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Knife crime in Northampton: ‘Parents are frightened to let their kids out and don’t know who to turn to’

A 63-year-old Northampton man is hosting an event with the aim of bringing families and communities together who have been impacted by knife and gun crime across the UK. Talking to the Chronicle & Echo, Peter Paraskevas says he has seen firsthand that parents are frightened to let their kids out and do not know who to turn to as a result of the level of knife crime in Northampton.
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Owner of two quirky gift shops grateful to even be shortlisted for ‘independent gift retailer of the year’

The owner of two quirky gift shops across Northamptonshire is grateful to have even been shortlisted for ‘independent gift retailer of the year’ across the Midlands and Wales, despite not taking the crown. Lindsey Scott-Walker established Feather Robins Gifts in St Crispin Retail Village in September 2022, in the hope of becoming a one stop shop for all customers’ gifting needs.
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I visited an award-winning 3 AA Rosette restaurant in Northamptonshire – here’s how the fine dining experience stacked up

It’s not every Friday evening that you get to visit an award-winning 3 AA Rosette restaurant on your doorstep in Northamptonshire – and here’s how my fine dining experience went. Murrays at Whittlebury Park reopened in 2017 and offers an intimate and relaxed setting for fine dining, which promises to combine understated elegance with a focus on quality food and service.
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It’s time to nominate your favourite businesses – prestigious Northants Life Awards return for 2026

It is time to nominate your favourite businesses as Northants Life is delighted to announce the return of the NL Awards for 2026. Now in its fourth year, this awards ceremony is an annual celebration of the best of Northamptonshire – recognising the businesses, individuals and venues that make the county a special place to live, work and visit.
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Much-loved bakery transforms upstairs space into affordable bookable studios for the Northampton community

The owner of a much-loved bakery has transformed the upstairs space of her building into affordable bookables studios for the Northampton community. Duston Village Bakery on Main Road is adored by loyal customers and impressively celebrated its centenary anniversary in June 2025, when the community arrived in their hundreds to show their support.
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Northampton teacher and father-of-two working hard towards launch of app to document family memories

A Northampton teacher and father-of-two is working hard towards the launch of a much-needed app that will allow families to document precious memories. Alex 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.
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IN PICTURES: Hot air balloon business owner passionate about bringing novelty and colour to Northants skies

Take a look at these stunning pictures, provided by a hot air balloon business owner passionate about bringing novelty and colour to the skies across Northamptonshire. Jamie Edwards is the director of Molly Mae Ballooning and as well as trying to showcase nostalgic and much-loved balloons to the public, he aims to make it more accessible across the county.
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Historic, much-loved and characterful theatre celebrates 90 years at the heart of Northampton

A historic, much-loved and characterful theatre recently celebrated 90 years at the heart of the Northampton community, and is giving back to audience members for their ongoing support. The Old Savoy reached the impressive nine-decade milestone on May 2, having hosted unforgettable performances and created cherished memories for generations of theatre-goers since 1936.
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I braved a sauna and cold plunge experience in Northamptonshire – here’s what I really thought

As dusk settled over the picturesque Northamptonshire countryside last Friday evening, I braved an up-and-coming sauna and cold plunge for the very first time. SUKU Saunas, a Scandinavian-inspired experience set on Pury Hill Business Park just outside of Towcester, began as an invitation to slow down in nature in May 2024 – and has grown into one of the county’s most-loved wellness spots.
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Brand new self storage business now open in Northampton after industry sees ‘all time high’ in recent years

A brand new self storage business is now open in Northampton, following an “all time high” for the industry in recent years according to the passionate team. Store Secure 365 opened its site in Caswell Road at Brackmills Industrial Estate in April, as rising housing costs are changing the way people use space and this is driving demand for self storage.
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