Northamptonshire based, specialist recruitment agency and online training provider, Simon Acres Group Limited is holding its third annual golf day on Thursday 12th June 2025.The networking event, aimed at professionals within the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom (KBB) industry, as well as building and plumbing merchants, is taking place at Overstone Park Golf Club, Northamptonshire. Providing an opportunity to foster meaningful business relationships and discuss collaborative ideas and projects, the event is a chance for peers to connect and strengthen bonds to drive the sectors forward.The golf day will be supported by industry sponsors with Dunavox, the wine cooling expert, announced...

19 March, 2025

Northampton College students impressed leading experts with their ideas for a sustainable future at a major regional competition.Level 1 Media and A Level students pitched their ideas during The Green Future Challenge this month in front of Stephen Frampton MBE, Founder of Sustainability Support for Further Education (SS4FE) and Paul Thompson, Employment and Skills Manager for the South Midlands Authorities.The two groups of Northampton students were joint runners-up, after facing stiff competition from students from Milton Keynes College, Cambridge Regional College, Moulton College and Barnfield College.Andrea Brown, Assistant Principal of Northampton College, said: “Sustainability runs through everything we do at...

18 March, 2025

Businesses, charities, and organisations in Northamptonshire and the surrounding areas are being encouraged to take proactive steps in protecting themselves against cyber threats by attending NNBN’s upcoming Cyber Security Workshop on Tuesday 2nd April at the Hampton by Hilton Hotel in Corby.This 90-minute interactive session, hosted in partnership with The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands (EMCRC), aims to equip local businesses with essential knowledge and practical steps to enhance their cyber security. With cybercrime posing an increasing risk to businesses of all sizes, this event is an unmissable opportunity to gain free, expert-led guidance on how to safeguard...

18 March, 2025

Works are set to start on the long-awaited scheme to improve the Queen Eleanor Interchange in Northampton later this month.West Northamptonshire’s Highways partner Kier Transportation will be starting the works, that will reduce congestion in the area, week commencing 31 March.The Queen Eleanor interchange is a busy roundabout that joins the A45 trunk road with the A508 London Road, B526 Newport Pagnell Road and Hardingstone Lane. As traffic has increased over the years, the junction has struggled to keep up, and improvements are needed to make it more efficient.The Council has worked closely with National Highway to develop a scheme...

13 March, 2025

Plans for a stronger, more connected, and more prosperous West Northamptonshire have taken a significant step forward as the One West Northamptonshire Plan progresses towards adoption.The plan is a single vision and a commitment to a single set of outcomes across our area, in tandem with partners. Together we will tackle shared challenges, deliver key priorities and drive real improvements across our area for the benefit of residents.Through this plan we are committed to creating a better future for everyone, ensuring that West Northamptonshire remains a great place to live, work, and visit and one that continues to grow and...

13 March, 2025

An IT consultancy based in Irthlingborough has announced its Charity of the Year following an appeal at the end of last year.Back in December, 3RS IT Solutions made a public appeal for children’s charities in the area to apply to be the company’s Charity of the Year for 2025/26.With company directors Steve and Leila Souch being parents to three boys themselves, and having a daughter on the way, they wanted to work with a charity that supported children and made a real difference to young lives and future generations.After going through the many applications, the team have chosen to support...

13 March, 2025

Medisec Ltd has been closely following the progression of this important legislation, and here is what you need to know to stay informed and prepared.Local businesses across Northamptonshire should be aware of the upcoming changes in legislation aimed at improving public safety in event venues. The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, commonly known as Martyn’s Law, has recently passed the report stage in the House of Lords and is now set for its third reading – the final step before receiving Royal Assent from the King.What is Martyn’s Law?Martyn’s Law is a proposed piece of legislation that seeks to enhance...

13 March, 2025

Innovative office hub Vulcan Works is celebrating two years of supporting businesses in West Northamptonshire.The purpose-built serviced workspace, which is in the heart of the Northampton’s Cultural Quarter, has firmly established itself as a vital part of the local community and economy, and is renowned for its dedicated business support for customers including grant and tender opportunities, networking and topical masterclasses.Vulcan Works drives growth in the local economy by boosting the West Northamptonshire eco system for businesses, by creating a collaborative and inclusive community, supporting and signposting business owners with a network of industry experts and mentors as well as growth programmes,...

13 March, 2025

Delapré Abbey recently hosted the fourth Community of Practice, bringing together 47 individuals and organisations committed to spreading the resources and courses of Action for Happiness across Northamptonshire. The event celebrated the success of over 250 trained Champions, who are helping to embed positive wellbeing practices into local communities.The Action for Happiness Northamptonshire Hub (AfHNH) continues to grow, offering free resources and information via its online platform. The virtual home of the Hub is based at Delapré Abbey, reflecting a strong partnership between the two organisations. Starting on Thursday 13th March, volunteers, in partnership with Delapré Wellbeing, Manna House, and...

12 March, 2025

Leading retail association Bira has warned that independent high street shops are facing a "perfect storm" of declining in-store sales and rising costs, despite modest overall growth in the retail sector.The latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor figures for February 2025 show UK retail sales increased by 1.1% year-on-year (0.9% on a like-for-like basis). However, this headline figure masks significant challenges facing independent retailers.While food sales grew by 2.3% (2.1% like-for-like), non-food sales remained flat at 0.0% (-0.1% like-for-like). Most concerning is the continued decline in non-food in-store sales, which fell by -1.0% (-1.3% like-for-like) compared to the same period last...

12 March, 2025

Regulation will be cut back as the Prime Minister sets out his latest steps to drive economic growth that puts more money in working people’s pockets.Regulation will be cut back as the Prime Minister sets out his latest steps to drive economic growth that puts more money in working people’s pockets.The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) will be abolished as the latest step in reducing the burdens on business.The Government will set out further steps to reduce red tape in the coming days.A strong economy is at the heart of the Government’s plan to deliver security and renewal through the Plan...

12 March, 2025