As the leading provider of applicant tracking systems (ATS) for UK-based SMEs, hireful proudly announces its victory at the Northants Life Awards 2024, where it secured the prestigious gold award for Best Large Business.The award ceremony, held on 18th July 2024 at The Chester House Estate, celebrated outstanding local businesses and was graciously sponsored by Wilson Browne Solicitors.The software company’s innovative solutions and dedication to diversity and inclusion set them apart, earning them top honors. They had notable competitors, including the picturesque Wicksteed Park, who took silver, and asbestos specialists Acorn Analytical Services, who received bronze.“The hireful team is thrilled...

26 July, 2024

Additional bus services are being introduced in some areas across West Northants so that they can better serve the local community.West Northamptonshire Council has been working with Stagecoach Midlands on a bus service improvement plan, and following financial support from the Government’s Department for Transport, has introduced new evening services on a trial basis.These services will run for a year starting from 28 July, improving the work and leisure transport links for the local community.The new evening journeys will run on:1: Northampton to Rectory Farm 2: Northampton to Blackthorn 5: Northampton to Southfields 15: Northampton to New Duston D2: Northampton...

26 July, 2024

Service users from Northamptonshire charity Teamwork Trust have been helping to shape North Northamptonshire Council’s autism strategy and Easy Read materials.In collaboration with North Northamptonshire Council, service users have played a key part of the county’s ‘Moving Forward with People Group’ this year.Teamwork Trust has day centres in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough and supports autistic adults, people with learning disabilities and individuals with mental health needs.Tom Davies, Head of Service and Operations at Teamwork Trust, said: “Our service users sat on the ‘Experts by Experience’ panel and reviewed and revised several drafts of documents, assisting by making alterations to language and...

26 July, 2024

People are being encouraged to share their views on a Local Transport Plan being developed by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).The plan has been developed with key stakeholders and details a range of proposals for transport over the next 20 years, with the aim that by 2045 the Council will have worked with communities and partners to:Make public transport more attractive and accessible Make active travel such as walking or wheeling a first choice for short trips Reduce dependency on private cars Make our transport system safer, cleaner, and more inclusive Improve transport infrastructure and transport services to make them...

25 July, 2024

New creative workspaces are the latest available units launched by Northampton’s Vulcan Works.The serviced hub, which is based in the town’s Cultural Quarter, offers support to businesses through lettable office space, topical events, workshops, and meeting rooms.Now, they are also offering customisable studios suitable for everything from dance workshops and photography sets to training sessions and office space that can be used by any business.The 900 square foot rooms allow for sizeable projects and workshops that may need larger equipment, as well as smaller, creative ideas for multiple people.The creative workspaces can be hired monthly or by the day, with...

25 July, 2024

Following a hugely successful run in the West End, the smash hit Pretty Woman: The Musical is now out on tour, coming to Northampton’s Royal & Derngate from Monday 9 to Saturday 14 September, kicking off the theatre’s autumn season.  Amber Davies, most recently seen in Back to the Future in the West End, stars as Vivian Ward, with Strictly champion and 2023 Royal & Derngate panto star Ore Oduba as Happy Man/Mr Thompson, Oliver Savile (Wicked and Les Miserables in the West End) as Edward Lewis and Natalie Paris, the original Jane Seymour in the West End production of...

24 July, 2024

Northampton General Hospital’s Oncology treatment department has recently opened a new café, thanks to the generous funding from Northamptonshire Health Charity. This new facility aims to provide comfort and respite to patients and their carers during their visits for treatment.Patients and carers often find themselves spending considerable time in the waiting room between treatments. Having a welcoming space where they can relax, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and engage in friendly conversation can make a significant difference. Tracey, a carer, said "To have someone come over to you, say ‘hello’, talk to you, lift your spirits, and take...

24 July, 2024

Six finalists have been revealed today in the Artisan Local Vegetarian / Vegan Product of the Year category, at the home of category sponsor, Daily Bread Cooperative.They will now compete for Gold, Silver and Bronze awards and announced at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards celebrations in October.The ‘Artisan’ classification includes products from local companies that make a high quality or distinctive product in small quantities, usually by hand or using traditional methods.Rachel Mallows MBE DL, Awards Director, said: “As ever it’s an honour to celebrate the incredible talent and innovation of our brilliant local producers. Congratulations to all...

24 July, 2024

NNBN Member Alexina Cassidy from ActNow Consulting and a member of the Sustainable Business Alliance takes us through an A to Z of sustainability to help you understand more about what's involved and to explain a number of key terms when it comes to sustainability. A to Z of SustainabilityAn inexhaustive list of essential sustainability terms to help organisations understand the fundamentals.Air/Atmosphere Our air is made up of mainly nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%). The balance is made up of other gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, fluorocarbons, neon and hydrogen as well as particles such as soot and microorganisms.Adaptation Adapting...

24 July, 2024

Corby estate agency Belvoir has reassured local landlords following the announcement of new proposed bills in the King’s Speech last week, which will have significant impact on the housing market.The newly elected Labour government has promised to overhaul the British private rental sector and the suggested laws – including the Renters’ Rights Bill - could mean huge changes for both landlords and tenants.The legislation will improve tenants’ rights, giving them the opportunity to challenge rent increases, request a pet, avoid bidding wars and abolish no fault evictions.Belvoir, in George Street, has dispelled fears that the rental market will become tricky...

24 July, 2024

Over 100 colleagues from global law firm Kennedys, swapped their desks for gardening gear, to enjoy a day of volunteering and team building at two Groundwork Northamptonshire projects.Colleagues from the firm’s healthcare teams in the Cambridge, Birmingham, London, Newcastle and Sheffield offices, split their time between the charity’s Green Patch community garden in Kettering, and East Northamptonshire’s Twywell Hills & Dales Country Park as part of their annual healthcare team community day.Christopher Malla, partner and global head of healthcare at Kennedys, said: “This is our third community day, and we loved the ruggedness of the Twywell Hills & Dales Country...

24 July, 2024