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Permanent jewellery venture in Northampton ‘in disbelief’ to be nominated for best mobile business

The founders of a permanent jewellery venture in Northampton are “in disbelief” to have been nominated in the best mobile business category at an esteemed UK awards ceremony. Jackie Firestone launched Evermore Permanent Jewellery in September last year and after the couple tied the knot at Duston Village Bakery in January, her husband Phil joined the venture.
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Events business and silent disco CIC founder reflects on ‘transitional’ year with community at the heart of everything

The founder of an events business and silent disco CIC has reflected on a “transitional” 2025, during which time they have continued to put the community at the heart of everything. John and Katie Donaghue are the founders of Boombastic Events and The Silent Disco Project, which continue to go from strength to strength across the county and beyond.
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Asylum seeker jailed for three years after using fire extinguisher to gain entry to service station shop and spray worker

An asylum seeker has been jailed for three years for robbery, burglary and theft offences in Northamptonshire, during which he used a fire extinguisher to gain entry to a service station shop and sprayed a worker. Ibrahim Ahmed, who is believed to be 28 years old as a result of a Home Office assessment when he entered the country, of Buckingham Road, Deanshanger, was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on Tuesday December 9.
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Long-standing Northampton resident of more than four decades slams ‘unkempt’ area as ‘the forgotten estate’

A long-standing resident of approaching five decades has slammed her “unkempt” area as “the forgotten estate” of the Eastern district of Northampton. Tracey has lived in Brickwell Court in Standens Barn since 2005 and she also lived in Drywell Court as a child from 1978 to 1991. She was pleased to see the area well-maintained during this time.
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Founder of ‘Northamptonshire’s original play cafe’ celebrates dedication of ‘incredible team’

The founder of “Northamptonshire’s original play cafe” has taken the opportunity to celebrate the dedication of her “incredible team” who have helped make 2025 a successful year. The Cloud Space, an award-winning play cafe located in building six at Weedon Depot, has offered parent and child classes, workshops and special events since December 2021.
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Former Caffe Nero site in prime Northampton town centre spot to be transformed into cafe and brunch business

The former Caffe Nero site in a prime Northampton town centre spot is to be transformed into a family-run cafe and brunch business. Caffe Nero was open at the junction of Abington Street and Dychurch Lane for 15 years until it closed in September 2020, with signs on the door stating it was due to circumstances beyond the business’ control.
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