Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 19th October 2026

Tickets now on sale for Christmas carol celebration as Northampton cancer charity prepares for first festive fair

Tickets are now on sale for a well-renowned Christmas carol celebration as a Northampton-based cancer charity is also preparing for its first festive fair. Maggie’s Northampton is getting ready for a season full of Christmas cheer, with tickets now on sale for its annual carol gathering at All Saints Church and the launch of its first festive fair at Towcester Racecourse.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 19th October 2026

Innovative cake baker has hit the ground running with extremely unique hand-piped designs in Northampton

An innovative cake baker has hit the ground running with her extremely unique hand-piped designs since launching her business in Northampton in April. Supreena Patel is the founder of Supreme Cakes and she specialises in buttercream floral cakes and cupcakes, all hand-piped and presented in boxes, bouquets and letter trays.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 19th October 2026

The Lewis Foundation: Meet business that has played hugely important role in gala ball and NGH garden project

Meet the generous business that has played a hugely important role in The Lewis Foundation’s annual gala ball and garden project at Northampton General Hospital. April marked a decade of Lorraine and Lee Lewis’ dedication to bringing comfort, dignity and human connection to adult cancer patients across the region through free gift packs and support visits.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 16th October 2026

Family hairdressing team celebrates one year since village location takeover after 18 years in former spot

A family hairdressing team is celebrating one year since taking over a new village location, following 18 years in their former Northampton spot. Laurie Wawrzesta runs The Hair Shop in Spratton, having previously been the face of Gogo Hair on Kingsley front for approaching two decades.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 16th October 2026

Gardening business founder of nearing decade-and-a-half proudly launches wholesale plant venture

The founder of a gardening business, which is impressively nearing a decade-and-a-half operating across the county, has proudly launched a new wholesale plant venture. Kim Tegg launched Beautiful Borders 13 years ago in what was a complete career change after returning to college to train in horticulture.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 16th October 2026

Meet the gold WINNERS at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2026/27

It’s time to say hello to the newly-crowned gold winners at the prestigious Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2026/27. The countdown was over on Thursday evening (October 15) and the finalists’ fates were sealed when the esteemed ceremony returned for its 18th year in the county.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 15th October 2026

Events business keeps Halloween party tradition going at new location following shock Picturedrome closure

An events business is keeping Northampton’s Halloween party tradition going at a new location following the shock closure of The Picturedrome. Boombastic Events was launched by John and Katie Donaghue in October 2014 and the business offers experiences that are inclusive for people of all ages to come along and enjoy themselves.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 15th October 2026

Northampton business founder takes leap to follow creativity and active imagination to write Halloween children’s book

A business founder has taken the leap to follow her creative side and active imagination to write a Halloween-themed children’s book, which she hopes will be the first of many. Zoe Chatley is the author of ‘Jack Lantern - The Happy Halloween Pumpkin’, which is worlds apart from her day job as the founder of consumer electronics and IT specialist recruitment agency The Channel Recruiter.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 15th October 2026

Business owner making yoga accessible is proud to begin monthly charity donation to make a difference in Northamptonshire

A business owner, with the aim of making yoga accessible, is proud to begin making a monthly donation to charity to do good beyond women stepping onto the yoga mat. Jess Claringbold founded two ventures in 2023, Time Seekers and the Pyjama Yoga Club. Time Seekers is a women’s wellbeing community that hosts retreats and events to encourage time for yourself.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 14th October 2026

Halloween afternoon tea available at iconic Northampton landmark for just one week only – don’t miss out

A Halloween-inspired afternoon tea will be available at an iconic Northampton landmark for just one week later this month, and you don’t want to miss out. Delapré Abbey prides itself on being a place that belongs to its community and every visit, volunteer hour, wellbeing session and restored building tells a story of people coming together.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 14th October 2026

No tricks, just treats at Whittlebury Park this Halloween with 20% off a selection of day spa packages

There are no tricks and just treats at Whittlebury Park this Halloween, with 20 percent off a selection of day spa packages. Set within hundreds of acres of picturesque Northamptonshire countryside, Whittlebury Park is a four-star hotel and conference, training and leisure destination.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 14th October 2026

Man, 27, charged with rape appears in court for the first time following alleged sexual offence in Northampton

A 27-year-old man charged with rape has appeared in court for the first time following an alleged sexual offence in Northampton. Dana Nazam, aged 27, of Abington Avenue, was charged with rape on the evening of Tuesday, October 13 following an incident on Lea Road between 3.30am and 4.30am on Sunday, September 27 when a woman was allegedly raped.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 13th October 2026

REVEALED: Finalists have just days to wait to learn fate at Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2026/27

The finalists have just days to wait until they learn their fate at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2026/27, and here is the full list of those with a shot at the top spot. The countdown is over as the county’s esteemed Food & Drink Awards are returning this Thursday (October 15) for the eighteenth year.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 13th October 2026

Former student comes full circle to become Northampton school’s new deputy head where her own education was transformed

A former student has come full circle to become a Northampton school’s new deputy head, which is where her own educational journey was transformed. Olivia Crouch joined the team at Bosworth Independent School on July 1, after building a teaching and leadership career across UK and international education.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 13th October 2026

Award-winning Northampton baker shares popular cinnamon roll recipe he believes is ‘perfect for this time of year’

An award-winning Northampton baker has shared his popular cinnamon roll recipe, which he describes as “perfect for this time of year” and something all the family can enjoy together. Ryan Grigg runs Pat-a-Cake Man from Pineham, which specialises in bespoke celebration cakes for every occasion including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and corporate events.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th October 2026

SOLD: Stone-built Northampton family home sells for first time in 130 years for hundreds of thousands over guide price

A stone-built Northampton family home has sold for the first time in 130 years for hundreds of thousands over the guide price, in what has been described as a “hotly contested purchase”. The Hollies in Old had been in the same family since 1896 until buyers had the chance to snap it up in an auction last month by Auction House Northants, Beds & Bucks.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th October 2026

The Lewis Foundation to mark 10th anniversary in style at gala ball in Northampton – don’t miss your chance to attend

Well-renowned charity The Lewis Foundation is hosting its annual gala ball next month in Northampton, and you do not want to miss your chance to attend before ticket sales end. April marked a decade of Lorraine and Lee Lewis’ dedication to bringing comfort, dignity and human connection to adult cancer patients across the region through free gift packs and support visits.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th October 2026

SOLD: 19th century Northamptonshire village chapel with buckets of charm and unique character described as ‘attention grabber’ by auctioneer

A 19th century village chapel with buckets of charm and unique character, which was sold last month, has been described as an “attention grabber” by the auctioneer. Farthingstone Baptist Chapel sold for £76,000, tens of thousands above the guide price of between £40,000 and £50,000.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 2nd October 2026

Mother opens independent, family-friendly and cosy play cafe at the heart of Northampton town centre

A mother has opened an independent, family-friendly and cosy play cafe at the heart of Northampton town centre. Diana Rulevska is the founder and owner of Tiny Tots Play Café on Bridge Street, where young children can freely play while parents relax in the cafe – and there is space for birthday parties and events too.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 2nd October 2026

Award-winning Northampton pub hopes to develop community feel a year on from major £350,000 transformation

An award-winning Northampton pub hopes to continue developing its community feel and culture almost a year on from reopening following its major £350,000 transformation. The Phipps on Wellingborough Road, formerly known as Sir Pickering Phipps pub, was redesigned, renamed and relaunched in December 2025 after a two-month refurbishment.