A local foodbank has benefitted from the support of the MP for Corby and East Northamptonshire, who recently held a surgery at its headquarters to give its users the opportunity to raise and talk about their concerns. Held at St Peter and St Andrew’s Church on Beanfield Avenue, Corby, the session at Corby Foodbank, which distributes three-day emergency, non-perishable food parcels to local people in food crisis, enabled its users to raise issues to MP Lee Barron during his visit. “There are lots of differences in Corby and East Northamptonshire but unfortunately so many similarities,” said Lee Barron MP. “We need to...

08 April, 2025

For those who missed the Big BBQ Bonanza, now is your chance to attend the ultimate BBQ event coming to Northampton this month, which promises to give visitors a mouth-watering experience to help kickstart the BBQ season. The free Sizzling Saturday event, to be held at home lifestyle store – Bell of Northampton’s BBQ Shop on Kingsthorpe Road on Saturday 26th April, promises to be one not to be missed. Taking place from 11am-3pm, the Bell BBQ Shop will be firing up the grills with live cooking demonstrations from top brands like Weber, Pitboss, Broil King, and Gozney Pizza Ovens, showing visitors...

08 April, 2025

Corby-based See Limited has been announced as a finalist for the Carbon Reduction Champion award at the prestigious Construction News Awards 2025. The group holding company, responsible for businesses involved in the supply, distribution and fabrication of wood veneer and decorative laminate panels in the UK built environment industry, has been recognised from hundreds of entries, making it to the final 12 within their category. The award recognises See Limited’s commitment and drive in championing carbon reduction in all aspects of construction, while communicating these efforts to its staff, customers, suppliers and wider public. In driving its green agenda to improve its carbon footprint,...

08 April, 2025

Buildings and facilities across Northampton College’s three campuses are in line for improvements following the award of a £1.9m Government grant. The funding is part of a £302 million cash injection ensuring colleges can continue to break down barriers to opportunity as part of the government’s Plan for Change. The grant is the first condition allocation for Further Education colleges in two years, with the cash earmarked for investing in the next generation by maintaining, improving and developing college buildings. Jason Lancaster, principal of Northampton College, said: “We welcome this investment, which will enable us to enhance the already positive experience for our students across...

04 April, 2025

Commsave Credit Union has partnered with Northampton Town FC Community Trust to launch ‘Money Matters’ – a free financial education programme designed to support children, families, and schools across Northamptonshire. The initiative provides engaging resources to help young people develop essential money management skills from an early age. James Richards, Strategic Partnership Manager at Commsave Credit Union, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting Northampton Town FC Community Trust with this Money Matters project in local schools. At Commsave, we firmly believe in the importance of teaching money management skills, and we’re thrilled to sponsor this fantastic new resource. “Financial education plays an incredibly...

04 April, 2025

Commsave Credit Union has secured £70,000 from Fair4All Finance to expand its Member Solutions team and establish a dedicated partnership with Citizens Advice Milton Keynes, enhancing financial support for members in need. Fair4All Finance are a not-for-profit organisation working to boost financial inclusion. Their grant, has enabled Commsave to: Fund a contract with Citizens Advice Milton Keynes, providing Commsave members with independent, professional support for complex financial issues such as housing and benefits. Recruit an additional member of staff to join their Member Solutions team, ensuring members receive tailored guidance to manage their finances effectively. Ryan Clifton, Member Solutions Manager at Commsave...

04 April, 2025

Tech enthusiasts, professionals, educators, students – and anyone curious to learn about how tech is shaping Northampton - are invited to West Northants’s biggest technology innovation showcase, Merged Futures 7, scheduled for Friday, 13 June, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Learning Hub, Waterside Campus, University of Northampton. Hosted by the grassroots group Digital Northants, Merged Futures 7 promises an engaging and immersive experience for attendees of all backgrounds and interests. The event will feature a diverse range of sessions and exhibitions, highlighting the latest advancements in technology such as how VR is being used in an SEN school...

04 April, 2025

One of the UK’s fastest growing asbestos consultancies is backing a global campaign for a total worldwide ban on the mining, manufacturing and use of asbestos. Acorn Analytical Services is backing Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW), which runs from April 1 to April 7. The campaign takes place annually and is organised by the U.S. based Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO). It aims to highlight the dangers of asbestos and prevent people from exposure, which can prove fatal. This year, GAAW, supported by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), is calling for a total ban on...

04 April, 2025

An asbestos consultancy in Northamptonshire, which has introduced impressive additional staff benefits and a renewed focus on workplace wellbeing, has been recognised by prestigious local business awards as one of the county’s leading employers. Acorn Analytical Services have been named as finalists in the Employer of the Year category at the SME Northamptonshire Business Awards 2025. The company is also shortlisted for the Sustainability Award, following their efforts to use carbon efficient routes for their team and the whole office in Moulton Park going paperless. The award nods acknowledge the great achievements the company has seen over the last 12 months, which have...

03 April, 2025

Singing sensation Billy Lockett has again urged fans to support a Northampton hospice by making a much-needed donation when buying tickets to his recently released hattrick hometown Christmas gig. Earlier this year, the Northampton-raised vocalist announced two performances at the town’s popular Picturedrome in December. Fans who bought tickets to the sold-out shows were also given the option to donate to Cynthia Spencer Hospice at the checkout. The donation amount defaulted to £2 per transaction on the ticket platform, however purchasers were offered the chance to give more, or not at all, should they wish. Now Billy has launched a third Christmas show in...

03 April, 2025

NLive Radio the local radio station for Northampton is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new weekly local politics show, initially designed to provide in-depth coverage of the local elections taking place across the area, with plans to expand after the elections to regular interviews with local politicians and elected officials. The inaugural show on Sunday the 6th of April from 9am will feature a special guest, Kate Ironside former Westminster political journalist and Senior Lecturer in Journalism at the University of Northampton. Kate will share her expertise and insight in the political background of the area, as well as...

03 April, 2025