Brackley News
Getting fit with summer discounts
Young people inspired by London 2012, or those wanting to get in shape, are being offered discounted swimming and gym sessions in south Northants this summer.
Volunteers wanted to help in schools
A campaign to encourage people to get involved in the community is aiming to double the number of volunteer readers in Northants schools over the next five years.
Inspector called in after solar farm row flares up
A consultant has said a more sensible and efficient solution could have been found after permission for a £6million solar farm, which is up and running producing emission-free energy, was refused.
Village’s artistic talent goes on show
The residents of North Aston are pulling together to create an ‘Art Show of All the Talents.
Birthday exhibition for Cafe
The Brackley based charity which brings the creative arts to care homes and sheltered housing throughout the region is hosting an arts exhibition in Banbury this month to celebrate its 10th birthday.
Traffic light relief for Helmdon
People in Helmdon who have endured temporary traffic lights for more than two years, are set for some relief after work began to repair a weak railway bridge.
Tight landing for helicopter ambulance after ladder fall
Crowds looked on in amazement as an air ambulance made a landing in between shopping trolleys and parked cars after a man in Brackley fell down ladder.
Equine practice joins with Royal Veterinary College
A veterinary practice which has served the Advertiser and Review region since the 1940s has teamed up with the country’s largest and longest standing independent veterinary schools.
Pit skills against county first XI
Cricket fans are being offered a once in a lifetime opportunity to go up against a first-class team during a family event in Brackley next month.
Walloping win for Westbury
It was a double celebration for Westbury with an unexpected accolade won by its community cider.
Brackley firm serves up world’s poshest tent
Brackley’s temporary structure specialists are showing off their finesse as they provide a stop gap for one of Oxford University’s historic dinning halls.
Support for Boobies will help cancer research
A team of four women from Brackley and Buckingham will be strolling through London in their bras this weekend.
Gruelling runs inspired by the son of a friend
A father of three from Brackley has planned a series of gruelling fundraising feats in the name of an eight-year-old with a rare condition.
Lottery grant to build circuit history project
Silverstone circuit has been awarded nearly half a million pounds by the Lottery to develop plans to exploit the race venue’s historic past.
Survey over youth project
Young people are being asked to complete a survey to demonstrate the need for a new project combining sports and a chance to learn new skills.
Milestone for ‘no kill’ animal sancturary in Whittlebury
After 20 years of providing sanctuary to abandoned animals in Whittlebury, the Algernon Trust is now a registered charity.
Garage blaze in Deanshanger
Dozens of firefighters were called to a blaze that spread to two garages in Deanshanger on Bank Holiday Monday
‘Surreal’ experience for best antique centre in the UK
An antiques centre which brings around 140,000 visitors a year to Brackley has been voted the best of its kind in the country.
Lift-off for Lewis after massive donations
The parents of a five-year-old Towcester boy have booked a life-changing operation in America after big donations from a global business and a world -famous band.
Town’s expansion plans on the agenda for May 9
A major decision which could double the size of Towcester is set to be made next week.
May Day fun with Brackley Morris
Residents and staff at Juniper House care home, on the outskirts of Brackley, enjoyed glorious sunshine as they celebrated May Day with a display of traditional morris dancing from the Brackley Morris Dancers.
UPDATED: UKIP take Brackley in county elections
There has been a gain for UKIP in the Northants County Council elections after Jim Broomfield won the newly created Brackley division.
Time to play your part to save our prickly little friends
A hedgehog rescue service set up in Brackley is going from strength to strength.
Window smashed in town dispute
Police are appealing for information following an incident where a window was damaged.
Host of acts to play at the Towcester Beer Festival this weekend
An internationally renowned guitarist will top the bill during the Towcester Beer Festival this weekend.
Modest naval veteran finally receives medal for taking part in convoy
A Brackley resident and veteran of gruelling Second World War convoys to resupply Russian allies has received the newly-created Arctic Convoy Star.
Local democracy comes to a polling station near you
Advertiser and Review readers will be heading to the polls this Thursday to vote for their county councillors. With so much going on in national politics, there will be lots for voters to think about.
School’s bold statement on drugs in the community
Police sniffer dogs went to school on Monday after parents of Magdalen College School students in Brackley called for support on issues surrounding illegal drugs.
Sad end to search for family dog
A four-month campaign to find a missing dog has reached a sad conclusion.
Criticism for plans to shorten school break
Education Secretary Michael Gove’s proposal to extend the school day and reduce the summer holidays has received a mixed reaction from school leaders in Northants.
Packed season for Brackley Morris Men
The Morris dancing season is about to get into full swing as the Brackley side prepares for the annual day break performance in the town centre on Wednesday, May 1.
Historic music night is not for faint hearted
The salacious private life of Samuel Pepys will form the backdrop for a performance by Mr Simpson’s Little Consort at the Old Gaol in Buckingham next month.
Wartime heroics of village hunter
A King’s Sutton author has revealed the wartime heroics of one of the village’s most famous sons in his latest book.
Food festival to kick start build up to town carnival
There will be chance to help choose a cover picture for June’s Brackley Community Carnival during the town’s Food Festival this weekend.
Burglars target narrow boat near Cosgrove
A distinctive coat, a compass, and a tablet computer were stolen from a narrow boat moored in Cosgrove last weekend.
Local craftspeople taking part in fair
A pair of designer blacksmiths, a ceramicist, a wildlife photographer and a maker of luxurious natural handmade skin productswill be displaying their wares at the popular Artists And Makers Fair next month.
Surgery staff to go extra mile to thank full-time carers
Health centre workers in Towcester will be saying ‘thank you’ to those who nominated them for a county award by taking part in a sponsored walk to raise money for the Huntington’s Disease Association and Northants Carers.
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Monday 20 May 2013
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