Brackley

Past and present pupils and guardians rallied together on Sunday, December 3, to save Southfield School.
Credit: Vivienne Rhymes

Parents continue to fight to save village school already earmarked for closure

Juniper House Staff and residents celebrating rating

Juniper House care home receives 'good' rating by CQC

A Resident getting ready to read her chosen poem for the service

Juniper House care home residents remember the Fallen on Armistice Day

Small Business Saturday

Save the date and enjoy free parking across town centres this Small Business Sat...

Harry Dunn

Rough inquest date set into the death of 19-year-old Harry Dunn

It was announced that Southfield Primary Academy will close its doors in July 2024. Photo shows a parents group campaigning to keep the school open.
Credit: Simon Weaver

Parents hit by school closure say education is more than ‘game of school Tetris’

Irene was overjoyed to see the alpacas

A magical Alpaca experience for Brackley Care Home residents

Brackley Town councillors held an extraordinary meeting about the Southfield school closure at Egerton Hall, on Friday, October 13.
Credit: Nadia Lincoln

Upset parents fight to keep Northamptonshire village school open

The incident happened at the Barleymov roundabout near Brackley.

Woman taken to hospital after collision where driver left the scene

Brackley Players rehearsing According to Rumour

Brackley Players present hilarious farce According to Rumour

Shirley and her prize winning alpaca

Join Brackley Care Home residents for a magical Alpaca experience

An illustrative masterplan of the development. Greystoke Land have submitted plans to build 150 homes in the 9.7 hectare area.
Taken from planning application.
Credit: Greystoke Land

Six objections as plans put forward to build 150 'high quality' homes

Southfield Primary Academy, which has announced its closure from next July. Photo: Google Maps.

More than 1,000 signatures on petition to save ‘financially unviable’ school

Councillor Fiona Baker, WNC cabinet member for children, families, education and skills, has issued an updated statement about the closure of Southfield Primary Academy. Photos: Google Maps & WNC.

Councillor ‘disappointed’ to hear of closure of ‘financially unviable’ school

Southfield Primary Academy, in Banbury Road, Brackley, will close at the end of the current academic year on July 19, 2024. Photo: Google Maps.

School makes difficult decision to close as it is deemed ‘financially unviable’

Alex Gudger's effort had given Brackley a two-goal lead at Braintree (photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Brackley suffer 'character-building' defeat ahead of Scunthorpe clash
Gavin Cowan believes last Saturday's FA Cup agony will be 'character-building' for his Brackley Town players.

Helmdon School

Amazon donation helps primary school replace essential equipment

Bill Corner with Toffee

Northamptonshire widower to complete charity walk with dog who 'keeps him alive'

For Dominic to continue his journey, his family will need funds to travel across the country to different therapy centres – which is where Just4Children have stepped in to help make this happen.

Mother issues plea to support superhero two-year-old who may never walk or talk

Engineers at work on the first arch for the Greatworth green tunnel in September 2023.

HS2’s ‘longest green tunnel’ now under construction in Northamptonshire

Holly Simmons is the founder of Bloom Bea, which was set up off the back of making giant flowers for her wedding. Photo: Debbie McGregor.

Business owner ‘overwhelmed’ by love for giant flowers following viral videos

Jordon Crawford started the fightback for Brackley Town at King's Lynn Town on Tuesday night. Picture by Josh Nesden

‘Attitude and application’ of unbeaten Brackley delights boss Cowan

Residents can meet the wonderful Highlands up close and personal at the Northamptonshire family-run farm.

Meet the stunning pedigree fold of Highland cattle

The Colready Farm family, Tom Dyer and Jo, his mother, pictured at the farm.

A family-run farm offers families the chance to meet a herd of Highland cattle

Danny Newton has scored in three games in a row for Brackley Town. Picture by Josh Nesden

‘Pretty impressive’ Brackley are gearing up for a bank holiday double-header

Seas the day

Jack Graham-Troll to represent Great Britain at the Youth World Championships

Brackley Town manager Gavin Cowan has seen his team pick up seven points from their first three games. Picture by Josh Nesden

Darlington are up next as Cowan’s Brackley bid to maintain a solid start
Two home wins in the space of a few days have helped make it a very impressive start to the new season for Brackley Town.

