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Corby Town boss Graham Drury (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Boss Drury ready to secure a second 'great escape' with the Steelmen

Lawson D'Ath congratulates hat-trick hero Eddie Panter after Monday's game (Picture: Peter Short)

Hat-trick hero Panter relieved as he gets back on the goal trail for Poppies

Monday was a great day for Kettering Town's players and supporters (Picture: Peter Short)

Panter leads the way as Poppies rediscover their shooting boots in Stamford rout

AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Elliot Sandy (Picture: Shaun Frankham)

Sandy says fatigue a key factor as Diamonds suffer pre-season loss at Rugby Town

Diamonds skipper Joel Nketia was sent-off at Stamford on Saturday (Picture: Shaun Frankham)

Sandy issues discipline warning after skipper Nketia is red-carded in friendly

Jack Keeble celebrates his goal in last season's play-off semi-final victory (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Another blow for the Steelmen as key defender Keeble departs to join Stamford

Liam McDonald and George Akhtar were all smiles after Saturday's win (Picture: Peter Short)

Kettering Town to stay ‘humble’ as boss McDonald demands even more

Poppies boss Liam McDonald (picture: Peter Short)

More pain for Poppies as Stamford add to the misery

The fatal crash took place near Deenthorpe on the A43 Stamford Road /Google /Northants Police

Driver killed in A43 crash near Corby on road to Stamford

Oundle ward councillors sign the petition brought forward by campaign leader, Marion Shepherd, which has had over 750 signatures

"It’s a miracle there hasn’t been a major accident"

Kettering Town boss Simon Hollyhead was not a happy man after Tuesday night's draw with Stamford (Picture: Peter Short)

No rest for Kettering Town's players despite fixture-free weekend

Stamford goalkeeper Tom Jackson is sent-off after just 63 minutes (Picture: Peter Short)

Latimer Park agony as Poppies throw away late lead against 10-man Stamford

Callum Powell celebrates his goal for Kettering Town, but he and his team-mates were left frustrated as Stamford fought back to draw 1-1 (Picture: Peter Short)

Hollyhead frustrated as shot-shy Kettering pay 'heavy price' in Stamford draw

New Lodge Farm, Bulwick

Helen Bach Northants Nosh: New Lodge Farm, Bulwick, Northamptonshire

Fletcher Toll left Corby to sign for King's Lynn Town in May - he has been loaned out by his new club to Stamford (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Former Steelmen striker Toll loaned out by King's Lynn without playing a game

A43 between Corby and Stamford/Google

Driver taken to hospital after A43 crash between Corby and Stamford
A driver has been taken to hospital after a crash near crossroads between Corby and Stamford on the A43.
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New Diamonds signing Will Mellors-Blair in action for Kettering Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Diamonds boost attacking options with signing of forward Mellors-Blair

The new play area at Kings Cliffe Active

Celebrate the power of play with Kings Cliffe Active

Jamar Loza is action for Kettering Town at Stamford on Saturday (Picture: Peter Short)

Lavery looking to Loza to prove attacking spark for shot-shy Kettering Town

Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery chats to referee Will Murray at the end of Saturday's game (Picture: Peter Short)

Boss Lavery left 'fuming' as Kettering are denied crucial win at the death

Stamford are about to score their late, late equaliser (Picture: Peter Short)

Cooke’s late, late show delivers damaging title blow to faltering Kettering Town

The old agricultural buildings and barns on site have been given permission to be transformed into six holiday lets, a small cafe and retail units. (Image: Google Maps)

Holiday cottage plan for rural Northamptonshire farm given green light

Simon Fairhall (past Trustee/Chair), Cat Raitt (Trustee lead for Play), Guy Varty (Chair of Trustees) at the site of the proposed play equipment at Kings Cliffe Active

Proposed playground development will boost Kings Cliffe Active appeal for local ...

