As the county town, Northampton plays a significant role in the local economy and is focal point of some of the region’s biggest developments and home to some of its most successful companies. At the same time, it offers opportunities for smaller businesses, from town centre retailers to those occupying space in a number of prestigious business parks and centre, to thrive and develop.
7th August 2024
WHEN Michael Jones moved the eponymous jewellery shop in Northampton to premises overlooking the aptly named Gold Street, it would herald the start of a new era for the business founded by his father...
3rd August 2024
Published in association with Shellplant Ltd of Earls Barton is proud to announce that it has secured an order from H.E. Services (Plant Hire) Ltd for the supply of over 100 Thwaites dumpers. The...
2nd August 2024
Pictured: Georgina Stone. .................................................. FOLLOWING years of political turmoil in the UK, investors welcomed a greater sense of clarity this month as 28.7...
1st August 2024
Pictured: Shaw Gibbs partners (from left) Andrew Clifford, Ian Robson, Robyn Liddell, Phil Beverly and Ian Lowry. .................................................. Published in association...
29th July 2024
A RESTAURANT in Northampton is the toast of the town having been named the best in the country at a national awards ceremony. Saffron in Castilian Street was crowned the winner of the Restaurant of...
22nd July 2024
MORE THAN 160 businesswomen were in Northampton for a two-day Female Founders Summit. They attended events focused on business, marketing, health and wellness with speakers headlined by...
12th July 2024
LEADING accounting and business advisory practice Shaw Gibbs has announced the rebranding of DNG Dove Naish as part of its strategic expansion to enhance services and client experience. DNG Dove...
11th July 2024
CORPORATE finance specialists in Northampton have completed a deal that continues the expansion of one of the world’s largest power management companies. Partner Wendy Lam and colleagues at...
9th July 2024
BUSINESSES on Brackmills Industrial Estate have voted ‘Yes’ to another five years of Business Improvement District status. The decision secures a fund of almost £2.3 million which will be spent...
5th July 2024
A NEW shuttle bus service for employees and visitors at Silverstone Park is proving a boost to the recruitment plans of companies based there. The service began in March and stops at four points...
4th July 2024
MICHAEL Jones Jeweller has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Northampton’s Royal & Derngate Theatre. The retailer has a longstanding relationship with the theatre, having been the primary...
24th June 2024
NORTHAMPTON’S market town heritage features strongly in a major refurbishment and upgrade of a town centre hotel. The Mercure Hotel in Silver Street becomes the town centre’s first four-star...
20th June 2024
AN INVESTIGATION is under way by the UK Trade Remedies Authority into allegations of ‘product dumping’ by wholesale oil distributor Mannol UK. The claims have been made by Aztec Oils Limited....
13th June 2024
Published in association with by Adrian Pryce DL, Associate Professor, University of Northampton CAN you help? The University of Northampton invites you to participate in a research project...
5th June 2024
WHOLESALE change at leadership level is taking place at automotive powertrain company Cosworth. Long-time shareholder Gerald Forsythe, through one of his company’s Indeck-Cosworth, LLC -...
