Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 3rd July 2025

Northampton blogger reveals venue she believes is going to make it ‘huge’ this summer

A Northampton blogger has revealed the venue she believes is going to make it “huge” this summer, as well as the food and drink establishments she will be frequenting. Chanelle Bradshaw, who is known to her Instagram followers as @food.and.frolics, set up her page in September 2019 after being made redundant from her former role at Avon.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 3rd July 2025

‘Amazing’ first nine months for cafe-bar that hoped to bring new lease of life to town centre venue

It has been an “amazing” first nine months for the team behind a cafe-bar, who hoped to bring a new lease of life to a venue in Northampton’s Cultural Quarter. Lola’s Bar, located on the corner of Guildhall Road and Swan Street, opened to the public in September last year.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 3rd July 2025

Tidy Our Town: Volunteer praises ‘proactive’ Reform cabinet member and hopes WNC don’t face ‘uphill struggle’

A Northants Litter Womble has praised a West Northamptonshire Council cabinet member as “proactive” and shared his hope that the local authority does not face an “uphill struggle”. Volunteer Mark Watson said that Councillor Nigel Stansfield, the new cabinet member for environment, recycling and waste, reached out to the Northants Litter Wombles and organised a three-hour meeting to discuss the issues of littering and fly tipping.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 2nd July 2025

'Quintessential gem': Northants shopping village proud to only house independent businesses following rapid expansion

A popular rural shopping centre continues to go from strength to strength now boasting around 25 independent businesses. Heart of the Shires Shopping Village is located in Watling Street, just north of Weedon, and The 1867 eatery is located in its Victorian courtyard.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 2nd July 2025

Multi-award-winning sweet business proud to be available on long haul British Airways flights

The founder of a multi-award-winning sweet business established in Northampton is proud that her products are now available on long haul British Airways flights. Sweet Lounge, a vegan confectionary brand with plastic-free packaging, was founded by Greta McDonald in Brixworth more than a decade ago in 2014.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 2nd July 2025

Business owner offering ‘home away from home’ for dogs remains ‘very busy’ ahead of move

A business owner offering a “home away from home” environment for dogs remains “very busy” ahead of its move to a larger premises later this year. The Little Pooch House, which provides a small to medium dog boarding, walking and sitting service in Abington Vale, was launched by Nichole Clark in November 2023.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 1st July 2025

‘I went to my first paint and sip session in Northampton – is this popular trend worth the hype?’

I went to my first paint and sip session in Northampton, and here is what I really thought about this popular trend that is taking the country by storm. Since 2019, Paintvine has brought people together through creativity and the business is described as “the UK’s leading paint and sip experience”.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 1st July 2025

Independent business owner praised for diversifying with unique offering at Northants garden village

An independent business owner has been praised for diversifying her offering in a unique way from her premises at a Northamptonshire garden village. Heart & Soul Candle Co. was established by Tanya Russo from her home in Weston Favell, before opening at Whilton Locks Garden Village in March last year.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 1st July 2025

‘Female Founder of the Year’ shocked to win accolade despite more than two decades of hard work

The business owner named ‘Female Founder of the Year’ admits she was shocked to win the accolade, despite working hard for almost two-and-a-half decades in her industry. Kim Hughes founded Goldings Communications in April 2021 and was given this award on the penultimate day of the Female Founders Summit last month.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 30th June 2025

Business owner of more than a decade launches social enterprise to benefit schools and offer free lessons

A business owner of more than a decade recently launched a social enterprise, with the aim of having a meaningful impact on schools across Northamptonshire and beyond. Philip Spokes specialises in digital learning for non-profits and the education sector, and is the director and founder of Spokes Education.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 30th June 2025

Sister to host fundraiser for mental health charity in memory of ‘incredible, funny and caring’ brother

A sister is hosting a fundraiser in aid of a mental health charity in memory of her 30-year-old brother, who she described as “incredible, funny and caring”. From 3pm on July 19 at The George Inn, Natalie Wood is holding her event for Northamptonshire Mind – with a barbecue, raffle, stalls and a rock choir performance for attendees to enjoy.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th June 2025

Meet the 23-year-old award-winning entrepreneur using creativity to make a positive impact on the world

Meet the 23-year-old award-winning entrepreneur using her creativity to make a positive impact on the world. Olivia Krawczyk is the founder of OneKind Creative, a design agency specialising in branding and graphics for purpose-led organisations globally.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th June 2025

13-year-old golfing sensation has had an ‘amazing year so far’ with ‘incredible milestones’ reached

A 13-year-old golfing sensation has had an “amazing year so far” with some “incredible milestones” under his belt as he continues to excel. Josh Bland, from Bugbrooke, first hit a golf ball aged four and began taking it more seriously two years later.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th June 2025

Father sets up ‘Dads Doddle’ community with the aim of establishing it across the entire country

A father has set up a new community called ‘Dads Doddle’ with the aim of establishing it across the entire country. Sam Watts, who has a 15-month-old son, established the group on Facebook and it has grown to 500 members in just three weeks.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 26th June 2025

Holistic women’s coach to run ‘huge’ health and wellbeing event for fourth year in Northants

A holistic women’s coach is excited to run a “huge” health and wellbeing event for the fourth consecutive year in Northamptonshire. Nikki Antonaccio empowers women all over the world to become their most confident selves while thriving in their lives and businesses.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 26th June 2025

‘Eclectic’ events venue continues to evolve to meet demand – with introduction of roof terrace in near future

An “eclectic” events venue at the heart of Northampton is continuing to evolve to meet demand among the community, which includes the introduction of a rooftop terrace in the near future. The Black Diamond, located in Lower Harding Street, is a sophisticated, art deco-inspired events venue. It draws inspiration from the glamour of the 1920s while blending vintage charm and contemporary entertainment.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 26th June 2025

Mental health and exercise specialist takes leap to open studio with focus on ‘mindset and confidence’

A mental health and exercise specialist has taken the leap to open her own studio space in Northampton, with a focus on boosting “mood, mindset and confidence”. Daisy Atkinson is the founder of The Daisy Method and she will be offering fitness with mental health support from her new premises in Colwyn Road from next Tuesday (July 1).

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 25th June 2025

Mother launches pop-up events for quality pre-loved children’s clothing after spotting ‘gap in the market’

A mother has launched a venture specialising in pop-up events to sell pre-loved children’s clothing after spotting a “gap in the market” across Northamptonshire. Jaime Elderton is the founder and owner of Little Loved Threads UK and has planned her first event, in which the community can purchase clothes up to age 12, on July 6.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 25th June 2025

Friends cycling 900 miles to mark what would have been their late friend’s 30th birthday

Two friends are cycling more than 900 miles across nine days to mark what would have been their late friend’s 30th birthday. Many fundraisers have taken place in recent years in aid of BacZac His Legacy, a cancer charity established in memory of Zac Forskitt – who sadly lost his life to a rare form of testicular cancer and rare subtype of acute myeloid leukaemia aged just 20.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 25th June 2025

‘I went to the 100 year celebration of a much-loved bakery and we should be proud to have businesses like this’

I went to the 100 year celebration of a much-loved bakery and we should be proud to have businesses like this at the centre of our community. Duston Village Bakery prides itself on being a community hub and marked its impressive centenary milestone by inviting everyone along to the bakery on June 8.