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Meet the caricature artist, cartoonist and illustrator whose enquiries have quadrupled due to viral AI designs

Meet the caricature artist, cartoonist and illustrator whose enquiries have quadrupled as a result of AI-generated designs going viral as part of a social media trend. Vicky Hunt runs Vix Caricatures and launched her career in this line of work in 2012, after it had been a hobby for years and she did not expect it to go any further than that.
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We Mean Business: ‘We are feeling the pressure,’ says founder of innovative Northampton independent

The founder of an innovative Northampton independent admits she and her husband are “feeling the pressure” as a result of the trials and tribulations business owners face in 2026. Launched at the start of the month, 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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Iconic landmark launches street art exhibition alongside new play exploring online culture and toxic masculinity

An Iconic Northampton landmark has launched a street art exhibition alongside a new play, which explores online culture and toxic masculinity in today’s digital age. As part of the educational activities accompanying the Royal & Derngate’s Made in Northampton production Top Gs Like Me, around 300 young people took part in street art workshops led by SUEDE and Dpendz.
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Petition reaches 1,000 signatures as BID backs last minute attempt to scrap hikes to Northampton town centre parking

A petition has reached an impressive 1,000 signatures as BID backs the last minute attempt to scrap hikes to Northampton town centre parking prices. Plans to get rid of two hours free at town centre car parks owned by West Northamptonshire Council were kept in the final budget proposals, despite a late u-turn on new charges in market towns Daventry, Towcester and Brackley.
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Meet the former food brand owner ‘over the moon’ to maintain connection with Northampton hospitality

Meet the former food brand founder and owner, who is “over the moon” to have maintained her connection with Northampton’s hospitality sector through her new venture. Gita Raikundalia launched Nakasero in 2019, just months before the pandemic arrived, and it did not take long for the business to be well-established in producing authentic flavours and condiments.
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Family-run camping and glamping destination announces ‘bigger and better’ wellness offering – including sauna and wild swimming

A family-run camping and glamping destination has announced a “bigger and better” wellness offering for 2026, including sauna, wild swimming and countryside trail runs. The award-winning Brook Meadow, on the border of Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, offers lodge stays, glamping, camping and caravanning – as well as their cowshed cinema and children’s outdoor activities.
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Northampton to enter UK Town of Culture competition to celebrate ‘rich heritage and community spirit’

Cultural organisations and community partners have joined forces with the intention of entering Northampton into the UK Town of Culture competition. This will begin with the submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the new national competition delivered by the Government’s Department for Culture, Media & Sport – designed to celebrate the unique cultural identity and creative ambition of towns across the UK.
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Popular street food event to return for 2026 with ‘heavy-hitting line up of six incredible traders’ in Northampton

A popular street food event is set to return to Northampton for 2026, with what is described as a “heavy-hitting line up of six incredible traders” at Delapré Abbey this weekend. Bite Street NN’s season premiere is being hosted from this Friday to Sunday (February 27 to March 1) in the beautiful surrounds of one of the town’s most iconic landmarks.
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Much-loved Northamptonshire business named among 16 finalists at the National Burger Awards

A much-loved Northamptonshire business has been named among 16 finalists at this year’s National Burger Awards, with the winner to be crowned next month. The Flavour Trailer was set up in April 2018 by husband and wife duo Mario Shephard and Charley Cummings, and has since become a well-established and award-winning business across the county – which included opening a restaurant in Brixworth in March 2024.
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Gourmet burger van founder admits ‘extremely tough’ time as beef price increased by 30% during last year alone

The founder of a gourmet burger van in Northamptonshire has admitted it is an “extremely tough” time for his business, particularly as the price of beef increased by 30 percent alone last year. Moo Hatch describes itself as “not your usual burger van” and was named best takeaway in the county at the Northants Life Awards in 2023.
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