Northampton is the fourth best place in the UK for starting a new business, according to a new business.
The study, compiled by business experts Bionic, created an index using nine different business metrics to reveal which UK city has the strongest independent economy, where small businesses can thrive.
Northampton was in fourth place. beaten only by Southampton, York and Bristol.
Here are some of the new independent businesses that opened in Northampton in the last year. The Chronicle & Echo has been supporting our independent shops and businesses throughout the pandemic as part of an on-going campaign.
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21. Hisar
The new upmarket Turkish restaurant in Abington Street opened in May by Emre Can and his family. The eatery was previously the home of Jenny's Cafe, which the family also used to run.