There are just four weeks left to enter the county’s newest awards scheme, one designed to celebrate business and charity successes across Northamptonshire.Charities, start-ups and businesses small and large are invited to enter the new NNBN Awards, which are being sponsored by event sponsors Wilson Browne Solicitors and supported by headline sponsors North Northamptonshire Council, Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce and Poppy Design Studio and media sponsor Pilkington Communications.There are 12 categories in the NNBN awards, which will take place at Kettering Park Hotel & Spa in October, including business and charity of the year, one for start-ups, individual awards for...

02 June, 2023

Staff at Rushden Lakes have been offered free four week trials of e-bikes throughout June as part of a North Northamptonshire Council initiative to enable more locals to have a go at cycling to work.Twenty e-bikes are being loaned to staff working at any of the Rushden Lakes stores, restaurants and other organisations based at the site. Although intended for journeys to work, staff signing up for the scheme can also use the e-bikes in their leisure time too. The current round of successful applicants received their loan e-bikes today.The scheme is part of a wider initiative across North and...

02 June, 2023

Chester House Estate is making history this summer – stepping back in time to welcome the return of the Romans.A two-day Roman Festival, organised in partnership with the University of Leicester’s Heritage Hub, is a FREE event taking place on Saturday, 24th and Sunday, 25th June. It will include Roman-style military demonstrations, Roman pottery and craft demonstrations, and Roman themed stalls and craft activities from a host of different heritage organisations working in Northamptonshire and beyond. The festival also includes the unique opportunity to see an excavation in progress and ask questions of the experts.Cllr Helen Howell, North Northamptonshire Council’s...

01 June, 2023

On Sunday, 14 May, 10 daring doers jumped out of a plane from 13,000 feet and raised over £9,000 for Northamptonshire Health Charity.After months of fundraising and getting sponsored by family, friends and work colleagues, the 10 amazing daredevils took part in the charity’s annual skydive day at Hinton Airfield near Brackley.Collectively, the team of skydivers raised a whopping £9,033 to benefit the local NHS hospitals the charity supports. An incredible £7,693 of this has been raised for the Daisy Suite Appeal to enhance facilities at Northampton General Hospital for parents who lose a baby. Other areas supported by fundraising this year include the Maternity Unit and Medical Outpatients at NGH and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kettering General Hospital (KGH).Josh Bellis and his family took part together because they wanted to raise as much money...

31 May, 2023

On Sunday 23 April, 7 amazing runners took part in the iconic TCS London Marathon in support of Northamptonshire Health Charity.Following months of dedicated training and hard work fundraising, the wonderful group of supporters, NHS staff, patients’ family and friends all completed the famous 26.2-mile route around London and, have so far raised well over £6,000 in aid of our local NHS hospitals.  The money raised will make a huge difference in enhancing patient care and experience at Northampton General Hospital (NGH) and Kettering General Hospital (KGH).Laura Greenwood navigated working shifts on Benham ward at NGH, looking after her children...

31 May, 2023

Representatives from North Northamptonshire Council have held positive talks with a community group who are determined to see a long-term future secured for Kettering Leisure Village.This morning, the Council and the KLV Support Group met to discuss their shared commitment to ensure the current activities at the leisure complex continue.The Council is committed to focus on finding a solution to confirm the site continues to provide leisure and recreational facilities for the community.Officers continue to maintain regular dialogue with Phoenix Leisure Management Limited to ensure momentum is maintained and a resolution found.Cllr Jason Smithers, Leader of North Northamptonshire Council, said:“This...

31 May, 2023

Visitors to Northampton’s iconic and historic 78 Derngate can now visit the heritage house and its expanded visitor centre, spend time in the rejuvenated secluded garden and enjoy the revitalised visitor shop following the completion of the extensive £950,000 refurbishment this month.As the only building located outside Scotland designed by renowned artist, Charles Rennie Mackintosh this local gem and former home is a now a museum. Following funding from West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) of £400,000 through the Town Funds, £200,000 match funding from WNC and generous donations from a multitude of individuals and organisations the expansion to this cultural facility...

31 May, 2023

North Northamptonshire Council’s Trading Standards team are reminding residents to be aware and to follow steps to protect themselves from rogue traders.The reminder follows Operation Rogue Trader week, which is a regional week of action and took place earlier in May. Alongside the Trading Standards team’s day-to-day work, they worked alongside partners including Northants Police, DVSA, HMRC and colleagues from NNC’s Waste team providing advice to local businesses.Rogue traders will often cold call properties uninvited and offer to carry out work in the hope of pressuring the resident into making a quick decision, and often charge excessive amounts for poor...

30 May, 2023

Winning a business award can help in building brand credibility and recognition in multiple ways, including:1. Third-party validation:Winning a business award means that a recognised third-party organisation has evaluated and recognized the excellence of the brand, product, or service. This can help build credibility and trust with potential customers or business partners.2. Increased visibility:Winning a business award can lead to increased exposure in the media and industry circles, which can help build brand visibility and recognition.3. Differentiation:Winning a business award sets a brand apart from competitors and highlights its unique strengths and achievements. This can help differentiate the brand from...

29 May, 2023

Delapré Abbey is delighted to announce a day of captivating activities to celebrate the launch of new information boards marking the site of the 1460 Battle of Northampton, presented in partnership with the Northamptonshire Battlefield Society.Taking place on Saturday 3rd June, these events offer an illuminating experience that will transport visitors back to the historic battle.Kicking off the day at 11am in the Drawing Room, Dr. Dan Spencer, an esteemed historian specialising in late medieval and early modern warfare, will delve into the role of artillery during the Wars of the Roses through a fascinating talk. This will be...

26 May, 2023

HUSBAND and wife Ian and Sian Stone enjoyed a day out to remember when they attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace hosted by The Prince and Princess of Wales and The Princess Royal.Ian, a director at Northampton-based asbestos management consultancy, Acorn Analytical Services, and Sian, who is the company’s Commercial Manager, received their invitation after Ian was nominated anonymously.Ian first joined the asbestos industry as a trainee taking on many different roles before helping to launch leading independent asbestos consultancy Acorn Analytical Services in 2013. He is now one of the leading asbestos experts in the UK, giving businesses...

26 May, 2023