshire ninth-wicket stand in matches against Worcestershire.
It surpassed the 137 by John Timms and Reg Partridge at Stourbridge in 1934.
Northants also registered their highest ever total at New Road, beating the 495 in 1922.
Crook’s 145 was his career best score, over-taking his 142 not out versus Australia last summer.
Ed Barnard struck in the first over of the day after Northants resumed on 345 for six when David Murphy (7) was caught at second slip.
Then Rory Kleinveldt (8) became Joe Leach’s 50th Championship victim of the campaign when trapped lbw - the second time the Worcestershire vice-captain has achieved the milestone.
But Crook and Barrett then flayed the home attack and the former went to three figures off 142 balls with 15 fours.
Barrett was involved in a bizarre finale in the battle for bonus points when blocking out the final five deliveries of the 110th over from Brett D’Oliveira when Northants required one more run for a fifth batting point.
That was the only blip for the visitors until Crook (145) turned D’Oliveira into the hands of deep square leg.
Last man Ben Sanderson was dropped on nought at first slip off D’Oliveira with Barrett still one short of his century.
But he reached the milestone soon afterwards with a cover drive for four off George Rhodes and in total he struck one six and 15 fours from his 152-ball innings.
Worcestershire began their reply needing 402 to avoid the follow on and soon lost D’Oliveira for a duck, caught at second slip off Sanderson.
Mitchell and Fell then batted in untroubled fashion and Mitchell brought up a composed 82-ball half-century with seven boundaries.
Fell went to his fifty off 104 balls with a six and eight fours. By the close Mitchell had moved onto 86 and Fell 61. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/crook-and-barrett-show-class-on-record-breaking-day-for-northants-1-7542492 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/0bf4a196ca4c9d2da38284990a570b1ca392f8ab17c2659b438db39787a46af1.json |
[
"Tom Vickers"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:17 | null | 2016-08-25T12:45:53 | Visit now for more local sport news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fmore-sport%2Fsaints-handed-clark-boost-but-day-set-to-miss-start-of-season-1-7543714.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7543713.1472125537!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Saints handed Clark boost but Day set to miss start of season | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Saints have been boosted by the return to full training of flanker Calum Clark ahead of the start of the new season.
But there is some bad news with lock Christian Day set to miss the big kick-off after having an operation on a ruptured bicep.
Saints begin their Aviva Premiership campaign with a home game against Bath next Saturday (September 3).
And although Clark is unlikely to be available for that match, the fact he is back in full training is great news for Jim Mallinder’s men.
The 27-year-old did not play a competitive game last season after injuring his shoulder in a pre-season friendly at Wasps in October.
The 2014/15 players’ and supporters’ player of the season did manage to return to training, but suffered a setback, which required surgery.
He has been working his way back and will now be hopeful of a return to action in the not too distant future.
But neither Clark nor Day will make Saints’ final pre-season friendly, at Ulster on Friday night.
Tom Stephenson is also unavailable after the club announced that the centre had suffered a double leg break in last Saturday’s win against Rotherham Titans.
Stephenson confirmed the news himself via Twitter last Sunday and he has now started rehabilitation after undergoing a successful operation.
Saints will now focus on their game against Ulster in Belfast, which will be the final match before the start of the new season.
George North will not be available as he continues to return to the mix following a hamstring injury sustained during Wales’ summer tour of New Zealand.
But boss Mallinder is able to name a strong team to take on last season’s Pro 12 semi-finalists at the Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.30pm).
Saints team to face Ulster: Foden; K Pisi, Burrell, Mallinder, Tuala; Myler, Dickson; A Waller, Hartley, Brookes; Paterson, Craig; Wood (c), Gibson, Picamoles.
Replacements: Ma’afu, Haywood, Hill, Lawes, Onojaife, Marshall, Ludlum, Dickinson, Groom, Hanrahan, Packman, G Pisi, Estelles, Collins, Furbank. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/more-sport/saints-handed-clark-boost-but-day-set-to-miss-start-of-season-1-7543714 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/16fc8e72142204bf8e9c829fd3a6bd9922a679bd69c91e97d16c9ad3183dedf8.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:49:56 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fdead-end-jobs-are-bad-for-your-health-1-7540255.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7540254.1471964133!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Dead-end jobs are bad for your health | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Being stuck in a dead end job by your early 40s is bad for your health.
Having an unrewarding job as you start out on the career ladder makes you more depressed, worried and had more trouble sleeping.
And if you stay stuck in positions with low levels of job satisfaction it affects you not just you mentally but physically too, including catching more colds, having a bad back and poor heart health.
But if you are happy in your job or finally get your dream job as your career progresses your overall health gets a boost.
The study by Ohio State University sociologists found job satisfaction in your late 20s and 30s has a link to overall health in your early 40s.
While it impacts on physical health, its effect was particularly strong for mental health.
Lead author and doctoral student Jonathan Dirlam said: “We found that there is a cumulative effect of job satisfaction on health that appears as early as your 40s.”
The study highlighted the importance that early jobs have on people’s lives.
Associate professor of sociology Dr Hui Zheng said: “You don’t have to be near the end of your career to see the health impact of job satisfaction, particularly on your mental health.
“The higher levels of mental health problems for those with low job satisfaction may be a precursor to future physical problems.
“Increased anxiety and depression could lead to cardiovascular or other health problems that won’t show up until they are older.”
He added the study was carried out before the credit crunch and said: “The recession almost certainly increased job insecurity and dissatisfaction, and that could have resulted in more negative health effects.”
The study used data from 6,432 Americans followed from the ages of 14 to 22 as part of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979.
Researchers examined job satisfaction trajectories for people from age 25 to 39 and their health on turning 40.
Participants rated how much they liked their jobs from 1 - dislike very much - to 4 -like very much.
They were then divided into four groups: consistently low and consistently high job satisfaction, those whose satisfaction started high but was trending down and those who started low but were trending higher.
About 45 per cent of participants had consistently low job satisfaction, while another 23 per cent had levels that were trending downward through their early career.
About 15 per cent of people were consistently happy at their jobs and about 17 per cent were trending upward.
Mental health was most affected by people’s feelings about their jobs with those in the low job satisfaction group throughout their early careers scored worse on all five of the mental health measures studied.
They reported higher levels of depression, sleep problems and excessive worry and were more likely to have been diagnosed with emotional problems and scored lower on a test of overall mental health.
Those whose job satisfaction decreased were more likely than those with consistently high satisfaction to have frequent trouble sleeping and excessive worry, and had lower scores for overall mental health.
But they didn’t see an impact on depression scores or their probability of being diagnosed with emotional problems.
Those whose scores went up through the early career years did not see any comparative health problems.
Those in the low satisfaction group and those who were trending downwards reported poorer overall health and more problems like back pain and frequent colds compared to the high satisfaction group.
But they weren’t different in physical functioning and in doctor-diagnosed health problems such as diabetes and cancer.
As with mental health, no effects were seen on physical health for those trending upward.
The findings was presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association in Seattle. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/dead-end-jobs-are-bad-for-your-health-1-7540255 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/81ed98aa3573406a1bf68c55868ba9e416969328c5cb9870b5074a5438e26cf6.json |
[
"Stephanie Weaver"
] | 2016-08-26T13:06:13 | null | 2016-08-26T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcorby-woman-cashes-her-final-cheque-after-working-at-same-bank-for-55-years-1-7543200.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7543198.1472119166!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Corby woman cashes her final cheque after working at same bank for 55 years | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A bank worker has bid a fond farewell to customers and colleagues after working there for more than half a century.
Madeline McAlpine is leaving Natwest in Corby after 55 years, having also worked in the Kettering and Thrapston branches.
Colleagues helped mark the occasion with a celebration last Friday, although Tuesday was her last day in the office.
Madeline from Corby said: “I am 71 so it’s about time I went.
“But I will miss all my work colleagues and the customers especially, I have known a lot of them for a long time.”
She has had various roles during her career, which started at Westminster Bank in 1961 before it merged with National Provincial Bank and later became Natwest, but most recently it has been customer services.
She has worked for 10 managers in this time and seen many changes with banking and technology, including decimalisation.
When she first started work, there were about eight staff.
This rose significantly to about 40 staff in the 1970s and 1980s due to having to process everything, although Madeline says the number of staff has now returned to about eight in the branch as technology has changed and advanced.
But despite all the changes, Madeline said she has always loved her job and will continue to pop into the branch as a customer. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/corby-woman-cashes-her-final-cheque-after-working-at-same-bank-for-55-years-1-7543200 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/056f86561f855a2ce542706974be1b2ecf8b504f666d49acbc2e863c858f00c0.json |
[
"Damien Lucas"
] | 2016-08-26T14:48:57 | null | 2016-08-26T14:03:09 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpopular-restaurant-chain-s-brilliant-gesture-in-wake-of-italian-earthquake-1-7546410.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7546372.1472217114!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Popular restaurant chain’s brilliant gesture in wake of Italian earthquake | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A popular pub-restaurant chain has pledged to donate the full net price of every pizza or pasta dish they sell for three days to raise money towards the Italian relief effort in the wake of the Amatrice earthquake.
As the horrors of the Amatrice earthquake continue to unfurl, and the scale of the devastation and the need for assistance becomes ever more apparent, Oakman Inns & Restaurants has pledged to help by donating every penny they get from the sale of all their pizzas and pasta dishes from Tuesday August 30 to Thursday September 1 to the Italian Red Cross.
Oakman Inns chief executive Peter Borg-Neal
The company, which operates The Navigation Inn at Thrupp Wharf, Cosgrove, has decided to raise funds to help the Italian relief effort. As a result, every one of its 17-strong collection will be telling all customers over the next 48 hours and urging everyone to get on board the social media campaign to #EatForItaly.
CEO, Peter Borg-Neal, said the idea came due to the chain’s strong connections with Italy.
“Much of our menu is inspired by Italy and their traditional cuisine - and we therefore have a huge number of colleagues who are Italian,” he said.
“We have decided that we want to do something really meaningful to help the victims of this disaster. As a result, we will donate the full net price of every pizza or pasta dish sold next week for three days between Tuesday 30th August and Thursday 1st September to the Italian Red Cross. to help provide relief. If we sold our normal amount of dishes we would be sending a cheque for around £20,000 to Italy. I am hoping we will have to write a much bigger cheque.”
If we sold our normal amount of dishes we would be sending a cheque for around £20,000 to Italy. I am hoping we will have to write a much bigger cheque. Peter Borg-Neal, Oakman Inns CE0
Over the past two years, all Oakman Inns have been adding authentic wood-fired Pizza Ovens into their pubs and Peter insists on training his principal Pizza chefs in Italy. “One of our restaurant teams only recently came back from training in Naples, and on Tuesday night, only a few hours before this terrible event, we were holding an internal competition to discover our best Pizzaiolo.”
The 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck at 3:36am on Wednesday morning and devastated the towns of Amatrice, Accumoli and the village of Arquata del Tronto in the northern Lazio region of Italy. The Italian Red Cross and many other Italian and European emergency forces plus thousands of volunteers are providing rescue services and relief efforts for the survivors many of whom have lost everything in the space of a few minutes.
Hopes are dwindling of finding more survivors alive as aftershocks are continuing to hamper rescue efforts, and the number of people killed could yet surpass the last major earthquake to strike Italy in L’Aquilla in 2009 when more than 300 people died.
The mayor of Amatrice, Sergio Pirozzi, said: “Our heart is broken but will be resurrected”, while Italy’s prime minister, Matteo Renzi, added: “Today is a day for tears, tomorrow we can talk of reconstruction.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/popular-restaurant-chain-s-brilliant-gesture-in-wake-of-italian-earthquake-1-7546410 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/4e431e65c817b698164397dc4fc2fd6b92ea3fcbe127b8d803e67241ecfd52ba.json |
[
"Callum Jones"
] | 2016-08-31T12:52:07 | null | 2016-08-31T06:02:00 | Visit now for the latest crime news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fmore-than-800-illegal-immigrants-arrested-in-northamptonshire-in-the-past-three-years-new-figures-show-1-7551294.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7551293.1472640706!/image/image.jpg | en | null | More than 800 illegal immigrants arrested in Northamptonshire in the past three years, new figures show | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | The number of suspected illegal immigrants arrested by Northamptonshire Police has almost doubled in the past two years, latest figures have shown.
Following a Freedom of Information request, the county force has revealed more than 800 people were arrested in the past three years on suspicion of illegally entering the UK.
Between June 2013 and May 2014, there were 323 arrests, between June 2014 and May 2015 there 409 arrests, and between June 2015 and May 2016 there were 635 arrests
According to figures obtained from 38 other police forces by the BBC, more than 27,000 people in England and wales were arrested during the three year period with many of those found at motorway service stations and truck stops, having hidden in lorries.
A spokesman for the Home Office said the Government was committed to finding “long-term solutions” to the problem of illegal migration,
Conservative MP for Northampton North Michael Ellis said: “I commend Northants Police for their good work in this area. These figures show that police are acting to deal with immigration offences.
“Northampton is a central hub for logistics firms and a centrepoint of the country so these figures reflect that.
