Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th January 2026

IN PICTURES: Take a look at the businesses that have already announced their closures in 2026 across Northampton

Take a look at the businesses that have already sadly announced their closures across Northampton in 2026 – and these all happened within the first three weeks of the new year. It has been a bleak start to the year for the business community, with eight independents who announced shock shut downs.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th January 2026

Iconic Northants roadside cafe and truckstop reopens in hope of becoming motoring destination once again

An iconic Northamptonshire roadside cafe and truckstop has reopened, in the hope of becoming a well-renowned destination among the motoring industry once again. Jack’s Hill Cafe & Truckstop, located on the A5 Watling Street near Towcester, has been around since 1955. After closing during the pandemic, the business was fully restored and reopened in October last year.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th January 2026

One florist replaces another at the heart of Northampton town centre as founder took leap to follow passion

One florist has replaced another at a premises in Northampton town centre as a new business founder has taken the leap to follow her passion. KS Bloomery opened in The Ridings Arcade in November 2022 and although the business still operates, it is no longer based in this premises – and a new florist has now opened its doors.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 26th January 2026

Popular sandwich shop bounces back from hit and run as temporary new location was launched in five days

A popular sandwich shop in Northampton has bounced back from a hit and run incident, as its new temporary location was prepared in just five days to reopen in January as planned. Spread in Adnitt Road was left with structural damage after a stolen car hit another vehicle which ploughed into the building.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 26th January 2026

Don’t miss these two romantic musical experiences coming to Northampton this Valentine’s season

Do not miss out on these two romantic musical experiences coming to Northampton this Valentine’s season. Candlelight is a series of live concerts presented by leading tech platform Fever, with the aim of making classical music accessible.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 26th January 2026

Meet the founder uniting Northampton’s barbering community – who he describes as ‘heroes without capes’

Meet the founder passionate about uniting Northampton’s barbering community, who he describes as “heroes without capes”. Knox Acquaye began his barbering journey during the pandemic and went full-time with his business Knox Barbering in October 2025.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 23rd January 2026

Business soon to celebrate two years open at Northampton garden centre and still houses nearly 50 crafters

An innovative business is soon to celebrate two years open at a Northampton garden centre, and is proud to still house nearly 50 independent crafters and traders under one roof. 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 • 23rd January 2026

Northampton’s leading hair extensions salon founder says it ‘means the world’ to be shortlisted for national accolade

The founder of Northampton's leading hair extensions salon says it “means the world” to be shortlisted for a national accolade. Lola Hair Extensions opened its salon and academy in Wellingborough Road in July 2023, after founder Georgia Baugh launched the business back in 2011, and it has since seen worldwide growth.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 23rd January 2026

Meet the founder whose home clearance venture ‘snowballed’ to opening a pre-loved furniture store

Meet the founder whose home clearance venture “snowballed” into something much bigger, with a pre-loved furniture store now open in Northampton. Moo’s Emporium in Cecil Road sells secondhand furniture and decor, and founder Zac Payne is proud of the anti-landfill ethos they have developed.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 22nd January 2026

Well-established business owner says goodbye to hairdressing premises of 22 years in Northampton

A well-established business owner has said goodbye to her hairdressing premises of 22 years in Northampton as she takes her career down a new path. Debbie Wolstenholme was the founder and owner of hair and beauty salon Jungle Red on Wellingborough Road, which she chose to close down after more than two decades of success.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 22nd January 2026

Founder of leading independent kitchen specialist built from the ground up after starting as apprentice at 16

The founder of a leading independent kitchen specialist in Northamptonshire has shared his impressive journey of building a successful venture from the ground up. Parker Kitchens design, make and install kitchens from its Towcester workshop and showroom, and is proud to provide a fully project-managed service from start to finish.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 22nd January 2026

Meet the duo who moved to Northampton with little to their name and now run a business rooted in resilience

Meet the husband and wife duo who moved to the UK and had just £1 to their name at one point in their journey, and now run a well-established business in Northampton. Ashish and Iram Kumar moved to the UK under the Highly Skilled Migration Programme in 2007 with their 11-month-old baby, arriving with no contacts or UK credit history.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 21st January 2026

Take a look at what’s coming up at Northampton’s historic landmark boasting 900 years of history

Take a look at what’s coming up at Northampton’s historic landmark, which boasts 900 years of history and is a firm favourite across the town. 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 • 21st January 2026

Community larders saved whopping 18.5 tonnes of food waste during last year’s festive period

Two community larders in Northamptonshire, which recently celebrated half-a-decade of distributing surplus food at a discount cost, made a massive impact during the festive period. The South Northants Volunteer Bureau (snvb) larders differ from food banks and are described as social supermarkets.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 21st January 2026

Fundraising group proud to reach ‘highest ever’ total due to generosity of the Northampton community

A passionate group is proud to have reached its “highest ever” total during the latest festive fundraiser due to the generosity of the Northampton community. A passionate group is proud to have reached its “highest ever” total during the latest festive fundraiser due to the generosity of the Northampton community.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 20th January 2026

Tidy Our Town: Here’s why 2026 is the perfect time for you to join the Northants Litter Wombles

Here’s why 2026 is the perfect time for you to join the Northants Litter Wombles and contribute to their aim of making the county a better place to live, work and visit. It is nearing two years since the Chronicle & Echo launched Tidy Our Town in collaboration with the Northants Litter Wombles, with the goal of raising awareness of the drastic change needed and celebrating those fighting to make it happen.

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 • 20th January 2026

Make the most of limited time buy one get one free offer and blue light discount at this Northampton dessert venue

Be sure to make the most of this limited time only buy one get one free offer and blue light discount at a Northampton dessert venue. Founded in 2008 by Mohammad Imran and Yousif Aslam, Heavenly Desserts is an international restaurant franchise delivering the finest artisan and luxury creations.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 19th January 2026

One cafe replaces another as former business appreciates ‘outpouring of love, kindness and support’

One cafe has replaced another in Northampton as the former business took to social media to appreciate the “outpouring of love, kindness and support” upon closing. Valentine’s Bistro opened in Latchet Lane, Upton in spring 2024 and was linked to supported living home Foxfields as well as being open to the public.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 19th January 2026

Make the most of this charity’s afternoon tea events with live music over the coming months in Northampton

Be sure to make the most of this charity’s afternoon tea events with live music lined up over the coming months across Northampton. The Lewis Foundation, founded by Lorraine and Lee Lewis back in April 2016, provides free gift packs and support to adults going through cancer treatment in hospitals across the Midlands.