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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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SOLD: Stone-built Northampton family home sells for first time in 130 years for hundreds of thousands over guide price

A stone-built Northampton family home has sold for the first time in 130 years for hundreds of thousands over the guide price, in what has been described as a “hotly contested purchase”. The Hollies in Old had been in the same family since 1896 until buyers had the chance to snap it up in an auction last month by Auction House Northants, Beds & Bucks.
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The Lewis Foundation to mark 10th anniversary in style at gala ball in Northampton – don’t miss your chance to attend

Well-renowned charity The Lewis Foundation is hosting its annual gala ball next month in Northampton, and you do not want to miss your chance to attend before ticket sales end. 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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Growing Northampton business takes ‘leap of faith’ to join Market Square – but says they don’t have ‘rose-tinted glasses’

A growing Northampton business is taking a “leap of faith” to join the Market Square, but says they do not have “rose-tinted glasses” when it comes to the issues that existing traders have faced. Jackie and Phil Firestone are the brains behind Evermore Permanent Jewellery, with a background in selling stainless steel jewellery for Jackie and welding for Phil before he made the move to Northampton from the US.
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Get the date of annual Reclaim the Night march in your diary and advocate for nighttime safety for all

Be sure to get the date of Northampton’s annual Reclaim the Night march in your diary, and join important conversations that advocate for nighttime safety for everyone. Dawn Thomas has been the CEO at Northamptonshire Rape Crisis for the past 14 years, and the organisation has been offering support and advice to anyone impacted by sexual violence since March 1986.
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Northampton business owner proudly cuts down hours at day job as venture continues to grow seven years on from launch

A Northampton business owner has proudly cut down her day job hours, to give her more time to focus on her venture as it continues to grow almost seven years on from its launch. Ruth Coote began her journey with Fred & Betty Soaps in December 2019, and what began as eight products has now increased to more than 60 over the past six years.
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