Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 3rd June 2026

I love Northampton businesses – here’s three I’ll be supporting for the first time this spring and summer

I truly believe the wide variety of innovative businesses in this town are what make it so special, and here are three I will be supporting for the first time this spring and summer. Although it is important to remain loyal to the independents you have been long-term customers of, no bad can come from visiting other ventures and adding them to your repertoire.

Northampton Chronicle and Echo • 19th May 2026

I visited an award-winning 3 AA Rosette restaurant in Northamptonshire – here’s how the fine dining experience stacked up

It’s not every Friday evening that you get to visit an award-winning 3 AA Rosette restaurant on your doorstep in Northamptonshire – and here’s how my fine dining experience went. Murrays at Whittlebury Park reopened in 2017 and offers an intimate and relaxed setting for fine dining, which promises to combine understated elegance with a focus on quality food and service.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 18th May 2026

I’ve spent three months deep diving into what businesses are going through – here’s the most poignant message

I’ve spent over three months deep diving into what businesses are going through, and here is the most poignant message that everyone needs to hear. Roll it back to February 2026 when the Chronicle & Echo launched its We Mean Business campaign and since then, 27 business owners have featured and shared their insight with us.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 13th May 2026

I braved a sauna and cold plunge experience in Northamptonshire – here’s what I really thought

As dusk settled over the picturesque Northamptonshire countryside last Friday evening, I braved an up-and-coming sauna and cold plunge for the very first time. SUKU Saunas, a Scandinavian-inspired experience set on Pury Hill Business Park just outside of Towcester, began as an invitation to slow down in nature in May 2024 – and has grown into one of the county’s most-loved wellness spots.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 5th May 2026

I tried the newest takeaway on an up-and-coming Northants high street this bank holiday weekend – here’s what I thought

I tried the newest takeaway on an up-and-coming Northamptonshire high street this bank holiday weekend, and here’s what I really thought. Towcester Tandoori opened on Watling Street at the end of March, after the founding family took a big gamble on opening this Indian takeaway with a fusion twist.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 6th March 2026

I’ve lived in Northampton for most of my life – here are my five 'one to watch' businesses for 2026

I have lived in Northampton for most of my life and here are five businesses I believe are ones to watch across the town in 2026. We know it has been a bleak start to the year for businesses, so let’s take the opportunity to shine a positive spotlight on independents with great potential moving forward.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 16th February 2026

I went to the reopening of a renovated shop on a Northants high street – there’s hope for the business community

I went to the reopening of a renovated shop on a Northamptonshire high street and it reinforced there is a hope for the business community at what is proving to be a difficult time. It is heartwarming to see that Louise Miller-Chalk, founder of luxury homeware brand Miller & Chalk, has committed to staying on Watling Street at the heart of Towcester.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 3rd February 2026

I dined at one of Northampton’s best rated restaurants – here’s whether it lived up to expectations

I dined at one of Northampton’s best rated restaurants and with 4.7 stars based on 563 Google Reviews, I certainly went in with high expectations. La Pazienza, located amongst the hustle and bustle of Wellingborough Road, is run by Orlando Lupsia – a passionate chef with a deep love for Sicilian culture and cuisine.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 28th January 2026

7 independents have already closed in Northampton in 2026 – your favourite businesses need YOU

It is concerning that seven independents have already closed across Northampton in 2026, and your favourite businesses need you more than ever. You may have seen that we published a round-up of businesses that have announced they have shut, or plan to shut in the near future, during the first three weeks of the new year.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 20th January 2026

It is heartwarming to see this innovative business commit to the high street at a time of many closures

At a time when businesses have tricky circumstances to contend with, it is heartwarming to see this innovative business commit to staying on a Northamptonshire high street. Louise Miller-Chalk is the founder of luxury homeware brand Miller & Chalk and she designs, sources the fabrics and hand makes all the products on offer.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 30th December 2025

I’ve spoken to hundreds of business owners during 2025 – here’s the most common thing they love about what they do

I’ve had the pleasure of speaking to hundreds of business owners across Northampton throughout 2025, and here is the most common thing they love most about what they do. 2026 is now just days away, and November and December provide the perfect opportunity for founders and business owners to reflect on what a year they have had.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 29th December 2025

I ate my Christmas dinner at an award-winning Indian restaurant for a second year – here’s how it compared

I ate my Christmas Day dinner at an award-winning Indian restaurant in Northampton for a second consecutive year, and here’s how it stacked up compared to December 2024. Tamarind Restaurant, which serves traditional Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine in Wellingborough Road, was launched by Tipu Rahman in 2004.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 10th November 2025

I went to the opening day of a pop-up shop – here’s why you should support this independent business

I went along to the opening day of a homeware pop-up shop in Northamptonshire, and here’s why you should support this independent business in the run up to Christmas. Louise Miller-Chalk is the founder of Miller & Chalk and she designs, sources the fabrics and hand makes all the products on offer.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 3rd November 2025

I’ve tracked business openings in Northampton during 2025 – here’s the five most exciting

I’ve tracked the many business openings across Northampton throughout 2025, and here are the five I believe are most exciting for our town. Northampton has seen a promising trend of openings this year, with new ventures that have established themselves and existing businesses that have upgraded to bigger premises.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 17th October 2025

I’ve been to the Food & Drink Awards for the past four years – here’s why this year’s was the best yet

I have attended the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards for the past four years, and here is why this year’s was the best yet. The esteemed ceremony returned on Thursday evening for its seventeenth year, when the gold, silver and bronze winners were announced across the 19 categories at the Royal & Derngate.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 26th September 2025

I’ve closely followed this unique Northampton business for the past few years – here’s how they thrive

I have been a close follower of this Northampton independent for the past few years and here is how they have not only survived, but thrived during a turbulent time for the business community. The start of 2025 marked a new beginning for town centre cafe-turned-events-venue The Eccentric Englishman at the heart of St Giles’ Street.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 4th September 2025

‘I do my best to visit Northampton businesses when I can – here’s how much your purchase means to them’

I do my best to visit, support and purchase from Northampton businesses as often as I can, and it is clear just how much every purchase means to them. It will come as no surprise to regular readers of our Chronicle & Echo coverage that I feel passionately about appreciating the vastness of quirky and independent businesses across our town.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th August 2025

We’ve tracked business openings and closures across Northampton – here’s what it’s shown us about 2025

As a newspaper we have done our best to track all the business openings and closures across Northampton so far this year, and here is what it has shown us about 2025. You may have seen that we already published summaries of the openings and closures throughout the first and second quarters of this year.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 21st August 2025

I’ve lived in Northampton for most of my life – here are three of my standout town centre dining spots

I have lived in Northampton for most of my life and here are three standout dining spots across the town centre which deserve your support. I stand by the fact that the Northampton community is lucky to have such a wide variety of independent businesses, each with their quirks and individualities.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 13th August 2025

‘I visited Northampton’s new boutique wellness business at the heart of town – here’s what I thought’

I visited Northampton’s newest boutique wellness business at the heart of the town centre, and here is what I really thought of the addition to the much-loved St Giles’ Street. 360° Wellness Group is run by trio of business partners Kamil Rosinski, Claudiu Hoban and Slaw Bejm, and it opened to the public back in January.