H&M is set to reopen its doors in Northampton next week in a brand new location in the Grosvenor Centre on Thursday, 5 June. The new store spans over 1,400 square metres, offering a fresh and elevated shopping experience intended to streamline service and improve convenience.Customers can look forward to a curated selection of Womenswear, Divided, Menswear, and Kidswear collections, with a layout designed to enhance the shopping experience including self-service checkouts, click & collect lockers, and a modern open interior across two floors.“We are delighted to be opening our new store in Northampton, a key location that reflects our ongoing investment in...

28 May, 2025

Preparatory works are set to begin on 2 June 2025 to pave the way for an innovative new development on the site of the former stores and Job Centre buildings, located on Abington Street, Wellington Street, and Wood Street in Northampton. Completion of this part of the project is anticipated in early 2026.The demolition, to be carried out by specialist contractor Colemans, marks the beginning of an exciting transformation for Northampton’s town centre. The redevelopment scheme, which is being funded through the Government’s Town Fund, will breathe new life into the area, with plans for more than 200 high-quality build-to-rent...

28 May, 2025

TWO water hygiene experts are the latest new recruits at a thriving Northampton-based health and safety consultancy.Acorn Safety Services has appointed Nathan Potts as Legionella Consultant and Kyle Glaser as Legionella Manager as they continue to grow and strengthen the team.Kyle has been working in the water hygiene industry for the past eight years and was aware of the Acorn Safety Services’ fantastic reputation in the sector before joining the fold.He previously worked for another water hygiene company, starting off as a technician before building his skill set to become promoted to legionella manager.Kyle said: “Acorn Safety Services really appealed...

28 May, 2025

The Franklins £50 Challenge 2025 has officially come to a close, following three months of community spirit, creativity and incredible fundraising efforts from local businesses and organisations across Milton Keynes, Northampton and the surrounding areas.Running from 24th February to 23rd May, this year’s challenge saw a record 56 teams take part - the highest number since the initiative began. Each team was handed £50 by Franklins Solicitors LLP and tasked with turning it into as much money as possible for one of 12 local charity partners, all while keeping their ideas safe, legal and as imaginative as they dared.This year’s...

28 May, 2025

History lovers have been invited to join an immersive journey back to 1675, when a single spark ignited a catastrophic fire that reduced much of Northampton to ashes.As part of a packed programme of cultural events to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton, guided mystery tours will take visitors on a trip around the town centre where they will witness the unfolding disaster, hear the tales of survival, and see how the town rose from the ashes.The 90-minute tours will take in several key locations to tell the story of the Great Fire, including St Mary’s...

28 May, 2025

Axil, leaders in total waste management, has been named one of the UK’s Best Places to Work for 2025 by The Sunday Times - for the second year running.The award recognises Axil’s continued focus on building a workplace where people feel valued, empowered, and proud.This year, Axil scored ‘excellent’ across all six drivers of employee engagement: reward and recognition, information sharing, empowerment, wellbeing, pride, and job satisfaction.Standout results include:93% say they have a good relationship with their manager 90% feel safe and happy at work 90% feel proud to work for Axil An eNPS of +62, with 88% of...

28 May, 2025

People working on Northampton’s Brackmills Industrial Estate are feeling safer thanks to an expanding personal safety initiative, which now includes new anti-spiking tools aimed at protecting women and girls.Around 600 employees attended the Wickes Wellbeing Day in May at their distribution centre on Salthouse Road. Brackmills’ dedicated Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Paul Hurst and colleagues were invited along to share expert advice and distribute a wide range of free anti-spiking and personal safety tools – all fully funded by Brackmills Business Improvement District (BID).Paul Hurst, PCSO for Brackmills, said: “Thanks to the incredible support from the BID, I really feel we are...

27 May, 2025

A former Northampton College student who was recently awarded a BAFTA for her team’s work on the BBC’s Glastonbury coverage has urged current students to ‘give it a go’ as they look to fulfil their career ambitions.Alison Howe, executive producer at BBC Studios, said her stellar career in music broadcasting is the direct result of words of wisdom from a teacher who encouraged her to believe in herself and aim for the top.It was while studying a secretarial course at the College in 1988 that Alison first met the tutor and applied for a job at the BBC after seeing...

27 May, 2025

Three Northamptonshire businesses have been recognised with the prestigious King’s Awards for Enterprise, the UK’s highest honour for business success.Enovation Consulting Ltd, Sol Retail, and Ziggurat XYZ Ltd have each received an award in the International Trade category, celebrating their outstanding achievements in overseas markets.The King’s Awards for Enterprise highlight the innovation, growth, and impact of UK businesses across a range of sectors.Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire, James Saunders Watson, said : “Receiving a King’s Award for Enterprise is a monumental achievement, and I am thrilled to see three businesses from our region recognised for their incredible contributions to international trade and...

22 May, 2025

Kind-hearted gym goers have completed a fun-packed community fitness event to help raise vital funds for a local foodbank.A team of 40 from Distinct Fitness, a small group personal training gym based on Cockerell Road, Corby has raised more than £850 for Corby Foodbank during a jam-packed three-hours of fitness challenges and team events held on Saturday 17th May.Labelled the ‘Spring Games’, the event featured a range of team events that tested strength and stamina, alongside raffles, food and prizes for the winners – all aimed at bringing people together for a good cause.Jacek Gawor, co-owner of Distinct Fitness, who...

22 May, 2025

Town-centre serviced office hub Vulcan Works is offering discounted co-working space over school holiday periods for teachers looking for a productive workspace while classrooms are closed.The popular workspace, in Northampton’s Cultural Quarter, will be offering teachers a deal whereby they can use the coworking space for just £12 + VAT during the forthcoming summer holidays in July and August.School staff needing a specific space away from home or school to concentrate on next term’s lesson plans can make use of the quiet, dedicated workstations at Vulcan Works, as well as the complimentary WiFi and unlimited tea and coffee.Anyone looking for...

22 May, 2025