Three intrepid adventurers from Acorn Analytical Services are preparing to take on the Three Peaks Challenge this weekend in aid of Northamptonshire charity, Cynthia Spencer Hospice.Dan Crask, Max Wright and Alex Rust are travelling to Scotland on Friday, September 6 to start the challenge by climbing Ben Nevis. This will be followed by Scafell Pike in the Lake District before tackling the final peak of Snowdon in Wales.The trio are aiming to complete all three mountains in the challenge – a combined climb of 11,182 ft – within 24 hours.Ahead of the challenge, Dan, Max and Alex set up their...

07 September, 2024

A local businesswoman from Wellingborough-based independent IT consultancy, 3RS IT Solutions, has been announced as a finalist in the Fundraiser Award category of the BBC Radio Northampton Make a Difference Awards.Marketing director Leila Souch was nominated by husband and fellow director Steve Souch, in recognition for her fundraising efforts for the Teamwork Trust, a charity which is dedicated to supporting people who are living with learning disabilities, autism and mild mental health issues.As part of her fundraising efforts, Leila encouraged the 3RS team to roll up their sleeves for a year-long fundraising journey of challenges which included a treacherous assault...

07 September, 2024

Hundreds of vacancies will be promoted at this month’s Jobs Fair – being hosted by Brackmills Business Improvement District (BID) and held inside Northampton’s historic Delapré Abbey.The event, running from 10am to 1pm on Friday, 27th September, will promote a host of vacancies and opportunities – everything from office work and management to driving jobs, packing and facilities.People are invited to pop along – no need to register. Simply make your way to the main entrance of the historic home and follow the signage.The jobs fair will be held in the stunning Bouverie Suite rooms.Sara Homer, Chief Executive of Brackmills...

07 September, 2024

Stagecoach Midlands, in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council and with support from the Department for Transport, has launched a discounted ticket offer at weekends for families and groups to travel by bus in and around Northampton.A ticket for up to 5 people (the Northampton Weekend Group Dayrider) will be just £6 and is available at this discounted rate every Saturday and Sunday during September. The ticket will cover the Northampton Megarider area.The offer comes in time for this weekend's Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men event, taking place on Saturday 7 September, and as Northampton Market is set to return to the historic market...

06 September, 2024

Businesses hoping to make Northamptonshire’s Vulcan Works their home need to move fast – as there are just 10 midsize offices remaining.The purpose-built serviced workspace, which is based in the town’s Cultural Quarter, is made up of two buildings – the main Vulcan Works on Guildhall Road and the four-storey St John’s Building on Fetter Street.Local businesses have already filled the Guildhall Road base and there are limited available workspaces left at St John’s – three on the first floor and seven on the top floor.The remaining spaces are all around 360 square feet in size, which comfortably fits six...

06 September, 2024

In commemoration of David Laing CBE, Northamptonshire Community Foundation has launched the David Laing CBE Young People Poetry Award.Beneficiaries and volunteers from Northamptonshire Community Foundation-funded charities and community groups, aged 11 – 17 years old, are invited to enter a poem that relates to the theme Loving Living Life. The award winner will have the opportunity to perform their poem at the foundation’s Annual Awards event in November, at The Royal Theatre. David Laing CBE amongst his many philanthropic, public service and community leadership roles in Northamptonshire a published poet who was inspired to write poetry that painted pictures using words....

05 September, 2024

As Royal & Derngate’s autumn season gets going, with hit musical Pretty Woman coming to the Derngate auditorium from Monday 9 September, theatre staff are getting ready to reopen most of their foyer spaces and facilities, after a busy summer of building work. In addition, a new café-bar, Lola’s, is opening adjacent to the theatre on Guildhall Road.While the theatre stages have been dark over summer, works have been focussed on the huge task of reinforcing the foyer roof (where RAAC concrete was discovered last September), to ensure complete safety without the support of scaffolding. Work has also been carried...

05 September, 2024

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Venture Capital Trust (VCT) scheme, initially set to expire on 6 April 2025, have been officially extended to 5 April 2035.These highly regarded schemes are designed to stimulate investment in new or early-stage companies by offering tax relief incentives.Investors can benefit from up to 30% upfront income tax relief and exemption from capital gains tax on profits from the sale of shares.Launched in 1994, the EIS applies to new shares in eligible companies, allowing investors to contribute up to £1 million, or £2 million if the shares are in knowledge-intensive companies focused on research...

04 September, 2024

The Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary have met with business leaders to discuss the upcoming Employment Bill.In the latest series of meetings on the Make Work Pay plan, the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will today [Tuesday 3 September] host a Business Breakfast to discuss the upcoming legislation.It follows a meeting last month with business representative organisations including the British Chambers of Commerce, Federation of Small Businesses, CBI and Make UK as well as trade unions to discuss the Bill.Today’s meeting comes as part of a government commitment to develop the plan in partnership...

04 September, 2024

People are being encouraged to share their views to help West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) develop a climate change strategy for the area.The strategy will detail the actions WNC will take to reduce locally produced greenhouse gas emissions and become better prepared for climate change.The Council has already set the target of achieving Net Zero across West Northants by 2045, five years ahead of the Government’s target.Cllr Rebecca Breese WNC’s Cabinet Member for said: “We want to hear from local residents, businesses and stakeholders to make sure that the strategy meets the needs of our whole community.“We have identified a range...

03 September, 2024

Preparations are underway as Northampton Market is set to return to the historic market square from 20 September, following the area undergoing extensive regeneration to provide a renewed space for residents, businesses, and traders.West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is working closely with new and existing traders to finalise their bespoke fixed stalls and arrangements for their flexible pop-up stalls ahead of the reopening weekend.The town is home to one of the longest running outdoor markets in Europe and the reopening of the market from 20 September is a significant milestone in the transformation of the town, and forms part of the...

03 September, 2024