A new team of property professionals with 100 years of estate agency experience is banking on “game-changing” social media marketing to shake up Northampton’s house-buying landscape.In just three months of trading, promotional videos produced by Cobbles Estate Agency have amassed over 500,000 views online, dramatically increasing exposure for clients’ homes.By ditching the traditional agency playbook and bringing creativity, transparency and genuine client focus back into the property market the team aims to quickly attract a more informed and engaged generation of buyers.Co-founder David Lewis said: “We wanted to be different, disruptive, and honest. Estate agency has evolved, and so too...

27 January, 2026

Thriving vehicle leasing firm Silverstone Leasing has been named Mid-Size Leasing Broker of the Year at the Fleet Procure Awards 2025.The Northampton-based company took the title at the leasing broker industry’s biggest and only independent annual awards event, which took place on Thursday night (22nd January).The prestigious national industry award, which celebrates excellence in the sector, is voted for by dealers, and it is the very first time that Silverstone Leasing has been crowned champion.Silverstone Leasing is based at Preston Deanery but is renowned nationwide for its commitment to exceptional service with its team of industry experts, customer care specialists,...

27 January, 2026

A growing Northampton-based health and safety consultancy has added another new recruit to the fold.Acorn Safety Services, which provides health and safety services to businesses, charities and organisations across the UK, has welcomed Chris Cowey as legionella consultant.After serving in the Army, Chris became a domestic plumber before his new role, in which he is undertaking legionella risk assessments, surveying water systems and looking for legionella bacteria hazards, as well as associated remedial works.He said: “I’ve settled in well at Acorn Safety Services, everyone I work with has been really welcoming. Not every day is the same and I’m learning...

27 January, 2026

Attending business networking meetings can be intimidating, especially for those who are naturally shy or anxious in professional settings. However, overcoming nerves is entirely possible with the right mindset and preparation. One of the most effective strategies is preparation. Before the meeting, research the attendees, companies, or industries represented. Having a few conversation starters or thoughtful questions ready can boost confidence and reduce the fear of awkward silences. Another key approach is to focus on mindset. Instead of viewing networking as a high-pressure performance, see it as an opportunity to learn and make genuine connections. Shifting your focus from impressing others...

23 January, 2026

Community groups, schools, residents, businesses and landowners across North Northamptonshire are being invited to apply for free young trees from North Northamptonshire Council, with saplings for the scheme being generously supplied by The Woodland Trust.The Free Tree Giveaway aims to support local planting projects that enhance biodiversity, create greener community spaces and contribute to the area’s long‑term environmental resilience. Tree‑planting schemes like this also give volunteers a meaningful way to get directly involved in helping to improve and care for our local environment.The initiative supports the Council’s wider Tree Planting Strategy and Local Nature Recovery Strategy, which set out a...

23 January, 2026

A specialist CCTV camera using AI (artificial intelligence) technology has been installed at a hotspot in West Northamptonshire to continue the fight against fly-tipping in the area.West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is partnering with environmental enforcement firm Kingdom Local Authority Support, who have fitted a high-tech tower of CCTV cameras at a rural site as part of the Council’s ongoing work to catch those committing these offences.The Council uses a range of measures to deal with fly-tipping and littering offences up to and including prosecution and this new camera aims to complement the range of CCTV already used.Where fixed penalties are...

23 January, 2026

Communities across West Northamptonshire are invited to help shape the future of their area as West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) launches fresh plans as part of the Local Plan consultation on Thursday 29 January.The Local Plan sets out where homes, jobs, and services will be located, how green spaces will be protected, and how sustainable growth will be delivered across West Northamptonshire up until 2043. It also covers key policies on housing numbers, employment land, town centre regeneration, and environmental protections. With housing and employment needs increasing significantly, this consultation is a vital opportunity for people to influence decisions that will affect their...

23 January, 2026

An historic 17th-century former coaching inn in Wellingborough town centre is being offered for sale through regional commercial property consultancy, Prop-Search.Built just before the civil war, The Hind Hotel is Grade II* Listed and occupies a prominent location on Sheep Street, forming part of the town’s one-way system and overlooking the primary shopping area.  It holds a pivotal place in the history books, famous for its connection to Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War, where Parliamentarian generals supposedly met to to strategize against Royalist forces before the pivotal Battle of Nasesby in 1645.  Cromwell himself is rumoured to have...

23 January, 2026

Local businesses looking for a virtual base can now use Northampton’s Vulcan Works as a registered office address.The town centre workspace is offering the new service for 2026, meaning companies can secure a Northampton business location for their letterheads without paying out for an actual office space.The registered office address service is available to virtual office and coworking customers of the hub.Virtual office and coworking customers also get access to The Wire, a new digital platform launched by Oxford Innovation Space (OIS) to connect more than 900 businesses across its network of innovation centres in the UK and Ireland, of which Vulcan Works...

22 January, 2026

Everdon Outdoor Learning Centre, based in the village of Everdon, has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge, gaining national recognition for the high standard of its educational visits.The LOtC Quality Badge is the only national scheme that recognises both the quality of learning experiences and the effectiveness of risk management. It is awarded by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) and is held by some of the UK’s leading providers of educational visits. The badge is also endorsed by the Department for Education (DfE) and recommended by the Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel Cymru as...

22 January, 2026

Northampton’s business community is being invited to come together this March for an International Women’s Day Charity Ball at the Mercure Hotel Northampton, combining thought-provoking conversation, corporate networking and fundraising for a vital local cause.Taking place on Friday, 6 March, the evening will mark International Women’s Day under the global theme #GiveToGain, with a programme designed to celebrate female leadership while encouraging businesses to invest in positive social impact.The event will feature an engaging panel discussion with female founders and senior business figures from across the region, sharing insights on leadership, resilience and success in today’s commercial landscape. The discussion...

22 January, 2026