Braunston28 Jun 2025Canal-loving Poirot actor to open boat rallySir David Suchet will steer a narrowboat as part of a parade and his wife will be in a butty behind.28 Jun 20258 Apr 2025Coal trade narrowboat restoration work beginsHardy was built in the 1940s and transported coal between Braunston and Banbury, restorers say.8 Apr 202521 Nov 2024Man's £160k legacy to restore historical bridgeA late waterways supporter and local resident of Braunston dedicates £160,000 to repair the bridge.21 Nov 202422 Sep 2024Plans for 21 affordable homes proposed for villageThe housing association says it wants to allow rural communities to stay together.22 Sep 202429 Jun 2024Historic boat show celebrates 20th yearBraunston Historic Narrowboat Rally includes one of the largest parades of historic boats in the UK.29 Jun 20249 Apr 2024Maypole dance group's plea for more membersDance leader, Jo Palmer-Phillips says it would be "really sad" if the tradition was lost.9 Apr 202420 Aug 2023£5m bats-in-churches scheme hailed a successThe project helped save a Rutland village church from closure, according to its churchwarden.20 Aug 202327 Aug 2022Man dies in three-vehicle crash on A45The collision closed the A45 between Braunston and Daventry.27 Aug 202226 Aug 2022Three-vehicle crash closes A45A three-vehicle "serious collision" closes the A45 between Braunston and Daventry.26 Aug 2022