It was barely larger than a garden shed but when the electrical sub-station on Semilong Road in Northampton burst into flames it plunged hundreds of homes into darkness.
Fourteen hours later there were still issues getting everyone's power restored but...
I’ve heard more than one person say that the long summer lockdown took them back to the summers of their youth. For me that’s the 70’s when we did what kids do best…hang out on the racecourse and ride...
Even the most disinterested follower of cricket would have to admit that this year seeing the traditional summer sport under way is something of a reassuring relief.
For those that eat, drink and breathe the sport one can only imagine...
I'm not going to mention the thwack of leather on willow but there is something very reassuring about the revival of cricket as a herald of summer.
Dave Ikin took these pictures of Henry Grayson in action at Overstone.
Meanwhile Northamptonshire...
An aircraft that defended the nation from peril during the Second World War flew over Northampton General Hospital today to say thankyou to workers battling the current national threat.
Spitfires (along with Hurricanes) were the state of the art fighter...
This kind of defeat leaves a taste in your mouth that is only washed clean with silverware and trophies.
By the end of it Saints had done everything: had good luck and bad, done sublime things but also saw a...
Saints travel to Exeter faced with reigniting their Premiership form against the pack leaders.
The team is as follows:
15 Harry Mallinder14 Ahsee Tuala13 Matt Proctor12 Andrew Symons11 Tom Collins10 James Grayson9 Alex Mitchell
1 Francois van Wyk2 James Fish3 Paul Hill4...
Stephen Myler's first game back at Franklin's Gardens after joining London Irish ended as Saints first home defeat of the season after a rip roaring contest.
There was thunderous physicality from the hosts: Naiyaravoro skittling tacklers, the Franks brothers pounding...
A superb performance from Wanderers at Franklin's Gardens saw them beat Sale Jets 51-12 in the Premiership Rugby Shield.
Among the tries was a stand out effort from Ryan Olowofela.
Dave Ikin took the following shots:
