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‘Up-and-coming talent’ is proud of the progress made in less than a year with barbering in Northampton

A 22-year-old, who believes he is “up-and-coming talent” in the barbering industry across Northampton, is proud of the progress he has made in less than a year. Farhan Uddin first spoke to the Chronicle & Echo in June, when he wanted to share the message that not all young people are causing trouble and he is among those chasing their dreams.
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Daughter of former Strictly star and rugby player, aged just 9, reaches new heights as double national champion

The daughter of a former Strictly Come Dancing star and a rugby player, aged just nine, has reached new heights as she is now a double national champion. Mila Cohen, whose parents are Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen, kickstarted her competition success last year when she was named one of the ‘juvenile soloists of the year’ in the under 12s category at the Le Classique Industry Awards.
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Mixed response to ‘easy target’ proposals for Northampton town centre parking rises – which could scrap free two weekend hours

There has been a mixed response to proposals to increase car parking prices in Northampton town centre, which could also scrap the two hours free on weekends for a £3 day rate. Proposals for Northampton town centre, as well as scrapping free parking in Daventry and Towcester town centres, will be discussed by West Northamptonshire Council’s cabinet on Monday, December 22.
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Award-winning dog care business says it is ‘especially important’ to support independents in 2026

An award-winning dog care business in Northampton says it is “especially important” to support independents as we wave goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026. Teddy’s Dog Care, in Newport Pagnell Road, was founded by Michelle Wilson in 2010 after she adopted her pug Teddy – who inspired her to expand her love and care to more dogs across the county.
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Tidy Our Town: How far has Northampton come in tackling the littering and fly tipping epidemic in 2025?

As 2025 draws to a close, we are reflecting on how far Northampton has come in tackling the littering and fly tipping epidemic over the past 12 months – and what needs to be done to make further progress in 2026. This newspaper’s Tidy Our Town campaign launched in collaboration with the Northants Litter Wombles in February 2024, with the aim of raising awareness of the drastic change needed for the greater good of Northampton and celebrating those fighting to make it happen.
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Festive Faces: Leading town centre restaurant owner proud to have served generations of customers for decades

This week, the Chronicle & Echo is bringing you five features to meet the owners behind some of Northampton town centre’s innovative businesses as we count down to Christmas. In collaboration with the Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID), the aim of the Festive Faces campaign is to shed light on the passion that goes into running an independent and the variety on offer if you visit the heart of town.
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Festive Faces: Abington Street business is hopeful for ‘vibrant economy’ as we approach 2026

This week, the Chronicle & Echo is bringing you five features to meet the owners behind some of Northampton town centre’s innovative businesses as we count down to Christmas. In collaboration with the Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID), the aim of the Festive Faces campaign is to shed light on the passion that goes into running an independent and the variety on offer if you visit the heart of town.
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Festive Faces: Independent fashion boutique urges support for the town centre as it tries to improve

This week, the Chronicle & Echo is bringing you five features to meet the owners behind some of Northampton town centre’s innovative businesses as we count down to Christmas. In collaboration with the Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID), the aim of the Festive Faces campaign is to shed light on the passion that goes into running an independent and the variety on offer if you visit the heart of town.
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Festive Faces: This Northampton town centre business is proud to offer as much as they can under one roof

This week, the Chronicle & Echo is bringing you five features to meet the owners behind some of Northampton town centre’s innovative businesses as we count down to Christmas. In collaboration with the Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID), the aim of the Festive Faces campaign is to shed light on the passion that goes into running an independent and the variety on offer if you visit the heart of town.
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Thousands raised for ‘bright and courageous’ six-year-old to make family home safe and accessible

Thousands of pounds have already been raised to help make a “bright and courageous” six-year-old’s family home safe and accessible after an unexpected health journey began when she was just 20 months old. Margot Jones-Billington lives with a significant brain injury following a brain haemorrhage and stroke when she was four months from celebrating her second birthday.
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