‘Design can create real change and start important conversations’: Creative Olivia celebrates StartUp Award
GRAPHIC designer Olivia Krawczyk, who launched her business to help purpose-driven organisations bring their ideas to life, is among the winners at the 2025 Midlands StartUp Awards. Olivia, founder of OneKind Creative, took home the StartUp for Good award, a category that celebrates businesses making a positive impact. Winners were chosen from hundreds of businesses […]
Hospice seeks more teams to join fundraising Golf Day
GOLFERS representing businesses across Northamptonshire are on the practice ground ahead of the first golf day of 2025 raising money for Cynthia Spencer Hospice in Northampton. The Spring Golf Day tees off at Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club near Daventry on May 8. The hospice already runs an annual golf corporate fundraiser in Northampton, […]
Developer of landmark logistics park anticipates 1,000 new jobs for town
DEVELOPER Logicor has completed its largest logistics development in the UK, three state-of-the-art warehouses totalling 800,000 sq ft in Daventry. The development is expected to bring around 1,000 jobs to the town and will provide the space to enable expanding businesses to remain in the Midlands as they grow, the company said. The park is […]
‘I still cannot believe what happened’: HR boss reflects on her firm’s triumph at the National Business Women Awards
THE WINNER of Micro Business of the Year at the National Business Women’s Awards has been reflecting on what the accolade means to her and her thriving HR business. “HR is not often seen as a positive thing but I really hope to change that perception of my profession,” said Natalie Ellis, owner and director […]
‘Highly profitable’: Hotel and golf complex seeks new owner
STAVERTON Park Hotel & Golf club near Daventry is up for sale. Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to market the property (pictured above), a 247-bedroom hotel with 61 conference suites accommodating up to 420 delegates, a swimming pool and gym. The PGA Championship golf course has a clubhouse and driving […]
Parking… here’s a word from the Wise
………………………………………….. Advertising Feature Published in association with DIFFICULT technology… broken machines… unclear signage… some of the most common complaints that can make the simple act of finding and paying for a parking space such a stressful experience. But, says one parking operator, it does not have to be this way. “I believe that if you […]
Developer backs local businesses with launch of Gold Card discount scheme
HOUSEBUILDER Spitfire Homes has launched a Gold Card scheme in support of businesses in Daventry. The developer has worked with local and independent businesses in retail, hospitality and fitness to create the scheme which it hopes will help strengthen ties with the town for residents of Spitfire’s development at Malabar. The card scheme highlights small […]
Keep it in the family: Property agency founder hands over business to the next generation
KEEPING it in the family, the founder of one of Northamptonshire’s best-known property agents has passed the running of the family firm over to her son and daughter. Sali Brown, who set up sales and lettings agency Chelton Brown from the front room of her Northampton home in 1990, is handing over to Edward and […]
‘Proud of our local community’: Travel firm wants your votes for lucky gift card recipient
AN EXECUTIVE travel company is looking to give something back to the community this Christmas by offering a family or individual financial assistance with their festive shopping. Jo Chauffeurs, based at Cottesbrook Park on Drayton Fields Industrial Estate in Daventry, plans to give away a £100 Tesco gift card to a recipient chosen by the […]
Super Hub is ‘an investment in the future’, says Royal Mail
ROYAL MAIL has opened its new state-of-the-art Midlands Super Hub in Daventry. The 53-acre site – the equivalent of 30 football pitches – takes its place as Royal Mail’s largest automated parcels facility. It has the capability to process up to 90,000 items an hour, with each parcel taking just seven minutes to pass through […]
Organisers hail success of jobs fair
JOBS, TRAINING and support were on show at a major jobs fair in Daventry. The government’s Department for Work and Pensions partnered with West Northamptonshire Council and Acorn Training to run the event, which drew more than 150 visitors and more than 30 exhibitors. Visitors had the chance to access advice on compiling their CV, […]
‘Incredibly proud’: Winners celebrate their King’s Awards for Enterprise
OUTSTANDING achievements of businesses across Northamptonshire have been recognised in the first King’s Awards for Enterprise. The awards recognise achievements in innovation, international trade, sustainable development and promoting opportunity through social mobility. His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenants will present the awards to businesses. The awards are valid for five years. Three companies based in Northamptonshire will […]