Northants-based PR agency Ballyhoo PR has announced a new partnership with the Royal & Derngate theatre.Ballyhoo PR has joined the theatre’s respected Royal & Derngate Business Club, strengthening its commitment to supporting local organisations and championing the creative industries.The Royal & Derngate Business Club brings together a wide range of businesses from across the region, creating opportunities for collaboration, networking and support for one of Northampton’s most celebrated cultural venues.By joining the club, Ballyhoo PR looks forward to making new connections in the local business community while enjoying the fantastic productions showing at the theatre.Emma Speirs, founder and director of...

08 April, 2026

Town centre office hub Vulcan Works is calling for local charities to express their interest in partnering up for the annual summer fundraising initiative, Charity Tuesdays.In the months of June, July and August the Northampton workspace offers free hotdesking in its coworking space every Tuesday, in exchange for a nominal charity donation to benefit local worthwhile causes.Since conception, Vulcan Works has raised hundreds of pounds for local organisations including Cynthia Spencer Hospice, the Northamptonshire Community Foundations’ Family Food Aid Appeal, Breast Friends and Baby Basics.The centre is now looking for three charities to support in 2026 – one for each of the...

25 March, 2026

Wilson Browne Solicitors has been shortlisted in five categories at the Modern Law Awards 2026, a national event that highlights excellence, innovation, and outstanding client service within the legal profession.Award CategoriesThe firm has been named as a finalist in the following categories:Employment Law Team of the Year Litigation Team of the Year Company Culture Law Firm of the Year (Medium) Client Care (100+ Employees)This broad range of nominations reflects the firm’s commitment to delivering high‑quality legal services while fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture. The recognition spans both specialist legal teams and firm‑wide initiatives, demonstrating consistent performance across...

23 March, 2026

Millions more people could soon access ethical, community-based finance - and Northamptonshire-based Commsave Credit Union is ready to welcome them, following landmark government reforms announced this week.This week, the government set out plans to widen access to credit unions by raising the cap on the number of people a community-based credit union can serve - from three million to 10 million potential members.The reforms will also allow students to join regional credit unions for the first time, and will make it easier for retired members and wider family and household members to remain or become part of a credit union.The...

23 March, 2026

Northampton College and Moulton College are exploring a potential merger to create a stronger, more resilient college that can better serve students, employers and communities across Northamptonshire.The two colleges currently have a combined total of more than 12,000 students and approximately 1,100 staff and there is a shared belief between the senior leadership teams and governing bodies of both colleges that they are “stronger together”, enabling them to provide a transformational post-16 offer for the county and communities they serve.The proposal to explore the benefits of a merger has already been approved by the Boards of Governors at both colleges.If...

23 March, 2026

After demonstrating the lasting and positive effect arts therapy can bring to young people, The Core at Corby Cube are delighted to announce that a new 12 week Dramatherapy course will begin on Wed 15 April. Delivered in partnership with the local charity KidsAid and funded by Northamptonshire Community Foundation with support from the Friends of the Foundation, M-Power Dramatherapy is created to support the mental health of young people aged 12-16 using art techniques to explore their emotions. Registrations of interest are now open.   Initially launched 12 months ago, M-Power Dramatherapy worked with clinicians and artists who drew on...

12 March, 2026

Last week Hilton Northampton welcomed guests, partners, and community leaders for an immersive launch event celebrating the hotel’s extensive refurbishment and its deepening commitment to the local community. The occasion marked a major milestone, with £2.9 million invested in upgrading all 144 guestrooms, including the addition of two Five Feet to Fitness rooms featuring Peloton bikes, refreshed corridors, and the unveiling of the hotel’s brand new wellness suite.The event, titled “Journey Through Northampton,” transformed the hotel into a multi-sensory tour of the town’s culture, heritage, sport, and wellbeing, brought to life from the very first moment guests stepped aboard Northampton’s...

12 March, 2026

Brackmills Industrial Estate Business Improvement District (BID) has launched a new section on its website to celebrate the businesses that make the estate what it is - from a European IT leader that has called Brackmills home for 25 years, to a family-owned vending company transforming its industry one sustainable machine at a time.The new Business Spotlight series reflects the BID’s core objective of supporting businesses and people: not just through investment in infrastructure and safety, but by giving resident businesses a platform and a voice.Sara Homer, Chief Executive of Brackmills BID, said: “Brackmills has always been a place where...

12 March, 2026

Lone workers looking for “a network of people for enrichment” should consider coworking at Northampton’s Vulcan Works, according to a businessman who uses the workspace as a base.Richard Davies, of accountancy and finance recruitment firm Addington Ball, visited the hub in the Cultural Quarter in the summer of 2024, looking for somewhere to call home three days a week while his twin boys were at school in the town.Logistically, he needed a town centre office space that he could use to work from which also required a certain level of security due to the amount of personal data he works...

10 March, 2026

A Northamptonshire early careers expert is leading a unique drive to unite Gen Z and Baby Boomers together at work.Helen Russell, from The Right Track Consultancy, has seen a rising demand from local business leaders to help bridge the divide between the county's workforce.As the state pension age and cost of living have both risen, workplaces are becoming more age‑diverse than ever.It’s led to many generations working side-by-side than before, leading to senior managers wanting to understand from Helen how to engage different age groups effectively for business success.Helen said: “Today’s workforce spans more generations than ever before and National...

04 March, 2026

With the launch of a brand-new music festival coming to North Northamptonshire this August, a discount for residents of the local area has been launched, ahead of early bird tickets going on sale.Roseshire Festival will debut at the iconic Chester House Estate, featuring back-to-back sets from an incredible mix of artists and bands - celebrating our county's identity with an unforgettable weekend of live music in one of Northamptonshire’s most unique heritage settings.The line up for the weekend - running across the bank holiday - will include:Saturday 29 AugustThe CharlatansEmbraceCastThe BluetonesSunday 30 AugustBoyzlifeEternalChris Moyles 90’s HangoverThe HoosiersThe SouthPlus, more to be announced...

04 March, 2026