“There is a lot of work to be done by the Government in the area of immigration over the next two years. The Government is extremely aware of the high priority given to this issue by the public.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/crime/more-than-800-illegal-immigrants-arrested-in-northamptonshire-in-the-past-three-years-new-figures-show-1-7551294 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/701871fa404516c9073bf789f3c7ea43e9ed93a5e23fbaee8445ba9f64e84c75.json |
[
"Sam Wildman"
] | 2016-08-26T13:03:49 | null | 2016-08-25T16:22:15 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fdesborough-woman-fined-after-claiming-to-be-homeless-while-owning-two-properties-1-7544758.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7544757.1472208878!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Desborough woman fined after claiming to be homeless - while owning two properties | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A Desborough woman who claimed to be homeless while owning two properties has been fined almost £2,000.
Carol Rae, 60, of Hazeland House, was convicted at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (August 23) after a prosecution by Kettering Council.
Rae was provided with temporary accommodation and given a secure council tenancy in December 2014 after making an application as a homeless person in May.
However, she failed to disclose that she owned two additional properties for which she also received a rental income.
Rae, whose case was heard and proven in her absence when she failed to attend court, was found guilty of failing to tell the council that she already owned two properties as required by the Housing Act 1996.
She was fined £1,500 for the offence, ordered to pay the council’s costs of £350 and a victim surcharge of £120.
The council is now seeking to evict Rae from the council property in which she lives.
Head of housing John Conway said: “Where housing applicants lie or fail to disclose their true circumstances to us, we will not hesitate to use the powers available to us to prosecute and evict offenders.
“It is wholly unacceptable for anyone to provide false information or withhold relevant information about being homeless in order to obtain housing from the council.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/desborough-woman-fined-after-claiming-to-be-homeless-while-owning-two-properties-1-7544758 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/f68f12fb5cb9af4e3be907a894d14a552f00268c2708bed27a6e800d3cffa3c2.json |
[
"Kate Cronin"
] | 2016-08-26T13:03:28 | null | 2016-08-25T16:11:27 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmissing-veronica-investigators-to-visit-notting-hill-1-7544717.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7544716.1472138082!/image/image.jpg | en | null | MISSING VERONICA: Investigators to visit Notting Hill | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | The search for a missing Kettering teen will continue this weekend at one of the country’s largest carnivals.
Officers hunting for Veronica Sbircea will be out at the Notting Hill Carnival looking for the 15-year-old who has now not been seen for a month.
One of London’s biggest annual events, the street carnival is thought to be of interest to 15-year-old Veronica and there may be a chance she will attend.
Detective Inspector Stuart Hitchon, one of a team of detectives working to locate her, said: “It has been a month since Veronica left home and since we have had any real sightings of her.
“We are exploring every possible avenue to locate her and believe there may be a chance she will attend the carnival as it is of interest to her friends.
“We’ve sent leaflets to our Met colleagues and will be briefing the officers, who will be on the ground, to keep an eye out for Veronica.”
Despite making arrests in the case, DI Hitchon is keen to stress the need for anyone with any information to contact the police. He said: “We have not located Veronica, we have not spoken to her or had any confirmed sightings of her. We therefore desperately need her to contact the police so that we can make sure she is safe.
“It’s very concerning that for someone who is very active on social media and was seen on public transport several times in the 24-hours before she went missing, there is absolutely nothing since. This clear absence of any activity is very worrying and we really need her to make contact.”
Veronica was last seen on Thursday, 28 July, at about 5.15pm, in the Brixton Road area of south London.
“She sometimes goes by the name of Rachel, is white, 5ft, with long straight black hair and brown eyes.
Although missing from Kettering, she is originally from the London area, and attended Kingsmead School in Southbury Road, Enfield. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/missing-veronica-investigators-to-visit-notting-hill-1-7544717 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/a200cde51cb656a745db7c72e3d9f6815bcb9b91541fc37bd45945a56e5524dc.json |
[
"Tom Vickers"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:00 | null | 2016-08-22T12:02:06 | Visit now for more local sport news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fmore-sport%2Fsaints-wins-marred-by-serious-injury-to-stephenson-1-7537866.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7537865.1471863715!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Saints’ wins marred by serious injury to Stephenson | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Saints secured two wins in their pre-season double header at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday - but the day was marred by a serious injury to Tom Stephenson.
The 22-year-old sustained a broken leg during the second half of the second match of the day, against Rotherham Titans.
Stephenson received lengthy treatment before being replaced, and he had an operation on Sunday morning.
It is a big blow for the club and the player, who missed the second half of last season due to a foot injury.
The centre was expected to put real pressure on the likes of Luther Burrell and George Pisi for a starting place during the forthcoming campaign.
But Stephenson will now be forced to endure another lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Flanker Ben Nutley also picked up an injury as he was forced off just 10 minutes into the day’s first friendly, against Cornish Pirates.
Saints beat the Pirates and the Titans convincingly, with several players making their first appearance at the Gardens.
Louis Picamoles was one of them, with the France star, who joined from Toulouse during the summer, starting against the Titans.
Saints won the game against the Championship side 52-5 thanks to a dominant second-half display.
First-half scores came from Luther Burrell and Stephenson, with Lee Dickson (2), Lewis Ludlam, JJ Hanrahan (2) and George Furbank all registering after the break.
Dickson was the man on kicking duties, with the scrum-half impressing from the tee.
Saints had earlier beaten the Pirates 35-19, with tries coming from Alex Waller, Stephen Myler, Dylan Hartley, Harry Mallinder and Howard Packman.
Saints team v Cornish Pirates: Tuala; K Pisi, G Pisi, Mallinder, Packman; Myler, Kessell; A Waller, Hartley (capt), Hill, Paterson, J Onojaife, Gibson, Nutley, Harrison
Replacements: E Waller, Fish, Beesley, Denman, Parkins, Peters, Cheishvili, Marshall, Bennett, Groom, Olver, Green, Dingwall, Strachan, Furbank
Saints team v Rotherham Titans: Foden: Estelles, Stephenson, Burrell, Collins; Hanrahan, Dickson; Ma’afu, Clare, Brookes, Moon, Craig, Wood (capt), Ludlam, Picamoles
Replacements: Beesley, Fish, Denman, Parkins, Peters, Cheishvili, Marshall, Bennett, Groom, Olver, Green, Dingwall, Strachan, Furbank | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/more-sport/saints-wins-marred-by-serious-injury-to-stephenson-1-7537866 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/dbdaef127c40ae3183db562c5f80c6eacaed1bdb82b3f6ad64fd07a1168f5d60.json |
[
"Sam Wildman"
] | 2016-08-31T12:52:06 | null | 2016-08-31T12:16:21 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fgirl-15-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-near-northamptonshire-village-1-7554069.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7554068.1472642481!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Girl, 15, dies after being hit by car near Northamptonshire village | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A 15-year-old girl has died after being struck by a car near a Northamptonshire village.
The victim and a male pedestrian were walking along Welford Road, between Naseby and Welford some distance from the A14 bridge, at about 6.25pm yesterday (Tuesday).
A Ford Ranger, travelling in the same direction, collided with the girl resulting in fatal injuries.
A police spokesman confirmed that the car stopped at the scene and no arrests had been made.
Anyone with information or who witnessed this incident is asked to call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/girl-15-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-near-northamptonshire-village-1-7554069 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/02f430fe7f06785cc5408baf16f66bf7a538638730cef496fc7ab9ed17e0b851.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T08:52:04 | null | 2016-08-31T09:13:09 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fnew-cctv-footage-released-of-missing-kettering-girl-1-7553575.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7522400.1471962198!/image/image.jpg | en | null | New CCTV footage released of missing Kettering girl | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Police investigating the disappearance of a 15-year-old Kettering girl have released new CCTV footage from the day of her last sighting.
The footage shows 15-year-old Veronica Sbircea walking down Brighton Terrace in Brixton, south London, at 5.15pm on Thursday, July 28.
Veronica can be seen holding hands with an individual, and police are hoping the footage will trigger someone’s memory.
Detective Inspector Stuart Hitchon, one of a team of detectives working to locate her, said: “We’ve released some additional CCTV footage in the hope that it may trigger someone’s memory of seeing her.
“Or that Veronica herself may see it and make contact with us.
“It has been over a month since any sightings of her or any social media contact by her, which is very concerning.
“We desperately need to establish her whereabouts and ensure she is safe.”
Despite efforts by officers to trace the missing 15-year-old teenager, including work at the Notting Hill Carnival, she was not seen at the event over bank holiday weekend.
DI Hitchon added: “We believed there was a small chance Veronica might attend the carnival.
“However despite appealing to the public, no new leads have come in to the force.
“We are still continuing our efforts to trace Veronica and would appeal to anyone who know anything to call us on 101.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/new-cctv-footage-released-of-missing-kettering-girl-1-7553575 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/111a8cc037dc5228502b8c842ccc4845f35427e8fff4a0eb91bc74ebf668fe8a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:51:11 | null | 2016-08-26T13:10:52 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Frevealed-most-popular-pet-names-1-7546273.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7546272.1472213435!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Revealed: Most popular pet names | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | The most popular pet name in the UK is Charlie, according to new research into the names we choose for our animals by Pets at Home.
Pets at Home surveyed more than 800,000 pet owners through its My VIP club and has found the top 50 most popular names for each pet type. Whether the pet is a bird, cat, dog, fish, horse, reptile or small animal, Charlie was the clear winner with almost 34,000 of British pet owners choosing this name for their animal friend, topping the list of most common names for birds, cats and horses.
Poppy also proved to be a popular choice for many pets, particularly canines and felines, ranking at number one for dogs and number two for cats. Other common selections include Alfie, Bella, Billy and Molly.
George also ranked highly across all species with almost 10,000 of those taking part choosing this name within the top 50, again regardless of pet type, suggesting the young Prince’s influence may not end with toddler fashion and toys.
The world of entertainment, particularly children’s cartoons, appear to have had an effect on the names owners select. Bird based film Rio saw the film’s title rank in 10th place for birds, while classic cartoon character name Tweety came in at number 32.
Bestselling book A Cat Called Alfie may have inspired cat owners, with Alfie being the eighth most popular name for cats. Winnie the Pooh fans are meanwhile drawn to Tigger, which ranked at 11 in cat names. Demonstrating that classic films can still influence our decisions, Thumper, who appeared in the 1942 film Bambi, is still the seventh most chosen name for rabbits. Nemo, is the second most popular name for the nation’s fish following Goldie in first.
Gavin Hawthorn, Group CRM Director, said: “It’s interesting to see that just as popular culture and famous faces influence what we name our children, likewise, these trends can help the nation’s pet owners select a name for their animals. It seems likely that children being allowed to name their first animal friend forms a big part of the naming process, particularly among the film and TV inspired monikers.
“However, it also seems that books and even the Royal family are also helping Brits to decide on what to call their pet. Meanwhile Charlie and Poppy scored highly across species, suggesting that cute, traditional names will always appeal when it comes to naming our pets.”
Top 10 names for British pets by species
Top 10 names for dogs
1. Poppy
2. Alfie
3. Bella
4. Charlie
5. Molly
6. Max
7. Daisy
8. Bailey
9. Ruby
10. Lola
Top 10 names for cats
1. Charlie
2. Poppy
3. Molly
4. Bella
5. Oscar
6. Daisy
7. Tilly
8. Alfie
9. Millie
10. Smudge
Top 10 names for small animals
1. Daisy
2. Fudge
3. Nibbles
4. Poppy
5. Rosie
6. Charlie
7. Thumper
8. Fluffy
9. George
10. Harry
Top 10 names for reptiles
1. Spike
2. George
3. Rex
4. Charlie
5. Sid
6. Monty
7. Bob
8. Leo
9. Rango
10. Sheldon
Top 10 names for fish
1. Goldie
2. Nemo
3. Bob
4. Bubbles
5. Fishy
6. George
7. Fred
8. Jaws
9. Dave
10. Tom
Top 10 names for horses
1. Charlie
2. Jack
3. Rosie
4. Molly
5. Harry
6. Alfie
7. Billy
8. Poppy
9. Murphy
10. Lady
Top 10 names for birds
1. Charlie
2. Joey
3. Billy
4. Bobby
5. George
6. Blue
7. Alfie
8. Rosie
9. Sky
10. Rio | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/revealed-most-popular-pet-names-1-7546273 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/4641e7fc28a2ee8af8cfd92ec6efa7b0001378509ecf5e13f932417f26496b7e.json |
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"Tom Vickers"
] | 2016-08-31T06:52:41 | null | 2016-08-31T07:00:00 | Visit now for more local sport news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fmore-sport%2Fmallinder-demands-flying-start-from-saints-1-7549689.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7549688.1472496024!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Mallinder demands ‘flying start’ from Saints | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Jim Mallinder is demanding a flying start from Saints at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday.
Bath, who are under new management, with Todd Blackadder now director of rugby, will be the visitors for the first game of the Aviva Premiership campaign.
On opening night last October, Saints suffered a disappointing defeat at Worcester Warriors.
And Mallinder knows his side must not endure any early slips this time round, urging them to beat Bath this weekend, just as they did in the final home game of last season.
“Last season was difficult, we didn’t have the best of pre-seasons and that led to a start when we won one of our first four games - that really does put you on the back foot,” said Mallinder, who led Saints to a fifth-place finish last time round.
