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The Lewis Foundation: Long-standing independent Northampton jewellers proud to support charity since pandemic

A long-standing independent Northampton jewellers is proud to have supported the crucial work of The Lewis Foundation since the pandemic, and long may it continue. April marked a decade of Lorraine and Lee Lewis’ dedication to bringing comfort, dignity and human connection to adult cancer patients across the region through free gift packs and support visits.
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Founder of popular Northants discovery platform launched marketing company following third redundancy

The founder of a popular Northamptonshire discovery platform on social media has launched her own marketing company following her third bout of redundancy. Emily Askew is the founder of NorthantsHour, which has been running for 13 years to promote what’s on, where to go and what to do across the county, and her latest venture From Socials launched in July.
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Ladies charity skittles league has proudly raised more than £13,000 over the past half-a-decade in Northants

A ladies charity skittles league has proudly raised more than £13,000 for worthy causes over the past half-a-decade in Northamptonshire. Faye Brassett is the chairlady of the ladies charity skittles league, which has just finished another successful year having raised over £3,200 and gained two new teams as it continues to surge in popularity post-pandemic.
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Artisan perfume brand founder encourages Northampton community to come and make bespoke fragrance

A highly-experienced artisan perfume brand founder is encouraging the Northampton community to come along and make their own bespoke fragrance at regular workshops. Olena Stoianova is the founder of Ozornina in Northamptonshire, which she launched after nine years of experience in perfumery – having studied in Russia and France, as well as learning from British perfumers.
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IN PICTURES: First glimpse at new festival of shoemaking celebrating county’s world-renowned footwear industry

Here is your first glimpse at a new festival of shoemaking coming to the county in 2027, which will celebrate Northamptonshire’s world-renowned footwear industry. The details of Shoetown 2027, which is being led by the town’s shoemakers, were shared at an event at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery on Thursday evening (October 29).
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Meet the creative Northampton author working hard towards self-publication of second book in 2027

Meet the creative Northampton author working hard towards the self-publication of her second book in 2027, after sharing the challenges of breaking into this line of work. Megan Leyman’s debut book The Trip Between The Two, which is an LGBTQ fantasy story inspired by the thoughts she had before coming out as a transgender woman, was hybrid-published in April 2025.
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Northampton’s ‘best kept secret’ approaches 10 years of bringing quality comedy to the town and beyond

Northampton’s “best kept secret” is approaching 10 years of bringing top quality comedy to the town and beyond, which has hosted the likes of James Acaster, Ed Byrne and Maisie Adam. Business partners Mike Chase and KJ Bradshaw launched The Comedy Crate in November 2016, alongside mutual friend Connor Fitzhenry who introduced the pair and was part of the founding trio.
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The Lewis Foundation: Meet the proud venue hosting vital charity’s 10th anniversary gala ball

Meet the proud venue hosting The Lewis Foundation’s 10th anniversary gala ball, which has continued its support for the vital charity for more than half-a-decade. April marked 10 years of Lorraine and Lee Lewis’ dedication to bringing comfort, dignity and human connection to adult cancer patients across the region through free gift packs and support visits.
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Christmas-loving couple make ‘difficult decision’ to step back from selling real trees after eight years

A Christmas-loving couple has made the “difficult decision” to step back from selling real trees after eight years of spreading festive cheer across Northamptonshire. Tree Buddy was a family-run business, set up by husband and wife Andy and Kelly Cohen in 2018, and they took to social media to make the sad announcement that it will not be returning this Christmas.
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Husband and wife duo move from LA to Northamptonshire to launch never-seen-before light trail

A husband and wife duo have moved from Los Angeles to Northamptonshire to launch a never-seen-before nighttime light trail on the grounds of a well-renowned country house. Emma and Mason Vidaurri run Figment Creative Works, which they launched when they arrived in the county at the start of 2025, and they are the two-person team behind Forest of Secrets.
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Make the most of this new pop-up specialist fireworks shop for Bonfire Night, Diwali and New Year’s Eve

Be sure to make the most of this new pop-up specialist fireworks shop for Bonfire Night, Diwali and New Year’s Eve in Northampton, before it closes again until 2027. The Original Fireworks Warehouse is run by a family with 25 years of trading experience and opened in Northampton in mid-October, following huge success with established stores in Buckingham and Leamington Spa.
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Fresh welcome to hidden gem Northampton town centre venue which has now reopened following refurbishment

There is a fresh welcome to visit a hidden gem Northampton town centre venue, which has now reopened following a generously-funded refurbishment. Northampton & County Club’s venue George’s, located in a Grade II listed building on George Row, invited customers back on Tuesday October 20 after a revamp paid for by one of the club members.
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Here’s everything you need to know about new secret supper club in Northampton – with big venue reveal just 48 hours before

Here is everything you need to know about a brand new secret supper club coming to Northampton, with a big reveal of the hidden venue happening just 48 hours before the event. Secret Supper Club is the newest offering from Northants Life, an independent online publication sharing events, guides and what is on across the county.
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