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Stalwart business ‘disappointed’ as no free town centre parking to be offered by WNC this Christmas

A stalwart business owner has expressed her disappointment as no free town centre parking is to be offered in pay and displays owned by West Northamptonshire Council this Christmas. It was recently announced that North Northamptonshire Council will once again provide free parking in council-owned pay and display car parks this festive season.
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Council celebrates ‘successful start’ for booking-only tips system while opposition petition signed by hundreds

West Northamptonshire Council is celebrating a “successful start” for their new booking-only tips system, while an opposition petition presented at last week’s full council meeting was signed by hundreds. The change was introduced across all six of West Northamptonshire’s tips at the start of November in an attempt to reduce queues, ease pressure on surrounding roads, and ensure a smoother experience for residents.
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Northampton man, 62, to bring families impacted by knife and gun crime together through 2026 event

A 62-year-old Northampton man is hosting an event with the aim of bringing families and communities together who have been impacted by knife and gun crime across the UK. Peter Paraskevas was born in Cyprus and emigrated to the UK at six months old with his parents. He experienced bullying at school for being Cypriot as English was not his first language.
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Northants community larders celebrate half-a-decade of distributing surplus food at a discounted cost

Two community larders in Northamptonshire recently celebrated half-a-decade of distributing surplus food at a discounted cost, through an initiative described as a social supermarket. The South Northants Volunteer Bureau (snvb) larders differ from food banks. Where a food bank is designed specifically for members of the community in need and experiencing food poverty, a larder is open to all regardless of need.
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Northampton’s leading hair extensions salon with Dubai expansion reminisces on ‘whirlwind year’

The founder of Northampton’s leading hair extension specialist salon and global business which has undergone an expansion into Dubai has reminisced on a "whirlwind of a year”. Lola Hair Extensions opened its salon and academy on Wellingborough Road in July 2023, after founder Georgia Baugh launched the business back in 2011, and it has since seen worldwide growth.
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Cancer support centre celebrates ‘remarkable start’ with more than 200 visitors in first five days open

The team behind a multi-million-pound cancer support centre has celebrated a “remarkable start”, with more than 200 visitors in the first five days after its opening at Northampton General Hospital. Leading cancer support charity Maggie’s opened its newest centre in October at the Diana Russell Building. This is their 27th centre and thousands of people across the East Midlands will benefit from its wide-ranging services.
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