“Most of our players have been training hard, some players joining the group a little bit later, but they are really refreshed and have come in and added something new to what we have.
“We have been making sure everyone is fit, robust, ready to play and making sure our tactical game in attack and defence is prepared for a long season.
“We are in a good place and looking for a good start.
“Bath is vitally important, particularly being at home it is vital that you get off to a flying start.
“We know a lot of the Bath players, but we do not know what style of rugby they will be playing, new coach, new director of rugby.
“We want to work hard and make sure our game is up to speed.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/more-sport/mallinder-demands-flying-start-from-saints-1-7549689 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/37361418d7de168ec949bdc35ce3db2c3dbe3bd9d61f8ca5b77926677c5ff7ea.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:51:40 | null | 2016-08-30T11:25:43 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmen-armed-with-sledgehammer-and-knife-attempt-to-rob-corby-store-1-7550267.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7550344.1472553879!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Men armed with sledgehammer and knife attempt to rob Corby store | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Two men armed with a sledgehammer and a knife threatened staff at a Corby shop in an attempted armed robbery.
The incident took place at the One Stop shop in Studfall Avenue on Sunday (August 28) at about 11.30pm.
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The offenders entered through the back of the store. One of the men assaulted a member of staff and restrained them while the other suspect demanded money.
A second staff member barricaded herself into a room and called the police.
The offenders left empty handed, unable to get into the safe.
The first offender, who was carrying a medium sized sledge hammer, is described as a white man, 6ft tall and of athletic build.
He was wearing a dark grey hooded top and dark navy jogging bottoms with black shoes. He had a dark grey lycra face covering.
The second offender, who was carrying a large knife, is described as a white male of medium build.
He was wearing black or dark navy Nike tracksuit bottoms, black trainers with white trim and a dark navy or black coat with a yellow collar and a thin yellow band across each upper arm.
He had on white gloves, a black woollen hat and a black face covering.
Police have released CCTV images of the offenders.
Witnesses or anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/men-armed-with-sledgehammer-and-knife-attempt-to-rob-corby-store-1-7550267 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/dac856de465de48e1674926ef62635dce1925b7ecae47cab81ed728b485c8219.json |
[
"Callum Jones"
] | 2016-08-26T13:05:55 | null | 2016-08-26T06:01:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ffigures-show-immigration-to-northamptonshire-hit-record-level-last-year-1-7544997.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7544994.1472201921!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Figures show immigration to Northamptonshire hit record level last year | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | The number of non-UK born people in Northamptonshire increased at its fastest rate ever in 2015, latest figures have shown.
Data released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows that 11.8 per cent of the Northamptonshire population is now non-UK born, a total of 84,000 people.
Between January and December last year an estimated 18,000 non-UK born residents moved to the county.
This figure is up from 2014 when it was estimated there were 73,000 non-UK born residents, equivalent to 10.3 per cent of the population.
The data has also been broken down to local authority level and it shows that Corby (21 per cent) and Northampton (15 per cent) have the highest proportion of non-UK born residents.
The figures for the other local authority areas in the county were Daventry (six per cent), South Northants (eight per cent), Kettering (nine per cent), East Northants (nine per cent) and Wellingborough (11 per cent).
Nationally, the figures show that Poland has overtaken India as the most common non-UK country of birth for people living in the UK.
Net migration for the UK was at 327,000 for the year to March, down slightly on the previous year. ONS estimates show 13.3 per cent of the UK population were born abroad, compared with 8.9 per cent in 2004.
There were an estimated 831,000 Polish-born residents in 2015 - a jump of almost 750,000 compared with the number in 2004, the year the country joined the EU. The latest net migration figures show a slowdown in the numbers settling in the UK from Poland and seven other former Eastern bloc countries - but that was offset by an increase in net migration from Bulgaria and Romania, which hit record levels of 60,000.
Nicola White, ONS Head of International Migration Statistics, said: “Net migration remains at record levels although the recent trend is broadly flat.
“The influx of Romanians and Bulgarians has also reached a new high, although that’s off-set by falls in non-EU immigration and from other central and eastern European countries.
“Work remains the main reason for migration, followed by study which has seen a significant fall in the number of people coming to the UK for education.
“It’s important to remember that these figures only go up to the end of March and do not cover the period following the UK’s vote to leave the European Union.”
She said the UK’s population continued to increase between 2014 and 2015, driven by “significant increases in both the non-UK born and non-British national population of the UK”. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/figures-show-immigration-to-northamptonshire-hit-record-level-last-year-1-7544997 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/d844c9e4019066e3f0d909706d37c606e33faecc897f3ff42a87b64c64d3a5c6.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:23 | null | 2016-08-22T10:17:33 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Northamptonshire Telegraph, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Freview-cringeworthy-david-brent-brings-tragedy-to-comedy-1-7537648.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7537647.1471857440!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Review: Cringeworthy David Brent brings tragedy to comedy | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Matt Adcock reviews David Brent: Life On The Road (15)
“I’m gonna roll you over, and rock you stupid, and leave you there just humming...”
David Brent is back. I never thought I’d write those words but here is the middle-aged master loser – on the big screen as a documentary team follow his dream of a ‘rock tour’ to save him from life as a sanitary products sales rep.
The Office was incredible TV, that made you wince and laugh in equal measure, the likes of which we haven’t fully seen since.
David Brent: Life On The Road picks up the potent unfulfilled dreams of Slough’s favourite office manager and presents the full horror of what happens when Brent cashes in his life savings and pensions to finance a tour for his band Foregone Conclusion. The good news is that this the best Gervais has been in years – capturing the brilliant comedy/pathos at the heart of The Office and delivering big time both in the laughs and the cringe inducing awfulness of Brent’s socially awkward overdrive.
This isn’t for those who are easily offended or just after some gentle humour – Life On The Road is a comedy-tragic-em-up that will rip your heart out even while you’re spitting popcorn.
This older Brent is a lonelier than ever, his hired bandmates won’t socialise with him or even let him on the expensive tour bus he’s shelled out for; he even has to pay them to have an after show drink with him at one point.
The expected adoring crowds don’t exactly turn up and the record company scouts are more interested in the genuinely talented aspiring rapper Dom Johnson (Doc Brown) who Brent has guest rap on some of his songs in an effort to make them both ethically friendly and youthful.
The excellent Tom ‘Love & Friendship’ Bennett is great as Brent’s one Lavichem office pal and Diane ‘Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe’ Morgan has a fun cameo as a PR tasked with the impossible job of making Brent ‘cool’.
Doc Brown, though, steals all his scenes with looks to camera of such sheer uncomfortableness that I’d love to see him get his own spin-off movie.
Life On The Road takes mid-life desperation and blows the door off it in fine comic style.
You’ll laugh, you might even cry but be warned you might also very well hurt yourself due to the unsafe levels of cringe. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/review-cringeworthy-david-brent-brings-tragedy-to-comedy-1-7537648 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/4ed91cd073a0e01723bdc5fc99168dec2e0333c8d184275c93e6cbdef4f4218a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:34 | null | 2016-08-25T15:10:20 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fgcses-the-ferrers-school-higham-ferrers-1-7544400.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7544399.1472134207!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GCSEs: The Ferrers School, Higham Ferrers | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | The Ferrers School students have been celebrating another year of good exam results.
The school heaped praise on Lauren Gil, Lois Gorst and Olivia Taylor who all gained 10 GCSEs at grades A* and A.
Other students that were also praised for their excellent performance include: Alessandra James, Charlotte Kemp, Chloe Turner, Natasha Krywald, Bethany Moulton, Joshua Bailey, Kieran Berry, Harry Martin, Josh Seale and Conor West.
Jonathan Giles, headteacher, said: “These results are all about how well they prepare students for the next steps in their education or training and we are delighted that record numbers of them have opted to stay at The Ferrers School and continue their success into the Sixth Form.
“Well done to all our students. I wish them well for the next stage in their education.”
The school also congratulated the following students for the amount of progress and improvement they have made: Adam Brown, Cari Bowdler, Amy Pickles, Jake Wood and Rachel Hogan. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/gcses-the-ferrers-school-higham-ferrers-1-7544400 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/e2f2af350d3d98d820a2fd9825bf146d25d9814444ce22f24df69618c69d0ece.json |
[
"Matt Allan"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:17 | null | 2016-08-22T11:09:16 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Fcar-insurance-costs-soar-nearly-20-per-cent-in-12-months-1-7537740.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7537738.1471860539!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Car insurance costs soar nearly 20 per cent in 12 months | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | UK motorists have been hit by a near-20 per cent rise in insurance costs in the last year, new figures show.
The average driver now pays £715 a year for fully comprehensive cover, up 19 per cent on the same time last year.
The figures were revealed by the Confused.com car insurance price index, which tracks quarterly and annual trends.
After dropping for several years from a high of £843 in 2011, insurance costs have been rising since the start of 2015. The latest figures, for the period from April to June 2016 show that costs have risen by 6 per cent since the start of the year and drivers are paying an average of £115 more for their insurance than they were in the same period last year.
Northern Irish drivers have been worst hit by the latest rises, seeing their premiums climb 25 per cent year-on-year. They now face an average premium of £863.
Also feeling the impact badly are motorists in parts of Scotland - the Highlands and Islands saw rises of 24 per cent and drivers in the Hebrides were hit with a staggering 42 per cent annual increase.
Conversely, Orkney’s capital - Kirkwall - was one of only two places to see a drop in costs, with a quarterly fall of four per cent. Hereford, in the West Midlands, was the only other place to see a fall in quarterly premiums - down two per cent on the first three months of the year.
While younger drivers might face the highest premiums overall, they have actually escaped the worst of the rises. Drivers aged 17 saw an annual rise of just eight per cent - the lowest of any age bracket - but still face average premiums of £2,013. A the opposite end, 61-year-old drivers saw a 24 per cent rise - the highest of any age group - but still only pay £418 a year.
And the gender gap persists, with male drivers facing annual rises of 21 per cent in comparison with the 18 per cent faced by women. This continued difference means the gap between the sexes is growing as men pay an average of £92 a year more - up from £27 in 2013.
Confused’s motoring editor, Amanda Stretton, said: “We’ve not seen price rises of this magnitude for five years - a 19 per cent annual increase is substantial to say the least. And these price rises are being felt across the board, for drivers of all ages and genders, across all UK regions.
“If prices continues to rise at the rate we’ve been seeing, we could be facing the possibility of average comprehensive premiums reaching a high not seen since 2011. This, combined with rising fuel prices and increased motoring costs across the board, could result in a sizeable dent in drivers’ pockets.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/offbeat/car-insurance-costs-soar-nearly-20-per-cent-in-12-months-1-7537740 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/d3d5a84c1d933027f5a2f5abfa8856dc7c4e3f8011f0ccfb7eb5d3822e658a47.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T08:51:03 | null | 2016-08-28T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fvideo-house-plants-can-suck-dangerous-toxic-chemicals-out-of-the-air-1-7542204.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7542199.1472053947!/image/image.jpg | en | null | VIDEO: House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air - leaving it cleaner to breathe, according to new research.
The study shows certain species act like natural air fresheners - removing harmful chemicals from the air we breathe.
House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air - leaving it cleaner to breathe, according to new research
Research has shown the air in offices and family homes often contains pollutants leading to ‘sick building syndrome’ where people suffer a range of symptoms including headaches, fatigue, difficulties in concentrating and respiratory problems.
It has been estimated to blight the lives of up to three in 10 office workers. A study earlier this year estimates that annually nearly 100,000 people die from the effects of indoor air pollution.
Now new research has found the Scarlet Star (Guzmania lingulata), from South America and a member of the bromeliad family of plants, got rid of more than 80 percent of illness causing compounds.
That performed the best out of five plants tested, although the Dracaena Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans massangeana) soaked up virtually all of a particularly pungent chemical common in nail salons.
House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air - leaving it cleaner to breathe, according to new research
Native throughout tropical Africa, it is grown in many homes and offices within the UK, US and Europe.
Scientists say their findings show picking the right houseplant can clear the air of dangerous pollutants in homes and offices.
Printers and cleaning products give off potentially harmful chemicals known as VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
Dr Vadoud Niri, of the State University of New York, said: “Buildings, whether new or old, can have high levels of VOCs in them, sometimes so high you can smell them.”
House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air - leaving it cleaner to breathe, according to new research
VOCs are compounds like acetone, benzene and formaldehyde that are emitted as gases and can cause short and long term health effects when inhaled. They can come from paints, furniture, copiers and printers, cleaning supplies and even dry cleaned clothes.
Explained Dr Niri: “Inhaling large amounts of VOCs can lead some people to develop sick building syndrome, which reduces productivity and can even cause dizziness, asthma or allergies. We must do something about VOCs in indoor air.”
The most common solution is to install ventilation systems that cycle in air from outside or methods using adsorption, condensation and chemical reactions.
But using plants to remove chemicals from indoor air, known as biofiltration or phytoremediation, is much simpler - and cheaper.
House plants can suck dangerous toxic chemicals out of the air - leaving it cleaner to breathe, according to new research
In addition to carbon dioxide plants can take up gases such as benzene, toluene and other VOCs.
NASA began studying this option in 1984 and found that plants could absorb these airborne compounds via their leaves and roots.
