Father to run half marathon following five-year-old son’s shock diagnosis with muscle-wasting condition

A father will soon take on a half marathon following his five-year-old son’s diagnosis with a muscle-wasting condition, which he has described as a “devastating shock”. Luke Sherwood’s son Lucas was diagnosed with Becker Muscular Dystrophy in April last year, which is a progressive muscle-wasting condition that will cause them to weaken and deteriorate over time.

Business owner shares ‘heartbreak’ as second burglary in seven weeks leaves them a further £1,000 out of pocket

The owner of an independent business has shared his “heartbreak” following a second burglary incident in seven weeks, which has left them a further £1,000 out of pocket. St Giles Cheese was launched by Steve and Caroline Ward back in 2010 following a holiday to France, where they enjoyed all the products they are now accustomed to selling to the community.

Female Founders Summit 2025: ‘Young Woman of the Year’ looks forward to returning to ‘empowering’ event

A 15-year-old business owner, who was named ‘Young Woman of the Year’ at last year’s Female Founders Summit, looks forward to attending the “empowering” event again in 2025. This one-of-a-kind experience is returning to Northampton from June 12 to 14, for its second consecutive year in the town and fourth year since it first launched.

Popular Northampton shopping centre prepares to enter ‘new era’ and give back to the community

A popular Northampton shopping centre is preparing to enter a “new era” and give back to the community for the support shown over the past five decades. Weston Favell Shopping Centre, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in October last year, remains dedicated to supporting its customers as they have been a key part of their successful journey.

Major Amazon building – the size of seven football pitches – will create 2,000 jobs in Northampton from 2026

A major new Amazon building, which is the size of seven football pitches and is worth £500 million in investment, is set to create more than 2,000 jobs in Northampton from 2026. The building, located at the SEGRO Logistics Park just off Junction 15 of the M1, will be an Amazon Robotics fulfilment centre dealing with items the size of a Monopoly board or smaller.
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