After an overwhelming number of nominations and a rigorous deliberation process NLive radio are pleased to announce their charity of the year as The Spring Charity, based in the Spring Borough of Northampton.The Spring Charity work to benefit vulnerable families in the local area and offer community services to improve their wellbeing. They host regular stay and play sessions and cooking classes as well as having close links with other local charities and organisations.The Spring Charity manager Tracey Hamilton said, ‘As a small local charity we were honoured to be selected as the NLive Radio Charity of the Year. The...

02 May, 2023

A variety of projects across North Northamptonshire are set to benefit from grant funding totalling £100,000.Projects that will benefit the community, which include improvements to facilities and new sports equipment, will now receive grants of up £5,000 from North Northamptonshire Council’s (NNC) Shared Prosperity Fund allocation.In February, NNC encouraged community groups and projects to apply for funding via the council’s Community Grants Programme, following agreement to extend the existing scheme and utilise £100,000 of Shared Prosperity Funding.More than 20 organisations were successful with their bids and will now be able to deliver projects to improve lives for local residents"There was strong demand...

28 April, 2023

We regret to announce that as a result of the ongoing challenging operating environment Kettering Conference Centre, which includes The Lighthouse Theatre and Balance Health Club & Arena Sports Centre, will close on 31st May 2023. We have explored all possible alternatives and have not taken this decision lightly. Despite our best efforts to rebuild following the pandemic, and ongoing conversations with the key stakeholders, our operational costs have increased significantly over the past year. Unfortunately, even with the Council grant to support the running of The Lighthouse Theatre and Balance Health Club & Arena Sports Centre, the venue is...

28 April, 2023

The proposed Interim Chief Executive at North Northamptonshire Council has been announced today as George Candler.George is currently Executive Director for Place and Economy as well as Deputy Chief Executive. He was also previously Chief Executive of Northampton Borough Council.The move comes following the announcement last month that the current Chief Executive Rob Bridge was to move to a position in the top role at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.An internal process then followed for the interim role, culminating in interviews this week. The appointment is subject to Full Council approval on May 25 – the date of the Annual Council meeting.Cllr...

28 April, 2023

Two West Northamptonshire businesses including a manufacturer of trailers for transportation and a manufacturer of ethical vitamins have received a 2023 King’s Award.Brian James Trailers Limited, who are based in Daventry and specialise in designing and manufacturing trailers for transportation of vehicles, plant machinery and general materials, received an award in the International Trade category.The company was founded 40 years ago as a family business and now produces a variety of products including trailers for plant machinery such as mini-diggers, dumpers and scissor-lifts as well as general purpose and tipper trailers.An award in the same category was granted to Viridian...

28 April, 2023

STATEMENT FROM NORTH NORTHANTS COUNCILKettering Leisure Village is one of the area’s premier event and leisure venues and we know how valued it is in the community.As well as Kettering Conference Centre it comprises Balance Health suite, the Arena and the Lighthouse theatre.We are keen to ensure that arrangements are put in place so that services can be restored at the facility as quickly as possible.The Council was made aware of the intention for Kettering Leisure Village to close on Wednesday, April 26 and we are now working with all concerned to review our legal position regarding contractual arrangements.It is...

28 April, 2023

STATEMENT RECEIVED REGARDING KETTERING CONFERENCE CENTRE:“We regret to announce that as a result of the ongoing challenging operating environment Kettering Conference Centre, which includes The Lighthouse Theatre and Balance Health Club & Arena Sports Centre, will close on 31st May 2023. We have explored all possible alternatives and have not taken this decision lightly. Despite our best efforts to rebuild following the pandemic, and ongoing conversations with the key stakeholders, our operational costs have increased significantly over the past year. Unfortunately, even with the Council grant to support the running of The Lighthouse Theatre and Balance Health Club & Arena...

27 April, 2023

Iconic cars and bikes will be on display every month at the Silverstone Museum with the announcement of an exciting new classic car and bike meet.Marvellous machines and two wheeled wonders will be showcased at the new regular Silverstone Museum Classic Car and Bike Meet, which will be a motoring must on the calendar for car and bike enthusiasts everywhere.Motoring fans, petrol heads, vintage vehicle enthusiasts and members of the public are all invited to attend the monthly meets. Tickets are available now for the inaugural Silverstone Classic Car and Bike Meet, taking place on Wednesday, May 10 from 5pm...

25 April, 2023

A leading HR consultancy has been named as a finalist in the Service Excellence category of the 2023 SME Northamptonshire Business Awards.Kettering based HR Solutions is shortlisted after the judges recognised the outstanding assistance and advice they provide to their clients.It’s the second nod to the consultancy’s impressive customer service in 2023.In January, the consultancy won the prestigious Gold Trusted Service Award for 2022 from customer insights company Feefo.The much-coveted award, for outstanding customer service, was earned by HR Solutions for for the second consecutive year.The annual Feefo awards recognise customer centric businesses who demonstrate high quality customer service. Client...

25 April, 2023

Online Marketplaces told they must do more to keep unsafe products off platforms.Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake has told key Online Marketplaces they must do more to keep unsafe products off their platforms.The message was delivered at a Round Table attended by a number of Online Marketplaces – Amazon, eBay, Etsy and Alibaba. It was called by the Minister after the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) found consumers were repeatedly able to access unsafe products from their platforms.Minister Hollinrake told the Online Marketplaces that the government expects them to take greater steps to ensure consumers can shop as safely...

25 April, 2023

What could be more appropriate to celebrate the beginning of King Charles’ Coronation Week, than two thrilling days of Knights jousting,And nowhere could be more fitting for such a spectacle than Holdenby House.Christopher Hatton, who built Holdenby for Queen Elizabeth I jousted many times in front of Elizabeth I and afterwards, Holdenby itself became a Palace for King Charles’ namesake, Charles I.The joust will be performed on the historic Palace Plateau at Holdenby by The Knights of Nottingham on 30th April & 1st May.It is a show filled with sword swinging, gut punching thrills and anything can happen and often...

25 April, 2023