Since then, other studies have looked at how plants phytoremediate specific compounds, such as the cancer causing chemical formaldehyde, in a closed space.
Most of these studies focused on the removal of single VOCs by individual plants from the ambient air.
But Dr Niri wanted to compare the efficiency and the rate of simultaneous removal of several VOCs by various plants.
So his researchers built a sealed chamber containing specific concentrations of several VOCs and monitored the VOC concentrations over several hours with and without a different type of plant in the chamber.
For each plant type, they noted which VOCs the plants took up, how quickly they removed them from the air, and how much was ultimately removed by the end of the experiment.
The researchers tested five common house plants and eight common VOCs, and they found that certain plants were better at absorbing specific compounds.
For example, all five could remove acetone, the pungent chemical abundant at nail salons, but the dracaena plant took up the most, around 94 percent of the chemical.
Dr Niri said: “Based on our results, we can recommend what plants are good for certain types of VOCs and for specific locations.
“To illustrate, the bromeliad plant was very good at removing six out of eight studied VOCs - it was able to take up more than 80 percent of each of those compounds - over the twelve hour sampling period. So it could be a good plant to have sitting around in the household or workplace.”
Dr Niri says the next step in the research is to test these plants’ abilities in a real room, not just a sealed chamber.
He would eventually like to put plants in a nail salon over the course of several months to see whether they can reduce the levels of acetone that workers are exposed to.
The other three plants studied were Jade plant (Crassula argentea), the Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) and the Caribbean Tree Cactus (Consolea falcata.) | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/video-house-plants-can-suck-dangerous-toxic-chemicals-out-of-the-air-1-7542204 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/71e4ac26e90317e53d3005b2c487df78691296b256b0050f7d44698d83f1c98d.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T16:51:51 | null | 2016-08-29T17:03:04 | Visit now for the latest Kettering Town football news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fkettering-town%2Fbank-holiday-sport-poppies-fight-back-for-much-needed-win-diamonds-victorious-again-but-steelmen-are-beaten-1-7549499.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7549498.1472486564!/image/image.jpg | en | null | BANK HOLIDAY SPORT - Poppies fight back for much-needed win, Diamonds victorious again but Steelmen are beaten | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Kettering Town produced a fine second-half fightback as they claimed a much-needed 2-1 success at King’s Lynn Town.
The Poppies and manager Marcus Law had gone into the Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division clash under pressure from the fans following a 3-0 home defeat to Stratford Town on Saturday.
And things were looking grim again when Dylan Edge’s fine finish gave King’s Lynn an early lead at The Walks.
Edge went close again before the break but the Poppies got back on level terms in the 67th minute when Liam Bateman’s free-kick was headed home by Brett Solkhon at the far post.
The Poppies went close with Liam Canavan inches away from converting a Spencer Weir-Daley cross.
Weir-Daley was denied by Alex Street before Kaid Mohamed’s follow-up was cleared off the line by Dan Quigley.
But they did grab what proved to be the winner with 12 minutes to go when Weir-Daley created the chance for Wilson Carvalho to tap home his first goal of the season.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds completed a successful bank holiday weekend with a 2-0 victory over Bedworth United at the Dog & Duck,.
Having picked up their first win of the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Division One South season in the form of a 3-1 success at Carlton Town on Saturday, Andy Peaks’ men followed it up at home.
Two first-half goals proved to be enough with Robbie Parsons opening the scoring with his second goal in as many games after nine minutes.
And the scoring was completed just past the half-hour when Nic Evangelinos fired home after Taylor Orosz’s shot had come back off the post.
Corby Town’s tough start to life in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Premier Division continued as their long trip to Spennymoor Town ended in a 1-0 defeat.
The Steelmen’s home clash with Coalville Town was abandoned due to a huge downpour on Saturday but they were unable to hit back with a victory, as they still await their first win of the campaign.
The only goal came early on when Nathan Fisher was sent through on goal and he rounded Steelmen goalkeeper Aidan Grant before finishing well.
The hosts had an effort disallowed and, in a dominant first half, they struck the post twice in a matter of second with Fisher and Graeme Armstrong the guilty parties.
Corby were better after the break and were unlucky not to equalise when Armstrong headed onto his own crossbar from a corner.
But Tommy Wright’s men were unable to find a goal as they slipped to a third defeat of the season. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/kettering-town/bank-holiday-sport-poppies-fight-back-for-much-needed-win-diamonds-victorious-again-but-steelmen-are-beaten-1-7549499 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/186031f9dcb87b8ce1a28284d0b14d770037e97d5e6fb39a4ae1c32c96db9701.json |
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"Stephanie Weaver"
] | 2016-08-27T06:50:01 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhonour-for-wellingborough-war-veteran-involved-in-d-day-landings-1-7545781.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7545777.1472204293!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Honour for Wellingborough war veteran involved in D-Day landings | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A war veteran has been presented with an honour given to those whose heroism and determination helped liberate France more than 70 years ago.
The French government has been awarding the Légion d’honneur to D-Day veterans from different countries for several years as a way of honouring and thanking those who fought and risked their lives to secure France’s liberation during the Second World War.
Mr Moore with family and friends after the presentation
Raymond Moore from Wellingborough was recently presented with the award by the mayor of Wellingborough Cllr Malcolm Waters.
Mr Moore, who turns 92 next week, enlisted to the forces at the age of 18 and served in the D-Day landings on Gold Beach in Normandy.
Mr Moore, who served in the 2nd Battalion (Infantry) Gloucestershire Regiment, then went to Belgium, Holland, India, Japan and Singapore.
Daughter Jeanette proudly watch as her father received his award earlier this month, and said: “I am very proud of him.
Mr Moore in his uniform with comrade Ken
“A lot of his mates were killed around him.
“One person was on the ground, put his head up and just lost his life.
“It was happening all around him and he said why am I still here?”
Cllr Waters presented the medal to Mr Moore in the council chamber on Thursday, August 11.
The presentation by Cllr Malcolm Waters
Also present were residents of the Redwell ward and representatives from Redwell Bowls Club after Cllr Waters invited them to the council offices that evening.
Jeanette said: “It is 70 odd years after the event, but he was pleased with the award and very happy for it to be presented to him.”
And she added: “We didn’t know about it, but there were police cadets there because the mayor thought it would be interesting for them to see my dad.
“People from the Royal British Legion were there too.
“My dad was a bit overwhelmed because he didn’t realise all those people were going to be there.”
A number of pictures were posted on the mayor’s Facebook page following the event.
The post said: “It was a lovely evening where we were able to talk with Raymond and his family and honour his achievement in a civic and fitting manner.
“Thank you to all who attended tonight and made it such a succesful evening.”
The presentation was followed by a reception for Raymond and his guests in the mayor’s parlour. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/honour-for-wellingborough-war-veteran-involved-in-d-day-landings-1-7545781 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/c0170c8f6c239ecda1020011dec4ffdcf1470b422ef941939778e1f37de2aad8.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:49:57 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmotorists-change-their-car-more-often-than-their-mobile-phone-1-7540214.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7540213.1471963421!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Motorists change their car more often than their mobile phone | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Motorists now change their car more often than they switch their mattress or even their mobile phone, suggests new research.
The length of time motorists keep a car has plummeted from around five years to two years or less, reveal latest figures.
The data produced by automotive experts, cap hpi, shows that some car makers now see average returns of vehicles in 24 months, and there is evidence of a growing number of 18-month leases in the market.
Mattresses should be changed every seven or eight years to ensure a good and healthy night’s sleep, according to chiropractors, while mobile phone contracts are on average between 18 and 24 months.
Expert say car manufacturers are managing volumes in the used market by varying contract lengths by model and remarketing channels.
Philip Nothard, retail and consumer specialist at cap hpi, said: “What we are seeing is the ‘iphonification’ of the car industry as consumers increasingly pay to drive rather than pay to own their vehicles.
“It’s the same model as the mobile phone industry where people are comfortable paying a monthly fee - only they are now doing this with their vehicles as well as their mobiles.”
He said the growth of personal contract purchase (PCP) and other finance options is having a “profound” effect on the car industry.
Personal Contract Hire (PCH) is also increasing, as motorists increasingly look towards usership rather than ownership.
Around four out five new car sales (80 per cent) are now on finance, according to estimates by cap hpi.
Mr Nothard added: “Not so long ago it was fairly common for motorists to have their cars for a minimum of five years or longer, but that has now changed dramatically and dropped to just two years for millions of motorists.
“After buying a house, the car was usually the biggest outlay for most consumers but now they are far more likely to change their car more often than their mattress.
“Consumer demand remains strong in the used car market and there are lots of used bargains waiting to be snapped up.
“As PCP becomes more popular and accessible in the used market, motor dealers expect its use to double in the future so we’re going to see people changing their cars with increasing regularity.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/motorists-change-their-car-more-often-than-their-mobile-phone-1-7540214 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/9304f450ae8c2d89dd8bd82ad099afb9961dbadf183ed84c3909bb853769724e.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:52:36 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fkettering-charity-football-match-raises-more-than-2-000-1-7550838.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7550837.1472565267!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Kettering charity football match raises more than £2,000 | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A charity football match in Kettering which attracted a former Leicester City star raised more than £2,000.
Ise Lodge Community Centre hosted a charity match against an Ups N Downs XI on Sunday (August 28) to raise money for the Northamptonshire charity, which supports families of people with Down’s Syndrome.
Among those to take part was former Foxes defender Steve Walsh, who hosted a penalty shootout with youngsters during the half-time break.
Luke Harris, who organised the event with Sam Waite and Paul Bate, said the day was the best they had had since they first held a charity match 13 years ago.
He said: “The game was great. The charity team went 2-0 up in the first half and the community centre team came back to 2-2 and won on penalties.
“Steve Walsh came down and held penalty shootouts with the kids at half-time.
“Our day was probably the best we’ve had in 13 years of doing it!”
To donate, click here. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/kettering-charity-football-match-raises-more-than-2-000-1-7550838 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/85091076e8e3391927b66b75a3ee43a9b4dc5784e5feb105e7c9292c6051f95d.json |
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"Callum Jones"
] | 2016-08-31T06:52:21 | null | 2016-08-31T05:59:38 | Visit now for the latest crime news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fkettering-pensioner-who-downloaded-500-indecent-images-of-children-avoids-jail-1-7551038.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.6595229.1472573499!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Kettering pensioner who downloaded 500 indecent images of children avoids jail | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A pensioner from Kettering has been given a suspended prison sentence after he admitted downloading more than 500 images of child abuse.
James Crowe, aged 66, of Britannia Road, appeared at Northampton Crown Court after he was charged with making indecent images of children and possessing an image of extreme pornography.
The court heard Crowe was arrested after police executed a search warrant at his home address in December 2013 and seized his laptop and two external hard drives.
After the computer hard drives were analysed, officers found 135 indecent images of children in the most serious classification, category A, as well as 200 category B and 200 category C.
Robert Underwood, prosecuting, said some of the images were of “very young” children.
Crowe, who pleaded guilty to all the offences he faced, was described as someone who led a “solitary” life.
Judge Michael Fowler, sentencing, said: “This is despicable behaviour by a man who knew full well what he was doing.
“You have experience of using a computer and you are a mature and intelligent man.”
Crowe was sentenced to 15 months in jail, suspended for two years. He must complete 180 hours unpaid work and comply with the terms of a sexual harm prevention order. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/crime/kettering-pensioner-who-downloaded-500-indecent-images-of-children-avoids-jail-1-7551038 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/b8db9923d251ffcbfc290f4bff08e465a8b168963e4aac4159bc9d1fa74b5b9b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:08 | null | 2016-08-16T13:03:35 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fchildren-s-comforter-recalled-due-to-choking-fears-1-7528970.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7526873.1471348965!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Children’s comforter recalled due to choking fears | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A range of Winnie the Pooh and Dumbo comforters have been recalled due to a choking hazard.
Manufacturer Dunelm has identified a potential safety issue where the sewn in care label can be pulled off which is then a choking hazard for small children.
The Winne the Pooh comforter which is being recalled
The affected products are the White Dumbo Comforter with barcode 5050390072731, and the Winnie the Pooh Comforter, barcode 5050390072892, sold in the UK through Dunelm stores and www.dunelm.com from September 2015.
Anyone having purchased either of these items is advised to return this product to their nearest Dunelm store for a full refund.
The company added that where a child has become attached to their comforter, no replacement would be available with only only offer a full refund on offer. However, removing the full care label and date pip (the small label underneath) would make the product safe.
More information can be obtained by emailing customerservices@dunelm.com or calling 0333 234 0870. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/children-s-comforter-recalled-due-to-choking-fears-1-7528970 | en | 2016-08-16T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/de0e221dcdf80caae2acc3561fb279dfbcf1eec3744c326723d8b958f7f19a4c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:52:15 | null | 2016-08-26T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ffoxes-legend-on-show-at-kettering-charity-football-match-1-7544286.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7544283.1472132784!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Foxes legend on show at Kettering charity football match | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | A Leicester City legend will make an appearance at a charity football match in Kettering this weekend.
Former Foxes defender Steve Walsh, who made more than 350 appearances for the current Premier League champions, will turn out at the Ise Lodge Community Centre on Sunday (August 28).
