After 10 years of working night shifts as a hotel supervisor, Groundwork Northamptonshire’s new Green Doctor trainee is embracing daylight hours and a new challenge.Robert Thurland, 29, has this month been recruited to head up the charity’s Green Doctor programme - which provides free, impartial advice to help people across Northamptonshire stay warm, stay well, and save money on household bills.From helping residents tackle energy debt to identifying health and safety hazards in the home, Green Doctors are trained to offer practical support to some of the most vulnerable members of our communities.Robert describes the transition to his new role as...

11 June, 2025

One of the UK’s leading asbestos consultancies has been recognised for adopting a number of green initiatives to make the business more sustainable.Northampton-based Acorn Analytical Services, a UKAS and ATAC accredited environmental agency that specialises in asbestos management and training, was awarded the Gold Award in the Sustainability category at the Northamptonshire SME Awards.The award recognised the company’s bold efforts to change its operations to be more sustainable in the last 12 months, as well as creating a plan to reduce its carbon footprint further by 2027.Initiatives implemented since August 2024 have included:Switching to electric vehicles Installing 48 solar...

11 June, 2025

Commsave Credit Union has announced the winners of its 321 prize draw, concluding a four-month drive that saw a significant increase in membership across Northamptonshire and beyond.Between January and April, more than 1,500 new members joined Commsave – one of the most substantial spikes in recent years. All new joiners, along with members who referred a friend, colleague or family member, were entered into a prize draw to win £3,000, £2,000 or £1,000.Among those celebrating is Louise Whitehead from Northampton, who won the £1,000 prize.“I was so excited when I found out I’d won,” said Louise, who saw an advert for...

11 June, 2025

Two local hospice charities have joined forces to launch an essential bereavement service to support individuals dealing with grief.Northamptonshire’s sister hospice charities Cransley Hospice Trust and Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity came together after seeing a demand in the county for services to support people through their journey of an end of life diagnosis and palliative care.The hospices worked together to secure funding and put out a tender for the delivery of the service.Charities Age UK and Mind were successful in winning the tender and will both provide specialist email and telephone support, as well as one-to-one counselling from a qualified,...

11 June, 2025

Serviced office hub Vulcan Works will support three Northamptonshire charities this summer by repeating its weekly fundraising initiative.Last year in July and August, the town centre workspace launched Charity Tuesdays, offering free hotdesking in its coworking space every Tuesday, in exchange for a nominal charity donation, raising hundreds of pounds for Cynthia Spencer Hospice and the Northamptonshire Community Foundations’ Family Food Aid Appeal.This year, Charity Tuesdays will see Vulcan Works provide free coworking for a financial pledge to three new local worthwhile causes.There is no minimum suggested contribution, it can be any amount in cash.First up in June is Baby...

11 June, 2025

Dads everywhere are in for a treat this Father’s Day, thanks to a unique BBQ masterclass launched by renowned Northants home lifestyle store – Bell of Northampton.Bell’s BBQ Shop regularly draws in customers, and the Traeger BBQ Grill Masterclass is no exception. Aimed at all foodies, but particularly perfect for dads and BBQ enthusiasts, this interactive class, to be held at Bell of Northampton’s store on Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton on Saturday 12th July, will be headed by Traeger pro Kirsty Redden.With 30 years’ industry experience, she will be sharing her extensive knowledge during this interactive class, demonstrating how you can...

11 June, 2025

Northamptonshire Community Foundation has proudly led the way in celebrating local volunteering heroes, presenting 112 Rose of Northamptonshire Awards during Volunteer’s Week 2025. Delivered in partnership with North and West Northamptonshire Councils, and supported by the Lord-Lieutenant’s Office, this initiative honours those who make a lasting difference across the county through their time, energy, and compassion.Held at two celebratory events at the Corby Cube and Northampton Museum and Art Gallery in North and West Northamptonshire, the awards recognised a diverse and inspiring group of individuals from youth mentors and environmental campaigners to foodbank helpers and community champions many of whom...

11 June, 2025

Ballyhoo PR, a Northamptonshire-based public relations agency, has moved its operations from Lamport to creative hub Vulcan Works, in the heart of Northampton’s Cultural Quarter.The move marks the start of a new chapter for Ballyhoo PR, which celebrated nine years in business last month.Ballyhoo PR started working with the team at Vulcan Works at the end of 2022, preparing for its official opening in February 2023. Since then, they have established a strong agency/client relationship and Ballyhoo PR has seen first-hand the benefits of using the flexible workspace and additional services provided by Vulcan Works to support business growth.Emma Speirs,...

06 June, 2025

Students from Northampton College have unveiled a striking new mural now on permanent display at the Grosvenor Centre – brightening up a well-used corner of the popular town centre shopping mall.Working alongside colleagues from the College’s construction team, the Level 3 Illustration and Art & Design students created an expressive typographic design of the word ‘Grosvenor’ inspired by landmarks from around Northampton.Each student submitted individual design concepts, with Illustration student Victoria Sosinska’s artwork selected by the Grosvenor Centre team for the final mural due to the clarity of the striking design.Art and Design teacher Katie Brosnan said: “This collaborative project...

06 June, 2025

Families and communities across West Northamptonshire will be able to enjoy a whole host of activities at Northampton Market between now and this summer. The square is the beating heart of the town, with a packed programme of events, activities, and business opportunities - headlined by the arrival of the Women’s Rugby World Cup fan zone in Market Square.This exciting addition will bring fans and families together to enjoy live match screenings, community celebrations, and a buzzing festival atmosphere right in the town centre. Whether you're a lifelong rugby supporter or just looking for a great day out, the fan zone promises to be...

06 June, 2025

As part of a wider project led by North Northamptonshire Council, full resurfacing of one of the main routes through Corby town centre is scheduled for later this month.Working with Kier Transportation, works along Elizabeth Street will mean a full overnight road closure in place from 7pm - 6am between Monday 16 June - Friday 4 July. The road will be accessible as normal outside these times.The work will follow on from recent works on the footways along Elizabeth Street and will see a full resurfacing of the road.This scheme is part of the Town Centre to Train Station link...

04 June, 2025