A43 at Blatherwycke/ Google

Woman taken to hospital after serious crash on A43 near Corby

Traffic alert A43/ National World

Serious collision on A43 between Corby and Stamford

Yarwell Mill (Credit: Discover Northamptonshire)

Emergency services evacuate holiday park between Corby and Stamford

Gary Hooper scored the second goal on his Poppies debut against Stourbridge

Poppies in ‘a really good place’ as they stay top ahead of Cobblers Cup crunch
Richard Lavery believes Kettering Town are 'in a really good place' after they secured a brilliant 2-0 win over title rivals Stourbridge in front of a crowd of more than 1,500 at Latimer Park on Tuesday.
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The Poppies players celebrate Nile Ranger's opening goal (Picture: Peter Short)

Ranger at the double as Poppies go second after seeing off leaders Stamford

Kettering Town fans have been turning up at Latimer Park in their numbers so far this season (PIcture: Peter Short)

Lavery wants fans to get behind high-flying Poppies as leaders come to town

Kettering Town manager Richard Lavery (Picture: Peter Short)

Lavery wants back-to-back wins as Poppies gear up for Lowestoft test

Columnist Helen Bach questions whether mobile phones are an appropriate alternative to dummies.

Helen Bach Column: Smartphones instead of dummies?

The scene of the double fatal on the A43 near Bulwick/UGC

Two drivers killed in A43 crash between Corby and Stamford

The collision happened at the junction of Kirby Lane and the A43 Stamford Road north of Corby

A43 crash leaves motorcyclist in his 20s in hospital with serious injuries

Police surround Thomas Hill.

Watch: Drug dealer smashes into railing as he’s blocked by police

Angela with her son Kyle

Mum's mission to find 'guardian angels' who saved son's life

A disconsolate Dan Jezeph leaves the pitch after being red-carded (Picture: Peter Short)

Jezeph's red proves so costly as battling Poppies' slip to Stamford defeat

The Tuke painting that sold for £20,000

Painting pulled from plastic bag at Oundle Oxfam sells for £20,000 at auction

Will Jones has been named the new skipper at AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Assistant boss Lorraine taking the positives ahead of crunch Boldmere clash

Michael Harriman's first game as player-boss of AFC Rushden & Diamonds ended in a 1-1 draw with Rugby Town

Glennon on target but Diamonds are denied at home by rivals Rugby Town

Christina Trevanion and JJ Chalmers with The Travelling Auctioneers van

Hit BBC One show heads to Rockingham Castle on 19th September

Posh Paddy's will reopen and will feature some Orbis favourites on its menu. Image: Orbis Stamford / National World

New Posh Paddy's boss vows to add 'a little bit of Orbis magic'

A43 closed near to Blatherwyke with vehicles trying to use back roads

A43 closure 'chaos' as traffic uses village for diversion route

Andy Leese didn't hold back in his post-match assessment after his Kettering Town team lost 4-2 at home to Stourbridge. Pictures by Peter Short

Leese ‘absolutely fuming’ as Poppies slump to a second defeat in a row

Kettering Town boss Andy Leese takes charge of his first home league game this weekend. Picture by Peter Short

Leese hopes Poppies fans will be out in force for first home game of the season

It was a disappointing opening day of the season for Kettering Town as they were beaten at Stamford. Pictures by Peter Short

Poppies boss Leese won’t panic but knows there is ‘a lot to do’

Andy Leese was frustrated after his Kettering Town team were beaten at Stamford. Pictures by Peter Short

Boss Leese left to rue missed chances after Poppies’ defeat on the opening day

The Stamford players celebrate after James Blunden scored what proved to be the winner to condemn Kettering Town to defeat on the opening day of the season. Pictures by Peter Short

Poppies flounder as they slip to an opening-day defeat at Stamford

Andy Leese takes charge of his first league game at Kettering Town tomorrow when they kick-off the new Southern League Premier Central campaign at Stamford. Picture by Peter Short

Leese’s Poppies are ready to get going in tricky clash at Stamford

Glebe House, Twywell

Take a look around this Georgian former rectory with a price tag of £2,850,000

Andy Leese's Kettering Town will make the short trip to Stamford on the opening day of the Southern League Premier Central season. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies to head to Stamford in an intriguing opening-day clash

Lock House near Oundle is for sale

Take a look around 'three-in-one' house with income potential near Oundle

Corby Town manager Gary Setchell. Picture by Jim Darrah

A spring in the step as Setchell’s Steelmen get ready to take on the leaders

Corby Town manager Gary Setchell. Picture by David Tilley

Steelmen ‘scratching for results’ as they get ready for a big Spalding test

The Northampton Old Scouts players applaud their Kettering counterparts after their clash at Waverley Road. Pictures by George Halfhide

Wellingborough march on while Stewarts & Lloyds take the derby honours

Corby Town are on the hunt for a new manager after Lee Attenborough resigned this week

Steelmen seeking a 'quick appointment' after Attenborough's shock departure

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