The event poster.
The annual match is being held by Luke Harris to raise funds for Northants charity Ups N Downs, a charity which supports families with people with Down’s Syndrome.
An Ise Lodge Community Centre XI will take on an Ups N Downs charity XI, with kick off at 11am.
There will be a barbecue, raffle, quiz and children’s penalties with Steve Walsh at half-time, as well as live football on Sky.
Last year’s match raised more than £1,000.
To donate, click here. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/foxes-legend-on-show-at-kettering-charity-football-match-1-7544286 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/519e14f1680292846cf75b20081ad40f13508db08234756782e91f949be7fc74.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T15:13:23 | null | 2016-08-25T06:00:32 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Northamptonshire Telegraph, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fwhat-s-on-in-and-around-northamptonshire-1-7537689.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7537687.1471858583!/image/image.jpg | en | null | What’s on in and around Northamptonshire | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Thursday
MUSIC
A K Disco’s Karaoke. O’Malleys Bar, Wellingborough Road, Npton, 8pm till late
Jam Night. The Cardigan Arms, Moulton, 9pm to 12am
Corby Male Voice Choir. 7.30pm, St Andrews Church of Scotland (Church Hall), Occupation Road, Corby. New members welcome. You don’t need to be able to read music, just enjoy signing. More info www.corbymalevoicechoir.co.uk
Karaoke. The Fox & Quill, Npton, 8pm-late
The Great Birmingham Trombone Band. The Stirrup Cup, Woodlands Avenue, Barton Seagrave, 9-11pm. Admission Free.
OTHER
Martial Art of Tang Soo Do. Kettering Leisure Village (NN15 6PB), 7pm – 9pm All welcome. More info www.tangsoo.net
Towcester County Market. The Chantry House, Towcester, 8.30am to 12noon. All our items are genuinely baked, grown or crafted by local individuals and are “fairly traded”. We welcome browsers – our prices start at 50p
Clubbercise Northampton with Marie. New dance fitness class set in a darkened room with disco lights & glow sticks. Caroline Chisholm School, 7.30-8.15pm. £6 a class. www.facebook.com/Mariesclubbercise
Whist Drive. Boothville Village Hall, Npton. Doors open 7.15pm. Entry £3 otd. Tea & biscuits halftime.
Community Craft Club. for hand crafters of all levels, Kingfisher Hotel, Golf & Leisure Club, nr Deanshanger, 10.30am-12.30pm. Free.
Natter Morning.Grange Resource Centre, Grange Shops, Stamford Road, Kettering, 10am-12noon. Come and have a chat, meet new people. Breakfasts, teas and coffees all available to purchase.
The Ramblers Northampton Evening Walk. A stroll to Malsor! Moderate (4 miles). Start 7pm, NN4 0NT, The Wooden Walls of Old England, High Street, Collingtree. Park in the pub car park if frequenting it after the walk. A few stiles. Unsuitable for dogs.
Wellingborough Ramblers walk (12 miles). Meet nr The Haycock Hotel, Wansford, PE8 6JA, for car share to Ashton, 10am. For info ring leader 01604 891234.
Bingo. Brafield Working Mens Club, A428
Funhouse Comedy Club. Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, 8pm. Tickets £9 adv from www.funhousecomedy.co.uk
The NAB Mobile Sight Centre. Wellingborough Town Centre, pedestrian area opp The Hind Hotel & Colemans stationery shop, 10am-1pm
Friday
MUSIC
Disco and Karaoke. The Welcome Inn, Irchester Road, Rushden
Live Music. Malt + Bass, 37 High Street, Corby Old Village, 7pm.
J for Jazz. play “trad” (every Fri) at The Locks Inn, Foxton Locks, Nr Market Harborough, 12.30-2.30pm. Gig is free. Good food, lovely views and happy Jazz. Call 01162 791 515 to book a table if eating.
Nice N Easy. The Bluebell Inn, High Street, 8pm (part of Gretton Music Festival). Free admission.
Swedish Delight. The Talbot, Hight Street, 9pm. (part of Gretton Music Festival). Free admission.
The Dave Johnson Trio. The Navigation, Stoke Bruerne, 8.30-10.30pm
PushPop 90s Night. Barratts Club, Npton, 8pm
Kontra Roots Club. Earls Barton WMC, , 8pm. Featuring Cosmo’s Dream, Ben Maggs and Nigel Beck. Free admission.
Tony Gee’s Motown & Soul Disco. Spinney Hill PH, Npton
Billy de Laine. Kingsley Park WMC, Npton
OTHER
Street Dance Class. Stanwick Village Hall, 3.45pm to 4.45pm. £4 per session.
Quiz Night. Shoulder of Mutton, Weldon, 8pm.
Bingo. Liburd Room, Whilton Road, Kingsthorpe, 7.30pm to 9.45pm
8-16 Yrs Kingsthorpe Kobras Badminton Club. (Coaching), 5-6.30pm. £4/session. Kingsthorpe College (next to the Uni), Boughton Green Road. Call Jack, 07708 679452 for further details.
Martial Art of Tang Soo Do. Ringstead Village Hall (NN14 4DA), 6.30pm – 7.30pm. New children & family class. Beginners welcome. More info www.tangsoo.net
Fitsteps Class. Kingsthorpe Baptist Church Hall, behind Waitrose, 10am
Tai Chi. Duston Village Hall, Sycamore Road, 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Beginners welcome. £4.
R-Zone Club. Ffor young people aged 8-13 years at the Community Ctr, Olden Road, Rectory Farm, 5pm to 6pm. Contact Mel 07979 152746 for more details.
Keep Fit & Coffee Morning. Weston Favell Parish Hall, 10am to 12pm
Gentle Yoga. Stanwick Village Hall, 2pm to 3.15pm. Free trial session, no obligation. Call Patricia 01832 358329 or email Patriciazstarkey@aol.com
Craft Club. 11am to 3pm, Church Hall, St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Kettering. Bring your own craft project or take part in a demonstration workshop. For info call Sue Shipham 07733 341674. Admission £3 inc tea & coffee.
Relax Kids. New course at Stanwick Village Hall, 10-11am. Songs to sing, games to play, dance, stretch and relax. More info call Jo on 07972 680411.
Luna Flix Outdoor Cinema. Showing Pitch Perfect. Stanwick Lakes, 7pm. Tickets www.lunaflix.co.uk
The NAB Mobile Sight Centre. Northampton Abington Street, close to Central Library, 9.30am-1pm
Painting for Beginners. Ringstead Village Social Club, 10am-4pm. Floral Gold with Butterflies in watercolours. £25. Enq & booking tel 01933 460676
Saturday
MUSIC
Karaoke Disco. Vocal Club, Bailiff Street, Npton, 8pm till late
Live Music. Malt + Bass, 7 High Street, Corby Old Village, 7pm.
Brafield Working Mens Club. A428, Ellie Kaye from 8pm.
Kat Baly. Northampton WMC, Sheep Street, Npton
Market Harborough Ukelele Group. (MHUG) at Lydia’s Coffee Shop, High Street, 11am (part of Gretton Music Festival). Free.
Martin McEvoy’s Magnificent Musical Marquee. Gretton Sports & Social Club, off Kirby Road, 2-5.30pm,Big Bopper Disco Entertainment, 6-8.30pm and Just Handsome, 8.30pm (part of Gretton Music Festival). Free admission.
The Andy Warrington Experience. Gretton Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £10pp, available from Gretton Post Office & Stores. Profits donated to Gretton Pensioners’ Christmas Party (part of Gretton Music Festival).
Isabelle. Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, 9pm. Free.
Ballroom & Rock ‘n’ Roll Dancing. Holy Sepulchre Church Rooms, Npton, 8-11pm. £4 entry. Single people welcome. Bring your own drinks please.
Tony Gee’s Motown & Soul Disco. Spread Eagle, Wellingborough Road, Npton
Paul James. Rifle Band Club, Havelock Street, Kettering, 8.45-11.30pm. Doors open 7pm. Free admission.
Ton O’Groove. Kingsley Park WMC, Npton
OTHER
Military Fitness Class. For adults and children at Delapre Park, Northampton, 9.30am to 11am. For info www.bpt-uk.com
Martial Art of Tang Soo Do. Kingsley School 10am to 11.15am Children & family class. All welcome. More info www.tangsoo.net
Saturday Stage Stars. For 5-8 years at Stanwick Village Hall, 11.15am. £10.50 per week. 45 mins drama, 45 mins Jazz dance, 45 mins singing. Call Lucy 07788 983403
Harrington Aviation Museum. – come and learn about Spies, Supplies & Dangerous Skies. Covert Warfare in World War 2. Open 10am to 5pm (Sundays also)
Free Ballroom & Latin Dance Lessons. James Lewis Court, Cherry Orchard, NN3 2TH, 1.30pm
Luna Flix Outdoor Cinema. Showing Top Gun (12A) at Stanwick Lakes, 7.30pm. Tickets www.lunaflix.co.uk
Baby & Kids Nearly New Sale. The Pemberton Centre, Rushden. Lots of stalls to browse! Refreshments available. Entry £1, kids free. Lots of preloved items (toys, clothes etc) at a fraction of the high street cost. To book a stall please call 07577 701161 or email karen_aves@hotmail.co.uk
Step Back In Time. Meet The Tudors Day at Abington Park Museum, 11am-3pm
Wellingborough Ramblers walk. (10 miles) from Shutlanger. Meet nr the Plough, 10am. Please bring picnic lunch. For info ring leader 07745 080061
Junior Night Walk. Brixworth Country Park, NN6 9DG, 7.15-10.15pm. £3pp. Advance bookings only. www.fireandair.org
The Ramblers Northampton Afternoon Walk. Moderate (5.5 miles). Start 2pm, Greens Norton Medical Centre, Towcester Road. Use the Medical Centre car park.
Wellingborough Ramblers walk (7.5 miles) from Maidwell. Meet at Park nr the Church on Draughton Road, 10am. For info ring leader 07748 618089
Northampton Ramblers Morning Walk. (6 miles). Meet 10am The Bartholomew Arms, 30 High Street, Blakesley, A walk via the lost village of Kirby and Bradden. A number of stiles; unsuitable for dogs.
Finedon Local History Society. Exhibition in the Heritage Centre, 71 High Street, Finedon, about the work of Finedon Urban District Council 1895-1935. Free exhibition, 2pm to 4pm (Sat & Sun)
Luna Flix Outdoor Cinema. Showing Ghost (12A) at Stanwick Lakes, 7pm. Tickets www.lunaflix.co.uk
Earls Barton Rally & Country Fayre. (until Aug 29). The Jez Avery Stunt Show, a Viking Battle enactment, many woodland and country exhibits along with a display of Gipsy Caravans. Children’s attractions, amusement rides and Punch & Judy plus much more.
Kettering Civic Society. Coffee Morning at Toller Meeting Rooms, Meeting Lane, Kettering, 10am-12noon. All welcome.
An Introduction to Photography. a talk by Keith & Maureen Edwards at All Saints Church, Kettering, 7.30-9pm. Tickets £3 inc refreshments.
Sunday
MUSIC
Bullit’s Karaoke. The Welcome Inn, Irchester Road, Rushden
Karaoke. Jekyll & Hyde, Wellingborough Road, Npton, 8pm
Bingo and Hoy. Queens Park WMC, Npton
Navy and Marine Club. Lorne Road, Northampton. Entertainment every Sunday from 8pm. Free entry.
Brafield Working Mens Club. A428, 3-D Trio from 8pm.
The Jailbreakers. Sunday Sessions at The Headland, Longland Road, Npton, 2-5pm
Kibworth Band. Abington Park Bandstand, 2-5pm
Tony Gee’s Motown & Soul Disco. St James WMC, Npton, 4pm till late
Ricky Swann. Ringstead Village Social Club, 8pm. Free entry.
The Top Banana Band. Gretton Village Hall, 7.30pm. Bring your own drink. Tickets £10, available from Gretton Post Office. www.grettonmusicfestival.com Proceeds to The Travers Foundation.
Dave Johnson. Solo Piano at Memsaab, Npton, 1-4pm
Johnny Red. Kingsley Park WMC, Npton
OTHER
Morning Worship. Holy Communion at Whitefriars Junior School, Rushden, 10.15am.
Badminton Club. (16+) – Every Sunday at Duston Sports Centre, Npton. For more info call Jay 07946 631449
Fotheringhay Village Hall. Sunday Tea, 3pm to 5.30pm. Tea and Cake £2.50.
Quiz. The Walnut Tree Inn, Blisworth, 8pm. Teams of 4, £1pp admission. Cash prize.
Yoga Class. The Elgar Centre, 1A High Street, Upton, 10am to 11.15am. Please bring yoga mat, water and blanket. £7, £5.50 concessions for students and those on a pension.
Tried skinny dipping on holiday?. Join us in Northampton on a Sunday evening for naturist swimming, steam & sauna. All ages welcome, couples & families. Contact Carol 0870 765 4326 or email nsg@nsgswim.org.uk for further details.
Village Hall Teas. Served, along with a variety of delicious homemade cakes and scones, at Kings Cliffe Village Hall, 2-4.30pm.
