Everdon Outdoor Learning Centre, based in the village of Everdon, has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge, gaining national recognition for the high standard of its educational visits. The LOtC Quality Badge is the only national scheme that recognises both the quality of learning experiences and the effectiveness of risk management. It is awarded by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) and is held by some of the UK’s leading providers of educational visits. The badge is also endorsed by the Department for Education (DfE) and recommended by the Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel Cymru as...

22 January, 2026

Northampton’s business community is being invited to come together this March for an International Women’s Day Charity Ball at the Mercure Hotel Northampton, combining thought-provoking conversation, corporate networking and fundraising for a vital local cause. Taking place on Friday, 6 March, the evening will mark International Women’s Day under the global theme #GiveToGain, with a programme designed to celebrate female leadership while encouraging businesses to invest in positive social impact. The event will feature an engaging panel discussion with female founders and senior business figures from across the region, sharing insights on leadership, resilience and success in today’s commercial landscape. The discussion...

22 January, 2026

Northamptonshire hospitality design specialists Jones AD have completed a new design for a restaurant and VIP lounge in The Cumberland Hotel - the iconic hotel with a rock and roll history in an iconic location in the heart of London. The latest stage in the hotel’s refurbishment has created two new spaces for guests - Lírica, a vibrant contemporary Spanish restaurant features small plates, authentic flavours and a lively atmosphere, while the new VIP lounge offers guests an elevated sanctuary within the buzzy West End hotel. The Welford-based Jones AD team has unveiled their considered redesign of existing hotel space - tailored to...

22 January, 2026

Leading asbestos management consultancy, Acorn Analytical Services, has announced a partnership with recruitment company Tempeo. The partnership will see Tempeo act as Acorn’s official recruitment partner, supporting the consultancy with sourcing new staff members for a wide range of roles. Acorn will also be backing Tempeo’s recently launched charity arm, The Tempeo Foundation, which supports underprivileged groups by creating meaningful experiences and community connection through partnerships with sports clubs, businesses and charities. Daniel Crask, Head of Operations at Acorn Analytical Services, added: “I have known Johnathon, one of the founding directors of Tempeo, for years and we recently reconnected at the Cobbler Business...

21 January, 2026

Businesses across the county are being encouraged to step forward and sponsor Northampton in Bloom, supporting one of the town’s most visible and successful place-making initiatives. Delivered by Northampton Town Council in partnership with the Bloom Working Party — which includes Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID), idverde, Veolia and West Northamptonshire Council Park Rangers — Northampton in Bloom enhances the town centre and surrounding neighbourhoods with high-impact floral displays from May to September each year. The project sees several hundred hanging baskets, planters and sustainable gardens installed across key locations, creating a welcoming environment for residents, visitors and businesses alike,...

21 January, 2026

Five ambitious engineering students have made Northampton College history after becoming the first all-girls team to reach the final of a nationwide challenge to design and race miniature Formula 1 cars. The students secured a place in the final of STEM Racing UK, where teams use their STEM skills in a real-world scenario by designing, making, testing and racing miniature cars. Kierra Rowe, Abigail Susan Arun, Adeline Muyengwa, Geovana De Menezes, and Grace Ward raced to success in the recent East Midlands regional final at Boston College on January 15. Now they are hoping to accelerate their achievement and be crowned UK champions...

21 January, 2026

NLive Radio, Northampton’s local radio station, is opening its doors to the public on Saturday 7 February, inviting the community to step inside the studio, meet the people behind the microphones, and discover how local radio is made. The open day runs from 10am to 3pm and forms part of the UK Community Radio Network’s Community Radio Week, a nationwide celebration highlighting the vital role community radio plays across the country. Visitors will have the opportunity to: Tour the NLive Radio studios Meet volunteers, presenters, and members of the production team Learn how programmes are created and broadcast Explore opportunities to get...

20 January, 2026

Work to prepare the former St James Bus Depot in Northampton is moving into its final stages, ahead of the regeneration of this vacant brownfield site. The careful demolition works are nearing completion, marking a significant milestone in transforming this area, ahead of West Northamptonshire Council appointing a preferred developer. Progress was made throughout 2025, with activity slowing at the end of the year to enable essential planning checks and detailed ground testing to take place. These investigations have now confirmed exactly what work is required for the next phase. Work restarted this week (19 January) and includes: Final ground clean-up works based...

20 January, 2026

The former Avenue Campus site, located on St George’s Avenue in Northampton, is being marketed for disposal, opening the door for the next phase of regeneration at this important brownfield location. The 9.18-acre site, previously occupied by the University of Northampton, has already undergone significant preparation work, including the demolition of former university buildings and the current installation of key infrastructure, part-funded by the Brownfield Land Release Fund. This has created a highly attractive development opportunity in a sustainable and well-connected part of the town, with planning permission in place for residential development. Marketing of the site will take place through an...

19 January, 2026

North Northamptonshire Council has announced a major new partnership with charge-point operator Connected Kerb to deliver more than 1,500 new electric vehicle (EV) charging sockets across the region. The project is co-funded by Connected Kerb and supported by £2.9 million from the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund. Over the next three to five years, the rollout will deliver a threefold expansion of the current network of publicly available chargepoints (around 525 charging sockets), with installations planned across 320 new sites including all 12 towns, more than 20 villages, and at least 20 Council-owned car parks across North Northamptonshire. Fully accessible bays will be...

19 January, 2026

A dedicated worker has made such an impression on thriving health and safety consultancy Acorn Safety Services in the six months since she joined that she has been promoted to Operations Manager. Samantha Reeves was appointed as Operations Coordinator back in the Spring and has made such a huge impact on the Northamptonshire-based company, which provides health and safety services to businesses, charities and organisations across the UK, that she has already joined the leadership team. Alongside Operations Director Zeynep Guzelkasap, who was recently named Businesswoman of the Year at the Northamptonshire Business Awards, Samantha runs the day-to-day operations and the scheduling...

14 January, 2026