Business owner says ‘heartwarming’ support has lifted team up following two burglaries in seven weeks

A business owner says “heartwarming” support from the Northampton community has “lifted them out of a dark place” following two burglaries in seven weeks earlier this year. St Giles Cheese was launched by Steve and Caroline Ward back in 2010 following a holiday to France, where they enjoyed all the products they are now accustomed to selling to the community.

20-year-old baker remains confident that tearoom takeover was the right decision just a year into career

A 20-year-old baker remains confident that taking over Holdenby House’s tearoom was the right decision – despite it having been just a year since she made a career switch and launched her business in Northamptonshire. Millie Pates launched Millie’s Bakery in March last year and she can often be found at local markets, as well as fulfilling orders for delivery and collection.

Wellness business owner ‘very busy’ despite saying goodbye to shop at the heart of Northampton

The owner of a wellness business says she has remained “very busy” since saying goodbye to her shop at the heart of Northampton and taking the leap to go mobile. Love Your Presence operated as a holistic gift shop and wellness studio in St Leonard’s Road from June 2023 until January this year, with the aim of helping people become their best selves.

‘Exciting’ progress for ‘timeless’ school securing bookings as exclusive wedding and events venue

There has been “exciting” progress made for a “timeless” school location in Northamptonshire, which diversified as an exclusive wedding and events venue earlier this year. Pitsford Hall, located in Moulton Road, previously hosted ceremonies for members of staff and the team decided February was the right time to open this up to the public.

Tidy Our Town: ‘Using recycling bags over boxes has already reduced litter levels in our hotspot area’

West Northamptonshire is in the midst of a time of change, and I will continue to hold my breath as to what can be done to minimise littering and fly tipping and support the work of volunteers. It was more than two months ago when Reform took over the running of West Northamptonshire Council, and our most recent Tidy Our Town story saw a Northants Litter Womble share his first impressions of the new administration.
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