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This new founder provides flexible administrative and operational support to businesses and the self-employed

This new founder is proud to provide flexible administrative and operational support to businesses of all sizes and self-employed individuals across Northamptonshire. Olivia Brown founded BLUEBELL Business Operations & Support after recognising the increasing demands of running and growing a business – particularly for those who would benefit from support but may not be in a position to employ a permanent member of staff.
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Meet this decluttering and organising business founder from Northampton who leads without judgement to tackle everyday overwhelm

Meet this decluttering and organising business founder who leads without judgement to tackle everyday overwhelm across Northamptonshire. Dee Atalay founded DeeCluttered in July, which aims to help people create calmer and more functional spaces through decluttering, resets and organising – as well as moving and downsizing support and a resale service for unwanted belongings.
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The Flavour Trailer to host second edition of hugely successful event for the car lovers of Northampton

The Flavour Trailer is set to host the second edition of a hugely successful event for the car lovers of Northampton, taking place this weekend. The award-winning business was set up in April 2018 by husband and wife duo Mario Shephard and Charley Cummings, and has since become well-established across the county – which included opening a restaurant in Brixworth in March 2024.
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Meet the Northamptonshire confidence-focused photographer celebrating five years of creating a safe space for women

Meet this confidence-focused photographer who is celebrating five years of creating a safe space for women across Northamptonshire and beyond. Abbie Firth is the founder and owner of AF Boudoir, which she launched in August 2021 with the aim of supporting women in reconnecting with their confidence and seeing themselves in a completely different light from her studio in Weedon Depot.
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Great news! Fans of The Smoke Pit can now get their fix at all Northampton Saints home rugby matches

Fans of The Smoke Pit can now get their burger fix at all Northampton Saints home rugby matches, following the opening of the redeveloped Fan Village at Franklin’s Gardens. James Ingram founded The Smoke Pit and Hops and Chops alongside his late brother Matt, and they also launched chicken restaurant Mission Chicken in the former Buddies USA site in Dychurch Lane.
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County’s best small business shares exciting plans for the rest of 2026 with fewer than 100 days to go until Christmas

The founder of Northamptonshire’s best small business, as voted for by the community, has shared her exciting plans for the rest of 2026 with fewer than 100 days to go until Christmas. Silver jewellery maker Steph Davies founded the multi-award-winning Scruffy Dog Silver in 2011, and was named best jeweller in the county for two consecutive years at the Northants Life Awards in 2023 and 2024.
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Don’t miss annual T’s Dog Fest which is ‘highlight of the year’ for Northampton hidden gem events venue

Do not miss your chance to attend the annual T’s Dog Fest, which the Northampton-based hidden gem events venue described as “without a doubt one of the highlights of the year”. T’s Coffee is known for its monthly mini markets and craft fairs, woodland walks and ‘Dog Fest’ events in aid of Animals In Need Northamptonshire – with the next one planned for next Sunday (September 27).
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Impressive four restaurant and takeaway finalists from Northampton at ‘curry industry Oscars’

Four restaurants and takeaways from Northampton have impressively been named as finalists at what is described as the “Oscars of the curry industry”. The finalists have been unveiled for the Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2026, one of the UK’s most prestigious celebrations of Asian hospitality, ahead of the ceremony on October 12.
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REVEALED: Here is what’s taking over and transforming second half of former Wilkos unit in Weston Favell Shopping Centre

Here is what is taking over and transforming the second half of the former Wilkos unit in the upper mall of Weston Favell Shopping Centre, which has been empty since the closure in October 2023. Silhouette Youth Theatre has revealed to the Chronicle & Echo that they are moving in with the aim of building a 250-seater theatre and community space within the next two years.
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I spent the day at the county’s new rural co-working space in the idyllic Northamptonshire countryside – is it worth the hype?

I spent the day at Northamptonshire’s newest rural co-working and office space set in an idyllic countryside location, and I’m here to confirm it is worth the hype. George and Josh Taylor are the brothers behind countryside retreat The Shire, and they reimagined their family’s former dairy farm into a space designed for authentic connection, relaxation and escapism.
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Business owner urges Northampton community to come and enjoy pottery painting at much-loved village bakery

A founder has urged the Northampton community to come along and enjoy the pottery painting she hosts at a much-loved village bakery, following the closure of two similar businesses in the county in quick succession. It was a year ago when Kate Lowe from Bagsy Me First lost her location at Workbridge and moved her offering to Duston Village Bakery, just two doors down from where she lives.
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