Afternoon Tea & Cream Teas. Pitsford Village Hall
Waendel Walkers Club. Sunday Walk – circular route starting & finishing at Old Crown, Ashton (choice of 6 or 12 miles), any time from 10am onwards. No booking or membership required. 50p entry. www.waendel.org.uk
The Ramblers Northampton Circular Day Walk. Moderate (11.3 miles). Start 9.30am, NN14 4AQ, Cranford St Andrews, St Andrews Lane/Grafton Road in the vicinity of the Old Forge Tea Shop (or 8.40am Church Lane). Lunch alfresco. A leisurely walk via Warkton, Grafton Underwood, Twywell and Twywell Hill and Dales. 6 stiles. Unsuitable for dogs.
Luna Flix Outdoor Cinema. Showing “The Blues Brothers” (15) at Stanwick Lakes, 7pm. Tickets www.lunaflix.co.uk
Wellingborough Ramblers walk. (8.4 miles) from Harrold Country Park, 10am. £1 voluntary charge. For info ring leader 01933 676660.
Book Sale & Cream Teas. Live Jazz from the U3A Dixielanders, 3-5.30pm at Great Billing Methodist Church.
Monday
MUSIC
Karaoke. The Golden Horse, Far Cotton, 4pm to 7pm
Acoustic Open Mic. The Woolpack, Rothwell from 9pm.
R ‘n’ R Jive Lessons. The Headland PH, Npton, 8.30pm
OTHER
TCB Pub Quiz. Charles Bradlaugh, Npton, 8pm. Entry £1pp
Bingo. Rifle Band Club, Kettering, 8.30-11.15pm. All welcome.
Just Voices choir. Meet Kingsthorpe Baptist Church 7-8.15pm. No need to be an expert singers as all “voices” are welcome. More details stuartpauljenkins@gmail.com or 01604 717866
Iyengar Yoga. 9.30am to 10.45am, Perry Street – 07759 152986
Northampton Morris Men. 8pm to 10pm. Ages 18 to 80. Never done it before? Don’t worry instruction is given. More info www.northamptonmorrismen.co.uk
Gretton Netball. Plays purely for recreational purposes, is non-league based and is a fun way to exercise. No prior experience needed. All women over age 18 invited to come along. We meet on Multi Use Games Area at Recreation Ground, off Kirby Road, 7.25-8.30pm. Cost £1 per session.
Keep Fit & Coffee Morning. Weston Favell Parish Hall, 10am to 12pm
Mums & Tots Group. St Mary’s Church, Little Harrowden, 9.30am.
Monday Lunch Club & Bingo. Monks Park WMC, 259 Wellingborough Road, N’pton. Eyes Down 2.30pm.
The Ramblers Northampton Figure-Of-8 Walk. Moderate (18 miles). Start 9.10am, OX17 2EZ, The Three Conies, Thorpe Mandeville (or 8.20am Church Lane). Do not use pub car park. Lunch at The Three Conies with Hook Norton Ales, where own food is ok. Afternoon walk starts 2pm from The Three Conies. Morning via Thenford. Afternoon via Edgcote and the site of Trafford mediaeval village, using The Jurassic and Millennium Ways. 32 + 18 stiles. 150 + 100 metres of climbing.
Car Boot Sale. Harpole Playing Field, 8am to 1pm. Sellers 7am. Refreshments available. No dogs. Please park in Playing Field and not in village.
Tuesday
MUSIC
Just Voices Community Choir. 7pm to 8.30pm at Kingsthorpe Baptist Church, entrance from rear of Waitrose. New members very welcome. You don’t need to be able to read music, just enjoy singing. Details – Stuart Jenkins 01604 455682
Northampton Male Voice Choir. 7.30pm at Kingsley Park Methodist Church Hall (opp St Matthews Church), visitors always welcome to come along and join us. For details www.nmvc.co.uk
All That Jazz. Wig & Pen, 19 St Giles Street, Npton, 9-11pm. Free.
OTHER
Body Balance. Stanwick Village Hall, 1.30pm to 2.30pm. £4 a session. More info call Loraine 07958 382720
Iyengar Yoga. 7pm to 8.30pm, Perry Street – 07759 152986
Line Dancing. Stanwick Village Hall, 7.30pm.
Ukelele Club. Old Cherry Tree PH, Great Houghton. 6-7pm beginners, 7-8pm improvers, 8-9pm intermediate. Email saraspadmusic@outlook.com to see which group will suit your needs or call 0203 004 6770
Natter Morning. Grange Resource Centre, Grange Shops, Stamford Road, Kettering, 10am-12noon. Breaks, teas, coffees all available to purchase.
Absolute Beginners Dance Class. – Ballroom and Latin, Weston Favell CE Primary School, Westwood Way (off Wellingborough Road), Npton, NN3 3HH, 7-8pm. £7pp, singles welcome.
Feel Good Friday Women’s Group. 10am-12pm for women with disabilities or anyone who would like some company. Refreshments, chat, cooking, arts & crafts, massage. Free entry. Market Street Community Room, Brunswick Place (off Exeter Place), Northampton. Call 07985 904190 for details or email feelgoodfridaygirl@hotmail.co.uk
Wellingborough Ramblers walk. (6 miles) from Cosgrove. Meet nr The Barley Mow, Cosgrove, MK19 7JH, 10am. For info ring leader 01604 408499
Wednesday
MUSIC
Acoustics Night. Horseshoe Inn, Sheep St, Wellingborough, 9pm. Free entry.
Jazz & Blues. Charles Bradlaugh, Npton, 8.30pm. Free entry
Acoustic Session. at The Cuckoos Nest, Clare Street, Npton, 8.30pm.
Freight Train Jam Night. Thomas A Beckett, St James Road, Npton, 9pm.
Legends Open Mic. Kitty O’Shea’s, St Peter’s Way, Npton, 8pm
Reelin ‘n’ Rockin. Beat Scene, Headland Pub, Longland Road, Npton, 8.30pm.
OTHER
Craft Club. Knitting, stitching and cardmaking. Hazlewood Community Ctr, Gainsborough Road, Corby, 7pm to 9pm. New members welcome. Contact Kay on 07910 989410
Mums, Grannies, Childminders & Toddlers. Church Hall, Edinburgh Road, NN2 6PH, 1.30pm to 3pm. Nursery Rhymes and play.
Apollo Badminton Club. Moulton School 7.30-9.30pm. 07425 171724
Kingsthorpe Kobras Badminton Club. 7.30-9.30pm. Kingsthorpe College on Boughton Green road. £5.
Phil Hollis’ Mighty Music Quiz. The Lord Byron, Kingsley Park Terrace, Npton, 9pm
Pilates for Beginners. Abington Bowling Club, 1.50-2.50pm. £5.
Over 30s Sports Sessions.Multi Use Games Area, Gretton Recreational Ground, 7-8pm. Open to adults who would like to get fitter and meet other people. £2
Meet New People. Grange Resource Centre, 10am-12noon. Grange Shops, Stamford Road, Kettering. Breakfasts, teas, coffees, all available to purchase.
Bellydance Classes. with Fulya (every Wed), The Church of the Holy Sepulchre Church Rooms, 1 Church Lane, NN1 3NL. Beginners, 6.45-7.45pm £5 otd or £4 in a block in advance OR Advanced, 8-9.30pm £6 otd or £5 in a block in advance.
The Ramblers Northampton Morning Walk. Moderate (6.5 miles). Start 9.45am, The Chester Arms, nr Bedlam Lane, off A22. If not using The Pub please park in the lay-by just a few yards along the A422 road. Pub lunch available after the walk. The walk takes in Hill Farm, Chicheley Brook, Tickford Park Farm, North Crawley and Little Crawley. A few stiles. Unsuitable for dogs.
Wellingborough Ramblers walk. (6 miles) from Cogenhoe. Meet at Royal Oak PH, 9.30am. 01604 891234 | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/what-s-on-in-and-around-northamptonshire-1-7537689 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/b7191463f506ef1988650ebb90249a0333819c83b97bf1375a7b7a2592ab16e3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:59 | null | 2016-08-22T12:04:07 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Northamptonshire Telegraph, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fjeffrey-lewis-to-play-playhouse-in-northampton-1-7537870.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7537869.1471942396!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Jeffrey Lewis to play Playhouse in Northampton | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Jeffrey Lewis and Los Bolts are back in Northampton on Wednesday August 31 to headline The Playhouse Theatre.
Lewis is a prolific musician and comic book artist from New York.
He has toured across the world under a number of different guises but since 2015 has been playing as Jeffrey Lewis and Los Bolts.
His seventh album, Manhattan, was released on Rough Trade last year.
Support is by Mrs Pilgrimm - aka Sophie Williams.
Having collaborated with many musicians during the last 20 years – including Lou Barlow and Michael Rother – Williams is best known for her beguiling solo sets where she has developed a unique and spine tingling approach to combining the cello, voice and looping.
Think Laurie Anderson meets Arthur Russell.
The gig at the Northampton theatre is all seated and only 84 tickets are available.
Lewis is returning to Northampton ahead of his set at the End Of The Road Festival. He plays the venue on Wednesday, August 31.
Tickets cost £11 via http://bit.ly/2aLxVXj | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/jeffrey-lewis-to-play-playhouse-in-northampton-1-7537870 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/a63fd1391c70b072555f1d3e782cc241d4a912048abc2ae9a5c89e5063c9d5fa.json |
[
"Tom Vickers"
] | 2016-08-28T22:51:31 | null | 2016-08-28T22:02:04 | Visit now for more local sport news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fmore-sport%2Fmyler-hoping-for-attacking-improvement-after-saints-summer-of-hard-work-1-7548321.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7548320.1472418104!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Myler hoping for attacking improvement after Saints’ summer of hard work | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Stephen Myler says Saints have been working hard on their attacking game during the summer.
But the fly-half insists there is no need to ‘reinvent the wheel’ at Franklin’s Gardens as he and his team-mates seek to improve on last season’s fifth-place finish in the Aviva Premiership.
Saints came in for some criticism for their style of play last season, but they stepped things up in the final game of the campaign, at Gloucester, to ensure they would qualify for the Champions Cup.
They will now hope to pick up where they left off when they welcome Bath, who they beat in their final home game of last season, in the Premiership opener at the Gardens on Saturday.
And Myler believes there will be signs of improvement after the coaches and players worked together to bring fresh ideas to the group.
“There’s always that process and it’s not just the 10s,” Myler said. “The nines are involved, the forwards are involved and it’s a 15-man game now. We don’t go out and play a forwards and a backs game, we try to incorporate everyone.
“The good thing is that everyone feels on the same page and we’re trying to improve for the right reasons.
“It will take a bit of time but we’re not reinventing the wheel and we don’t want to go away from the good things we’ve been doing.
“We just want to improve it where we can and the exciting thing is that we’re all striving towards that.
“We’re really looking to improve particularly from an attacking point of view and we want to get the best out of the squad because that’s our job as 10s, to help the team function as well as we can.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/more-sport/myler-hoping-for-attacking-improvement-after-saints-summer-of-hard-work-1-7548321 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/9694713f0540b9cec5fbb26e90db96e36eef2b6a0fbf165bdfdd17101891354d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:49:38 | null | 2016-08-26T10:04:37 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fkettering-mp-reopens-fast-food-store-after-major-revamp-1-7545678.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7545676.1472202260!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Kettering MP reopens fast food store after major revamp | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Kettering MP Philip Hollobone reopened one of the town’s McDonald’s stores after it underwent a revamp.
The fast food outlet in Orion Way opened its doors once more on Wednesday (August 24), with table service and free-to-use tablets on offer at some tables for customers.
Customers can also now order their food from new digital self-order kiosks.
Mr Hollobone said: “I was delighted to visit McDonald’s franchisee Glyn Pashley and his staff at his recently reopened Kettering Orion Way restaurant.
“McDonald’s makes a huge and positive contribution to the local community and it’s great to see them continuing to invest in the area.”
Mr Pashley started his career 17 years ago and now runs 13 restaurants, including the one in Orion Way.
He said: “We’re thrilled with the transformation because we’re committed to offering our customers more choice and fast service.
“Technology has a huge role to play in all walks of life, including our customers’ eating-out experience, so the new technology we’ve introduced recognises the way people live their lives today.
“The addition of table service enables customers to order at the self-order kiosk and then sit down at a designated zone to get served.
“From mums coming in with their kids to people having a working lunch, I expect the feedback to be positive.”
Following a trial last year in 14 restaurants across England, table service proved very successful and popular with customers.
As a result, table service will now be introduced throughout 2016 to many of the restaurants undergoing digital transformations like the one in Kettering.
By the end of this year, more than 400 restaurants across the UK will offer table service to their customers.
Paul Pomroy, CEO of McDonald’s UK, said: “We are confident that the investment we are making will bring new and exciting changes to McDonald’s in Kettering and across the rest of the UK.
“We’ve listened to customer feedback and know we need to modernise further in order to move the McDonald’s experience on, and remain relevant to the lives of the 3 million customers that we serve daily.
