Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 18th March 2026

Tidy Our Town: WNC responds as Northants Litter Wombles chair calls for tougher crackdown on roadside litter

West Northamptonshire Council has issued a response as the chair of the Northants Litter Wombles has called for greater enforcement and a tougher crackdown on roadside litter. Mark Watson sent FOI requests to both WNC and Buckinghamshire Council in October last year, requesting data on how many people had been fined for throwing litter out of cars, vans and lorries between January 1 to October 25, 2025.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 18th March 2026

Family taking ‘big gamble’ to open new Indian takeaway with ‘fusion twist’ on Northants high street

A family are taking a “big gamble” to open a new Indian takeaway with a “fusion twist” on a Northamptonshire high street next week. Towcester Tandoori is hosting a taster day for the public on Tuesday March 24 on Watling Street, and the business will begin its typical trading from the following day.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 18th March 2026

Northampton salon owner to take on 24-hour nail marathon in aid of autism charity close to her heart

A Northampton salon owner is taking on a 24-hour nail marathon in aid of an autism support charity close to her heart. Rozzy Duda is the founder and owner of Rozzy’s Nail & Beauty Studio on Bordeaux Close in Duston, which she opened in February 2024.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 17th March 2026

Prominent figures share their favourite things about Northampton ahead of UK Town of Culture entry

As cultural organisations and community partners work hard to pull together Northampton’s UK Town of Culture competition entry, a handful have shared why they are proud to live and work here. Northampton’s submission will begin with an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the new national government competition, designed to celebrate the unique cultural identity and creative ambition of towns across the UK.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 17th March 2026

Meet the founder of this nationally-growing luxury candle brand established in Northampton

Meet the founder of this nationally-growing luxury candle brand established in Northampton, which has created a loyal community through immersive workshops. Reverie Candle was founded by Ashley Gwati, who invites guests to wind down, daydream and create personalised scents to escape their fast-paced realities.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 17th March 2026

Support this bingo fundraiser and abseil in aid of worthy cancer charity of almost a decade

Support this bingo fundraiser and abseil in aid of a worthy cancer charity, which has been making a difference across Northampton and beyond for almost a decade. The Lewis Foundation, founded by Lorraine and Lee Lewis back in April 2016, provides free gift packs and support to adults going through cancer treatment in hospitals across the Midlands.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 16th March 2026

We Mean Business: ‘To people queuing around the block to get in, we look like we’re making millions – but we’re not’

The co-owner of a much-loved and award-winning bakery has shared the reality of what business is like behind the scenes compared to how it appears to customers from the outside. Launched at the start of February, the Chronicle & Echo’s new campaign hopes to help curb future business closures after a bleak start to 2026 across the town.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 16th March 2026

14-year-old entrepreneur turns dream into a reality by launching luxury gymwear brand

A 14-year-old entrepreneur has turned his dream into a reality by launching a luxury gymwear brand in Northampton. Logan Sothcott is the founder of IronRise and as a passionate player competing in both rugby union and league, he has always been driven by ambition and discipline.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 16th March 2026

Multi-award-winning visitor attraction and landmark described as ‘hidden gem in a jewel of a town’

This multi-award-winning visitor attraction and landmark in Northampton has been described as a “hidden gem in a jewel of a town”. The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House at 78 Derngate offers an unforgettable day out and welcomes the public to enjoy the boutique restaurant, stylish design shop, light-filled art galleries and elegant spaces to hire for meetings, events and functions.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 13th March 2026

Former soft play centre turned venue hire business began as ‘slow burn’ but is now ‘really gaining traction’

A former soft play centre turned venue hire business began as a “slow burn” but is now “really gaining traction” in Northampton. Zoomania, which evolved from Hullabaloo and opened in Gladstone Road in 2020, closed for the final time in April 2025.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 13th March 2026

Founder of ‘life-changing’ SEN communication tags grows business from spare bedroom to premises of its own

The founder of what have been described as “life-changing” communication tags for the SEN community has impressively grown the business beyond the spare bedroom in her home. Sophie Haynes launched SEN Talk Tags in March last year, which was inspired by her five-year-old son’s autism diagnosis and aimed to help him express his needs and emotions.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 13th March 2026

Craft beer pub on Northants high street thanks community for welcoming venue with open hearts

A pub specialising in craft beer on a Northamptonshire high street has thanked the community for welcoming the venue with “open hearts”. The Goat launched in High Street, Long Buckby in March last year and is the venture of husband and wife Richard and Laura Mitchell.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th March 2026

‘Coming into 2026 was a scary time for hospitality as a whole,’ says street food and events app founder

The founder of a street food and events app has admitted that entering 2026 was “a scary time for hospitality as a whole”, as she shares her predictions for the rest of the year. Vanessa Anderson is the brain behind the unique Indi Local app, which has undergone a transformation since the start of last year to help connect street food traders with event organisers and others who want to utilise their services.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th March 2026

We Mean Business: ‘We’re part of a little gem in Northamptonshire that many people don’t know exists’

This business owner has expressed her pride at being part of a “little gem in Northamptonshire that many people don’t know exists”. Launched at the start of February, the Chronicle & Echo’s new campaign hopes to help curb future business closures after a bleak start to 2026 across the town.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th March 2026

Pilates business celebrates successful start with offering not available anywhere else in Northampton

A pilates business is celebrating a successful start, with an offering not available anywhere else across the entirety of Northampton. The founder of a dance school and fitness coaching company has added another string to her bow with a pilates business, unique from anywhere else in Northampton.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 11th March 2026

Family-run business of over a decade expands to bigger premises on busy Northampton town centre street

A family-run business, which has been successfully operating for more than a decade, has expanded to bigger premises on a busy Northampton town centre street. World Food Market is run by husband Muthulingan Piraba, wife Siva and their daughter Rasika, and originally launched at 49 Gold Street back in 2015.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 11th March 2026

Here’s what’s on in March at Northampton’s historic landmark boasting 900 years of history

Here’s what’s on during the rest of March 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.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 11th March 2026

Women’s health and pilates business working hard to spread the word about Northampton town centre offering

The founder of a women’s health and pilates business is working hard to spread the word about her offering in Northampton town centre. Viva Core opened in Vulcan Works in November 2025 and is the brainchild of Joyce Mwape, a chartered accountant by day who was proud to add another string to her bow.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 10th March 2026

Meet the new business taking over iconic former Steffans building in Northampton town centre – hoping to create their own legacy

Meet the new business taking over the iconic former Steffans building in Northampton town centre, in the hope of creating a lasting legacy of their own. The town centre suffered a big loss at the start of 2025 when Steffans closed its flagship store in Abington Square after an impressive 48 years of trading.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 10th March 2026

Owner prepares for business to ramp up for multi-award-winning artisan ice cream venture with spring on the way

A founder is preparing for business to ramp up for her multi-award-winning artisan ice cream venture, with spring well and truly on the way. Jo Rutherford founded Your Cool in late 2019, after many years as a thought in the back of her mind.