Danny Newton heads off to celebrate his late goal, which earned Brackley Town a 2-1 win over Buxton at St James Park. Pictures by Josh Nesden

Cowan feels Brackley can draw some belief after their last-gasp success

Brackley Town boss Gavin Cowan is gearing up for back-to-back home matches. Picture by Glenn Alcock

'There’s more to come' as Brackley get ready to return to home soil

Boss Cowan in a positive mood as Brackley gear up for the curtain-raiser

Striker Danny Newton on the attack for Brackley Town against the Cobblers on Saturday (Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Boss Cowan pleased with Brackley performance despite narrow defeat to Cobblers

Ben Fox played his first match for more than five months as the Cobblers beat Brackley Town 2-1 on Saturday (Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Brady pleased by Fox return, but set to play 'longer game' on player fitness

Will Hondermarck on the ball for the Cobblers in their win at Brackley Town (Picture: Pete Norton)

Cobblers boss Brady pleased at 'good run-out' against Brackley Town

Cobblers boss Jon Brady on the sidelines during the 1-0 defeat to Birmingham City on Tuesday (Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images)

'Light at the end of the tunnel' on injuries as Cobblers head to Brackley

Alfie Bates scored both goals in Brackley Town's 2-2 draw with Burton Albion in Tuesday's friendly at St James Park. Picture by Glenn Alcock

Hectic week for Brackley as they now look to friendly clash with Cobblers

Gavin Cowan watches on during Brackley Town's 0-0 draw a Redditch United on Monday night. Picture by Glenn Alcock

Cowan happy with early stages as Brackley prepare to head for the Isle of Man

Brackley Town manager Gavin Cowan. Picture by Glenn Alcock

‘Lots of positives’ for Brackley boss Cowan despite a friendly defeat

Gavin Cowan and his Brackley Town players are preparing for the new season. Picture courtesy of Brackley Town FC

Brackley are in good shape as they get ready for first friendly action

Brackley Town boss Gavin Cowan

Brackley to open National League North season with a trip to Chorley

Mayor of Brackley Donation

Former Mayor of Brackley helps local lifesaving air ambulance

Brackley Town manager Gavin Cowan. Picture by Glenn Alcock

Brackley boss Cowan happy to get to work after a hectic first month

Jordon Crawford has signed for Brackley Town. Picture by Peter Short

Brackley swoop to sign attacking midfielder Crawford

Jon Brady

Brady explains why Cobblers' pre-season schedule will look different

Staff at Brackley Care Home wave their flags in anticipation of the event

Care Home's Around the World Adventure completed in one afternoon

Dan Turner, pictured in action for Leamington, has joined Brackley Town for an undisclosed fee. Picture by Sally Ellis

Frontman Turner becomes Brackley’s fifth new arrival of the summer

Alfie Bates is staying on at Brackley Town. Picture by Glenn Alcock

Brackley to visit the Isle of Man as Bates becomes the latest to commit

Cosmos Matwasa is staying on for another season at Brackley Town. Picture by Josh Nesden

Williams and Lyttle arrive as Brackley’s squad begins to take shape

Ellouise Hill (right) is skydiving for The Brain Tumour Charity after her mum, Elizabeth, (left) was diagnosed with a stage four cancer last year.

Daughter will skydive for cancer charity after mum's terminal diagnosis

Morgan Roberts has signed for Brackley Town

Brackley swoop for Roberts as key trio decide to stay on for the next campaign

Morgan Roberts

Former Cobblers youngster returns to the county with move to non-league side

Chatter & Natter table in The Lounge Bar, Brackley

Brackley Town Council awards funding to Chatty Café

Glenn Walker pictured in the thick of the celebrations when Brackley Town won the FA Trophy in 2018

Club legend and record appearance holder Walker departs Brackley

Brackley Players present Blithe Spirit

Brackley Players present the Noel Coward classic Blithe Spirit

Club captain Gareth Dean has agreed to stay on at Brackley Town under new boss Gavin Cowan. Picture by Glenn Alcock

Brackley boss Cowan makes moves as Newton arrives and Dean stays on

Gavin Cowan is settling into his role after he was appointed as the new manager of Brackley Town. Picture by Glenn Alcock

No time to waste as new Brackley boss Cowan gets to work