Northampton is just as much loved for its delightful choice of eateries and watering holes as its many landmarks.
But sadly, as with much of the country, many of the town's independent businesses have struggled with rising energy bills and the fallout from Covid lockdowns.
Here, we look at ten much-loved cafes, bars and restaurants which have sadly bitten the dust over the past 12 months.
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5. Five Bells
A closed down village pub near Northampton spent over a year sitting empty. The Five Bells in Bugbrooke has sat vacant for months following what has been a chequered recent past Photo: NA
6. Ye Olde Sun
This charming village pub near Northampton sadly closed its doors for good in November. The Olde Sun, a well-loved village pub in Nether Heyford, has closed its doors for good. Photo: NA
7. Gravity Social
Gravity Social, on the first floor of Sol Central, closed its doors for the final time on New Year’s Eve following years of trade in the town. A message on an interactive board outside the venue said the closure came with a ‘heavy heart’. Photo: NA
8. Badger's Arms
The popular The Badgers Arms in High Street, Long Buckby closed in July last year, telling customers it had "been a blast" in a statement on Facebook. The management stated it was due to the landlord "refusing to renew our tenancy". Photo: NA