A new father will run the London Marathon this month in memory of his cousin who took part in the same race a decade before him.Will Thorp’s cousin Georgina was cared for at Cynthia Spencer Hospice in the final weeks of her life after a battle with bowel cancer.Georgina, or George as she was affectionately known, was a keen runner and raced in the 2016 London Marathon. Will has been training hard, despite lack of sleep with a newborn, to now follow in her footsteps and raise much-needed charity cash for the hospice he says his family will forever be...

13 April, 2026

Innovative town centre hub Vulcan Works has launched a brand-new podcast to shine a light on the creatives and businesses inside its walls.In The Works will focus on the stories and experiences of the collaborative community that has been built within the workspace, including both office-based businesses and co-workers.The podcast will be recorded in Vulcan Works’ very own podcast studio, which opened at the end of last year as a useful bolt on service for customers, both internal and external, alongside the hub’s invaluable business support, networking opportunities, seminars and meeting rooms.The studio has proven to be very popular with...

09 April, 2026

The final Corby Towns Fund project, the transformation of Grosvenor House in the centre of Corby, is one step closer to being completed after the appointment of a contractor for the works required on site.Krol Corlett are due to start work on the refurbishment of the space from Tuesday 7  April, with work expected to take 9 months.The multi-use building at Grosvenor House in Corby is one of four projects that North Northamptonshire Council were awarded funding from central government, in June 2021, to deliver.Once complete, the multi-purpose facility will provide permanent new accommodation for a modern, cultural building with...

08 April, 2026

Northants-based PR agency Ballyhoo PR has announced a new partnership with the Royal & Derngate theatre.Ballyhoo PR has joined the theatre’s respected Royal & Derngate Business Club, strengthening its commitment to supporting local organisations and championing the creative industries.The Royal & Derngate Business Club brings together a wide range of businesses from across the region, creating opportunities for collaboration, networking and support for one of Northampton’s most celebrated cultural venues.By joining the club, Ballyhoo PR looks forward to making new connections in the local business community while enjoying the fantastic productions showing at the theatre.Emma Speirs, founder and director of...

08 April, 2026

Thriving Northampton-based vehicle leasing firm Silverstone Leasing has welcomed another new recruit to the team.Kerrie White is the newest member of the Customer Care team, which supports clients throughout their leasing experience, ensuring they feel informed, reassured, and fully supported from start to finish.Kerrie joins the fold hot on the heels of vehicle leasing veteran David Purvis, who also joined the leading leasing company as an account manager last month.Kerrie started her career in the car leasing industry more than 25 years ago with Vauxhall Masterhire, where she worked across a range of departments including quotes, orders, dealer enquiries and...

08 April, 2026

The passionate operations director of a Northamptonshire-based asbestos removal and biohazard cleaning company has been named a finalist in prestigious awards which celebrate the UK’s most inspiring businesswomen.Elena Paunete, of Specialist Remediation Solutions (SRS), has been shortlisted in two categories of the National Business Women’s Awards - the Woman in Construction Award and Business Woman of the Year Award (Micro).The Business Woman of the Year Award (Micro) shines a light on business leaders who have achieved accomplishments of significance over their career and the Woman in Construction Award recognises outstanding leadership, innovation, and excellence in the Construction industry.Elena, who was...

08 April, 2026

More than 200 Harley Davidson owners who ride together through Northampton every Spring in aid of Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity are inviting other avid motorcycle enthusiasts to join the fun.The April Fools Run has taken place annually in the town for the past 17 years, organised by the owner of independent specialist garage Northants V Twin, Radu Golici and his wife Oana.Bikers gather at Sixfields Stadium and then motor through the town to Market Square, where Cynthia Spencer Hospice representatives await their arrival with stalls and family fun for all.Radu, whose company has recently been named as one of the...

08 April, 2026

Cultural organisations and community partners in Northampton have submitted a joint Expression of Interest for Northampton to become the UK Town of Culture in 2028.The bid, titled We Are Northampton, sets out a major year-long programme that would celebrate the town’s heritage, creativity and diverse communities while helping to drive regeneration, skills and local pride.Developed with more than 30 cultural, community, faith, education and business partners, the proposal aims to bring new investment into the town and widen access to culture for residents of all ages.The programme would build on the town’s historic strengths in making, performance, festivals and grassroots creativity,...

08 April, 2026

Brackmills Industrial Estate Business Improvement District (BID) has published its annual report, marking 17 years of business-led investment in one of the UK's leading industrial and logistics estates.The report reflects on a year of significant progress across the BID's four core objectives, and highlights a board of voluntary directors that is stronger and more diverse than ever, with two new recruits whose combined expertise spans facilities management, employee wellbeing, health and safety and sustainability.The Brackmills BID board is made up of volunteers drawn from businesses across the estate, giving their time and expertise to shape the direction of the BID...

08 April, 2026

A Northamptonshire-based asbestos removal company has stressed the importance of building surveys to avoid unexpected exposure to the hazardous substance as part of Global Asbestos Awareness Week.Experts at Specialist Remediation Solutions (SRS) of Desborough said many people are unaware of the dangers of beginning home improvements without first checking the area for asbestos.Managing director Stephen Booth said: “The mismanagement of asbestos is down to lack of surveys, lack of understanding and lack of identification of asbestos.“Many people think most asbestos is just found in pipe lagging, but actually it can be in adhesive, floor tiles, and Artex ceilings to name...

07 April, 2026

West Northamptonshire Council  (WNC) and the wider Silverstone Vision Board are among partners driving forward a new wave of innovation across the region backed by up to £20 million of government funding.The investment announced today for the central area of the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor, which includes Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes, comes from the £500 million Local Innovation Partnerships Fund to enable organisations and businesses to turn cutting‑edge ideas into real‑world impact.Working with partners across this central stretch of the Corridor, the successful “Innovation Circuit” bid will deliver programmes that strengthen capabilities in autonomous systems, high‑performance engineering and dual...

07 April, 2026