Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 4th November 2026

Popular Northampton shopping centre wins diversity and inclusion award for well-renowned wellbeing groups

A popular Northampton shopping centre has won a prestigious award for its well-renowned wellbeing groups, which have had a positive impact on people of all ages across the town. Weston Favell Shopping Centre was awarded diversity and inclusion scheme of the year at the Retail Destination SCEPTRE Awards 2026, which is a huge achievement given the number of entries from across the UK.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 4th November 2026

Breathwork business owner offers women the opportunity to step away from demands of everyday life

The founder of a wellness business centred on breathwork offers women the monthly opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life and spend an evening in good company in Northampton. Founded by Nicola Griffiths, the first WomenKin event was hosted at the end of last month as part of the Breathfolk offering – which launched in the town in October 2026.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 4th November 2026

Help this soon-to-be Northamptonshire 104-year-old receive 104 cards on her birthday to celebrate milestone

You could be part of helping a soon-to-be 104-year-old celebrate her remarkable milestone in Northamptonshire, as her loved ones want to hand over 104 birthday cards on her special day this month. Kathleen Faulkner, who now resides in Ashdown House in Daventry, will turn 104 on November 15 – and it is the plan of daughter-in-law Tammy and care home manager Christie to give her a special surprise.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 3rd November 2026

Just days to go until readers and authors will travel the country for this Northampton book festival

There are just days to go until readers, authors and independent bookish businesses will travel across the country for a newly introduced Northampton book festival returning this weekend. Tamsin Shawe from West Hunsbury launched Scribe & Sign in August 2024, having lost the love for her long-standing career in the construction industry.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 3rd November 2026

Award-winning Northampton baker prepares to return to international cake competition this week

An award-winning Northampton baker is making the final preparations before returning to an international cake competition this week, in the hope of putting the town on the map. 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.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 3rd November 2026

10 wellbeing activities on offer this month at landmark boasting 900 years of history

Here are 10 wellbeing activities on offer this November at one of Northampton’s most iconic landmarks, which boasts more than 900 years of history. Delapré Abbey prides itself on being a place that belongs to its community and every visit, volunteer hour, wellbeing session and restored building tells a story of people coming together.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 2nd November 2026

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.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 2nd November 2026

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 runs NorthantsHour, which has been promoting what’s on, where to go and what to do across the county for 13 years and her latest venture From Socials launched in September.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 2nd November 2026

Meet the founder who has launched her ‘dream’ business at former Workbridge site which will be ‘abuzz again’ soon

Meet the founder who has launched her “dream” business at the former Workbridge site, and she hopes the destination will be “abuzz again” in the near future in Northampton. Sarah Adams runs Natural Canine Co. on Bedford Road, which began as a natural dog treats, supplements and grooming business next to Daily Bread.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 30th October 2026

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.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 30th October 2026

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.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 30th October 2026

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).

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 29th October 2026

I went to a Northampton town centre hotel’s new undiscovered smokehouse restaurant – here’s what it has to offer

I went to a Northampton town centre hotel’s new undiscovered smokehouse restaurant, and here is what it has to offer. Deep South Smoke Shack is the new American-style smokehouse restaurant, located within the long-standing Plough Hotel on Bridge Street.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 29th October 2026

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.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 29th October 2026

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.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 28th October 2026

Business that houses 50 crafters at garden centre looks forward to busy festive season packed with workshops

An innovative business that houses 50 crafters at a Northamptonshire garden centre looks forward to a busy festive season packed with workshops and activities. The Shack, which opened at Woodmeadow Garden Centre in March 2024, began with 31 traders and has continued to increase its capacity.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 28th October 2026

Meet the Northants home baker who has gone from running a cake shed to an award-winning commercial bakery

Meet the Northamptonshire home baker who has gone from running a cake shed to an award-winning commercial high street bakery. Allanah Swain opened Something Blue Bakery at the heart of Long Buckby at the end of May, having taken over and transformed the former Eleven Cafe & Bakery in just a week.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 28th October 2026

Family-run venue named best gastro pub in Northants less than a year after takeover under new ownership

A family-run venue has been named Northamptonshire’s best gastro pub, less than 12 months after it was taken over and reopened under new ownership. The Kings Head in Spratton has been run by partners Nick Bonner and Ren Aveiro since December 2025, offering a warm and friendly welcome to the village and surrounding areas.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th October 2026

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.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th October 2026

Market town venue ‘absolutely delighted’ to be named county’s world cuisine restaurant of the year

A market town venue run by a brother duo is “absolutely delighted” to have been named Northamptonshire’s world cuisine restaurant of the year, having come so close in 2025. Donny and Sula Mazrreku run Truva Lounge Cocktail Bar at the heart of Towcester in White Horse Yard, which opened to the public in February 2022.