Boughton House is excited to welcome visitors this Spring, offering a host of new and exclusive events. These include a brand-new, family-friendly event in the stunning Boughton Gardens and the exclusive opening of Boughton House during the Easter weekend."Spring at Boughton" is a family-oriented event taking place on Sunday 13th and Monday 14th April. Visitors are invited to join a fun trail to help Little Bo Peep find her lost sheep throughout the Duke of Buccleuch’s Gardens and Parkland. Along the way, participants will encounter games and learn fascinating facts about the estate as it prepares for spring. A key...

02 April, 2025

The innovative manufacturers of lifechanging smart glasses for the visually impaired are preparing to launch their inaugural product from their base in Northampton’s Vulcan Works.Mavis Technologies has spent more than 18 months researching and developing the glasses, which leverage the power of technology to support blind and partially sighted people to navigate and interact with the world around them.For much of that time, the revolutionary company has been honing their ideas and fine-tuning their designs at Vulcan Works, a purpose-built workspace in the heart of the town’s Cultural Quarter.CEO David Sikharulidze said: “I think that Vulcan Works is one of...

02 April, 2025

Businesses continue to face mounting challenges as concerns of further increases in taxation and inflation continue to surge, according to the latest Quarterly Economic Survey results from the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce.The data, collected from a variety of businesses across the County shows that nearly 75% of the respondents have highlighted further taxation increases as their number one concern as businesses faces economic challenges.Inflation has also been highlighted as a growing concern with over 58% of respondents saying that they are concerned about the potential that prices of raw materials, goods and services leading to higher costs for raw materials,...

01 April, 2025

With workplace stress costing UK businesses billions each year, HR consultants are calling for urgent action to tackle the root causes of poor mental health in the workplace.According to recent figures:£51 billion– The annual cost of poor mental health to UK employers (Deloitte). £28 billion– The cost of stress-related absence and burnout to the UK economy (AXA). 16.4 million– The number of working days lost due to stress, depression or anxiety in 2023/24 (HSE).With April 2025 marking Stress Awareness Month, these numbers highlight a growing crisis in UK workplaces. Stress-related absence is not just an HR issue - it’s...

01 April, 2025

The NNBN Awards are back for a third consecutive year, once again recognising and celebrating the remarkable achievements of businesses, charities, and individuals across Northamptonshire.This year’s event will take place at the Hilton Northampton on Friday, 10th, October 2025 - a move that reflects the organisers’ commitment to showcasing different parts of the county and ensuring that every success story is given the recognition it deserves.Following a record-breaking year in 2024, which saw a surge in entries and a sold-out awards night, organisers are expecting even greater participation this year. The awards, once again generously supported by event sponsor Wilson Browne...

01 April, 2025

Families in Northampton have been urged to get their thinking caps on and solve a series of riddles as part of an interactive trail around the town centre during the Easter holidays.The trail, organised by Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) and delivered by LoyalFree, will run from Saturday 5th April until Tuesday 22nd April – giving families free entertainment during the school holidays.All those taking part can simply use their phone to solve the riddle displayed in the windows of 11 town centre businesses. A completed trail will enable players to collect a free Easter treat from Market...

31 March, 2025

Biffa Waste Services and HW Martin Waste Ltd have been confirmed as the contractors for recycling services across North Northants, following a procurement process by North Northamptonshire Council.Since April 2024, the Waste service has been undertaking a procurement process for the new residual waste treatment and disposal contract and the operation and management of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs).The current arrangements had been inherited from the previous county council and are due to end on 31 March 2025.The council currently runs four HWRCs: Corby, Kettering, Rushden and Wellingborough and from the start of April they will be operated and managed...

31 March, 2025

An award-winning Northampton-based asbestos management consultancy has pledged to complete 10 charity events during 2025 to support its new charity partner Cynthia Spencer Hospice.Starting in April, the Acorn Analytical Services team will take part in numerous fundraising feats to raise much-needed cash for the local hospice.Head of commercial Sian Stone will team up with Ben Simpson and Lewis Dawes to kick off the activities with a parachute jump, swiftly followed by Liam Wood and Noah Woodward in an Ultra White Collar Boxing event in April.In May, Lois Ashby, Holly Singleton and Sarah Seal will take on the London Moonwalk and...

31 March, 2025

The operations manager of a Northamptonshire health and safety consultancy has been shortlisted for Woman of the Year in national industry awards.Zeynep Guzelkasap, of Acorn Safety Services, is a finalist in the Safety and Health Excellence Awards, which recognise impressive innovation and achievement in the health and safety sector.The Woman of the Year Award celebrates a female health and safety professional who made a significant contribution to the implementation or enhancement of health, safety or wellbeing standards within an organisation.Zeynep joined Acorn Safety Services with 13 years of construction and health & safety experience and was promoted to operations manager...

31 March, 2025

Know a Northamptonshire food and drink star? Entries are now open for the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2025/26!Back for another year of championing the county’s finest food, drink, people, places and hospitality, the awards are looking for the stars that make Northamptonshire a destination of choice for foodies.As our support for local independent businesses becomes more vital than ever, these annual awards proudly celebrate those food and drink stars that keep the county’s culinary scene thriving.With incredible sponsors and eighteen exciting categories, the 2025/26 culinary awards toast the passion, talent, and resilience of the county’s hospitality community. From...

31 March, 2025

Axil announces a new partnership with TowerBrook following a majority investment. This marks a significant milestone, strengthening their ability to deliver cutting-edge, sustainable waste management solutions.The partnership strengthens Axil’s industry leadership and value for clients. It also sets the stage for future growth in the waste management sector.Leadership Perspective Edward Pigg, Managing Director at Axil, stated: “We’re excited to welcome Towerbrook as our partner as we share the same enthusiasm and energy to improve the environmental performance of our customers.Our teams share many common values, and we look forward to continuing our track record of growth with their support. What impressed the...

31 March, 2025