Northants IT consultancy 3RS IT Solutions is urging businesses to upgrade to Windows 11 to help ensure their business stays secure, compliant, and future-ready before support for Windows 10 ends later this month.Statistics from a Cyber security breaches survey 2025 carried out by the government show that just over four in ten UK businesses experienced a cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months.Businesses that continue using Windows 10 after support ends in October 2025 risk security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, software incompatibility, higher long-term costs, alongside potential non-compliance with regulations such as GDPR and cyber essentials.“Businesses should look...

14 October, 2025

North Northamptonshire Council has today launched a consultation on plans to install CCTV in Corby as part of the wider Town Centre to Train Station Link Road project.It is proposed that cameras are installed at:The Oakley Road/Burghley Drive corner In the pedestrian/cycle path tunnels on Oakley RoadThe proposals are part of a package of additional works, which the council are looking to implement following comments made during the public consultation for the Town Centre to Train Station Link Road project.Cllr Jan O’Hara, the council’s Executive Member for Planning and Economic Growth, said:“When the council undertook the initial consultation and...

14 October, 2025

An engagement exercise has been launched as part of a project to tackle issues with long-term empty shops in North Northamptonshire.North Northamptonshire Council was confirmed as one of 11 ‘Early Adopters’ of the High Street Rentals Auction Programme (HSRA) announced by the Government in December last year, which will result in landlords renting out long-term empty shops to new tenants.As part of this process, the council has launched an engagement exercise to gather thoughts from residents, community groups, businesses on the proposal.Cllr Jan O’Hara, North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive Member for Planning and Economic Growth, said:“High streets that were once the...

14 October, 2025

A workplace design company which has supported thousands of clients across the UK has won the top award at the NNBN Awards.Verve Workspace was crowned Business of the Year at last week’s prestigious event, which recognises and celebrates innovative and enterprising businesses from across Northamptonshire.The team from Verve Workspace in Milton Malsor beat off stiff competition from Simply Techspace in Northampton and the Castle Theatre in Wellingborough after impressing judges with their 39 per cent year-on-year revenue growth.This is the latest high profile award win for the company which also recently won the Best Nationwide Office Furniture & Commercial Interiors...

14 October, 2025

Disability advocate Nick Wilson has been honoured with the Special Recognition Award at the prestigious NNBN Awards 2025, celebrating his exceptional contribution to accessibility and community impact across Northamptonshire.Nick, known as 'The Disabled Adventurer', was recognised for his groundbreaking work making the outdoors accessible to disabled people through his organisation Access Outdoors CIC. The former Army Sergeant, who lives with chronic pain from seven prolapsed discs and PTSD following 14 years of military service, has transformed personal adversity into a platform that has reached millions worldwide."To be recognised in my home county of Northamptonshire means everything to me," said Nick....

14 October, 2025

North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive has approved an updated version of its Statement of Community Involvement (SCI).The SCI outlines how the council engages with residents, businesses and stakeholders during the planning process, including processing of planning applications. It also provides information guidance and support the council will provide for communities looking to develop Neighbourhood Plans.The revised SCI includes updates to improve clarity and ensure alignment with current legislation. It sets out who the council will consult, when in the planning process and how it should be carried out.Additions to the SCI include meeting the publicity requirements given to various application types,...

14 October, 2025

North Northamptonshire Council has awarded £5million, giving residents access to local, tailored and up to date recovery and addiction services across the area over the coming years.In line with due process and Government regulations, the council invited tender responses in August 2025 for the Provision of Drug & Alcohol Services. On behalf of residents, the council sought provider/s who could deliver a recovery focused treatment system for both young people and adults for the next nine years.The intention is to reshape the current provision into a whole-systems, integrated drug and alcohol system of care. This means anyone affected by problem alcohol and drug use can...

14 October, 2025

An exciting programme of events and activities has been announced for the Northamptonshire Day celebration event, taking place on Saturday 25 October in Northampton Market Square.The action-packed event, organised by West and North Northamptonshire Councils alongside Discover Northamptonshire and partners, promises an interactive and fun showcase of everything that makes the county special – from its people, places, and businesses to its heritage, culture, and traditions. This event will have something for every resident and visitor to enjoy.Taking place from 1pm to 7.30pm, visitors can enjoy a packed day of live entertainment, interactive stalls, heritage exhibitions, and family-friendly activities. The...

13 October, 2025

From a fashion entrepreneur and micro wind turbine manufacturer to a sight support charity and escape room business - Northamptonshire's diverse business excellence has been celebrated in style at the NNBN Awards 2025.Office furniture specialists Verve Workspace claimed the top honour of the night, scooping Business of the Year and beating strong competition from Simply Techspace and Castle Theatre. Commended by judges for their impressive 39% year-on-year revenue growth, the Milton Malsor-based business works with over 60 global manufacturers and has more than 12,000 clients UK-wide.Corby-based Marlec took home The Green Award for their pioneering work in renewable energy. Established...

13 October, 2025

Students from the University of Northampton have helped secure national recognition for NLive Radio after their election night broadcast was shortlisted in the 2025 Community Radio Awards.The University’s partner station, NLive Radio, is a finalist in the prestigious national awards thanks to ‘VOTE WNC’, a dedicated six-hour programme planned, produced, and presented by Multimedia Journalism and Multimedia Sports Journalism students. The ambitious broadcast covered the West Northamptonshire Council election count in May this year, capturing the drama of local democracy as it unfolded.Working under the guidance of University of Northampton Senior Lecturers in Journalism, Kate Ironside, Hilary Scott and Adrian Warner, the student team split roles to...

26 September, 2025

Community spirit was the pick of the day as more than 250 employees from across Brackmills Industrial Estate came together to make 2025 even bigger, cleaner and greener for World Clean Up Day.The litter picking event took place earlier this month, organised in partnership with Wickes and Northants Litter Wombles, with equipment supplied by Brackmills Industrial Estate Business Improvement District (BID).For the first time, the event welcomed its youngest volunteers as children from Totstop Day Nursery joined the clean-up efforts. Dressed in tiny high-vis jackets and armed with child-sized litter pickers, the nursery children worked diligently to help clean the...

26 September, 2025