More than 2,000 people and families across Northamptonshire are to receive presents this Christmas thanks to the NLive Radio Christmas Present Appeal.Gifts with a total value exceeding £10,000 are now being shared with people in need across the area through five dedicated charity partners.Rebecca Steers, Station Manager at NLive Radio, said: “We are overwhelmed by the generosity shown once again by our listeners and the wider Northampton community. These donations will bring joy to so many people who might otherwise go without a gift this Christmas. Thank you to everyone who supported the appeal.”This years charity partners were;The Doddridge Centre...

18 December, 2025

It has been a memorable year for office hub Vulcan Works, which has launched new business initiatives, opened a podcast studio and provided endless creative opportunities for the local business community during 2025.The Northampton workspace has supported hundreds of businesses with office space, business growth advice and innovative workshops since it launched.The past 12 months have seen a smart glasses manufacturer, a quilter and an architectural studio join the Vulcan Works creative community, which also includes web developers, graphic designers, artists and a cyber security service provider, to name a few.In the summer, Gather & Create @ Vulcan Works was...

18 December, 2025

Home-lifestyle store Bell of Northampton is encouraging shoppers to mark Friday 2nd January in the diary as it prepares to launch its January sale, both in-store and online.Those looking to make home improvements in 2026 will be able to start the new year with savings across a range of departments including kitchens, bathrooms, fires and stoves and the Bell BBQ Shop.“The start of the new year is the perfect opportunity for those looking to get started on a brand-new look for their home,” comments Lee Ferris, managing director at Bell of Northampton.“Whether you are looking to upgrade your kitchen, bathroom...

18 December, 2025

As a festive thank-you to the Northampton business community, NLive Radio is delighted to again be running a special Christmas competition giving local organisations the chance to win free on-air advertising in early 2026.Local businesses can enter now for the opportunity to win one of three advertising packages, including:1 × FREE three‑month standard advertising campaign2 × heavily discounted six‑month standard campaigns at 65% offAll packages include FREE standard production, making this an exceptional opportunity for businesses looking to boost their profile in the new year.The station’s standard advertising package includes:6 plays per day, Monday–Friday (7am–9pm)Additional evening and weekend playsA three‑month...

17 December, 2025

Hilton Northampton is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Podpads, the leading luxury glamping provider, to deliver an unforgettable accommodation experience during the Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix 2026, taking place 2nd – 6th July 2026.Emma Coen, general manager, Hilton Northampton, commented: "We’re delighted to partner with Podpads to offer something truly unique for the Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix 2026 visitors. This collaboration combines the excitement of the race with Hilton’s signature comfort and service, ensuring guests have an unforgettable experience both on and off the track."Guests attending the iconic motorsport event can now enjoy the...

17 December, 2025

North Northamptonshire Council is supporting local businesses and community groups to reduce energy use and environmental impact through its Powering Change programme.Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the programme offers free access to the SmartCarbon platform, a user-friendly tool to measure carbon emissions and create a tailored Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP). These plans help organisations understand their environmental footprint, meet procurement requirements, and take practical steps toward decarbonisation.Carbon reduction plans are tools that help organisations to better understand and manage their energy use, whilst demonstrating net zero ambitions to customers and stakeholders.Now, business and organisations in the North...

17 December, 2025

The dynamic and resilient operations director of a Northamptonshire-based asbestos removal and biohazard cleaning company has won a prestigious local award.Elena Paunete, of Specialist Remediation Solutions (SRS), was crowned Business Leader of the Year at the recent Wellingborough and North Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.The awards, which were part of a breakfast event held at Wellingborough Golf Club, recognise the innovation, resilience, and community spirit that make the region’s businesses thrive.Elena single-handedly kept SRS running last year after managing director Stephen Booth was unexpectedly taken ill, ensuring as little disruption as possible for both staff and clients.Her efforts led...

17 December, 2025

Travel across Northampton just became easier after West Northamptonshire Council officially opened the North West Relief Road (NWRR).This new route connects the A428 Harlestone Road with the A5199 Welford Road creating a much-needed link over the railway line to deliver an essential part of theLocal Transport Plan and to support economic growth in Northampton.The project included: • The construction of 1.5km single carriageway which will be named Gorse Valley Way • 400m of causeway – raised road across flood plain • A new rail bridge in partnership with Network Rail • A new bridge over the River Nene in partnership with the Environment Agency •...

17 December, 2025

A major new leisure service will deliver significant investment and improved facilities across West Northamptonshire, following the appointment of Sports & Leisure Management Ltd (SLM), trading as Everyone Active, to operate council-run centres in Northampton and Daventry for the next ten years.Awarded after an extensive competitive procurement process, the new service will enhance local leisure provision, improve quality, and deliver better value for residents. It will come into effect on 1 April 2026, covering Daventry Leisure Centre, Daventry Sports Park, Moulton Leisure Centre, Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Mounts Baths and Lings Forum Leisure Centre.The agreement will unlock a comprehensive programme...

17 December, 2025

West Northamptonshire Council will continue to build for the future by investing in a broad range of schemes and projects to improve local infrastructure and services for our communities in the year ahead.In 2026/27, the Council is planning to earmark £83 million within its capital programme to priority projects across highways, education, housing, and regeneration.While the Council continues to face significant financial pressures and the need to make savings in its revenue budget, which funds day-to-day services, capital funding works very differently. It can only be used for one-off projects, such as improving roads, building and expanding schools, regenerating town...

17 December, 2025

One of Northamptonshire’s most important heritage sites is giving people a chance to leave their own permanent mark on its 900-year history.Delapré Abbey is working on the £5 million ‘A Stable Future’ project to repair its substantial 19th century stables and associated buildings and transform them into a new health and wellbeing hub.Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust has now launched the Stable Stories fundraiser in time for Christmas to give people the chance to buy engraved metal name plates which will be installed around the refurbished stables complex.Richard Clinton, Chief Executive of Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust, said: “Delapré Abbey is brimming with...

17 December, 2025