We have picked eight individuals and organisations of the many who go above and beyond to make Northampton a better place, yet often go unrecognised for their hard work.
Here at the Chronicle & Echo, we are proud to have told their stories over the past year and continued to raise awareness of the difference they make to the community.
From a pair of charity founders who go out of their way to make others feel good at a difficult time in their lives, to business owners who have put the town on the map, Northampton is better off as a result of these people.
We look forward to sharing more success stories like these in 2025 and if you have a tale to tell, email [email protected].
5. Steffan Suter and the Steffans team
It was in November when Steffans announced the sad closure of its flagship Northampton town centre store, after 48 years located in Abington Square. It is only right to include Steffan Suter as one of our ‘Stars of Northampton’, along with his team, to say a parting thank you for the dedication he has shown the town and its business community over the past five decades. Steffans will be a great loss to the town once it closes at the end of January. Photo: Abbey Cohen Photography
6. Kevin Legg and the Weston Favell Shopping Centre team
The next in our ‘Stars of Northampton’ round-up is Weston Favell’s centre manager Kevin Legg and his team, who went above and beyond to mark the shopping centre’s 50th anniversary this year. From speaking to new and long-standing staff members, business owners and customers, it is clearer than ever how much of an impact this place has on the Northampton community. The five-decade milestone was one for our town to be proud of. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
7. Northants Litter Wombles
The Chronicle & Echo has worked closely with the Northants Litter Wombles this year on the ongoing ‘Tidy Our Town’ campaign, which launched back in February. With thousands of dedicated volunteers tackling littering and fly tipping across the county, it is no wonder the purple army surpassed the impressive milestone of 100,000 bags of rubbish collected earlier this year. The group continues to start important conversations about minimising these issues, for the greater good of our town and beyond. Photo: Northants Litter Wombles
8. Amanda Robertson
Amanda Robertson’s son Bradley tragically lost his mental health battle in January. The mother has dedicated herself to keeping his legacy alive and making a difference ever since, by speaking up about the struggles that young people face and fundraising for worthy men’s mental health causes. Amanda will be advocating for greater care for mental health in schools moving forward, and is leading by example when it comes to speaking up about what you believe in. Photo: Amanda Robertson