Northampton restaurant launches Ramadan charity meal initiative for homeless community
An award-winning Northampton restaurant is launching a Ramadan charity initiative that will provide free hot meals to people experiencing homelessness in the town. Saffron restaurant in Castilian Street will hand out complimentary takeaway curries from 5pm on Monday 16 March. The Ramadan charity effort aims to support vulnerable residents while marking one of the most […]
Businesses invited to back major new theatre project tackling toxic masculinity and online harms
Royal & Derngate Northampton is seeking corporate partners for the world premiere of Top G’s Like Me, a landmark production addressing one of the most urgent issues facing young people today – the influence of toxic masculinity and harmful online content. The project offers headline sponsorship, associate packages and community partnerships, giving organisations the chance […]
Amazon Donates £2,000 to Support Royal & Derngate Refurbishment
Royal & Derngate Northampton has received a £2,000 donation from Amazon in Daventry to support its ongoing refurbishment plans. The funding will contribute towards upgrading the venue’s auditorium seating as part of a wider project to enhance comfort and improve the overall visitor experience. Royal & Derngate is a major arts and entertainment hub for […]
Women’s Rugby World Cup: Opportunity knocks for business sponsorship
………………………………. BUSINESSES across Northamptonshire and beyond are gearing up to reap the benefit of the Women’s Rugby World Cup that takes place in stadia across England in August and September. Venues include cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens, which is due to stage six pool matches including England v Samoa, two Ireland games and France’s showdown […]
Tourist Information Point opens as county revs up its plans to boost the visitor economy
A DEDICATED interactive Tourist Information Point has opened at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery. The move is part of the ongoing campaign to increase local tourism across Northamptonshire and to boost business for those in the county’s visitor economy. The Tourist Information Point provides a range of information on Northamptonshire’s attractions and experiences. Its creation […]
A blueprint for the industry: Pub operator pioneers renewable energy deal
TWO Marston’s pubs in Northamptonshire are among the first of 120 of its establishments across the UK to benefit from a new renewable energy deal. The pub operator has agreed a deal with renewable energy specialist Two Blues Solar and installer Nuvolt that guarantees certainty of energy prices for the next 25 years. The £5.4 […]
Recipe for success: The Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2025 begins its search for the cream of the county’s crop
THE SEARCH is under way for the stars who make Northamptonshire a destination of choice when it comes to food, drink, places and hospitality. Entries have begun to come in for the Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2025-26, with previous winners urging their industry colleagues to follow in their footsteps. The competition, now in its […]
Tourism boost: Northamptonshire wins its bid to set up a Local Visitor Economy Partnership
A COUNTY-WIDE bid for a Local Visitor Economy Partnership for Northamptonshire has been approved by the government and UK’s tourism body VisitEngland. The new LVEP aims to oversee the development and growth of Northamptonshire’s visitor economy. The Discover Northamptonshire partnership will have access to resources and guidance from VisitEngland on product distribution, business support and […]
‘An exciting opportunity to bring together the incredible diversity of our hospitality, heritage, culture and attractions’: County’s tourism champion appoints new head
THE CAMPAIGN to strengthen Northamptonshire’s visitor economy has taken a step forward with the appointment of the chair for the county’s Local Visitor Economy Partnership. Delapré Abbey’s chief executive Richard Clinton is to lead the partnership into the next phase of its formation – the submission of the LVEP application to national tourism body Visit […]
Have your say on the government’s plans for zero hour contracts
BUSINESSES in Northamptonshire are being urged to participate in a government-led consultation on the application of proposed zero-hour contract measures for agency workers. The government’s Employment Rights Bill aims to promote a “pro-worker, pro-business economy,” where flexibility works for both parties. The Bill will fulfil the government’s commitment to ending exploitative zero-hours contracts by introducing […]
Budget REACTION: The true test of this Budget will be whether small businesses create the growth that the UK economy needs so much
………………………………. THIS BUDGET has been rumoured for some weeks to be quite painful and there was a lot of worry from small business about just how tough it might be. Across the FSB we have been doing a lot of lobbying over the last few weeks and months with the new government and made it […]
‘A powerful force in creating vibrant, healthy, connected communities’: Food and drink manufacturers take centre stage at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards
IT IS a sector that sustains businesses of all sizes, creates jobs, brings people and places together and is a flagship for the county in terms of promoting it nationally and internationally. And the celebrations continue for this year’s winners in the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards after a glittering gala dinner and ceremony […]