“Our converted restaurants like this one on Orion Way will deliver a fast and easy experience, aided by digital and traditional ordering points ensuring we continue to be enjoyed by our customers.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/kettering-mp-reopens-fast-food-store-after-major-revamp-1-7545678 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/623d424d04ff4fb494248e37cd26150f245b288225b847595938deaf1cbe2e10.json |
[
"Callum Jones"
] | 2016-08-26T13:05:40 | null | 2016-08-25T15:25:49 | Visit now for the latest crime news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fimage-released-of-car-driving-with-man-hanging-on-the-roof-released-by-police-after-northants-farm-arson-attack-1-7544518.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7544514.1472135124!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Image released of car driving with man hanging on the roof released by police after Northants farm arson attack | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Police are hoping to identify a car seen driving around with a man on the roof, in convoy with two other cars, after an arson attack at a farm in Ecton that caused £20,000 worth if damage.
Sometime between 8pm and 8.45pm on Tuesday, 9 August, a large bale of hay was deliberately set alight at Eastlodge farm, Ecton, Northampton, causing a large fire that took several hours to extinguish.
Officers would like to speak to the owner and or the occupants of the car in connection with an arson attack
A silver Vauxhall Astra, with a distinctive red bumper and a man on the roof, pictured, was seen to be driving in the area at the time, and officers would like to speak to the owner and or the occupants of the car in connection with the incident.
They would also like to speak with the owner or occupants of two other cars, a white Ford Focus and a dark coloured Mini Cooper, that were also driving in the area at the time and may have information vital to the investigation.
The arson happened close to Sywell Country Park and officers are also keen to speak with anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed anything suspicious.
Anyone with information can contact Northamptonshire police on 101. Alternatively, they can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Officers would like to speak to the owner and or the occupants of the car in connection with an arson attack | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/crime/image-released-of-car-driving-with-man-hanging-on-the-roof-released-by-police-after-northants-farm-arson-attack-1-7544518 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/b2bda2bb9077c3ef4f622af251478dfc4aa7148aae248e8ccc6d852380328547.json |
[
"Damien Lucas"
] | 2016-08-27T06:50:31 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Visit now for gadgets & tech news and features from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Ftech%2Fconsole-corner-deus-ex-mankind-divided-review-1-7540408.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7540407.1471967403!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Console Corner: Deus Ex Mankind Divided review | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Deus Ex has you spoilt for choice.
Mankind Divided and so am I when it comes to reviewing the latest Deus Ex game after its launch last week.
There is so much to rave about in DEMD and I’m still enjoying it now over a week into the game.
But there are a number of elements which do not quite sit right with me.
Let’s start with the positives, though, and there are plenty of them.
There is layer upon layer in this game all expertly crafted together and beautifully designed.
The gameplay stands up to the high standards set by previous Deus Ex games and goes beyond them in many respects.
This is a game that will suit all types of gamers too.
Looking for a quick blast for an hour, you can jump on and get enough done to enjoy the experience, looking for longer, more involved sessions on your console then the gameplay rewards your patience, curiosity and creativity.
You play augmented human Jensen who is essentially the most deadly Power Ranger on the planet. I mean this guy has everything and would even give Superman a run for his money.
There are so many options to negotiate each scenario
And this is where my first problem lies with DEMD.
Sometimes, dare I say it, there are so many options available to you, so many ways to deal with scenarios and enemies and so much in your arsenal, it actually feels a bit ... easy.
‘Ramp up the difficulty setting!’ I hear you cry.
Well yes there’s that but my point is no matter what level you are playing at, Jensen just has too much at his disposal for his enemies to trouble him.
Sometimes, dare I say it, there are so many options available to you, so many ways to deal with scenarios and enemies and so much in your arsenal, it actually feels a bit ... easy. Damien Lucas, gaming columnist
But don’t get me wrong it’s still great fun entering a room littered with foes and walking out past a pile of them without breaking a sweat.
Another thing that doesn’t quite land for me is the Apartheid type references between the humans (naturals) and the augmented race. It is a poor attempt to give the storyline resonance with real life - for example there are posters dotted around saying things like ‘Augmented Lives Matter’ and it just feels a little frivolous.
I’m being hyper critical, though, and Deus Ex will go down as one of the games of the year of that there is no doubt.
Rating: 8.5/10 | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/tech/console-corner-deus-ex-mankind-divided-review-1-7540408 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/4c088c419e094a4549313e793e19516dac3bacabedd9d2d5eb437f000ce879e4.json |
[
"Stephanie Weaver"
] | 2016-08-30T06:51:36 | null | 2016-08-30T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fraunds-charity-launches-appeal-to-fund-prosthetic-leg-for-sheep-injured-in-dog-attack-1-7546877.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7546875.1472226292!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Raunds charity launches appeal to fund prosthetic leg for sheep injured in dog attack | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | An appeal has been launched to help pay for a prosthetic limb for a sheep which is still recovering months after a dog attack.
Flossie was attacked by a dog back in February and didn’t get to see a vet until several days later.
Flossie and Freddie
The ewe, who was underweight and in a bad condition when she was taken in by Brook Farm Animal Sanctuary in Raunds, is still recovering from the attack, which left her with a wound on her front shoulder and led to very bad septic arthritis in the joint.
Flossie had to have an operation in April to remove her front leg and lock her back leg in place.
The operation went well and her shoulder has now completely healed from the amputation, although they had to wait to be referred to a specialist vet to see what could be done for the back leg as it is a little shorter after the hoof was amputated.
But by June, Flossie was off all medication and in July the vet said a prosthetic leg could be made for her back leg.
However, the cost of this will be £2,200 so Brook Farm has launched an appeal to raise the money needed.
Supporters have already donated £750 to the appeal, but it is hoped more people will come forward to help give Flossie as normal a life as possible.
Rosie from Brook Farm said: “We didn’t think she’d make it, but she’s such a fighter.”
She added: “Thanks to some wonderful supporters who raised an amazing £750 we are moving in the right direction.
“Please help us raise the rest and get Flossie out of her stable and into her very own paddock with her new husband Freddie.
“Flossie is now doing so well she has started to go out into the cow paddock with Freddie and Willow for a few hours a day.
“She is now ready for her prosthetic leg.”
Anyone who would like to contribute to the appeal can call Brook Farm, which is a registered charity, on 07758 728265 or send an email to sanctuary@brook-farm.org.uk. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/raunds-charity-launches-appeal-to-fund-prosthetic-leg-for-sheep-injured-in-dog-attack-1-7546877 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/c21442977e0805b86f5d564dbd8671e637ad0aa44387ad5e7ae58e63b28c6138.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:50 | null | 2016-08-14T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhow-to-avoid-making-yourself-a-crime-target-with-your-social-media-posts-1-7521985.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7521984.1470916239!/image/image.jpg | en | null | How to avoid making yourself a crime target with your social media posts | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Social media can increasingly tell potential burglars information that will make their job much easier.
The culture of posting expensive new purchases, giving out your address and even when you are out of the country and for how long can create an enticing picture for would be burglars. Here are 10 steps you can take to protect yourself and your home during the summer period.
1) Consider taking a vacation from social media while you are on holiday or away for the day. Avoid announcements that you are going to be in another country for the next few weeks and do not check-in on social media at the airport.
2) Share vacation photos after the holiday. The photo could make clear that you are not at home even if you haven’t said where you are.
3) Consider sharing information with friends and not the entire public. At least in the weeks leading to a trip and during it.
4) Do not make details such as address, place of work or previous school public.
5) Put lights on timers during the evenings to give the impression there is someone there. Additionally outside sensors in the garden may deter potential intruders or burglars. In the absence of light, a timer on a TV or Radio could be an effective alternative.
6) Have a relative or a friend collect your mail so there is no build up of evidence to suggest you aren’t home. Don’t leave notes for delivery people suggesting you aren’t in.
7) Consider securing a visible security alarm. When asked burglars suggest the presence of a security system is the biggest deterrent to a potential burglar.
8) Keep any doors or windows, particularly on the ground floor, shut when you are not there. Remember insurance companies will often not pay out if a burglary occurs as a result of an insecure door or window.
9) Don’t forget to secure your garage or shed and if you have any power tools or gardening tools register them for free at http://www.immobilise.com/.
10) If you are going to be away for a period longer than a week it is worth informing the police of the duration of your trip. It may encourage them to actively drive by your home while they are on patrols.
Sources: Hampshire Police and Distinctive Doors | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/how-to-avoid-making-yourself-a-crime-target-with-your-social-media-posts-1-7521985 | en | 2016-08-14T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/ac08dee8ccdc219334d233d4417f80821a049d45d6a5b91df64d84ac55739932.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T06:51:38 | null | 2016-08-30T06:05:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Northamptonshire Telegraph - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fin-court-who-s-been-sentenced-from-barton-seagrave-corby-irthlingborough-kettering-rothwell-rushden-rushton-wellingborough-wollaston-and-woodford-1-7535829.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7535827.1472218271!/image/image.jpg | en | null | IN COURT: Who’s been sentenced from Barton Seagrave, Corby, Irthlingborough, Kettering, Rothwell, Rushden, Rushton, Wellingborough, Wollaston and Woodford | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | The following people have been sentenced at magistrates courts in the county:
NORTHAMPTON
Vicky Joanna England
Stream Bank Close, Wellingborough. Age: 46
On 15/05/2016 stole a joint of beef and a bottle of brandy, to the value of £16.90, from Aldi, Wellingborough; on 22/06/2016 failed without reasonable cause to surrender to custody at Kettering Magistrates’ Court, having been released on bail.
Plea: Guilty. Fined £110, surcharge to fund victim services of £20, costs of £85.
Grant Lewis Lawrence
Rockingham Road, Kettering. Age: 26
On 15/09/15 in Rockingham Road, Kettering, had in your possession a quantity of cannabis; had in your possession a quantity of cocaine.
Plea: Guilty Fined £300, surcharge to fund victim services of £20, cannabis and cocaine to be forfeited and destroyed.
Selina Crouch
Allen Road, Irthlingborough. Age: 46
On 23/06/2016 in Allen Road, Irthlingborough, without lawful excuse, damaged a window and front door intending to destroy or damage them or being reckless as to whether they would be destroyed or damaged; damaged a VW Golf intending to destroy or damage it or being reckless as to whether it would be destroyed or damaged; damaged without lawful excuse, a VW Polo motor car intending to destroy or damage it or being reckless as to whether it would be destroyed or damaged; had in your possession a quantity of amphetamine.
Plea: Guilty. Discharged conditionally for 18 months, to pay compensation of £200, hammer and amphetamine to be forfeited and destroyed.
Michael Joseph Monaghan
Rossendale Drive, Barton Seagrave. Age: 37
On 24/02/2016 at Corby assaulted a woman.
Plea: Guilty. Jailed for 10 weeks suspended for 24 months, to participate in Building Better Relationships programme for 50 days, restraining order made for the defendant in the following terms: Not to contact victim by any means, including in person, by letter, by phone, by email, by social media networks or encouraging or instructing another to do so. To pay compensation of £500, surcharge to fund victim services of £80, costs of £450.
Terry Scott
Brooke Close, Wellingborough. Age: 38
On 08/06/2016 in Wellingborough assaulted SPC Middleton in the execution of his duty; on 29/06/2016 failed without reasonable cause to surrender to custody at Kettering Magistrates’ Court, having been released on bail.
Plea: Guilty. Discharged conditionally for 18 months, to pay compensation of £50, surcharge to fund victim services of £20, costs of £85, fined £75.
Darren George Graham
James Watt Avenue, Corby. Age: 45
On 14/06/2016 James Watt Avenue, Corby, assaulted a woman, thereby occasioning her, actual bodily harm.
Plea: Guilty. Jailed for 26 weeks. Restraining order prohibits defendant from contacting victim by any means, including in person, by letter, by phone, by email, by social media networks or encouraging or instructing another to do so. This order lasts until 06/07/2018. To pay compensation of £1,500.
Paul John Appleby
Rushmere Way, Rushden. Age: 54
On 18/06/2016 in Rushden, without reasonable excuse, had a camera capable of storing images, which you were prohibited from doing by a sexual harm prevention order made by Northampton Magistrates Court on 27/01/2016; had memory sticks, which you were prohibited from doing by a sexual harm prevention order made by Northampton Magistrates Court on 27/01/2016.
Plea: Guilty. Jailed for 26 weeks suspended for two years, to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £115, costs of £85, camera and memory sticks to be forfeited and destroyed.
Karl James Robinson
Rose Paddock, Woodford. Age: 20
On 04/05/2016 drove a Seat in The Diamond Centre, Station Road, Irthlingborough, when the proportion of a controlled drug, namely cannabis, in your blood, namely 7mcg, exceeded the specified limit.
Plea: Guilty. Fined £275, surcharge to fund victim services of £30, costs of £85, banned from driving for 12 months.
Sebastian Michal Chrusciel
Masefield Close, Wellingborough. Age: 45
On 22/04/2016 drove a silver VW Golf on the Queensway, Wellingborough, while banned from driving; without insurance.
Plea: Guilty. Fined £1,153, surcharge to fund victim services of £85, costs of £85, driving licence endorsed with eight points.
WELLINGBOROUGH
Carl Sansom
Rotten Row, Wollaston. Age: 47
On 29/04/2016 in Rotten Row, Wollaston, assaulted a person, and the offence was racially aggravated.
Plea: Guilty. Jailed for 17 weeks suspended for 12 months, to have treatment for alcohol dependency for six months, to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £115, costs of £85.
