Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 13th November 2025

‘We’ve peaked’: Social enterprise bakery celebrates a decade of success in Northampton

A social enterprise bakery has celebrated a decade of success in Northampton, which was excitingly marked by a Royal visit. Founded in 2015, The Good Loaf is on a mission to provide employment opportunities for vulnerable women through work placements in their community cafe and catering departments.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 13th November 2025

Meet the founder who gave up everything to go travelling and launched wellness venture after Covid hit

Meet the founder who gave up everything to go travelling just before the pandemic set in, and was encouraged to launch a wellness venture upon her return. Ali Mitchell is the founder of Wildflowers Healing & Breathwork, which she established during the pandemic having previously worked in the childhood trauma and charity sectors.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 13th November 2025

Meet the father passionate about preserving the history of hot air ballooning in honour of his daughter

Meet the father who is passionate about preserving the history of hot air ballooning, and set up this venture in honour of his daughter. Jamie Edwards is the director of Molly Mae Ballooning and as well as trying to showcase nostalgic and much-loved balloons to the public, he hopes to make it more accessible across the county.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th November 2025

£10,000 fundraising target reached in just 30 hours in memory of baby born sleeping in Northampton

A £10,000 fundraising target was reached in just 30 hours in memory of a baby born sleeping in Northampton. Donnie John Charles was tragically born sleeping on September 20 at 40+3 weeks, and a light memorial was held at Delapre Abbey when 130 balloons were let into the sky on the eve of his funeral.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th November 2025

Meet the brothers who have transformed their Northants family farm into a countryside wellness retreat

Meet the brothers who have transformed their Northamptonshire family farm into a countryside wellness retreat. George and Josh Taylor have reimagined their family’s former dairy farm into The Shire, a countryside retreat designed for authentic connection, relaxation and escapism.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th November 2025

‘Amazing turn out’ at the opening of a brand new community cafe at the heart of Northampton

There was an “amazing turn out” at the opening of a brand new community cafe at the heart of Northampton. Glory Church in St Giles’ Terrace launched Cellar Community Cafe during the first weekend in November, with the Mayor in attendance to do the honour of opening the space.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 11th November 2025

Beloved family-run takeaway of more than four decades ‘over the moon’ to be named best in the town

A beloved family-run takeaway of more than four decades is “over the moon” to be named the best in the town at a prestigious awards ceremony. Kingsthorpe Spice, in Alexandra Terrace, was named the best takeaway in Northampton at the fourth annual Prestige Curry Awards in October.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 11th November 2025

Team ‘thrilled’ by ‘incredible’ first quarter for new restaurant and luxury bar in Northampton

A team is “thrilled” by the “incredible” first quarter their new restaurant and luxury bar has had since opening at the heart of Northampton. The historic Old Trinity Church building on Wellingborough Road was transformed into Opium, which opened to the public in August this year.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 11th November 2025

Take a look at this brand new online bizarre of UK-made quirky home decor launched in Northampton

Take a look at this brand new online bizarre of UK-made quirky home decor items launched by a passionate founder in Northampton. Jackie Balchin launched Studio Oddette just a month ago, with the mission of sourcing UK-designed and made unique objects for the home.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 10th November 2025

Family-run Christmas tree farm returns for another year of fun festivities in Northamptonshire

A family-run Christmas tree farm has returned for another year of fun festivities in Northamptonshire, and they invite the community to enjoy what is on offer. The popular Welford Christmas Tree Farm, in Northampton Road, is a long-standing business and it underwent a huge transformation back in 2022.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 10th November 2025

Long-standing and family-run hair salon makes the move to the heart of Northampton town centre

A long-standing and family-run hair salon has made the move to the heart of Northampton town centre after 15 years in its previous location. Finn Kelly-Jeans and his husband Russell run Finn & Co., a premium hair salon that has been delivering bespoke and classic work since its launch in 2007.

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 • 7th November 2025

‘I’m working twice as hard for the same money,’ says award-winning Northants cheesemaker

An award-winning cheesemaker in Northamptonshire admits it has been a tough year, as he says he is “working twice as hard for the same money”. Despite the sad closure of the Hamm Tun Fine Foods deli after five years on Long Buckby’s High Street in 2024, owner Gary Bradshaw believes his cheese is the best it has ever been.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 7th November 2025

Founder of ‘life-changing’ SEN communication tags urges community to get involved in festive competition

The founder of “life-changing” SEN communication tags has urged the community to get involved in her business’ festive competition. Sophie Haynes launched SEN Talk Tags in March, which was inspired by her five-year-old son’s autism diagnosis and aimed to help him express his needs and emotions.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 7th November 2025

Meet the passionate business owner hoping to bring ‘a corner of Italy’ to Northampton

Meet the passionate business owner hoping to bring “a corner of Italy” to Northampton, by offering homemade food in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Michela Petrone is the founder and owner of The Italian Corner, a cafe-restaurant which opened in St Leonard’s Road just a few weeks ago.

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.