A Northamptonshire entrepreneur who created her own profession from the ground up has been crowned Gold Winner – Business Woman of the Year at the prestigious Northamptonshire SME Business Awards, held at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.Fiona Stacey, founder of her freelance sales consultancy business, was recognised for transforming the way small and medium-sized businesses approach sales. Proving that bold thinking, authenticity and human connection can create extraordinary success.In a world where sales is often associated with hard pitches and aggressive tactics, Fiona has built a reputation for doing the opposite. Her business focuses on trust-led conversations, relationship building and helping businesses...

27 April, 2026

North Northamptonshire Council is advising motorists of essential roadworks taking place at along the A6 at Irthlingborough viaduct next month, which will require full weekend road closures to allow critical maintenance to be carried out safely.The works are Phase 1 of a programme to re-waterproof a section of Irthlingborough viaduct.To minimise disruption, the works have been scheduled over the weekend:Full Closure from Friday 8 May 2026, 8pm – Monday 11 May 2026, 6amOvernight Closure Monday 11 May 2026, 8pm – Tuesday 12 May 2026, 6amPhase 2 will take place from Friday 29 May:Full Closure from Friday 29...

27 April, 2026

Northampton-based organisation Stunited CIC has been named a finalist at a national level in the prestigious Target Jobs National Emerging Talent Awards 2026, earning recognition among the Top 6 emerging talent organisations in the United Kingdom.The awards, held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, are widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading benchmarks for excellence in early careers, employability, and talent development. Stunited’s nomination was put forward by University of East London and the final shortlist was voted for by careers and employability professionals across the UK, highlighting both academic endorsement and industry recognition.The national shortlist features an...

27 April, 2026

The authors and developers of a leading CRM platform have described its new headquarters in Northampton town centre as a place that “makes you think anything is possible”.Gold-Vision moved into Vulcan Works in the town’s Cultural Quarter in November last year, after being wowed by the workspace’s “vibrancy and energy”.The directors researched suitable office spaces based on where all the workers in the business live, creating a shortlist of three potential locations for their new home.Sales Director Jiggy Patel said: “Vulcan Works was the best fit in terms of location, but it was the vibrancy and the energy here that...

27 April, 2026

Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your business or organisation while celebrating and supporting Northampton’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community?Applications are now open for local groups, organisations and businesses to sponsor Northampton Pride 2026, which will take place on Saturday 11 July 2026 in Northampton Market Square. Performers, food vendors, stallholders, volunteers and community groups are also invited to get involved. This is a fantastic opportunity to align your brand with a strong commitment to inclusion and equality while taking part in a joyful celebration of our LGBTQ+ community. Now in its ninth year, Northampton Pride is organised by the...

20 April, 2026

The athletic accounts manager at leading Northampton-based vehicle leasing company Silverstone Leasing has run the Brighton Marathon to raise cash for a charity close to his own heart.Tom Bailey completed the renowned race last weekend for Alzheimer’s Research UK, a cause that has become deeply personal to Tom and his family after his mum was diagnosed with the disease earlier this year.“Since mum’s diagnosis, I’ve witnessed the heartbreaking progression of the disease,” shared Tom. “From the first time she repeated a simple sentence to the first time she asked who I was. Watching someone you love slowly slip away is...

17 April, 2026

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is inviting Expressions of Interest from voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations to deliver a new Local Infrastructure Organisation (LIO) grant, providing targeted capacity building and sustainability support - particularly for small and micro organisations, resident led groups, and those working in priority Local Area Partnership (LAP) neighbourhoods.The LIO will play a central role in supporting WNC’s Prevention Strategy, the development of Local Area Partnerships (LAPs) and the wider ambition to reduce crisis demand, build community resilience, and enhance the impact of local community organisations.The grant will appoint a single organisation (or consortium) to...

16 April, 2026

Leading asbestos management consultancy, Acorn Analytical Services, has announced the appointment of two new directors - the first female directors in the company’s history.Sian Stone and Viviana Pista have been promoted to Associate Directors in recognition of their contribution to the company’s growth, alongside their leadership and commitment.Sian has worked at Acorn Analytical Services for 13 years, initially supporting with business development in the early days of the business, and then as an administrator two days a week. She then progressed to Business Manager before taking over the sales side of the business during COVID. Two more promotions followed to...

16 April, 2026

Northamptonshire stone manufacturer Haddonstone has joined forces with local digital agency Zinc Digital – through a partnership spanning website development, AI-generated imagery, SEO, paid search and social advertising.Haddonstone, celebrating its 55th anniversary, and Zinc Digital, which marked its 20th last year, have been working in partnership for four years – combining website management, digital marketing and the latest AI tools to drive online sales growth across the UK and US.Haddonstone’s landscaping range including its pier caps and copings– have traditionally been shown on its website through technical line drawings. For trade buyers and builders, that level of detail is exactly...

16 April, 2026

Discover Northamptonshire are once again working in partnership with the Northamptonshire Family History Society, to hold a Heritage Fair on Sunday 26 April from 10am - 4pm at Wicksteed Park.As with previous years, a mixture of heritage organisations from across the county will come together to celebrate the history and heritage of the county.The event hopes to build on the success of the 2025 event which was held at the Chester House Estate where the event was ‘Highly Commended’ at the Northamptonshire Heritage Forum Awards.Organisers have already had to close the booking for exhibitors due to increased demand, with organisations...

13 April, 2026

A kind-hearted Corby firm keen to give back to the community has made a generous donation of £1,000 to Corby Foodbank.The donation from Rulmeca UK, a manufacturer of conveyor rollers and components located on Brunel Road on the Earlstrees Industrial Estate, has been used by Corby Foodbank to buy essential food and toiletry items to distribute three-day emergency, non-perishable food parcels to local people in food crisis.Speaking of why they made the donation, QHSE manager at Rulmeca UK, Mark Bell said: “As part of our social governance, we really wanted to provide help to those in need within the local...

13 April, 2026