Arturas Gudmonas
Crabb Street, Rushden. Age: 44
On 29/05/2016 drove a Mercedes B150 in High Street South, Rushden, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in your breath, namely 103mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath, exceeded the limit.
Plea: Guilty. To carry out unpaid work for 120 hours, pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £85, costs of £85, banned from driving for 24 months.
Adam Jeffrey Derrick Slark
Cross Street, Rothwell. Age: 34
On 19/05/2016 in Rothwell resisted PC Condon in the execution of his duty.
Plea: Guilty. Fined £40, surcharge to fund victim services of £20, costs of £80.
Jimi Vekhnik
Sutherland Road, Corby. Age: 38
On 01/01/2016 in Kettering assaulted a man by beating him; without lawful excuse, damaged a perspex screen in a Peugeot Express Taxi, intending to destroy or damage it or being reckless as to whether it would be destroyed or damaged and the offence was racially aggravated.
Verdict: Guilty. Jailed for 12 weeks suspended for 18 months, to carry out unpaid work for 200 hours, restraining order made for the defendant not to contact victim directly or indirectly or via a third party or via social media, etc. This order lasts until 05/01/2018. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £80, costs of £770.
Anthony Lee Beech
Valley Road, Wellingborough. Age: 37
On 07/06/2016 stole food items from the Co-op, Wellingborough.
Plea: Guilty. Fined £60, surcharge to fund victim services of £30.
Colin Charles Buckby
John Lea Way, Wellingborough. Age: 36
On 16/06/2016 drove a BMW in Wellingborough Road, Finedon, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in your breath, namely 59mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath, exceeded the prescribed limit.
Plea: Guilty. Fined £300, surcharge to fund victim services of £30, costs of £85, banned from driving for 12 months.
Charles Conner
Highbrook, Corby. Age: 25
On 14/02/2016 in Kettering, without lawful excuse, damaged a door intending to destroy or damage it or being reckless as to whether it would be destroyed or damaged; on 04/05/2016 failed without reasonable cause to surrender at Kettering Magistrates’ Court, having been released on bail.
Plea: Guilty. Discharged conditionally for 24 months, to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £15, costs of £85.
Arthur Grant
Ibsen Walk, Corby. Age: 56
On 19/06/2016 drove a blue Ford Focus in Bridgeford Place, Corby, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in your breath, namely 78mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath, exceeded the prescribed limit.
Plea: Guilty. Fined £115, surcharge to fund victim services of £30, costs of £85, banned from driving for 36 months.
Ainars Ivanovs
Browning Walk, Corby. Age: 33
On 07/06/2016 drove a Chysler Voyager in Welland Vale Road, Corby, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in your breath, namely 69mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath, exceeded the limit.
Plea: Guilty. Fined £300, surcharge to fund victim services of £30, costs of £85, banned from driving for 18 months.
Darren Wayne White
Storefield Cottages, Rushton. Age: 48
On 31/05/2016 in Storefield Cottages, Rushton, were concerned in the production of cannabis.
Plea: Guilty. Discharged conditionally for 36 months, to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £20, costs of £85, drugs and equipment to be forfeited and destroyed.
Paul Russell Williams
The Downs, wellingborough. Age: 58
On 11/06/2016 drove a Peugeot 307 in Redhill Way, Wellingborough, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in your breath, namely 183mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath, exceeded the prescribed limit.
Plea: Guilty. Jailed for 18 weeks suspended for 12 months, to have treatment for alcohol dependency for six months, to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £115, costs of £85, banned from driving for 36 months.
Craig Roger Lee McGilly
Holyrood Walk, Corby. Age: 25
On 19/06/2016 assaulted PC Gillett in the execution of his duty; assaulted SC Logue in the execution of his duty.
Plea: Guilty. Jailed for 10 weeks suspended for 12 months, to pay compensation of £150, surcharge to fund victim services of £115, costs of £85. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/in-court-who-s-been-sentenced-from-barton-seagrave-corby-irthlingborough-kettering-rothwell-rushden-rushton-wellingborough-wollaston-and-woodford-1-7535829 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/f0013e20b71f0b4e1761597731d95197c63852826c4709e4cb3f03c365d5cf9d.json |
[
"Jon Dunham"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:25 | null | 2016-08-24T21:39:30 | Visit now for the latest local football news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Flocal%2Fverdict-goals-hard-to-come-by-as-steelmen-draw-again-1-7542639.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7542638.1472071153!/image/image.jpg | en | null | VERDICT - Goals hard to come by as Steelmen draw again | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Corby Town were held to a second successive goalless draw at Steel Park as they continue their hunt for a first win of the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Premier Division season.
The fact the Steelmen have only scored one goal in their four outings so far will, of course, be a concern for Tommy Wright.
But it wasn’t for the want of trying against a decent Stafford Rangers side, particularly in the second half.
Perhaps the most frustrating thing was that Corby never really got going until the second period.
They were poor in the opening period and fortunate to be on level terms at the break as Stafford missed a couple of decent chances.
But whatever Wright said at half-time clearly worked as the Steelmen looked a different team as they pressed their opponents and started to create good chances themselves.
In the end, neither side was able to make a breakthrough to leave Corby still without a win at home in a competitive fixture since February 13.
It’s definitely not perfect for this new-look team yet. But they do look solid from a defensive point of view. The attacking side of things, however, is in need of some fine tuning.
The Steelmen were without Connor Kennedy, who was serving the first of a three-match ban following his sending-off in the 1-1 draw at Halesowen Town.
And Corby were also without Femi Orengua and Jamie Anton because of injuries while assistant-manager Cleveland Taylor had to fill in at right-back.
From the off, the Steelmen were on the back foot and that set the tone for the vast majority of the first half.
Stafford created the better chances with Jack Sherratt heading wide at the near post before volleying well wide of the target.
The visitors’ best opportunity of the half came on 18 minutes when Kris Taylor’s fine pass found George Cater but he could only curl his shot wide as Steelmen goalkeeper Aidan Grant closed in.
Little was seen of Corby as an attacking threat and the closest they came was when Kurtis Revan’s shot was deflected over the bar for what proved to be a fruitless corner.
Grant pushed away Kyle Perry’s in first-half stoppage-time but there were finally some signs of life from the Steelmen early in the second period when Danny Draper met Liam Marshall’s corner with a firm header, which was hacked off the line.
Draper and Callum Ball both had efforts blocked as the Steelmen gathered some momentum and Ben Milnes’ 30-yard free-kick was held by Adam Whitehouse after Ball had been fouled as he made a driving run towards goal.
The game continued to open up and Reece Webb coolly stopped George Bowerman’s shot on the line before clearing but there were few other chances for either side as the game petered out into a 0-0 stalemate.
Another point on the board for Corby and big bank holiday double-header to come, starting with Coalville Town at Steel Park on Saturday.
Maybe that will be the day...
Steelmen: Grant; C Taylor, Gascoigne, Odofin, Marshall; Webb, Draper (sub Crawford, 81 mins); Revan, Milnes, Johnson (sub Ogilvie, 73 mins); Ball. Subs not used: Aridegbe, Parkes, Kromah.
Stafford: Whitehouse; Griffiths, Mitter, Miles, Bowen; Stevenson, Tolley (sub I Reid, 55 mins), K Taylor, Sherratt, Cater (sub Bowerman, 71 mins); Perry (sub Dacres, 71 mins). Subs not used: L Reid, Melbourne.
Referee: Matthew Law.
Bookings: Odofin, Bowen, Revan (all fouls).
Attendance: 494. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/verdict-goals-hard-to-come-by-as-steelmen-draw-again-1-7542639 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/96eb57fa2e69b3031f9c1996f80dc8d0942fd449b2046954daf5bdecea911654.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:55 | null | 2016-08-26T06:00:32 | Visit now for the latest theatre & comedy news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftheatre-and-comedy%2Fchance-to-be-involved-in-panto-coming-to-kettering-theatre-1-7540227.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7540226.1471963550!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Chance to be involved in panto coming to Kettering theatre | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | The team behind this year’s pantomime at The Lighthouse Theatre in Kettering are looking for young stars to appear in the show.
Jordan Productions are seeking dancers aged eight to 18 for the star studded production of Beauty and the Beast.
The auditions will take place on Sunday September 11 , 11.30am at the Lighthouse Theatre Kettering.
The firm is looking for twi teams of juvenile dancers to perform from 10 December 2016 to 2 January 2017.
If you’ve got what it takes, drop Jordan Productions a line by emailing auditions@jordanproductionsltd.co.uk with ‘Kettering – Beauty’ in the subject line.
A registration form to be completed will be sent and more information follows from there.
The successful auditionees will join Eastenders star Cheryl Fergison for the production.
Beauty and the Beast is at the Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering from Saturday December 10 through to Monday January 2.
Tickets are available on 01536 414141 or by visiting www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk where more information can be found. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-and-comedy/chance-to-be-involved-in-panto-coming-to-kettering-theatre-1-7540227 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/9863bfd8fa77c7d6b9624968993ff6a5ab373b24dc4991b5b1f7833a83e95b95.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:02 | null | 2016-08-19T06:00:57 | Visit now for the latest theatre & comedy news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftheatre-and-comedy%2Fnaturalist-steve-backshall-chats-ahead-of-northampton-show-1-7530420.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7530419.1471424079!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Naturalist Steve Backshall chats ahead of Northampton show | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | It has been a busy past couple of years for Steve Backshall and it is about to get busier.
He’s stepped on to the Strictly dance floor, explored mountains, written a book and he goes on tour later this year, visiting Northampton’s Royal & Derngate on Friday, October 21.
It’s a wild journey, illustrated with photos and films from the Arctic to the Antarctic, from the tundra to the top of the world’s highest peaks, and from the depths of the rainforest to the bottom of the ocean.
Steve said: “There will be some video clips and some deleted scenes and there will be a chance for the audience to ask questions and for me to have an interactive relationship with the audience. To begin with, we were experimenting in the early days but they have got better.”
While he might be one of the most authoritative naturalists on television, he suspected his life would go down a different route.
Steve said: “I always wanted to do something with wildlife but I thought I would be writing. Doing it for television came about by accident really.
“I had this idea for a programme and went off for a few weeks to the jungles in Colombia and just shooting it on my own camera. And that was how it started.
“It is nice to do that even now with some of the shows rather than doing it with several lighting, sound recordists and cameramen all sweating away. I only describe them like that because they’d describe me in the same way.
“But there is a need to make the programmes in a different way.”
He has also had another children’s novel published, Shark Seas, the fourth in the Falcon Chronicle series.
Steve added: “The fourth one is all about sharks which is an animal I am very passionate about.
“One of the first things I got told when I was writing fiction is to base it on my own experiences and that has served me well.
“You do have to write differently for kids but perhaps not in the way that you would expect.
“I write with a lot more facts in the stuff for children than I ever would in the things for adults.
“But that’s because children absolutely adore facts.
“They are fascinated by some of the finer details.”
And you might expect that with all the terrifying things Steve has done, a spot of dancing wouldn’t scare him.
He said: “The dancing really didn’t come naturally to me, it took a lot of work.
“I do look back at Strictly with a lot of happy memories and have made so many friends, many of whom I would never have met in the course of my normal career and some of them are coming to my wedding in the summer.”
Tickets for the show can be bought by visiting www.royalandderngate.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01604 624811. | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-and-comedy/naturalist-steve-backshall-chats-ahead-of-northampton-show-1-7530420 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/3150c16d71c20dc679fc1ff8494650e3c7de2bf9534c54afaad5110626f4134b.json |
[
"Tom Vickers"
] | 2016-08-30T16:52:03 | null | 2016-08-30T07:00:00 | Visit now for more local sport news - direct from the Northamptonshire Telegraph | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northantstelegraph.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fmore-sport%2Fsaints-boss-mallinder-hails-wood-s-work-1-7549687.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/webimage/1.7549686.1472495972!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Saints boss Mallinder hails Wood’s work | null | null | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk | Jim Mallinder says Tom Wood has brought a ‘refreshing’ approach to the role of Saints skipper.
Wood took over from Lee Dickson this summer and is set to lead the team out in the Aviva Premiership opener against Bath on Saturday.
The England flanker has already spoken about righting the wrongs of last season, when Saints finished outside the division’s top four for the first time since 2009.
And Mallinder has been impressed with the work Wood has done during the close season.
“Tom is refreshing, he leads by example, leads from the front, he is a very honest hard-working guy and he is somebody who the players admire and will follow,” Mallinder said.
“We are without a doubt aiming to challenge for the trophy. If you asked most directors of rugby, they would tell you that they want to make the top four.
“Clearly that is our aim, that is where we have been the majority of the time that I have been here. We need to make the top four and see where we go.
“We have got some good leaders. Dylan Hartley has done a brilliant job, Lee Dickson captained the side last year during the World Cup and then Tom Wood has come in now.
“Hopefully their leadership abilities will help to drive the team forward. Tom has more responsibilities, but he is doing it his own way, just as Dylan did and Lee did.” | http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/more-sport/saints-boss-mallinder-hails-wood-s-work-1-7549687 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/fc4a48c7538aed857c2ea565c51083d7ca3adf98ee0e08c9afb624abaf391467.json |
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