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Meet the inclusive and award-winning dance company named Northamptonshire’s best gym and fitness business

Meet the inclusive and award-winning dance company, which recently added to its accolades by being named Northamptonshire’s best gym and fitness business. Joanne Banham Dance Company took the top spot at the Northants Life Awards 2026 and it meant a huge amount to them, particularly as the company has grown from the belief that dance should be welcoming, accessible and full of joy no matter your age or experience.
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Friends who followed dream to launch cafe in prime Northampton location are ‘proud’ of how far they have already come in six months

Two friends, who followed their dream to launch a cafe in Northampton and did not return to work following their maternity leave, are “really proud” of how far they have already come in six months. Anna Bajda and Anita Kaminsa are the founders and owners of Amica Cafe, which they run as a pair on Latchet Lane.
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Competition-winning baker from Northampton sees ‘significant surge’ in bookings following launch of brand new website

A well-renowned and competition-winning baker from Northampton has seen a “significant surge” in enquiries and bookings following the launch of his brand new website. 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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Things are looking up for prime location Northampton town centre building that has sat empty for more than a year

It appears that things are looking up for a prime location building in Northampton town centre, which has sat empty for more than a year since the last business closure. At the start of September last year, this newspaper published a story revealing that a business named Indian Chef offering Indian, Sri Lankan and Indo-Chinese food was opening soon at the top of Gold Street.
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Meet Northampton pug Junior who has shot to stardom appearing in upcoming film with Joan Collins

Meet Northampton pug Junior, who has shot to stardom having completed filming for an upcoming movie alongside Joan Collins – and she took a real liking to him. Junior belongs to Michelle Wilson, who runs award-winning business Teddy’s Dog Care on Newport Pagnell Road, and it has continued to go from strength to strength since it was founded in 2010.
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This welcoming and affordable Northampton cafe lives by the motto ‘run by the community, for the community’

This Northampton cafe lives by the motto “run by the community, for the community” and aims to bring people together by providing a welcoming and affordable place to meet, eat and connect. Bugbrooke Community Cafe, located in the Sunday School Rooms on Church Lane, operates as a Community Interest Company (CIC) and much of what they do relies on the support of generous volunteers.
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Founder of new home-based Northamptonshire micro bakery is aiming for weekly sell outs as venture grows

The founder of a new home-based micro bakery in Northamptonshire is hoping to begin consistently selling out on a weekly basis as the venture continues to grow in popularity. Sweet and Sourdough is the brainchild of Hélène Cotter, which she launched in Mears Ashby after being made redundant from Workbridge after four years – where she led the food and health hub and delivered sourdough workshops.
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I visited Whittlebury Park to enjoy their scrumptious summer afternoon tea – don’t miss out on your chance to indulge

I visited Whittlebury Park to enjoy their scrumptious summer afternoon tea, and you don’t want to miss out on your chance to indulge before it comes to an end this month. Whittlebury Park is an award-winning four-star hotel, spa, golf resort and conference venue located in South Northamptonshire, near the historic Whittlewood Forest and adjacent to Silverstone Circuit.
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Northampton’s first jacket potato business offering home-cooked comfort food now has van up and running

Northampton’s first jacket potato business offering home-cooked comfort food now has its first food van up and running, which is already being booked up for events across the county and beyond. Danial Vahidi is the founder of Don’t Forget Your Jacket, which launched in October 2025 and began by operating from premises on the corner of Hood Street and Colwyn Road.
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Renowned independent travel agency prepares to celebrate ‘absolutely crazy’ 20-year milestone in Northampton

A renowned independent travel agency is preparing to celebrate its 20-year milestone in Northampton in 2027, which the founder says is “absolutely crazy”. Footsteps Travel, which has been located at its current premises on Harborough Road since October 2023, offers escorted coach day trips and holidays with pick ups nearby from The Cock Inn.
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Meet the former Workbridge employee leading the charge for its relaunch to continue vital service across Northants

Meet the former Workbridge employee who is leading the charge in its relaunch to continue offering the vital service across Northamptonshire. Workbridge was formerly based in Bedford Road and was established more than 40 years ago to provide vocational opportunities for people with mental illness, learning disabilities, autism or brain injury.
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New coffee shop owners hit the ground running and admit they never imagined themselves in this position

The new owners of a coffee shop in Northampton have hit the ground running over the first three months, after they admitted they never imagined they would be in this position. Partners Jason Kelly and Marcus Middleton are the faces behind The Coffee Press on Harlestone Road, and they have worked hard to create a welcoming and community-focused space that offers great coffee, fresh food and somewhere people genuinely enjoy spending time.
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Northamptonshire’s best small business from last year impressively makes final in two award categories once again

The small business named the county’s best last year impressively made the final in two award categories at the same ceremony in 2026, as the venture continues to go from strength to strength. Carly Batty founded CBrownies in April 2020, when she could not carry out her day job as a hairdresser during the pandemic and decided to embrace her passion for baking.
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