An asbestos consultancy in Northamptonshire is topping off a year of growth with recognition from several different award programmes.Acorn Analytical Services has been recognised by local and national awards organisers for its incredible achievements over the past 12 months which include investing in new, larger premises, growing the team from 37 to 70, and winning large, lucrative tenders.The company are finalists in two categories at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards - Employer of the Year and Business of the Year – as well as shortlisted in the High Growth Business of the Year at the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce’s Northamptonshire...

25 October, 2024

The daughter of a lifelong cyclist who spent his final two days at Cynthia Spencer Hospice has praised the “absolutely fantastic” care he received as part of the hospice’s Two Sides to Every Story campaign.The campaign, which ran earlier in October to mark Hospice Care Week, highlights the importance of palliative care and the dedication of hospice staff by telling stories from both families who have experienced the hospice and the incredible staff who work there.Holly Shannon’s father Simon Bown was diagnosed with cancer in January and died just a few weeks later on 23rd March 2024. The hospice not...

25 October, 2024

The Wellingborough & East Northants Chamber of Commerce has officially opened entries for the 2024 Business Awards, offering local businesses the opportunity to take centre stage and be recognised as the best in the borough.With brand new categories launched this year, the awards are set to celebrate the biggest success stories in business — whether you're driving innovation, giving back to the community, or setting the standard for growth and leadership. Could you or your business be the one to take home a trophy?The Chamber Business Awards 2024 are designed to reflect the full spectrum of business success, from large-scale...

24 October, 2024

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) completed the successful purchase of the Corn Exchange in Northampton, on Wednesday 23 October, marking a key milestone in its ambitious plans to revitalise Northampton town centre and transform the Greyfriars area.The Corn Exchange, a historic building that has stood empty for over a decade, will soon be brought back to life as part of a wider vision for a vibrant, multi-generational neighbourhood.Once a-thriving hub for cinema and entertainment before becoming the Chicago Rock Café, the Corn Exchange has long been a beloved part of the town’s history. The Council’s acquisition of the building signals a...

24 October, 2024

Northamptonshire business owners, charities and organisations met with Northamptonshire MPs on Wednesday at an event organised by Northamptonshire membership organisation NNBN.Twenty three members of NNBN joined co-founders Simon and Marie Cox to travel to London as the party undertook a tour of the Palace of Westminster and Houses of Parliament before meeting with Northamptonshire MPs to discuss key issues and concerns relating to them.Matters raised included business concerns consisting of employer national insurance contributions, access to funding, attracting and retaining talent, concerns around empty units on the hight street, uncertainty with regards to AI, rising costs for businesses and legislation...

24 October, 2024

The grand reopening of Northampton’s newly revitalised Market Square was a resounding success with an estimated 10,000 residents and visitors coming together over the weekend to celebrate the transformation of the historic community space.Held on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October, the event was packed with family-friendly activities, live performances, and cultural displays, ensuring there was something for everyone to enjoy. The celebration was made possible thanks to a combined £65,000 from the event’s proud sponsors and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).From live music from local talent on the Main Stage including BBC Introducing and Northampton Music Festival plus...

22 October, 2024

Moulton Leisure Centre has been nominated for Site of the Year in Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions Awards. The award acknowledges the high standard of facilities and day-to-day colleague support provided to the athletes on the Sporting Champions scheme.Everyone Active runs more than 230 leisure and cultural centres across the country, including Daventry Leisure Centre and Moulton Leisure Centre, in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council.In addition, Daventry cheerleader Jemma Davies has been nominated for two prestigious awards including Regional Champion of the Year (East) and Social Media Champion of the Year. Jemma, 31, trains at Daventry Leisure Centre and won World...

21 October, 2024

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is reminding residents to submit their nominations for the West Northamptonshire Male Role Model Awards 2024 before the deadline on Wednesday, 30 October.The awards aim to recognise and celebrate the men and boys who have made significant contributions to their communities, workplaces, and the lives of others.These awards are part of WNC’s initiative to raise awareness around men’s wellbeing and highlight those who serve as a positive force in their communities. Whether it’s through acts of kindness, outstanding achievements, or simply by being a source of inspiration, WNC wants to hear about the men who are...

21 October, 2024

Winners have been crowned in all 18 categories of this year's Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards. Brilliant businesses, exceptional ambition, enviable talent and creativity were all on the menu at the awards ceremony yesterday evening, at the Royal & Derngate in Northampton.An evening filled with inspiration, innovation, and delicious local food and drink, Stuart Branch, People, Digital, Environment, Health & Safety Director for Weetabix, congratulated the winners for their remarkable contributions to the county’s growing food and drink sector.“Weetabix is delighted to headline sponsor these awards again, we are especially delighted that sustainability is such a strong element and...

19 October, 2024

Three committed colleagues raised more than £5,000 for Northampton charity Cynthia Spencer Hospice after taking on the testing Three Peaks Challenge, smashing their original fundraising target.Dan Crask, Max Wright and Alex Rust, who all work together at Acorn Analytical Services, took just over 24 hours to climb the three highest mountains in the UK - Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon – in a combined climb of 11,182 ft.The adventurous trio had hoped the effort would collect £1,000 each for the charity, but they were delighted to exceed their initial target with a final total of £5,530.Dan and Alex had...

19 October, 2024

The Chester House Estate – a heritage site based in Irchester – has been shortlisted for three awards, celebrating their unique heritage programmes and progress since their opening inThe Estate has been shortlisted for a national Archaeological Achievement Award by the Council for British Archaeology for the Irchester Field School, a collaborative community research and learning project in partnership with the University of Leicester.The Irchester Field School is core to a wide-ranging partnership between the University of Leicester (UoL) and North Northamptonshire Council. In summer 2024, more than 10,000 people attended collaborative programmes and events focused on the archaeology of...

19 October, 2024