NLive Radio the local radio station for Northampton is set to host two hustings’ events once each for the Northampton North and Northampton South constituencies, these are to be broadcast live on NLive Radio and in front of a live studio audience.The Northampton North event takes place on Thursday the 27th June broadcast live from 6pm, and the Northampton South event takes place on Friday the 28th June broadcast live from 6pm. Candidates from the four main parties have been invited to participate live, and the other candidates are being invited to contribute to pre-recorded interviews that will be broadcast...

18 June, 2024

Students from Northampton College have added a new mural depicting the history of St Katherine’s Gardens in the latest phase of work to overhaul the previously neglected town centre beauty spot.The design adds to a previous mural, planted flower beds, restored benches and bins and other improvement works in the area led by Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID).Art students Rostislav Ipati, Abigail Hellyer and Serenity Jeffery-Fleet created the concept of the design, which includes references to St Katherine, religious ceremonies and Sir Fank Dobson's sculpture 'Woman with a Fish' that was originally installed in the area in the...

17 June, 2024

Local businesses are invited to join the Council’s refreshed catering services framework.West Northamptonshire Council is looking to collaborate with a diverse range of caterers and suppliers to provide exceptional catering services tailored to a variety of events, including weddings, and corporate functions at Guildhall in Northampton.The refreshed framework is structured into multiple Lots, allowing caterers to bid for the specific services that align best with their offerings. There's no limit to the number of Lots businesses can apply for, ensuring flexibility and opportunity for all. Whether you excel in international cuisine, dietary-specific menus, or culturally influenced dishes, there's a Lot...

17 June, 2024

The first workshop in the NN2NZ Boost for Business (NN2NZ B4B) programme—a pioneering initiative designed to support SMEs in North Northamptonshire on their journey towards sustainability has been announced. This workshop is a gateway to understanding and implementing effective carbon reduction strategies in local businesses.The NN2NZ B4B programme is led by Electric Places in partnership with North Northamptonshire Council.The Net Zero 101: Carbon Reduction Workshop will be led by Electric Places in collaboration with ActNow Consulting.What You Will LearnDuring the workshop, you will develop a simple, practical set of carbon reduction actions for your business. Our expert-led session will equip...

17 June, 2024

North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive has approved a report recommending a £3,143,100 spend on providing 48 more places in mainstream education for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Kettering.The funding will ensure that units are provided at Greenfields Primary School and Southfield School for Girls by September 2025.The Council has liaised with the respective schools and Trusts, who have confirmed they can accommodate the units and are able to agree to manage the proposed scheme if approved.The SEND unit at Greenfields Primary School, part of the David Ross Education Trust in Kettering, will address the...

14 June, 2024

Luxury lifestyle store Bell of Northampton is offering foodies in Northampton the chance to sample free food at its upcoming Sizzling Saturday event later this month.Taking place on Saturday 22nd June at the store on Kingsthorpe Road, the free to attend event promises visitors the perfect chance to explore some of the best in outdoor cooking equipment, enjoy delicious food while also taking advantage of fantastic deals on their grills, pizza ovens and accessories.Throughout the event, there will be a series of live cooking demonstrations with barbecue experts from Broil King showcasing the full potential of their BBQ grills.Tammy Pell,...

12 June, 2024

Award-winning people experts HR Solutions has launched a brand-new website to improve both its online presence and customer experience.The purpose-built site has been more than six months in the making and was designed specifically for the award-winning HR consultancy to provide a clearer representation of their offerings and enhance user satisfaction.By investing in the upgrade, the Kettering-based firm hopes to reinforce its brand proposition, improve the mobile experience, and drive more enquiries.The website redevelopment also provided a perfect opportunity for the team to carry out a content audit to ensure all pages were relevant and useful for customers.CEO Greg Guilford...

11 June, 2024

As organisations around the world are gearing up for Pride Month, it’s crucial to approach your own celebrations thoughtfully and avoid falling into the trap of ‘corporate rainbow washing’, according to a local HR expert.“Rainbow washing” is a term used to describe an organisation’s behaviour when they use LGBTQ+ symbols and themes for their own commercial gain, without actually showing any commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and equality in practice.Nicky Buckley, an HR expert and owner of East Midlands HR in Northamptonshire, says "A common example of rainbow washing is when an organisation ‘washes’ their logo or brand in the colours of the rainbow...

11 June, 2024

Award-winning financial planner Conor O’Sullivan is celebrating another national newspaper appearance after he and his company O’Sullivan Financial Planning were listed in the Mail on Sunday, at the weekend (9th June).Conor was named as a top rated adviser in the latest VouchedFor’s 2024 Top Rated Financial Adviser Guide which appeared in The Times in March.His accolade has now also been featured in the Mail on Sunday.Only advisers who have received at least 10 excellent client reviews during the past 12 months and passed all of VouchedFor’s extensive checks make the roll call.Not just Conor, but his colleague Laurence Murphy, and...

11 June, 2024

Beccy Hurrell Voice & Arts Limited (BHVA) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious title of "Most Empowering Creative Arts Coaching and Mentoring Company" at the SME UK 2024 Enterprise Awards.This accolade is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion that the entire team at BHVA has invested in empowering individuals and communities through creative arts."Our goal at BHVA has always been to transform lives through the arts," said Beccy Hurrell, Director of BHVA. "Winning this award is not only a recognition of our commitment to excellence but also a celebration of the impact...

11 June, 2024

An award-winning recruitment consultancy based in Kettering has publicly pledged its support to the armed forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.For many years, Wills Consultants has worked closely with the armed forces to help those leaving the military to secure permanent employment roles that help them adjust to civilian life.They have now gone one step further in signing the Armed Forces Covenant and by doing so, acknowledge and understand that those who serve or have served their country, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the community, economy and society.Since it was established in...

10 June, 2024