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

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

The GamesWorld interactive video gaming extravaganza comes to Royal & Derngate’s Underground Studio for three days during the Easter holidays. From Friday 18 to Sunday 20 April family and friends will be able to immerse themselves in the world of gaming, getting hands-on with the very best video games and consoles spanning over five decades.With 100 consoles available, GamesWorld is a nostalgia-fuelled event where people can revisit all the classics from Atari to Sega, Playstation to Xbox, from Nintendo to Wii. It’s the ideal opportunity to challenge friends to a Mario Kart showdown, go head -to-head in multi-player battles, or...

27 March, 2025

NLive Radio, the heart of local broadcasting for Northampton, is proud to announce that it has been nominated as a finalist for Community Business of the Year, while Station Manager Martin Steers has also shortlisted as a finalist for Business Person of the Year at the prestigious SME Northamptonshire Business Awards.These nominations are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire NLive Radio team, as well as Martin's leadership in driving the station's growth and its impact in Northampton. NLive Radio has consistently been a champion for local people, providing a platform for community voices, local events,...

27 March, 2025

With April seeing the introduction of the much-anticipated National Insurance increase for employers, businesses in Northamptonshire have been looking at ways to reduce their overheads, or have paused plans to recruit or expand in other ways.Organisations facing these challenges or seeking extra support with business planning are invited to get in touch with office hub Vulcan Works.The purpose-built serviced workspace, which is celebrating its second anniversary in Northampton’s Cultural Quarter, offers scalable office and workshop spaces and is renowned for its dedicated business support for customers, including grant and tender opportunities, networking and topical masterclasses.Vulcan Works also offers access to...

26 March, 2025

An award-winning Northamptonshire company has unveiled a bold new look – all part of its commitment to helping UK charities, social enterprises, and not-for-profits grow and thrive.Pilkington Communications, a PR and marketing company which specialises in supporting not-for-profits, as well as corporates looking to promote their community and charity initiatives, has invested in a new identity, a redesigned website, and the introduction of its new Curiosity Corner resource hub. Jessica Pilkington, Founder and Co-Director of Pilkington Communications, said: “It was time for a new look and a fresh brand. Just as we encourage our clients to invest in their branding and...

25 March, 2025

Commsave Credit Union has announced Baby Basics Northampton as its Charity of the Year for 2025, pledging support to the volunteer-led organisation that provides essential resources to families in need.Baby Basics Northampton, which supports new mothers and families who are struggling to meet the financial and practical challenges of looking after a new baby, has to date provided over 2,900 families with vital items, including moses basket starter packs filled with essentials for a baby’s first three months. These packs not only ensure a safe place for newborns to sleep but are also designed to promote bonding, reduce stress, and...

24 March, 2025

Women commuting to work on Northampton’s Brackmills Industrial Estate are feeling safer, thanks to a powerful new initiative tackling personal security.Brackmills Business Improvement District (BID) has teamed up with Northamptonshire Police to deliver targeted safety patrols, expert advice, and free personal security alarms ensuring those walking or cycling to work feel protected.Aligned with Northamptonshire Police’s priority to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), the initiative is led by Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Paul Hurst, who is funded by Brackmills BID. As part of the campaign, Paul operates patrols on key routes across the estate, engaging commuters to provide...

24 March, 2025

Commsave Credit Union has strengthened its partnership with The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation (TMDF) by providing both financial support and a temporary home for its Food Hub operations, significantly boosting the charity’s ability to serve the local community.The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation has been instrumental in supporting those facing hardship across Northamptonshire. With a mission to provide both emergency and long-term support, TMDF runs a variety of services, including food distribution, social clubs, and home improvement projects, benefiting hundreds of families and individuals in need.In November 2024, TMDF received a grant from Commsave’s Community Fund, which was used to expand their Food Hub. This...

24 March, 2025

Winter is being banished at Holdenby at a Magical Easter Weekend!With the help of Alice in Wonderland, we are giving our 2025 season a really special launch with “The Magic of Easter”, on Easter Sunday and Monday .Visiting Holdenby with its amazing House, Grade 1 Gardens and Falconry Centre is always special. But Holdenby’s “ Magic Easter “ this year will make the first Bank Holiday of the year something to treasure. Alice will lay the trail for the Easter Egg Hunt and each day she will hide her Golden Egg, containing £100. Her friends including the Queen of Hearts...

19 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