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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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‘I’m aware everything changes but it’s not always for the better,’ says concerned Northampton town centre business owner

The concerned owner of a long-standing business in Northampton town centre has shared he is aware that everything changes, but that does not mean it is always for the better. Jonathan Williams is the managing director of Montague Jeffery on St Giles’ Street, which was founded by his great grandfather in 1901 at the age of 19.
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The Lewis Foundation charity named regional Pride of Britain Awards finalist during 10th anniversary year

Well-renowned charity The Lewis Foundation has been named as a regional finalist at the Pride of Britain Awards during its impressive 10th anniversary year. 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.
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Popular cocktail lounge on Northants market town high street to host ‘autumn cocktails and crafts’ event

A popular cocktail lounge on a Northamptonshire market town high street is hosting an “autumn cocktails and crafts” event next month to celebrate the new season. The Vault Cocktail Lounge opened on Watling Street East in Towcester in September 2025, with the aim of becoming a relaxing haven where every detail is carefully considered.
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