West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is reminding residents to submit their nominations for the West Northamptonshire Male Role Model Awards 2025 before the deadline of midnight, on Sunday 26 October.These annual awards honour those who go above and beyond to inspire and go the extra mile for their communities, workplaces and the people around them. Whether through quiet acts of kindness, bold leadership, or simply being a steady source of support, these individuals deserve to be recognised.Nominations are open to any man or boy who has demonstrated positive leadership, support, or dedication within their community. If you know someone who has inspired you...

21 October, 2025

On Thursday 16 October, more than 90 people came together with West and North Northamptonshire Councils to raise awareness of male mental health and reaffirm their commitment to suicide prevention.The event, held in partnership with local mental health services at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, showcased the vital support available across the county. Attendees heard inspiring stories from men who had taken part in a new campaign film and contributed written reflections, sharing their personal journeys and messages of hope.These honest stories sparked conversations, helping to break down stigma and encourage open dialogue around male mental health.The event also featured...

21 October, 2025

Three more years of creativity, culture and community-led arts have been secured for Corby and Wellingborough, with Arts Council England confirming £1 million of funding for arts programme Made With Many.The award is part of Arts Council England's largest ever Creative People and Places (CPP) Portfolio, which sees £42 million invested in 45 programmes from 2026-29, to deliver more grassroots-led cultural experiences in areas across England where involvement in arts and culture is below the national average.Creative People and Places brings together community, grassroots and cultural organisations as partners to take the lead in choosing, creating and taking part in...

21 October, 2025

North Northamptonshire Council, working with Kier, have completed work on a project designed to improve pedestrian and traffic safety at a busy junction on the A6 in Burton Latimer.Delivered through the Government’s Safer Roads Fund, the scheme is designed to enhance safety for all road users and improve the overall flow of traffic through the area.Key improvements include:Controlled pedestrian facilities are now incorporated into the junction and include accessible dropped kerbs, pedestrian guard rails, and tactile paving to enable safe access to the public footpath. Resurfaced footways and carriageway to improve ride quality and long-term durability. Installation of a...

21 October, 2025

Families, residents, and community groups came together on Saturday to celebrate the opening of Castle Park at Chalk Lane, a new green space built on the historic site of Northampton Castle.Created by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), the park offers a welcoming space for people of all ages to relax, learn, and connect. Its thoughtful design blends Northampton’s proud heritage with features that encourage community use and family-friendly activities.The opening event held by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) held on Saturday 18 October, welcomed dignitaries, residents, and visitors to mark the transformation of this heritage site into a vibrant and educational green...

21 October, 2025

The people of Corby have donated more than 547kgs of much-needed donations for Corby Foodbank as part of a town-wide community event.Organised in partnership with Corby Town Council, local faiths, and community organisations and supported by Lee Barron MP, Corby Harvest Cares took place at the Corby Irish Centre on Sunday 12th October.The brand new, town-wide community event, spearheaded by Councillor Ceilidh Devine, served as a collection point for donations of non-perishable food items and toiletries in aid of Corby Foodbank.Alongside the collection, the festival featured stalls from community services, mental health organisations, and local faith groups, while a community...

21 October, 2025

Everyone with a story to tell or photos to share about Kingsway’s past or present is invited to attend the Kingsway Shed of Culture Opening Party - in celebration of the art, community culture and character of Kingsway and its residents. The event takes place on Saturday 1 November 2025, 2pm, at Wellingborough Methodist Church, Kingsway NN8 2PD.Organised by The Creative Place, a Northampton-based non-profit with a mission to support the creativity and culture of Northamptonshire, through fun creative activities for families, young people and artists, it selected Kingsway as the community for its first full ‘Shed of Culture’ pop-up...

21 October, 2025

A leading health and safety consultancy is warning businesses that prevention is better than cure when it comes to health and safety in the workplace.The latest annual Health and Safety Executive (HSE) work-related fatality figures show 124 workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain last year.The statistics, which cover the period from April 2024 to March 2025, show that the most common cause of deaths in the workplace were falls from height, and the industry with the highest number of deaths was construction (35), followed closely by agriculture, forestry and fishing (23).Experts at Northamptonshire-based Acorn Safety Services say...

21 October, 2025

Silverstone Leasing’s accountant is swapping spreadsheets for stilettos as she takes on local dance challenge Strictly Northampton 2025.Sophie Norville has begun intensive training for the ballroom contest and is following in the footsteps of family members who have also previously taken part in the competition.Sophie, who was encouraged to take part by husband and Silverstone Leasing managing director Scott Norville, said: “My sister in laws have both done Strictly Northampton. One did it eight or nine years ago and still does it now – she competes across the country.“Usually, I’m the one on the sidelines cheering everyone else on but...

21 October, 2025

Hanwood Park was proud to sponsor the Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year category at the NNBN Awards 2025, with Kettering-based Lifestyle Performance Transformations (LPT) taking home the prestigious award.The awards ceremony, held at the Hilton Northampton, celebrated outstanding organisations, businesses, and charities across Northamptonshire. LPT, which operates personal training studios in Kettering and Burton Latimer, was recognised for their work helping busy parents over 40 regain energy, strength and confidence through sustainable fitness approaches.Chris Langdon, Project Director at Hanwood Park, said: "We were absolutely delighted to sponsor the Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year category and to...

17 October, 2025

This year’s Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards celebrate the brightest stars of the county’s culinary scene. Winners across 18 categories took centre stage yesterday evening at the Royal & Derngate in Northampton, showcasing exceptional talent, ambition, and creativity.Stuart Branch, People, Digital, Environment, Health & Safety Director at Weetabix, praised the winners for their outstanding contributions to Northamptonshire’s thriving food and drink sector, during an evening celebrating resilience, innovation, sustainability, and the finest local people and produce.“Weetabix is proud to once again be the headline sponsor of these awards. We’re especially pleased to see sustainability featured so prominently across every...

17 October, 2025