Northants

Ollie Jeapes (left) and Martyn Dolby.

Northants bowlers pick up record haul of English titles

Tara Kirk in action for Posh Women. Photo Darren Wiles

Posh v Cobblers in County Cup Final tonight

The successful Northants team (left to right) Bob Warters, Graham Agger, Simon Law, Martyn Dolby, Ally McNaughton, Andy Cox.

Sports round-up including history for bowlers

Northants women's president Jess Bolam and Northants men's chairman Martyn Dolby with the Ean Eagle Trophy.

A local sports digest full of news and results

Jet-setting stowaway chicken survives 56mph hitch-hike on lorry

From the left, Greg Harlow, Mick Sidney, Colin Lyth, Jim Pryor, Russell Roe and David King-Taylor.

Two top wins for city bowls club

Simon Law was part of the winning Northants A Team. Photo David Lowndes.

Success for county bowls teams

Meridian Trust students sharing their experiences of learning outside the classroom

Council for Learning Outside the Classroom hosts annual National Conference at W...

Chris Milner on his way to 48 for Peterborough Town against Geddington. Photo David Lowndes.

Big weekend ahead for Oundle Town

The bowlers of Hunts and Northants studying an end in the MIddleton Cup match at Parkway. Photo David Lowndes.

Hunts bowlers pip Northants in big match

England bowls star Nicky Brett. Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images.

Big day on Saturday for Hunts bowlers

Kyle Medcalf. Photo David Lowndes.

T20 triumphs for two local Towns

Tristan Morton. Photo David Lowndes

Local bowlers in England action this weekend

Simon Law. Photo David Lowndes.

Hunts were winning in the rain

Mark Edwards took five wickets for rampant Ramsey. Photo David Lowndes.

Oundle, Ramsey and Castor lead local cricket title challenges

Sherin Noble and Norma Squires are pictured with the Malcolm Squires and Dick Noble Shield alongside (from the left) Adams captain Ray Keating, Hunts manager Bob Morton and Northants president Martyn Dolby.

New skipper for a new county season
Northants begin their English Bowling Federation inter-county championship programme on Saturday with the visit of Suffolk.
Melvyn Beck

Ollie Jeapes (left) and Martyn Dolby at the English Indoor Championships.

Record-breaking performance from Northants bowlers

Nick Brett in action. Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images.

Bowler Brett beaten in a National final

Northants presidents Martyn Dolby and Liz Hext with the Gents v Ladies Ean Eagle challenge trophy which was won by the men.

Who won the bowls battle of the sexes?

Wicksteed Park - a grade II listed venue - has been a firm favourite with families from our region ever since it was opened by Northamptonshire industrialist Charles Wicksteed in 1921.

Peterborians encouraged to ‘Hop into Easter Fun’ at Wicksteed Park

English Bowling Federation presidents Trevor Flatt and Irene Ballam are pictured with the winning Northants rink (left to right) Rosemary Roberts, Chris Ford, Elizabeth Wallace and Martin Wallace.

Local mixed bowls team win a national title

Chris Ford is chasing four titles at the Northants Bowling Federation indoor finals at Stamford. Photo: David Lowndes.

Big County Bowls Finals event on Sunday

Chloe Brett has been in action for England Under 25s.

Sunday showdown for title-chasing bowlers

Kettering vs Peterborough Sports has been postponed.

Sports see Senior Cup tie postponed

Bronte is ready to go for the season

Greedy Gordon's sponsors footballer Bronte

Hassan Azad batting for Northants against Cambs. Photo: David Lowndes.

Northants back in Town for first time in 49 years

Northants at Bretton Gate for first time in almost 50 years
The first-class cricketers of Northamptonshire are playing in Peterborough for the first time in almost 50 years on Sunday.
Alan Swann

The Skylark Lodge at Brook Meadow viewed from across the campsite's five-acre fishing lake

Brook Meadow offers award-winning accommodation in a tranquil setting

Karanpal Singh hits out for Peterborough Town against Brigstock. Photo: David Lowndes

Woeful batting condemns PTCC to defeat

Northants bowlers win national title

Thorpe Wood Rangers Under 14s celebrate their dramatic County Cup semi-final success.

Thorpe Wood Rangers U14s won a 19-penalty shootout!

Library picture of turkeys

North Northants avian flu outbreak - turkey producer to cull flock

Women's world conker champ Fee Aylmore alongside men's champion Randy Topolnitsky (image: StJohn Burkett)

'It took me 30 years' - Northants woman finally wins World Conker Championships

Maniche Sani opened the scoring for Peterborough Sports against Cobblers. Photo: James Richardson.

Sports beat Cobblers

Bowlers gather ahead of the Northants County Bowls Championships at the Parkway Club.

Bowlers celebrate title joy at competitive finals

New Peterborough Town all-rounder Nick Green

Top signing for PTCC

Peterborough Town CC opener Chris Milner is bowled during the ECB Club KO game against Wanstead & Snaresbrook. Photo: David Lowndes,

Double disappointment for Peterborough Town CC

Some of the Northants Newton Trophy team, with new captain Dave Corney (wearing blazer).

Northants stun Suffolk

Netherton United Under 12s celebrate their Northants County Cup Final success.

Northants County history for Glinton & Northborough and Netherton United girls s...

Peterborough Town skipper David Clarke receives the 2021 Northants Premier Division trophy.

Toughest possible start for Peterborough Town as they chase a fourth straight No...

Chloe Brett.

Father and daughter invited to England trials, mixed fortunes for Northants team...

Stephen Harris with sister Louise.

History for Harris at the National Indoor Bowls Championships

Stephen and Louise Harris with their National Under 25 pairs trophies.

English national titles for local bowlers in Skegness including a brother and si...

Tristan Morton.

BOWLS ROUND-UP: Hat-trick of finals for Chloe, Northants flop on return to count...

Peterborough Town celebrate their 2020 Northants League success.

Peterborough Town CC crowdfunding campaign off to a fast start

Milton's Midland title wining junior side.

Milton Golf Club’s star juniors blitz their way to a National team final when a ...

Brian Howard batting for Hunts Over 60s against Essex. Photo: David Lowndes.

Hunts CCC beat Northants, but Over 60s lose despite Peterborough Town chairman’s...

Farida Choudhary is ready to represent England in South Africa. Photo: David Lowndes.

Can you help popular teacher Farida go on the cricket trip of a lifetime with En...

Peterborough Town's Lewis Bruce is bowled during the win over Old Northamptonians. Photo: David Lowndes.

Peterborough Town steam on at the top despite batting collapse, Oundle Town keep...

Trevor Collins was in the victorious Parkway team.

Parkway are on the right road to Skegness

Northants Womens Bowling Federation president Chris Ford (with chain of office) pictured with the ladies who attended her Presidents Day at the Ketton club on Sunday.

Double disappointment as Northants crash on two fronts

The Northants Newton Trophy team well beaten by North Cambs.

Crushing blow for Northants men in the Newton Trophy

Josh Smith bowling for Peterborough Town against Horton House.

Peterborough Town under threat from a wounded big beast, Godmanchester pull out ...

Jeff Newson in action.

Northants out to make it a happy anniversary

Tom Sole in action.

Hard-hitting men with bats assault students in Ketton and Cambridge