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Take a look at these three ‘one to watch’ businesses set to take Northampton by storm this spring

Take a look at these three “one to watch” businesses, which I believe are set to take the town by storm this spring and you don’t want to miss it. It has been a rocky start to 2026 for Northampton’s community of independents, with a peak in reported closures, while others have been rewarded for their hard work throughout the first three-and-a-half months of the year.
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‘Revolutionary’ national company makes big move to bring business 50 miles north to Northampton

A “revolutionary” national company has made a big move to bring the business more than 50 miles north to Northampton, and its new premises opened at the end of March. Rodion Liashko has been the operations manager at Globus Medical UK for the past two years, and spoke to the Chronicle & Echo about the positive impact their team hopes this move will have.
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‘We are ready for this challenge’: Northampton submits bold bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028

Cultural organisations and community partners joined forces to submit an Expression of Interest for Northampton to become the UK Town of Culture in 2028. The bid, titled We Are Northampton, sets out a major year-long programme that would celebrate the town’s heritage, creativity and diverse communities – while helping to drive regeneration, skills and pride.
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We Mean Business: ‘It never ends,’ says founder of family-run deli and cheese shop at the heart of Northampton town centre

The next to speak out as part of We Mean Business is the co-founder of a family-run deli and cheese shop, which has been a long-standing staple in Northampton town centre for the past 15 years. Launched in February, the Chronicle & Echo’s new campaign hopes to help curb future business closures after a bleak start to 2026 across the town.
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Here’s what’s on for the rest of April at Northampton’s historic landmark boasting 900 years of history

Here’s what’s on during the rest of April at Northampton’s historic landmark, which boasts 900 years of history and is ramping up its offering for 2026. 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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‘Incredibly happy man’ from Northamptonshire approaches 100th birthday with motto ‘don’t worry too much’

An “incredibly happy man” from Northamptonshire is approaching his 100th birthday, and he has lived by the motto that it is important not to worry too much. Donald Bird from Long Buckby, called Don by many, will reach his centenary milestone on April 25 and his daughter Ruth Freeborough spoke to the Chronicle & Echo about her wonderful father.
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Son to take charge of Northampton family business as it grows into one of the best in its field in the UK

A son is soon to take charge of a Northampton family business, as it continues to grow and establish its reputation as one of the best in its field in the UK. Gator Fixings pride themselves on manufacturing pipe fittings from the highest grade materials, and their extensive range is designed to meet the needs of even the most challenging installations.
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