A leading UK-based vegetation management and landscaping contractor has announced a partnership with Northampton Saints Foundation, reinforcing the company’s commitment to the local community and building the next generation of workers.The partnership kicks off with VMS Ltd serving as a sleeve sponsor for The Foundation’s biggest charity fundraising event of the year, Foundation Day, on Saturday 21st March.During the match against Newcastle Red Bulls at Cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens, the Saints squad will wear special edition kits featuring the VMS logo.In addition to the match-day sponsorship, VMS Ltd has also joined The Foundation’s Founder15 scheme, which helps change lives and create...

23 March, 2026

A renowned vehicle leasing veteran is the latest recruit at Northampton-based Silverstone Leasing.New account manager David Purvis has been in the motor trade for over 25 years, starting off valeting cars before going into body shop quality control and new car sales at a local dealership.When his first son was born, David shifted into brokering to escape weekend working for a better fit with family life.David, who was with his previous employer for 15 years as sales broker and account manager, said the new environment at Silverstone Leasing has been a welcome change after more than a decade in one...

23 March, 2026

Northampton College and Moulton College are exploring a potential merger to create a stronger, more resilient college that can better serve students, employers and communities across Northamptonshire.The two colleges currently have a combined total of more than 12,000 students and approximately 1,100 staff and there is a shared belief between the senior leadership teams and governing bodies of both colleges that they are “stronger together”, enabling them to provide a transformational post-16 offer for the county and communities they serve.The proposal to explore the benefits of a merger has already been approved by the Boards of Governors at both colleges.If...

23 March, 2026

The East Midlands ranked third in the UK for apprenticeship interest, with residents exploring vocational training significantly more than the national average, according to new research.Analysis by tutoring platform FindTutors shows online searches for "apprenticeship" and "vocational training" in the East Midlands rose by 22% year-on-year in 2025. Overall search interest ran 34% above the national average, ranking the region third nationally.The East Midlands ranked ahead of Greater London (26% above average) and the South East (31% above average) on a per-capita basis.Helen Russell, apprenticeship tutor at FindTutors and Director of The Right Track Consultancy, suggests the data reflects a broader shift in...

17 March, 2026

Families are invited to enjoy egg-citing Easter fun at award winning Boughton House from Saturday 28th March to Thursday 9th April, with a packed programme of springtime activities set against the stunning backdrop of the gardens and parkland.Visitors can follow a specially created Easter trail through the grounds, discovering spring in full bloom while completing their workbook along the way. Traditional garden games, including noughts and crosses, skittles and a honey-themed word search, promise fun for all ages as families explore the estate together.Over the Easter Weekend, from 3rd to 6th April, guests can meet the newest spring arrivals in...

17 March, 2026

Passengers across West Northamptonshire are set for greener and quieter everyday journeys thanks to a further £2.2 million investment from the Government.The funding will support the introduction of 17 brand‑new electric buses, adding to the 54 Government-funded buses already on their way, bringing the total to 71.The first vehicles are currently being primed for service and are expected to hit the streets soon. These vehicles will replace some of the existing buses across Stagecoach’s fleet, helping cut harmful emissions and improve air quality for residents.This latest boost expands the area’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) programme, following the joint...

17 March, 2026

Nominations for the Rose of Northamptonshire Awards 2026 are now open.The Rose of Northamptonshire awards honour individuals who go above and beyond for their neighbours and whose dedication strengthens communities across the county. As Northamptonshire Community Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary, this year’s awards will be particularly special, with just 50 winners recognised - 25 from West Northamptonshire and 25 from North Northamptonshire. The awards are delivered in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council, North Northamptonshire Council, and Wicksteed Park, which will host the awards ceremony in June during Volunteer’s Week.Local residents can submit their nomination before the deadline on Thursday...

12 March, 2026

Ambitious young chefs and entrepreneurs from across Northamptonshire are being invited to invent the county’s next big food trend as part of an innovative new competition launched by Delapré Abbey.The Delapré Abbey Food Festival Young Enterprise Competition brings together catering and business students from Northampton College, Moulton College and Tresham College.Students are being challenged to design a new food concept that could become the next big trend in the sector. Working in teams, they will develop a full business concept including product development, branding, packaging, costing and a marketing strategy before pitching their ideas in a ‘Dragons’ Den’-style presentation to...

12 March, 2026

After demonstrating the lasting and positive effect arts therapy can bring to young people, The Core at Corby Cube are delighted to announce that a new 12 week Dramatherapy course will begin on Wed 15 April. Delivered in partnership with the local charity KidsAid and funded by Northamptonshire Community Foundation with support from the Friends of the Foundation, M-Power Dramatherapy is created to support the mental health of young people aged 12-16 using art techniques to explore their emotions. Registrations of interest are now open.   Initially launched 12 months ago, M-Power Dramatherapy worked with clinicians and artists who drew on...

12 March, 2026

Last week Hilton Northampton welcomed guests, partners, and community leaders for an immersive launch event celebrating the hotel’s extensive refurbishment and its deepening commitment to the local community. The occasion marked a major milestone, with £2.9 million invested in upgrading all 144 guestrooms, including the addition of two Five Feet to Fitness rooms featuring Peloton bikes, refreshed corridors, and the unveiling of the hotel’s brand new wellness suite.The event, titled “Journey Through Northampton,” transformed the hotel into a multi-sensory tour of the town’s culture, heritage, sport, and wellbeing, brought to life from the very first moment guests stepped aboard Northampton’s...

12 March, 2026

A Northamptonshire woman, who has lived with lymphoedema for more than three decades, has publicly thanked a support service provided by Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity which has helped manage her condition over the 30 years.As part of Lymphoedema Awareness Month in March, Elspeth May has praised the “terrific support” she has received from the outpatient Lymphoedema Service, based at the Northampton charity’s Kettering Road hospice.Elspeth was diagnosed with lymphoedema in her left arm in the 1990s after treatment for breast cancer.Her arm required specialist bandaging and compression to reduce it to a more reasonable size before she was able to...

12 March, 2026