A NEW look bathroom showroom designed by the team at Bell of Northampton has been unveiled giving customers all the inspiration they need to create the home of their dreams.Exquisite designs from some of the biggest names in bathrooms including Villeroy & Boch, Victoria & Albert, Imperial and Laufen are showcased within their 25,000 sq ft showroom, along with a wide selection of exclusive tiles, luxury taps & showers, stunning baths and accessories.Bell of Northampton’s Bathroom and Tile Manager, Parshin Pourmozafari said: “Beyond a practical and functional space, we are seeing an increasing emphasis on bathrooms being a place of...

19 June, 2024

Today marks the third annual #NNSTARTUP DAY as NNBN celebrates entrepreneurship in Northamptonshire.We have an amazing line up of small business owners all talking about their business journeys, what it's like to run a business, what challenges they have had along the way and giving tips and advice for those starting a business or considering starting a business.The day has been filmed at Vulcan Works, a creative hub in Guildhall Road, Northampton and Poppy Design Studio, a website and graphic design agency in Desborough and without their support, #NNSTARTUP DAY this year would have all been on Zoom!So here is...

19 June, 2024

A popular chain of independent coffee shops has underlined its commitment to its home town by opening a new café in Northampton’s main shopping centre.Bewiched Coffee, owned by former Northampton College student Matt Fountain, opens its latest premises in Grosvenor Shopping Northampton on Friday – relocating from the upper mall to the ground floor next to Michael Jones Jeweller.The larger unit is a show of support for Northampton by the growing company, which previously launched the country’s first independent drive-thru coffee shop in the town and has since opened a network of venues around the Midlands.Mark Mullen, operations manager at...

18 June, 2024

NLive Radio the local radio station for Northampton is set to host two hustings’ events once each for the Northampton North and Northampton South constituencies, these are to be broadcast live on NLive Radio and in front of a live studio audience.The Northampton North event takes place on Thursday the 27th June broadcast live from 6pm, and the Northampton South event takes place on Friday the 28th June broadcast live from 6pm. Candidates from the four main parties have been invited to participate live, and the other candidates are being invited to contribute to pre-recorded interviews that will be broadcast...

18 June, 2024

Students from Northampton College have added a new mural depicting the history of St Katherine’s Gardens in the latest phase of work to overhaul the previously neglected town centre beauty spot.The design adds to a previous mural, planted flower beds, restored benches and bins and other improvement works in the area led by Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID).Art students Rostislav Ipati, Abigail Hellyer and Serenity Jeffery-Fleet created the concept of the design, which includes references to St Katherine, religious ceremonies and Sir Fank Dobson's sculpture 'Woman with a Fish' that was originally installed in the area in the...

17 June, 2024

Local businesses are invited to join the Council’s refreshed catering services framework.West Northamptonshire Council is looking to collaborate with a diverse range of caterers and suppliers to provide exceptional catering services tailored to a variety of events, including weddings, and corporate functions at Guildhall in Northampton.The refreshed framework is structured into multiple Lots, allowing caterers to bid for the specific services that align best with their offerings. There's no limit to the number of Lots businesses can apply for, ensuring flexibility and opportunity for all. Whether you excel in international cuisine, dietary-specific menus, or culturally influenced dishes, there's a Lot...

17 June, 2024

The first workshop in the NN2NZ Boost for Business (NN2NZ B4B) programme—a pioneering initiative designed to support SMEs in North Northamptonshire on their journey towards sustainability has been announced. This workshop is a gateway to understanding and implementing effective carbon reduction strategies in local businesses.The NN2NZ B4B programme is led by Electric Places in partnership with North Northamptonshire Council.The Net Zero 101: Carbon Reduction Workshop will be led by Electric Places in collaboration with ActNow Consulting.What You Will LearnDuring the workshop, you will develop a simple, practical set of carbon reduction actions for your business. Our expert-led session will equip...

17 June, 2024

North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive has approved a report recommending a £3,143,100 spend on providing 48 more places in mainstream education for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Kettering.The funding will ensure that units are provided at Greenfields Primary School and Southfield School for Girls by September 2025.The Council has liaised with the respective schools and Trusts, who have confirmed they can accommodate the units and are able to agree to manage the proposed scheme if approved.The SEND unit at Greenfields Primary School, part of the David Ross Education Trust in Kettering, will address the...

14 June, 2024

Luxury lifestyle store Bell of Northampton is offering foodies in Northampton the chance to sample free food at its upcoming Sizzling Saturday event later this month.Taking place on Saturday 22nd June at the store on Kingsthorpe Road, the free to attend event promises visitors the perfect chance to explore some of the best in outdoor cooking equipment, enjoy delicious food while also taking advantage of fantastic deals on their grills, pizza ovens and accessories.Throughout the event, there will be a series of live cooking demonstrations with barbecue experts from Broil King showcasing the full potential of their BBQ grills.Tammy Pell,...

12 June, 2024

Award-winning people experts HR Solutions has launched a brand-new website to improve both its online presence and customer experience.The purpose-built site has been more than six months in the making and was designed specifically for the award-winning HR consultancy to provide a clearer representation of their offerings and enhance user satisfaction.By investing in the upgrade, the Kettering-based firm hopes to reinforce its brand proposition, improve the mobile experience, and drive more enquiries.The website redevelopment also provided a perfect opportunity for the team to carry out a content audit to ensure all pages were relevant and useful for customers.CEO Greg Guilford...

11 June, 2024

As organisations around the world are gearing up for Pride Month, it’s crucial to approach your own celebrations thoughtfully and avoid falling into the trap of ‘corporate rainbow washing’, according to a local HR expert.“Rainbow washing” is a term used to describe an organisation’s behaviour when they use LGBTQ+ symbols and themes for their own commercial gain, without actually showing any commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and equality in practice.Nicky Buckley, an HR expert and owner of East Midlands HR in Northamptonshire, says "A common example of rainbow washing is when an organisation ‘washes’ their logo or brand in the colours of the rainbow...

11 June, 2024