Joint winner of ‘one to watch’ award says it is ‘game on’ as she plans to prove potential to the masses

The joint winner of ‘one to watch’ at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards says it is “game on” as she plans to prove the business’ potential in the county and beyond. Vanessa Anderson is the brain behind the unique Indi Local app, which has undergone a transformation since the start of 2025 to help connect street food traders with event organisers and others who want to utilise their services.

Tidy Our Town: WNC cabinet member praises booking-only tip system as ‘a step in the right direction’

In the first instalment of the Tidy Our Town campaign with West Northamptonshire Council, a cabinet member has praised the upcoming booking-only tip system as “a step in the right direction”. Councillor Nigel Stansfield was appointed cabinet member for environment, recycling and waste after Reform took control of West Northamptonshire Council in May.

Religious leader pleads guilty to allowing two 16-year-olds to marry at a Northampton mosque

A religious leader has pleaded guilty to allowing two 16-year-olds to marry at a mosque and he will be sentenced at Northampton Crown Court next month. Ashraf Osmani, aged 52, of Abington Avenue, entered guilty pleas to two counts of carrying out conduct for the purpose of causing a child to enter into marriage before their 18th birthday. There was one count for each child, one boy and one girl.
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