Two new directors have joined the board of Brackmills Industrial Estate as part of an initiative to make this Northampton estate the premier business and logistics park in the country.Brackmills has held Business Improvement District (BID) status since 2009, an initiative which has seen businesses pool an annual levy and use these funds exclusively for the benefit of the estate.The new directors, Gemma Osbourne from igus UK and Keith Dorrill from Wickes, were appointed following a successful Annual General Meeting at FESTO on Caswell Road that brought together more than 50 business leaders from across the estate.Charlotte Patrick, Vice Chair...

19 September, 2025

Northamptonshire digital agency Zinc Digital is celebrating its birthday by being unveiled as finalists in four categories at the 2025 Northamptonshire Business Awards.Zinc Digital, which is 20 years old, has been shortlisted for Small Business of the Year, Businessperson of the Year, Innovation Business of the Year, and Employer of the Year at the awards organised by Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce.Joe, Founder and CEO of Zinc Digital, said: "Being shortlisted for four awards is beyond anything we could have imagined when we started this journey 20 years ago. What makes this particularly special is that these categories represent everything we...

12 September, 2025

Ethan Malvern, technical director at independent IT consultancy, 3RS IT Solutions, has clinched a finalist spot in the Young ITSM Professional of the Year category of this year’s Professional Service Management Awards.Awarded to an individual under the age of 30, the finalist spot pays tribute to those who have demonstrated an outstanding level of achievement, ability and team support in the early years of their IT service management career. It also recognises those who show great potential for future success.Having joined the company as a 16-year-old infrastructure technician apprentice with Baltic Apprenticeships, Ethan has swiftly risen through the ranks. Last...

12 September, 2025

Seven inspiring individuals from Northamptonshire have been recognised for their extraordinary contributions to the community at the BBC Radio Northampton Make a Difference Awards 2025.The winners were celebrated at a special ceremony held at The Royal and Derngate Theatre, where their stories of kindness, resilience, and dedication took centre stage.Now in its fourth year, the Make a Difference Awards continue to grow, with BBC Local receiving thousands of nominations from across the country. The awards honour everyday people – and animals – who go above and beyond to make life better for others in their local communities.This year, two new...

11 September, 2025

Award-winning Northampton workspace hub Vulcan Works will host an open day next month to showcase its offering to the business community.The town centre innovative serviced office, which is in the heart of the Cultural Quarter, is inviting visitors to drop by and see the centre in all its entrepreneurial glory on Friday 31st October.From 10am to 3.30pm, anyone can explore the modern facilities and meet the vibrant Vulcan Works community.There will also be regular guided tours around the beautifully restored Victorian industrial building, which is home to coworking spaces, private offices, meeting rooms, and bustling breakout areas.Guests can also meet...

11 September, 2025

A Northamptonshire company has launched a hands-on work experience programme for students in a move to demonstrate its commitment to investing in future talent and skills development within the construction industry.See Limited, a group holding company responsible for businesses involved in the supply, distribution and fabrication of wood veneer and decorative laminate panels in the UK built environment industry, recently welcomed four students from Bishop Stopford School, Kettering, to its premises in Corby, Northants.During the inaugural week-long work experience, lower-sixth form students, Ryan Thompson and Elisa Mayes, and Year 10 students Georgia Thompson and Evie Thubron worked closely with Jayden...

11 September, 2025

North Northamptonshire Council has today launched a public consultation on its proposed plan for the next four years. The draft Corporate Plan for 2025 - 2029 sets out clear priorities and commitments that will shape both the council’s services and communities within North Northamptonshire over the next four years.The plan sets out a range of clear and ambitious commitments to local residents and businesses, grouping them under four key ‘priority area’ headings:Family Community Prosperity; and Smarter, Faster and Fairer public services.Some highlights of the ambitious plan include commitments such as:Delivering better roads, pavements and transport connections. Taking strong action...

11 September, 2025

North Northamptonshire Council have launched a new initiative to help local businesses and community groups understand and reduce their energy use and environmental impact.Funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the programme will support organisations to design their own decarbonisation plans and, access grants that will help them shift to more sustainable practices and save money.North Northamptonshire Council has appointed Urban Foresight, a strategic innovation consultancy, to deliver the programme. Urban Foresight brings extensive experience in supporting cleaner growth and environmental responsibility across the UK and Ireland. This collaboration with North Northamptonshire Council, developed in partnership with SmartCarbon is...

08 September, 2025

Small business owners are losing money because they're not tackling underperformance quickly enough, according to a local HR consultant.HR consultant, Nicky Buckley, says that one struggling employee can affect an entire team, leading to missed deadlines, unhappy customers and good staff getting fed up.Nicky Buckley, who runs East Midlands HR, said "It's not just about one person missing targets. It's the knock-on effect - projects slip, clients notice, and you spend time fixing problems instead of growing your business."Business owners call me saying that they've got someone who's struggling, but by then the problem has already spread throughout the whole...

05 September, 2025

Community arts organisation Made With Many is calling for volunteers to join their team and support the Family Arts Festival on Saturday 20th September in Corby town centre.The free festival, running from 11am-5pm, promises to be a day packed with creative activities, performances and opportunities for families to explore the arts together. Made With Many is appealing for volunteers to join them and help make this celebration even more special for everyone involved.From welcoming families as they arrive to supporting artists during performances, or simply being a friendly face who can point visitors in the right direction, every role helps...

05 September, 2025

Northampton is set to make history in September as two distinct events come together at Delapré Abbey to create the first combined music festival and disability event of its kind in the UK.NN Fest, organised by Mo Sounds, will take place on Saturday 20th September and this year is being held in collaboration with ‘The Disabled Adventurer’ Nick Wilson.The collaboration sees NN Fest providing the music festival infrastructure and atmosphere, while Nick’s Access Outdoors organisation is bringing cutting-edge all-terrain mobility technology and accessible adventure experiences.Suzy Jones, Operations Director from MOSounds, said: "We believe music has the power to unite people,...

05 September, 2025