Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 22nd October 2026

Fresh welcome to hidden gem Northampton town centre venue which has now reopened following refurbishment

There is a fresh welcome to visit a hidden gem Northampton town centre venue, which has now reopened following a generously-funded refurbishment. Northampton & County Club’s venue George’s, located in a Grade II listed building on George Row, invited customers back on Tuesday October 20 after a revamp paid for by one of the club members.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 22nd October 2026

Here’s everything you need to know about new secret supper club in Northampton – with big venue reveal just 48 hours before

Here is everything you need to know about a brand new secret supper club coming to Northampton, with a big reveal of the hidden venue happening just 48 hours before the event. Secret Supper Club is the newest offering from Northants Life, an independent online publication sharing events, guides and what is on across the county.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 22nd October 2026

Director of 56-year-old family-run pub business with 18 venues scoops top spot at esteemed Food & Drink Awards

The operations director of a 56-year-old family-run pub business with 18 venues across the county and beyond scooped top spot at the esteemed Weetabix Food & Drink Awards 2026/27. Tom McManus, who was named F&B Achiever on Thursday October 15, joined McManus Pub Co. in 2019 and has held his post as operations director for the past 18 months.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 21st October 2026

Bakery business owner, 22, scoops top spot at prestigious awards ceremony for flavoursome sourdough

A 22-year-old bakery business owner has scooped the top spot at a prestigious awards ceremony for her flavoursome sourdough, which is one of her most-loved products. Millie Pates launched Millie’s Bakery in March 2024, having baked for as long as she can remember and she made her first loaf of bread with her granny.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 21st October 2026

Family-run food producer of more than 40 years in Northampton adds another award to growing collection

A family-run food producer, which has been providing the best British meats from Northampton for more than four decades, has added another award to its growing collection. The journey of Houghton Hams, located in Moulton Park Industrial Estate, began with Nigel Wagstaff’s uncle Don who worked in farming his whole life.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 21st October 2026

Survivor and ambitious businesswoman launches CIC to continue conversations around abuse and control

An abuse survivor and ambitious businesswoman has launched a new CIC, with the aim of continuing important conversations around abuse and coercive control across Northamptonshire. Caroline Strawson had her home repossessed and was in £70,000 worth of debt from financial abuse more than a decade ago. She was left with nothing as a single mother.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 20th October 2026

‘Honour’ for fine dining restaurant at iconic Northampton landmark to be named joint-best in county

A fine dining restaurant at an iconic Northampton landmark was named the joint-best in the county at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2026/27. Delapré Abbey’s Hibiscus Fine Dining was named ‘Restaurant of the Year’ last Thursday (October 15) at the ceremony, which aims to celebrate and recognise culinary excellence.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 20th October 2026

I attended my fifth Food & Drink Awards – let’s lift the lid on what it’s really like to go to a ceremony that welcomes hundreds

I attended my fifth Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards, so let’s lift the lid on what it’s really like to go to a prestigious ceremony that welcomes hundreds from across the county. The countdown was over last Thursday (October 15) when the awards returned to the Royal & Derngate for their eighteenth year and we met the newly-crowned gold winners for 2026/27.

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.