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Award-winning Northampton baker shares popular cinnamon roll recipe he believes is ‘perfect for this time of year’

An award-winning Northampton baker has shared his popular cinnamon roll recipe, which he describes as “perfect for this time of year” and something all the family can enjoy together. Ryan Grigg runs Pat-a-Cake Man from Pineham, which specialises in bespoke celebration cakes for every occasion including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and corporate events.
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SOLD: Stone-built Northampton family home sells for first time in 130 years for hundreds of thousands over guide price

A stone-built Northampton family home has sold for the first time in 130 years for hundreds of thousands over the guide price, in what has been described as a “hotly contested purchase”. The Hollies in Old had been in the same family since 1896 until buyers had the chance to snap it up in an auction last month by Auction House Northants, Beds & Bucks.
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The Lewis Foundation to mark 10th anniversary in style at gala ball in Northampton – don’t miss your chance to attend

Well-renowned charity The Lewis Foundation is hosting its annual gala ball next month in Northampton, and you do not want to miss your chance to attend before ticket sales end. 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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Growing Northampton business takes ‘leap of faith’ to join Market Square – but says they don’t have ‘rose-tinted glasses’

A growing Northampton business is taking a “leap of faith” to join the Market Square, but says they do not have “rose-tinted glasses” when it comes to the issues that existing traders have faced. Jackie and Phil Firestone are the brains behind Evermore Permanent Jewellery, with a background in selling stainless steel jewellery for Jackie and welding for Phil before he made the move to Northampton from the US.
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Get the date of annual Reclaim the Night march in your diary and advocate for nighttime safety for all

Be sure to get the date of Northampton’s annual Reclaim the Night march in your diary, and join important conversations that advocate for nighttime safety for everyone. Dawn Thomas has been the CEO at Northamptonshire Rape Crisis for the past 14 years, and the organisation has been offering support and advice to anyone impacted by sexual violence since March 1986.
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Northampton business owner proudly cuts down hours at day job as venture continues to grow seven years on from launch

A Northampton business owner has proudly cut down her day job hours, to give her more time to focus on her venture as it continues to grow almost seven years on from its launch. Ruth Coote began her journey with Fred & Betty Soaps in December 2019, and what began as eight products has now increased to more than 60 over the past six years.
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Northampton’s leading hair extensions salon celebrates being recognised among the best at national awards ceremony

Northampton’s leading hair extensions salon is celebrating being recognised among the best at a national awards ceremony, which has been described as an “exciting milestone”. Lola Hair Extensions opened its salon and academy on Wellingborough Road in July 2023, after founder Georgia Baugh launched the business back in 2011, and it has since seen worldwide growth.
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