Northamptonshire’s visitor economy came together in style on Friday 27 February 2026 at Silverstone Museum as the county celebrated the winners of the inaugural Northamptonshire Tourism Business Awards, recognising the outstanding organisations, attractions, and individuals who make the county such a vibrant and welcoming destination.The awards brought together businesses from across Northamptonshire to honour excellence in hospitality, attractions, accommodation, customer service, accessibility, and food and drink. Hosted by John Griff, the evening marked a major milestone for the county’s tourism sector, showcasing the breadth of talent and dedication that drives Northamptonshire’s growing visitor appeal.A total of 11 awards were presented,...

03 March, 2026

NLive Radio is pleased to announce that its flagship business programme, Open4Business, will be moving to a new prime-time slot on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm, starting 4th March 2026. The show will also welcome a new full‑time presenter, Simon Cox, well known as the founder of NNBN local business support organisation, and as Head of Policy at the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce, who will be bringing his extensive local business knowledge and passion for enterprise to the programme each week.Originally launched over eight years ago by Associate Professor Adrian Pryce DL, Open4Business has become the county’s leading platform...

25 February, 2026

Northampton’s ambition to grow as a centre for digital and technological talent was brought into sharp focus on 12 February 2026, as the local tech community came together for a community-driven artificial intelligence hackathon.The Cursor Northampton Evening Hackathon, held at the University of Northampton, saw students, software developers, founders and industry professionals gather for a fast-paced three-hour innovation sprint. Working collaboratively in teams, participants built and demonstrated AI-powered prototypes, tackling practical challenges in an atmosphere defined by creativity, teamwork and hands-on experimentation.The event was led by Rahulkrishnan R A, Cursor Ambassador, supported by a dedicated volunteer team and community partners....

20 February, 2026

The popular 3-2-1 Prize Draw is back, giving members the chance to win £3,000, £2,000 or £1,000 as Commsave Credit Union celebrates a milestone year.The prize draw, which proved hugely successful when it first launched in 2025, runs until May 2026. New members who join Commsave during this period will automatically receive an entry, while existing members can earn entries by referring friends, family or colleagues.The campaign comes as the Northamptonshire-based credit union prepares to celebrate its 35th birthday later this summer, marking over three decades of providing ethical financial services to the local community.CEO Matt Goulding said: "Last year's...

17 February, 2026

The time between the beginning of a new calendar year and the end of a financial year is often a reflective one for businesses, as they shake off past decisions and look ahead for future opportunities.Entrepreneurs considering the next great move for their business might be thinking about renting an office or moving to bigger premises but could be wary of taking the leap.Vulcan Works, home to a bustling business community in Northampton town centre, has announced they have new spaces available for new companies to join the fold in 2026.Space in the award-winning purpose-built workspace is highly sought-after, and...

12 February, 2026

North Northamptonshire Council has teamed up with, principal contractors, Messenger BCR Group and Moulton College to provide students with a unique work experience opportunity.Whilst work is ongoing to replace the library roof on Cornerstone in Kettering, students specialising in stonemasonry joined Messenger to gain hands-on experience working on two of Kettering’s most significant heritage buildings: Kettering Library and the Alfred East Art Gallery.The placements are designed to build confidence, strengthen technical skills and open pathways into employment across the heritage, culture, tourism and construction sectors.Cllr Greg Wilcox, the council’s Executive Member for Communities, said: “With traditional trades like stonemasonry, real...

09 February, 2026

Hanwood Park has secured outline planning approval from North Northamptonshire Council for its remaining development phases, marking a major milestone in the long-term delivery of one of the area's most significant new neighbourhoods. The approval, issued alongside its accompanying Section 106 agreement on 16th January 2026, grants outline consent for up to 3,383 new homes, together with new schools, a district centre, local centres, employment space, community facilities and extensive green infrastructure. This consent follows more than five years of detailed collaboration with the Council, statutory bodies, local stakeholders and residents. Councillor Jan O’Hara at North Northamptonshire Council said: “This is a...

07 February, 2026

Commsave Credit Union has confirmed a 4% return on savings for members, marking another strong year of financial performance and community-focused growth for this Northamptonshire-based organisation.Members attending the credit union's Annual General Meeting this month voted to approve the dividend, which will see £3.1 million distributed to savers, alongside a 4% loan interest rebate totalling £364,000 for borrowers who have maintained their repayment terms throughout 2025.Matt Goulding, Chief Executive, said: "The 4% dividend demonstrates our financial strength and our commitment to the co-operative principle of sharing success with members. What sets credit unions apart is this simple idea – when...

29 January, 2026

iX5 Pest Control has launched a new Online Pest Clinic, offering customers the ability to receive live pest control advice via video call with a qualified expert, to help with diagnosis and consideration of treatment options.The service allows homeowners and businesses to speak directly with an iX5 Pest Control specialist and show the issue in real time using their smartphone or mobile device. This approach helps to improve early pest identification, reduce misdiagnosis, and ensure that professional treatment is only recommended when genuinely required. It can also assist those on a budget trying to self-treat a pest problem.The Online Pest...

29 January, 2026

Local businesses looking for a virtual base can now use Northampton’s Vulcan Works as a registered office address.The town centre workspace is offering the new service for 2026, meaning companies can secure a Northampton business location for their letterheads without paying out for an actual office space.The registered office address service is available to virtual office and coworking customers of the hub.Virtual office and coworking customers also get access to The Wire, a new digital platform launched by Oxford Innovation Space (OIS) to connect more than 900 businesses across its network of innovation centres in the UK and Ireland, of which Vulcan Works...

22 January, 2026

NN Clear Speakers, a newly formed Toastmasters club based in Kettering, is approaching a major milestone as it nears the 20 members required to officially charter with Toastmasters International.Launched to support people who want to improve their communication, leadership and public speaking skills, NN Clear Speakers has already begun attracting a diverse group of local professionals, business owners and community members. Many of whom had never spoken publicly before joining.Toastmasters is a globally recognised programme that helps individuals build confidence in speaking, presenting and leading in a supportive, structured environment. Members develop practical skills that translate directly into career progression,...

12 January, 2026