Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th August 2026

Husband and wife duo rebrand street food business to incorporate traditional live-fire cooking and smoked BBQ

A husband and wife duo have rebranded their long-standing street food business to incorporate traditional live-fire cooking and barbecue smoked meats. Alexandru and Liene Savu are the founders of Mr & Mrs Smoke, which originally launched under the name of Laura’s Kitchen back in 2016.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th August 2026

Popular cocktail lounge celebrates first year after filling gap on Northants market town high street

The founder of a popular cocktail lounge is celebrating a successful first year after filling the gap on the high street of a Northamptonshire market town. 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.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th August 2026

Three-part documentary soon to be released on Northampton School for Boys’ unprecedented rugby success

A three-part documentary is soon to be released on the unprecedented success during the last rugby season for the Northampton School for Boys. The team at DOTMEDIA spent the 2025/26 season embedded with the NSB rugby programme, creating a three-part documentary called HOMEGROWN: NSB, which will be available to watch soon.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 26th August 2026

‘It’s a slap in the face’: Stalwart town centre business owner speaks out on WNC’s ‘premium parking zones’ coming into effect

A stalwart town centre business owner has spoken out on West Northamptonshire Council’s ‘premium parking zones’ coming into effect, which she described as a “slap in the face”. Four of the most popular streets in the town, which include St Giles’ Street, Abington Street, George Row and Mercer’s Row, were earmarked by the Reform-led WNC as being some of the most popular on-street parking locations.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 26th August 2026

Meet the passionate founders hoping to redefine what success means to Northampton’s female business community

Meet the passionate founders hoping to redefine what success means to Northampton’s female business community, through unique events and networking opportunities. Friends Hattie Turner and Zoe Chatley are both business owners. Hattie has been running her women’s wellness supplement brand Her.9 since the end of 2021, and Zoe launched technology recruitment agency The Channel Recruiter in July of the same year.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 26th August 2026

Here’s everything you need to know about unique event Japan FEST coming to Northampton this October

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the unique event Japan FEST coming to Northampton for the first time this October. Japan FEST is taking place at Franklin’s Gardens from 11am until 6pm on October 17, and the family-friendly festival will bring Japanese food, live music, taiko drumming, theatre, kendo, origami, manga workshops, anime and pop culture entertainment to the town.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 25th August 2026

Free day of fun for all the family at Towcester Racecourse next month – here’s everything you need to know

Towcester Racecourse is hosting a free day of fun for all the family next month, and here is everything you need to know ahead of the event on September 12 from midday until 6pm. You can reserve your free tickets for ‘Fun at the Finish Line’ now, where there will be funfair rides, bouncy castles, artisan stalls, a raffle, face painting and traditional sports games – as well as food stalls and trucks, a bar and greyhound racing on as normal throughout the day.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 25th August 2026

IN PICTURES: Take a look at former shoemaker’s cottage renovated into charming retreat while preserving its heritage

Take a look at this former shoemaker’s cottage, which a couple has renovated into a charming retreat in Northamptonshire while preserving its long-standing heritage. Partners Polly Rush and Toby Wallace, who were born and bred in Northampton, are the faces behind Gillyflower Cottage on Cotton End in Long Buckby.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 25th August 2026

IN PICTURES: Say hello to these 8 adorable summer babies born across Northampton in July 2026

Take a look at these eight adorable summer babies born across Northampton in July 2026, who have already secured a feature in their local newspaper in the first two months of life. With September nearing, it is about time we looked back on the newborns of last month who now call Northampton their home.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 24th August 2026

Don’t miss this insightful World Menopause Day event coming soon to Delapré Abbey for second year in a row

Do not miss your opportunity to attend this insightful World Menopause Day event coming soon to Delapré Abbey for the second year in a row. Helen Aluko is the founder of a much-loved menopause meet up, which recently celebrated its third anniversary at the iconic landmark.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 24th August 2026

IN PICTURES: Sold out ‘Pugchella’ event at award-winning business attracts dogs from far and wide

A sold out annual event called ‘Pugchella’ at an award-winning business in Northampton attracted dogs and their owners from far and wide. Teddy’s Dog Care, in Newport Pagnell Road, was founded by Michelle Wilson in 2010 after she adopted her pug Teddy – who inspired her to expand her love and care to more dogs across the county.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 24th August 2026

Two men jailed for controlling prostitution for gain after shutdown of Northampton brothels making £3,000 per week

Two men have been jailed for controlling prostitution for gain, following the discovery of two Northampton brothels which made £3,000 per week. Forty-two-year-old Chang Xian Wu, of Charminster Road, Bournemouth, was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment and 52-year-old Yong Wang, of Bective Road, Northampton, was sentenced to 17 months imprisonment.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 21st August 2026

Meet the innovative business owner hosting event that combines sustainable shopping and wellbeing

Meet the innovative Northamptonshire business owner hosting an event that combines sustainable shopping and wellbeing at a hidden gem outdoor location. Andrea Burdett is the founder of Just LUV It, which she runs with the support of her husband Howard, and the venture has been running for the past four years.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 20th August 2026

Family-run business celebrates 25 years of putting quality customer service at heart of everything in Northampton

A family-run business is celebrating 25 years of putting quality customer service at the heart of everything the team does in Northampton. The Framing Centre, which opened back in July 2001, is a specialist in framing and stocks original artwork, cards, balloons and gifts for all occasions.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 20th August 2026

Unique jazz nights continue to go ‘from strength to strength’ with two popular venues added to the roster

These unique jazz nights have continued to go “from strength to strength” in Northampton, with two popular venues added to the growing roster. Daniel Perkin is the founder and organiser of Flamingo Jazz Nights, established in June 2024 with the aim of building a community by bringing a jazz club experience to the town.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 20th August 2026

Owner of independent wellness business providing ‘beautiful oasis of calm’ shares newest in-demand offering

The owner of an independent wellness business, which is praised for providing a “beautiful oasis of calm”, has shared her newest in-demand offering now available in Northampton. Jo Moore-Occhiuzzi is the founder of The Breathe In Space, located on Welford Road in Kingsthorpe, and it has evolved from a yoga studio to a space for wellness classes, treatments and training of all kinds.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 19th August 2026

More than £5,000 raised for worthy cause by well-renowned Northants Life Awards celebrating the best of the county

More than £5,000 was impressively raised for a worthy cause by this year’s well-renowned Northants Life Awards, which celebrate the best of the county’s business community. Now in its fourth year, the ceremony is an annual celebration that recognises the businesses, individuals and venues that make the county a special place to live, work and visit.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 19th August 2026

Successful nutritionist prepares to launch accessible podcast to support women through menopause

A successful nutritionist is preparing to launch an accessible podcast to support women before, during and after menopause across Northamptonshire and beyond. Registered nutritionist Lucy Jones launched her clinic Lutrition in August 2021, specialising in supporting women at perimenopause and menopause to lose unwanted fat without restriction.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 19th August 2026

Highly decorated Northampton curry house scoops ‘outstanding award’ in prestigious chef of the year category

A highly decorated Northampton curry house has added to its accolades once again after scooping the “outstanding award” in a prestigious chef of the year category. Aramintas, located on Wellingborough Road, opened as a restaurant in 2022 after operating as only a takeaway since they were established in 1999.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 18th August 2026

I watched the closure of a highly successful business in Northampton last week – no founder can rest on their laurels

After watching the closure of a highly successful business last week, which I would have banked on remaining open for years to come, it shows no founder can rest on their laurels. The team behind Potz Ceramic Studio took to social media on Wednesday August 12 to say the business had ceased trading due to “unforeseen circumstances”.