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Long-standing town centre jeweller shares what it has to offer you this Christmas

A long-standing jeweller at the heart of Northampton town centre, which was established more than a century ago, has shared what it has to offer you this Christmas. Tom Sinclair has worked at Michael Jones Jeweller for the past 18 years, and he has been the manager of the Grosvenor Centre store since 2017 – which is also when he took on the role of charity co-ordinator.
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Award-winning initiative that gives hundreds of Christmas hampers to the elderly says 2026 is ‘hardest year’

The founder of a multi-award-winning initiative, which gives hundreds of hampers to the elderly and families every Christmas, says 2026 has been the “hardest year for donations”. This all began with Paris Robinson, her husband and their 10 and 12-year-old sons who continue to give back to the Brixworth community. As the number of parcels grows year-on-year, members of the community step in to play their part.
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Park the Charges: Stalwart town centre business slams council for ‘zero understanding’ of parking impact

A stalwart town centre business owner has slammed West Northamptonshire Council for having “zero understanding” of the impact of increased parking charges. Launched last Thursday (November 5), the Chronicle & Echo’s Park the Charges campaign is calling for free parking at all council-owned multi-storey and surface car parks, as well as the premium on-street parking, on Saturdays and Sundays from November 21 until December 20 – as well as Christmas Eve for last minute shoppers.
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Park the Charges: Former Northampton town centre worker of 30 years calls council ‘deluded’

A former town centre worker of 30 years has called West Northamptonshire Council “deluded” in the latest instalment of the Chronicle & Echo’s Park the Charges campaign. Our campaign is calling for free parking at all council-owned multi-storey and surface car parks, as well as the premium on-street parking, on Saturdays and Sundays from November 21 until December 20 – as well as Christmas Eve for last minute shoppers.
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Delapré Abbey hosting businesses in chalet cabins and cocktail masterclasses on Market Square for WinterFest

Delapré Abbey is hosting businesses in eight chalet-style cabins and putting on cocktail masterclasses on the Market Square as part of the upcoming WinterFest in Northampton town centre. The Christmas lights switch on in Northampton town centre on Saturday November 21 marks the start of WinterFest, a programme of festive events aiming to drive footfall and spend, support local businesses, and create memorable experiences for residents and visitors.
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CONFIRMED: Fourth generation family-run business reveals closing date after 107 years open in Northampton

A fourth generation family-run business has revealed its closing down date after 107 years open in Northampton, as well as a 50 percent off sale with doors opening to the wider public. The long-established Jones Wholesale, on Heathfield Way, has confirmed its final day of trading as Friday, November 20 and invites everyone to make the most of the final closing down sale.
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Park the Charges: WNC leader stating campaign is ‘easiest headline’ is insult to us and town centre businesses

You are likely to have seen West Northamptonshire Council leader Councillor Mark Arnull’s scrutiny of the Chronicle & Echo’s latest campaign, Park the Charges. Launched last Thursday (November 5), this campaign is calling for free parking at all council-owned multi-storey and surface car parks, as well as the premium on-street parking, on Saturdays and Sundays from November 21 until December 20 – as well as Christmas Eve for last minute shoppers.
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‘Christmas shopping experience with a difference’ is coming to Northamptonshire market town next week

A “Christmas shopping experience with a difference” is coming to a Northamptonshire market town next week, in aid of a worthy cancer charity. Maggie’s in Northampton is kickstarting the festive celebrations with its first ever Christmas fair, taking place from 9am until 3pm on Thursday November 19 at Towcester Racecourse on London Road.
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Park the Charges: ‘Town centre is going to die,’ says Northampton business owner if improvements are not made

A business owner has warned that “the town centre is going to die” if changes and improvements are not made moving forward in Northampton. Launched last Thursday (November 5), the Chronicle & Echo’s Park the Charges campaign is calling for free parking at all council-owned multi-storey and surface car parks, as well as the premium on-street parking, on Saturdays and Sundays from November 21 until December 20 – as well as Christmas Eve for last minute shoppers.
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Days to go until The Lewis Foundation’s fourth annual gala ball in Northampton with stylish masquerade theme

There are just days to go until The Lewis Foundation’s fourth annual gala ball in Northampton, which will also celebrate the charity’s decade anniversary with a stylish masquerade theme. 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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One of the most popular Christmas markets in Northampton is back next week – here’s all the details

One of the most popular Christmas markets in Northampton is back in less than two weeks, and here is everything you need to know before getting it marked off on your calendar. Duston Village Bakery on Main Road is adored by loyal customers and impressively celebrated its centenary anniversary in June 2025, when the community arrived in their hundreds to show their support.
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Park the Charges: BID ‘supportive’ of any measures to make town centre ‘more attractive and accessible’

The Northampton Town Centre BID has expressed it is “supportive” of any measures to make the area “more attractive and accessible over the Christmas period”. Launched last Thursday (November 5), the Chronicle & Echo’s Park the Charges campaign is calling for free parking at all council-owned multi-storey and surface car parks, as well as the premium on-street parking, on Saturdays and Sundays from November 21 until December 20 – as well as Christmas Eve for last minute shoppers.
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Founder invites black women and women of colour to day of breathwork, movement, sound, food and dance

A founder invites the black women and women of colour across Northampton to a day of breathwork, movement, sound, drumming, dance, shared food and rest at the end of the month. Nicola Griffiths is the founder of Breathfolk, a business centred on breathwork offering women the monthly opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life and spend an evening in good company.
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Park the Charges: WNC says scrapping pre-Christmas parking charges is ‘not a sustainable solution’

West Northamptonshire Council has responded to the launch of the Chronicle & Echo’s Park the Charges campaign, stating that scrapping pre-Christmas parking charges is “not a sustainable solution”. Launched on Thursday (November 5), our campaign is calling for free parking at all council-owned multi-storey and surface car parks, as well as the premium on-street parking, on Saturdays and Sundays from November 21 until December 20 – as well as Christmas Eve for last minute shoppers.
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Brothers join forces to open Northampton venue with golf simulators, darts and space to work, meet and host

This brother duo has joined forces to open a venue with golf simulator bays, interactive darts, games, two bars and a kitchen, with space to work, meet and host events in Northampton. Jack and Sam English are working together to bring a new golf and social venue to their hometown, with SIM Club set to open at Peterbridge House at The Lakes in early 2027.
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