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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Award-winning Northampton baker shares popular cinnamon roll recipe he believes is ‘perfect for this time of year’

An award-winning Northampton baker has shared his popular cinnamon roll recipe, which he describes as “perfect for this time of year” and something all the family can enjoy together. Ryan Grigg runs Pat-a-Cake Man from Pineham, which specialises in bespoke celebration cakes for every occasion including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and corporate events.
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