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Popular street food event to return for 2026 with ‘heavy-hitting line up of six incredible traders’ in Northampton

A popular street food event is set to return to Northampton for 2026, with what is described as a “heavy-hitting line up of six incredible traders” at Delapré Abbey this weekend. Bite Street NN’s season premiere is being hosted from this Friday to Sunday (February 27 to March 1) in the beautiful surrounds of one of the town’s most iconic landmarks.
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Much-loved Northamptonshire business named among 16 finalists at the National Burger Awards

A much-loved Northamptonshire business has been named among 16 finalists at this year’s National Burger Awards, with the winner to be crowned next month. The Flavour Trailer was set up in April 2018 by husband and wife duo Mario Shephard and Charley Cummings, and has since become a well-established and award-winning business across the county – which included opening a restaurant in Brixworth in March 2024.
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Gourmet burger van founder admits ‘extremely tough’ time as beef price increased by 30% during last year alone

The founder of a gourmet burger van in Northamptonshire has admitted it is an “extremely tough” time for his business, particularly as the price of beef increased by 30 percent alone last year. Moo Hatch describes itself as “not your usual burger van” and was named best takeaway in the county at the Northants Life Awards in 2023.
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Long-standing cake and catering business founder launches popular cake shed at the end of her driveway

The founder of a long-standing cake and catering business has launched a cake shed at the end of her driveway in Northampton, which has already proved a roaring success. Homemade By Victoria offers fresh and homemade private catering services for all customers’ needs – including afternoon teas, buffets, canapes and cakes for weddings, parties and any social gatherings.
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WATCH: Northampton town centre traders stand united as parking increases stay despite Reform’s u-turn elsewhere

Northampton town centre traders came together to stand united this morning, following the news that West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has u-turned on plans to introduce new parking charges in three other towns. Budget proposals for parking charges in Northampton town centre have remained the same despite a u-turn for Daventry, Towcester and Brackley at a cabinet meeting on Monday February 16.
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‘We’re going to pay for it’: Northampton town centre businesses react as parking increases stay despite Reform’s u-turn in other towns

A variety of Northampton town centre businesses have shared their outrage following West Northamptonshire Council’s u-turn on plans to introduce new parking charges in three market towns. Budget proposals for parking charges in Northampton town centre have remained the same despite a u-turn for Daventry, Towcester and Brackley at a cabinet meeting on Monday, February 16.
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Meet the mother who launched innovative and sustainable party kit hire business in Northampton

Meet the mother who launched an innovative and sustainable party kit hire business in Northampton, which has saved more than 1,500 single use items from being purchased and thrown away so far. Joely Martin founded Northampton Party Kits in February last year, which gives people across the town the opportunity to hire reusable tableware for parties and other events.
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I went to the reopening of a renovated shop on a Northants high street – there’s hope for the business community

I went to the reopening of a renovated shop on a Northamptonshire high street and it reinforced there is a hope for the business community at what is proving to be a difficult time. It is heartwarming to see that Louise Miller-Chalk, founder of luxury homeware brand Miller & Chalk, has committed to staying on Watling Street at the heart of Towcester.
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Northampton knitting group kindly spent six months creating blankets for animal sanctuaries

A Northampton knitting group has kindly spent the past six months creating blankets for animal sanctuaries across the county, which is hoped to make a big difference moving forward. Christine Pitt reached out to the Chronicle & Echo about this, as she used to work for the parents of one of the group members who she now visits at Foxfields assisted living.
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Meet the founder of innovative intergenerational playgroup offered at care homes across Northants

Meet the founder of this innovative intergenerational playgroup offered at care homes across Northamptonshire, who launched this venture during maternity leave after being made redundant. Little & Wise Playgroup is the brainchild of Jodie Linnell and is described as a playgroup with a difference operating across this county, Milton Keynes and Bedfordshire.
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Village pub pulls out all the stops for Six Nations rugby tournament and encourages community support

A village pub has pulled out all the stops for the Six Nations rugby tournament and encourages support from new and returning visitors across Northamptonshire. The Royal Oak in Naseby is run by Ben Evans, who recently navigated through a tough time when snow settled on the pub’s garden marquee roof causing major damage which cost a fortune to repair.
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