Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 17th August 2026

Meet the woman behind alpine-inspired coffee and bakehouse NOW OPEN on market town high street

Meet the woman behind an alpine-inspired coffee and bakehouse, which is now open on a market town high street in Northamptonshire. TED Alpine Bakehouse opened at 134a Watling Street at the heart of Towcester on Friday August 14, in the hope of becoming a new local favourite with warm coffee, homemade bakes and good vibes.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 17th August 2026

Calling all women going through menopause in Northampton – this support directory is exactly what you need

Calling all women going through menopause in Northampton – this support directory full of individuals offering services to help you is exactly what you need. The menopause support directory is the brainchild of Christina Winfield, who runs in-person and online classes for yoga, pilates and meditation, as well as retreats.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 17th August 2026

Psychic – who was proudly born and raised in Northampton – now travels across the country and internationally for work

A psychic, who was proudly born and raised in Northampton, now travels across the country and internationally for work – but says this county holds a special place in his heart as his home. For the past 13 years, Gavin Rafter has worked full-time as a professional psychic, physical medium and trance medium.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 14th August 2026

Innovative business that houses 50 crafters at Northampton garden centre expands into shop next door

An innovative business that houses nearly 50 crafters under one roof at a Northampton garden centre has impressively expanded into the shop next door. The Shack, which opened at Woodmeadow Garden Centre in March 2024, began with 31 traders and has continued to increase its capacity.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 14th August 2026

Northampton teacher and father-of-two proudly launches app to document family memories

A Northampton teacher and father-of-two is proud to launch a much-needed app that allows families to document precious memories and print them out as a cherished hardback book. Alex Southward-Stokes, a PE teacher at Wollaston School, realised he was forgetting little things about his daughters’ early years – like the funny words his eldest used to say and the way his youngest blew bubbles in the bath.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 14th August 2026

Popular business announces shock closure due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’ after positively manic start in new location

A popular Northampton business has announced its shock closure due to “unforeseen circumstances”, despite having an “absolutely manic” and positive start in its new location. The team behind Potz Ceramic Studio took to social media on Wednesday (August 12) to say the business has ceased trading, and encouraged anyone due to collect pottery to do so as soon as possible when texted.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 13th August 2026

Hottest street food pop-up is back at popular Northants garden centre this weekend – here’s what to expect

The hottest street food pop-up is back at a popular Northamptonshire garden centre this weekend, and here is what you can expect across the three days. The classic edition of Bite Street NN returned to Bell Plantation Garden Centre on Watling Street, Towcester last month for the first time this summer. This marked the start of its residency there for the second half of the season from July until the end of September.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 13th August 2026

Founders launched this marketing business at just 16 years old in Northampton and have already expanded globally

Two friends launched this marketing business at just 16 years old in Northampton, which has already seen international expansion as far as America. Joshua Foskett and Ellis Poole launched Foskett Marketing Solutions in February 2024 and it has now grown into something they are taking extremely seriously at 18 – having recently made the decision to move out of their family homes to live with each other.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 13th August 2026

Meet the passionate mother fighting for breastfeeding parents to be treated inclusively in the workplace

Meet the passionate mother who recently launched her breastfeeding support consultancy off the back of her lived experience returning to work while breastfeeding. Louise Nu-Mai Harrison is the founder of The Breastfeeding Support Consultancy in Northampton, and she runs CPD-accredited workshops designed for workplaces on inclusion, legal compliance and how to support breastfeeding employees when they return to work.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th August 2026

Coffee shop launching on Northamptonshire market town high street this week and strikes collaboration with well-renowned baker

A coffee shop is launching on a Northamptonshire market town high street this week, and it has struck an exciting collaboration with a well-renowned baker. TED Alpine Bakehouse is opening at 134a Watling Street at the heart of Towcester this Friday (August 14), in the hope of becoming a new local favourite with warm coffee, homemade bakes and good vibes.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th August 2026

Here’s what you can expect from the jam-packed Duston Food Festival 2026 happening next week

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the jam-packed Duston Food Festival 2026 happening later this month. Duston Village Bakery took to social media at the start of the year to announce the new event, which aims to be a celebration of flavour, community and freshly baked joy.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th August 2026

IN PICTURES: Luxury bar and restaurant celebrates first successful year open in Northampton in style

Take a look at these photos from over the weekend when a luxury bar and restaurant celebrated its first successful year open in Northampton in style. The historic Old Trinity Church building on Wellingborough Road was transformed into Opium, which opened to the public in August 2025.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 11th August 2026

Meet the founder named ‘best caterer in Northampton’ who has bold plans for county expansion

Meet the founder who was recently named the “best caterer in Northampton” for 2026 and has bold plans for expansion across the county, happening sooner than you think. Georgina Williams from Towcester is the mastermind behind Gs Private Dining, which she launched in June 2025 following a four-month stint in hospital.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 11th August 2026

Passionate founder celebrates 20 years of ‘much-needed’ free community magazines across Northampton

A passionate founder is celebrating 20 years of creating and distributing “much-needed” free community magazines across Northampton. Bev Haynes is the founder of B & D Publications, which trades as Northampton Magazines, and August marks an impressive two decades since she first started this venture.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 11th August 2026

Leading Northampton business completes acquisition of another company as it pushes towards £5m turnover

A leading Northampton business has completed the acquisition of another company, as part of its strategy to scale towards £5 million in annual turnover. Friends Arran Kirton and John Bennetts co-founded Guru Technology in May 2019. More than two years into trading, they very nearly went bust and had to reshape everything – but now they are rapidly growing, expanding and continuing to build a strong local presence.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 7th August 2026

‘Extremely kind and very caring’ Edna looks forward to celebrating 100th birthday over coming months

Ninety-nine-year-old Edna, who has been described by her son as “extremely kind and very caring”, looks forward to celebrating her centenary birthday in just under two months’ time. Edna May Bradshaw will turn 100 on October 1 and she has lived in Northampton all of her life, having been born in Wootton in 1926.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 7th August 2026

Store that aimed to transform fragrance shopping proudly celebrates two years in Northampton

A store, which opened with the aim of transforming fragrance shopping into an unforgettable experience, is proudly celebrating two years since its launch in Northampton. To the best of the team’s knowledge, Perfume & Chai on Kettering Road has created the UK’s only dedicated sit, sip and smell concept.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 7th August 2026

Successful grand launch welcomed 150 to family-run Pan-Asian restaurant next door to their existing popular venue

A successful grand launch, which welcomed 150 guests, was hosted for a family-run Pan-Asian restaurant next door to their existing popular venue at the heart of Northampton. Tamarind Restaurant, which serves traditional Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine on Wellingborough Road, was launched by Tipu Rahman in 2004.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 6th August 2026

Family trio launches food business outside popular pub with menu based on Northampton legends

A family trio has launched a food business outside a popular pub, and their unique menu is inspired by Northampton legends. Husband Matthew Haylett, wife Sarah Haylett and daughter Ellie Haylett are the faces behind Legendary Snacks, which is now open at The Melbourne Arms on Melbourne Lane.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 6th August 2026

Meet the inclusive and award-winning dance company named Northamptonshire’s best gym and fitness business

Meet the inclusive and award-winning dance company, which recently added to its accolades by being named Northamptonshire’s best gym and fitness business. Joanne Banham Dance Company took the top spot at the Northants Life Awards 2026 and it meant a huge amount to them, particularly as the company has grown from the belief that dance should be welcoming, accessible and full of joy no matter your age or experience.