Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 5th November 2025

Meet the passionate woman behind unique food business built on recipes from her elders in Northampton

Meet the passionate woman behind a unique food business built on recipes from her elders in Northampton. Claudia Betty-Maynard is the founder of Betty’s Caribbean Fusion, and she had been cooking for years for family and friends before establishing her venture.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 5th November 2025

Quirky gift shop owner stands by decision to open second store in new area of Northamptonshire

The owner of a quirky gift shop stands by her decision to open a second store in a new area of the county, after bouncing back from the closure of her original premises earlier this year. Lindsey Scott-Walker established Feather Robins Gifts in St Crispin Retail Village in September 2022, in the hope of becoming a one stop shop for all customers’ gifting needs.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 5th November 2025

‘Christmas sales are crucial,’ says town centre retailer urging customers to support independents

A well-established town centre retailer is urging customers to support independent businesses this festive season, as she says “Christmas sales are crucial”. Vintage Guru, in St Giles’ Street, is full to the brim with vintage and new gifts, homeware, clothes, accessories, vinyl records, and houses tens of independent businesses.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 4th November 2025

Christmas-loving couple ‘gobsmacked’ at success from selling real Christmas trees across Northants

A Christmas-loving couple are “gobsmacked” at the success they have experienced from selling real trees across Northamptonshire, as they return for their eighth festive season. Tree Buddy is a family-run business, set up by husband and wife Andy and Kelly Cohen in 2018.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 4th November 2025

‘Extraordinarily busy year’ for this jeweller who has more events between now and Christmas than in a typical year

It has been an "extraordinarily busy year” for this jeweller, who has more events planned between now and Christmas than she would typically attend over the course of an entire year. Multi-award-winning jewellery maker Steph Davies founded Scruffy Dog Silver in 2011, and she was named best jeweller in the county for two consecutive years at the Northants Life Awards in 2023 and 2024.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 4th November 2025

Northampton athlete burst into tears when she qualified for Hyrox World Championships in elite race

A Northampton athlete burst into tears when she recently took part in an elite race and qualified for next year’s Hyrox World Championships. Gabriella Moriarty competed in the Hyrox World Championships in Nice for the first time last year.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 3rd November 2025

‘Stoic’ Northampton woman stands by advice to ‘keep going’ as she approaches her 103rd birthday

A “stoic” Northampton woman stands by her advice to “keep going” as she approaches her 103rd birthday on November 15. Kathleen Faulkner, who lives in St Crispin Retirement Village, was born in London and her mother sadly died just a month after she was born – meaning she was brought up by her grandparents.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 3rd November 2025

Family-run and award-winning dessert business proud to add second food truck to meet demand

The team behind a family-run and award-winning dessert business is proud to add a second food truck to its offering to meet the growing demand. Brooklyn Brownie Co. was launched by father and son duo John and Leo Lashley in July 2019, to help the pair navigate a challenging time in their lives.

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 • 31st October 2025

‘UK’s biggest floating sound bath’ business is coming to Northampton – and sold out first session in 24 hours

The “UK’s biggest floating sound bath” business is coming to Northampton, and the first session impressively sold out in just 24 hours. Kevin Bimpson is the founder of Serenity Waves, which delivers immersive and deeply relaxing experiences in more than 20 venues and swimming pools across the country.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 31st October 2025

Brother duo proud that customers leave with smiles on faces from their restaurant and cocktail bar

A brother duo is proud of the experience they have created at their Northamptonshire restaurant and cocktail bar, which leaves customers with smiles on their faces. 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.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 31st October 2025

Primary school ‘incredibly proud’ of students who came together to create remembrance display

A primary school is “incredibly proud” of a group of students who came together to create a remembrance poppy display in just a day. Nicola Shaw is the artist in residence at Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School, and she worked with the school council on this special project.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 30th October 2025

Owner of popular horsebox cafe proud to take the leap to run her two small businesses full-time

The owner of a popular horsebox cafe in Northampton is proud to have taken the leap to leave her former job and run her two small businesses full-time. Jordan Zammit set up The Paddock Pantry while on maternity leave from the emergency services and opened to the public in July 2022.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 30th October 2025

Popular sandwich shop plans to give away hundreds of freebies in exchange for invaluable charity donation

A popular sandwich shop is once again giving away hundreds of freebies to mark National Sandwich Day, but this year there is a heartwarming twist. Spread, located in Adnitt Road, Abington, was founded by business owner Amy Adams at the start of 2023.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 30th October 2025

Sister hopes second fundraiser will be as successful as the first in memory of ‘incredible’ brother

A passionate sister hopes her upcoming festive fundraiser will be just as successful as the first in memory of her “incredible” brother. Back in July, Natalie Wood hosted her first event in aid of Northamptonshire Mind as she is passionate about starting important conversations surrounding mental health.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 30th October 2025

Much-loved national brand confirms imminent closure of cafe inside foodhall store in Northampton

A much-loved national brand has confirmed the imminent closure of a cafe inside its foodhall store in Northampton. M&S confirmed to the Chronicle & Echo that the cafe in its Sixfields store, located on the retail park, is shutting next Sunday November 9.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 29th October 2025

‘Emotional’ closure for club after almost five decades in Northampton location with profits donated to charity

A club recently closed down after almost five decades in its most recent Northampton location, and the profits from the building sale were donated to charity. The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Club shut its doors in Lorne Road at the start of August, and profits were donated to Cynthia Spencer Hospice, BLESMA and The Northampton Sea Cadets.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 29th October 2025

Family-run Northampton gymnastics club proud to secure spots at upcoming national final

A family-run Northampton gymnastics club is proud to have secured multiple spots at an upcoming national final, which is what every competing gymnast aims for. Jo Kelly is the founder and owner of GLK Gymnastics in Bugbrooke, and she is supported by coach and competition organiser Jess Legge.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 29th October 2025

IN PICTURES: 10 independent businesses you need to visit before 2025 is over – you won’t regret it

Here are 10 independent businesses which deserve your support before we say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026 – and you won’t regret paying them a visit. We are lucky to have lots of thriving and innovative companies here in Northampton and beyond, with teams working hard to make a name for our county in the business world.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 28th October 2025

Mother says there are ‘no words to describe heartbreak’ after two children were born sleeping

A Northampton mother says there are “no words to describe how heartbreaking it is” after two of her children were born sleeping. Sarah Markie lost her daughter Ariyah-Rose in January 2024, when she was born sleeping at 22 weeks weighing a tiny 270 grams.