Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 29th August 2025

Couple launch fundraiser to save five-year-old girl’s life after aggressive cancer diagnosis

A Northamptonshire couple have launched a fundraiser to help save a five-year-old girl’s life following an aggressive cancer diagnosis. Johnny and Monica Zamfir wanted to do something to help Antonia and her family after receiving this tragic news, as they grew up with the five-year-old’s parents.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 29th August 2025

11-year-old boy cuts hair off after five years of growth for The Little Princess Trust

An 11-year-old boy from Northampton has cut his hair off after five years of growth for The Little Princess Trust. Adam had around 14 inches of hair cut off last Thursday August 21 at Demini Salon, and that will all be given to the charity to make a wig for a child or young person.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 29th August 2025

Daughter raises thousands for ‘kind, gentle and caring’ father’s funeral in just a number of days

A daughter has raised thousands of pounds for the funeral of her “kind, gentle and caring” father in just a number of days following his unexpected passing. Sean sadly passed away aged 56 on August 7 and his daughter Sharla Cook is waiting to find out the cause of his tragic death.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 28th August 2025

Popular Northants salon to celebrate decade of success with ‘clients at the heart of everything’

A popular salon is soon to celebrate a decade of success in Northamptonshire, during which time they have put their “clients at the heart of everything they do”. The Beauty & Barber Works, located at Bell Plantation Garden Centre in Towcester, was launched by Joanna Curley in September 2015.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 28th August 2025

Determined business owner launches platform that connects landlords with founders to host pop-up shops

A determined business owner has launched a helpful platform to connect landlords with founders to host pop-up shops and make this new concept more accessible. Louise Miller-Chalk is the founder of luxury interiors and soft furnishings business Miller & Chalk, and she designs, sources the fabrics and hand makes all the products on offer.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 28th August 2025

Founder celebrates one year after taking ‘petrifying’ leap from the only career she had ever known

A founder will soon celebrate her first year in business after taking the “petrifying” leap away from the only career she had ever known. Jodie Beteli launched FLO Sound & Breathwork in September last year, after leaving her role as a secondary school teacher which she had done for her entire working life.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th August 2025

Creative takes the leap to launch pottery painting venture at ‘perfect’ Northampton location

A creative has taken the leap to launch her own pottery painting venture at what she describes as the “perfect” Northampton location. Kate Lowe launched ‘Pottery Painting at Workbridge’ in Bedford Road in July and has met lots of happy customers at the “charming” studio.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th August 2025

We’ve tracked business openings and closures across Northampton – here’s what it’s shown us about 2025

As a newspaper we have done our best to track all the business openings and closures across Northampton so far this year, and here is what it has shown us about 2025. You may have seen that we already published summaries of the openings and closures throughout the first and second quarters of this year.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th August 2025

‘Act while there is still time’: Father issues poignant statement following 17-year-old son’s suicide

A father has issued a poignant statement after his 17-year-old son, Bradley Robertson, tragically lost his mental health battle in January last year. Simon Robertson reached out to the Chronicle & Echo as he felt passionately about sharing a father’s perspective on his son’s suicide and that parents should reflect on matters close to home.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 26th August 2025

Charity makes ‘extremely difficult but necessary decision’ to stop three Northampton community hubs

A charity has made an “extremely difficult but necessary decision” to stop a programme of three community hubs operating across Northampton. Last month, three staff members were informed the day before the planned closures that they were being made redundant – and the leader has taken the leap to continue running the groups voluntarily on donations.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 26th August 2025

Quirky gift shop opening second Northants store after bouncing back from closure earlier this year

A quirky gift shop is opening its second store in the county after bouncing back from closing its original premises earlier this year. Lindsey Scott-Walker established Feather Robins Gifts in St Crispin Retail Village in September 2022, in the hope of becoming a one stop shop for all customers’ gifting needs.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 26th August 2025

IN PICTURES: Father honoured at charity football match hosted by loved ones in his memory

A father-of-three was honoured at a charity football match hosted by loved ones in his memory over the weekend. Tim Linford sadly passed away in April from an illness and the best man at his wedding, Danny Mackintosh, took the lead on this fundraiser in his memory.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 22nd August 2025

Mother and son duo ‘mindblown’ to have already raised hundreds ahead of charity abseil

A mother and son duo are “mindblown” to have already raised hundreds of pounds ahead of their abseil of the National Lift Tower in aid of a vital charity. Emily Griffiths and her 12-year-old son Jacob are taking on the challenge for The Lewis Foundation, which was founded by Lorraine and Lee Lewis back in April 2016.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 22nd August 2025

Colleagues to ride motorbikes to Istanbul and back for charity empowering children impacted by trafficking

Two colleagues are soon taking on the challenge of riding their motorbikes to Istanbul and back for a charity dedicated to empowering children impacted by human trafficking. Steven Poole and Max Hernandez will be riding 5,300 miles across 21 countries over a 17-day period, starting from London next Thursday August 28.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 22nd August 2025

Son-in-law completes cycling fundraiser in memory of much-loved and ‘thoughtful’ PCSO

A son-in-law recently completed a cycling fundraiser in memory of a much-loved and “thoughtful” PCSO who served the Northampton community. Police Community Support Officer Mark Foster sadly passed away in January this year at the age of 61 following a long illness.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 21st August 2025

Daughter of former Strictly star and rugby player, aged just 9, wins national dance championship

The daughter of a former Strictly Come Dancing star and a rugby player, who is only nine years old, has been named a national champion in Latin. Mila Cohen, whose parents are Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen, kickstarted her competition success last year when she was named one of the ‘juvenile soloists of the year’ in the under 12s category at the Le Classique Industry Awards.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 21st August 2025

I’ve lived in Northampton for most of my life – here are three of my standout town centre dining spots

I have lived in Northampton for most of my life and here are three standout dining spots across the town centre which deserve your support. I stand by the fact that the Northampton community is lucky to have such a wide variety of independent businesses, each with their quirks and individualities.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 21st August 2025

Meet the couple behind a cafe and not-for-profit wellbeing lodge in the idyllic Northants countryside

Meet the couple behind a cafe and not-for-profit wellbeing and health lodge located in the idyllic Northamptonshire countryside. Ian and Jhiona Litchfield first launched the Wellbeing Coffee Lodge back in 2022 at Wold Farm, located between West Haddon and Crick. The location is surrounded by fields, ducks and cattle.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 20th August 2025

Married couple emotional at reaching third of fundraiser target for IVF treatment abroad

A married couple from Northampton are emotional about the support they have received towards their IVF treatment fundraiser, which has seen them reach a third of their target. This journey began for Kayleigh when she was just 15 years old and had not been having periods.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 20th August 2025

Athlete and online coach ‘emotional’ to be named world champion at ‘euphoric’ Hyrox competition

An athlete and online coach from Northampton says she was “emotional” to be named a world champion at a Hyrox competition earlier this summer. Gabriella Moriarty competed in the Hyrox World Championships in Nice for the first time last year.