Northampton Chronicle and Echo • 13th June 2025

Charity offering free food reflects on ‘astronomical uptake’ since opening in Northampton two years ago

The founder of a charity offering free food for everyone has reflected on the “astronomical uptake” since opening their Northampton branch more than two years ago. Jedidiah UK provides unsold fresh food from supermarkets to the public and operates with the motto ‘let no one go hungry’.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 13th June 2025

Aspiring barber, 21, says ‘not all young people are causing trouble – some of us are chasing our dreams’

An aspiring barber from Northampton, aged 21, wants to promote the message that not all young people are causing trouble and he is among the ones chasing their dreams. Farhan Uddin is passionate about honing his craft and providing quality grooming services, while also hoping to inspire others to consider a career in the barbering industry.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 13th June 2025

Business owner prides herself on offering ‘best ever’ Italian food hampers across the country

A Northampton business owner is proud to offer the “best ever” Italian food hampers to locals across the town, and has even seen national success up and down the country. Hample Italian Hampers, launched at the end of 2022, was founded by Adriana Staniscia who has more than a decade of experience specialising in Italian food.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th June 2025

Standens Barn stabbing: ‘Put emotion aside to give him the benefit of the doubt,’ defence concludes

The defence asked the jury to “put emotion aside and the sadness that somebody has died” to give the defendant “the benefit of the doubt”, after he was “deceived” into attending what he thought was a peace meeting. The trial continues for the man accused of murdering 23-year-old Clinton Obeng Oppong Antwi, after a jury was sworn in on May 27.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th June 2025

Standens Barn stabbing: Prosecution describes murder accused’s lack of evidence as ‘wall of silence’

The prosecution described the murder accused’s choice not to give evidence in this trial as a “wall of silence” during their closing speech. The trial began for the man accused of murdering 23-year-old Clinton Obeng Oppong Antwi after a jury was sworn in on May 27.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th June 2025

Tidy Our Town: ‘I am disgusted at the little respect,’ says resident of more than four decades

A long-standing resident, who has lived on her street for more than four decades, has once again expressed her disgust at the little respect that those who litter and fly tip have for the community. It was back in February when Helene Kluger-Langer first spoke to the Chronicle & Echo as part of the Tidy Our Town campaign, and she believes the situation has not improved four months on.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th June 2025

Award-winning family butchers has already begun planning celebrations for impressive 100 year milestone

Planning is already underway for this award-winning family butchers as it approaches its impressive 100 year milestone in Northampton. Sauls of Spratton, now located at Smiths Farm Shop in Brampton Lane, has been a well-established part of the town for 99 years.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th June 2025

‘Community hub’ family-run deli reflects on first 18 months in popular Northampton shopping centre

The co-owner of family-run deli, which prides itself on being a “community hub” in Northampton, has reflected on the business’ first 18 months in a popular shopping centre. Olive and Baker, which was opened in September 2023 by mother and son duo Gurjeet and Charlie Sapal, hoped to become a premium grab and go for customers.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 11th June 2025

Standens Barn stabbing: Mother encouraged children to close their eyes as they hurried past incident involving men behaving like 'animals'

The court heard that a mother encouraged her two children to close their eyes as they hurried past the fatal incident on a nearby footpath. The trial continues for the man accused of murdering 23-year-old Clinton Obeng Oppong Antwi, after a jury was sworn in on May 27.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 11th June 2025

Female Founders Summit 2025: Empowering event is set to take the town by storm from TOMORROW

Tomorrow is the day that the Female Founders Summit 2025 is set to take the town by storm, after months of hard work towards its return for a second year. This one-of-a-kind experience is being held in Northampton from Thursday to Saturday (June 12 to 14) and this marks the fourth year since it first launched.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 11th June 2025

Quirky gift shop owner proud to celebrate first year at popular Northampton shopping centre

The owner of a quirky gift shop is proud to celebrate her first year at a popular Northampton shopping centre, just a couple of months on from closing her first store on the other side of town. 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.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 11th June 2025

IN PICTURES: All smiles as Duston Village Bakery celebrates 100 years as much-loved community hub

It was all smiles as Duston Village Bakery celebrated its 100 year anniversary as a much-loved community hub in Northampton. The bakery was once known as Faulkner’s and the building was bought from the Amos family by the Faulkner family for just £15 back in 1925.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 10th June 2025

Standens Barn stabbing: Mutual friend says victim’s punch to defendant’s back kickstarted fatal scuffle

A mutual friend of the victim and defendant agreed that a punch thrown by the victim to the defendant’s back was what caused the fatal scuffle to start, the court heard. The trial continues for the man accused of murdering 23-year-old Clinton Obeng Oppong Antwi, after a jury was sworn in on May 27.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 10th June 2025

Standens Barn stabbing: Second mutual friend was told victim and defendant were ‘going to have a fight’

A second mutual friend of the victim and defendant called to give evidence was told the pair were “going to have a fight” before arriving at the location of the fatal stabbing. The trial continues for the man accused of murdering 23-year-old Clinton Obeng Oppong Antwi, after a jury was sworn in on May 27.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 10th June 2025

Popular paint and sip sessions to be introduced at Northampton town centre venue this month

A selection of popular paint and sip sessions will be introduced at a Northampton town centre venue starting this month. Since 2019, Paintvine has brought people together through creativity and the business is described as “the UK’s leading paint and sip experience”.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 9th June 2025

Female Founders Summit 2025: New business owner and mother is putting herself first by attending

A new business owner and mother to a six-month-old is proud to be putting herself first by attending the Female Founders Summit at the end of the week. This one-of-a-kind experience is returning to Northampton from June 12 to 14, for its second consecutive year in the town and fourth year since it first launched.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 6th June 2025

Female Founders Summit 2025: Meet the menopause educator vouching for empowerment of this event

Meet the menopause educator vouching for the sense of empowerment and community that the Female Founders Summit provides to all attendees, no matter who you are. This one-of-a-kind experience is returning to Northampton from June 12 to 14, for its second consecutive year in the town and fourth year since it first launched.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 5th June 2025

Standens Barn stabbing: ‘I can’t describe it, I lost my best friend,’ says witness called to give evidence

A mutual friend of both the victim and the defendant was called to the witness box to begin his evidence yesterday (June 4). The trial continues for the man accused of murdering 23-year-old Clinton Obeng Oppong Antwi, after a jury was sworn in last Tuesday (May 27).

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 5th June 2025

Northampton couple who got engaged 13 days after first blind date celebrate 50 years married

A couple from Northampton, who got engaged 13 days after their first blind date, will soon celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Patricia and Glenn Connor, aged 76 and 75, will hit their golden milestone on Saturday (June 7) and plan to celebrate with loved ones.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 4th June 2025

Parents shocked that Northants school is cutting bus service leaving students ‘in limbo during crucial GCSE years’

Parents have been shocked to learn that a Northamptonshire school is cutting two of its bus services from September 2025, without consultation of the families it will affect before the announcement. These changes are being implemented at Silverstone UTC, a purpose built centre of excellence for young people wanting to break into the specialist fields of high performance engineering and business with events management.