An established Northamptonshire accountancy firm is on a mission to smash the stereotypes associated with its profession and inspire the next generation to join its ranks.Rushden-based Elsby & Co has been taking part in a series of events during the past month to show teenagers that accountancy does not deserve the ‘dull’ reputation it has suffered from in the past.The firm’s expert team has been spreading the news about its exciting approach to accountancy and apprenticeships at the latest careers fairs at Rushden Academy and Northampton College and held its own Student Open Evening this month.Managing partner Claire Emery, who...

30 April, 2024

NORTHAMPTON-based health and safety consultancy Acorn Safety Services has strengthened its growing team with the appointment of Health and Safety Manager, Kevin Burt.In a career spanning almost 30 years, Kevin has worked in key health and safety roles in the logistics industry and most recently for the world’s largest beverage company, Refresco, based in Milton Keynes.Kevin said he was delighted to be joining the team at Acorn Safety Services and looking forward to supporting their clients with all of their health and safety needs.He said: “There is a great team already in place and I’m really looking forward to bringing...

29 April, 2024

Shire Sounds Radio, a local radio staple in North Northamptonshire, proudly announces "Northants 1" arriving May 27th.  With this transformation comes a fresh identity and an unwavering commitment to being Northamptonshire’s own local hit music radio station.The rebrand signifies a key commitment to local broadcasting, and its dedication to delivering top-tier local entertainment, community representation and engagement. With an emphasis on playing Hit Music for Northamptonshire, Northants 1 promises to continue providing quality programming made for its growing local audience.Our key commitments remain in line with what we have always believed in. Northants 1 is set to continue the pioneering...

29 April, 2024

Teams across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes have been putting their entrepreneurial skills to the test to raise money for eight local charities as part of the Franklins £50 Challenge. With almost a month still to go before the challenge ends, more than £10,000 has already been raised and the organiser of the Apprentice-style challenge, prominent legal firm Franklins Solicitors, is hoping that last year’s total of £20,000 will be broken and a new record set. The 2024 challenge, which started in February, has seen 41 teams turn their £50 seed funding from Franklins into more money for their chosen charity. With less...

29 April, 2024

Yusen Logistics (UK) is partnering with the Kaleidoscope Group UK, which supports people with disabilities to gain employment via an incubator programme.Yusen Logistics UK partnered with Kaleidoscope to make recruitment across its UK sites more accessible to people with all types of disabilities. Kaleidoscope is also supporting Yusen Logistics with accessibility assessments and improving disability awareness training.Candidates on the first Kaleidoscope incubator programme for Yusen Logistics are provided with training that helps to maximise their chances of employment and to find the right role for them.Gary Jackson, Head of HR Business Support at Yusen Logistics, said: “Yusen Logistics is very...

25 April, 2024

The sixteenth year of the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards are picking up pace, with more people nominating more food businesses, and entries closing soon for college student and artisan product categories.Recognising and celebrating excellence in the sector’s brilliant local people, products and places, the competition relies on the support of the sector, which is going strong. And as the awards grow bigger and better each year, the awards organisers need more mystery shoppers to review nominees and see if the proof is in the pudding.Rachel Mallows MBE, Awards Director said “It’s been a brilliant start to the Weetabix Northamptonshire...

25 April, 2024

Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, sold-out UK and Ireland Tour and Amazon studios award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie returns to Northampton’s Royal & Derngate, from Tuesday 28 May to Saturday 1 June.Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.Funny, fabulous and feel good,...

25 April, 2024

Motorsport and F1 fans making a pit stop at Silverstone Museum will see some of the world’s most iconic IndyCars for the first time ever, as the venue’s new exhibition gets off the starting grid this May.Announcing its prestigious partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, Silverstone Museum is launching its unique exhibition, The Indy 500: A British Success Story, which opens from May 1st. In a world exclusive, racing fans will be able to see Nigel Mansell’s 1992 F1 World Championship winning Williams FW14B car on display alongside his 1993 IndyCar World Series Lola T93/00.This is one of the...

25 April, 2024

Service users from Northamptonshire charity Teamwork Trust are in training for this year’s International Waendel Walk and aiming to raise more funds than ever before.The charity,  which has day centres in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, supports autistic adults, people with learning disabilities and individuals with mental health needs.This month service users from across the three centres are getting in shape for the walk – enjoying practise walks at lunchtime and holding a host of fundraising appeals as part of their determination to beat last year’s total of £1,200.Fundraising executive Judy Caine said: “This year our service users will be walking...

25 April, 2024

Government has today [24/04/2024] launched the new Help to Grow: Management Essentials course, a short online course with practical tips and resources for small business leaders. Based on the 12-week Help to Grow: Management Course, Essentials is suited for leaders of newer or smaller SMEs, or those who are looking to explore the principles of business growth and management before taking the next step and enrolling in the full course.Small businesses are a vital part of local economies across the UK and supporting them is crucial to delivering on the Prime Minister’s priority to grow the economy. This course will...

24 April, 2024

Keen cyclists looking for a challenge can sign up for the newly extended 70-mile Cycle4Cynthia fundraising course.The annual charity bike ride has raised more than £789,000 for Cynthia Spencer Hospice care since its launch 21 years ago.For 2024, while it is offering determined riders with more pedal power a longer route, there are also two shorter options of 25 miles or 50 miles. The previous five mile and 10 mile courses will not run this year.In 2023, Kate Stamp completed the 10-mile course in memory of her friend Rachel who was a patient at the hospice.She said: “My friend Rachel...

23 April, 2024