France

Olena Stoianova is the founder of Ozornina, which she launched after nine years of experience in perfumery – having studied in Russia and France, as well as learning from British perfumers.

Perfume brand founder encourages community to come and make bespoke fragrance

Headswitcher. Photo by Leah Darcie.

Headswitcher return from French shows with new single and free headline gig

STORIES – The Tap Dance Sensation

Award-winning tap dance sensation heading to Royal & Derngate this autumn

Soane Tonga'uiha in action the last time Saints faced Cardiff, way back in December 2010 (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Cardiff Rugby: Big match preview

Fraser Dingwall was left disappointed after Saints exited the Champions Cup at Bath last season (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Regrets still linger as Saints prepare to return to Champions Cup action

Ruth Coote began her journey with Fred & Betty Soaps in December 2019, and what began as eight products has now increased to more than 60 over the past six years.

Founder cuts down day job hours as venture continues to grow seven years on

Endurance Martial Arts Academy's Team England trio: Oliver Wilson, Sensei Shak Ahmed and Sensei Adam Wilson, ahead of the 2026 ICO World Championships in France.

Trio selected to represent England at World Championships in France

The show transports audiences through a world of film sets, hotels and gambling clubs

Feel the power of tap dance in hit show heading to Northampton

Team England Wheelchair Basketball, James Hazel Picture: imagecomms/Team England

'We were speechless': Star's surprise Commonwealth Games call-up

Saints will square up to Vodacom Bulls again at Franklin's Gardens in the Champions Cup next season

Saints handed two trips to France in Champions Cup group stages

Karen Wright served her girlfriends salad Nicoise with focaccia

Karen Wright column: how to make a salad Nicoise

Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa overlooking the Marne Valley vineyards

Review: France’s award-winning Champagne hotel escape

Alex Coles (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Coles 'feeling fresh' as Saints get set for massive play-off semi-final

Twinfest returns next month.

Twinfest organisers reveal acts set to play this year’s music festival

These three businesses are headed up by determined founders who deserve your support.

These ‘one to watch’ businesses are set to take Northampton by storm this spring

Romania's Brasov cityscape is a must see.

Ad Feature European road trips rise among Brits ahead of May bank holidays
KAYAK’s tool helps travellers estimate the cost of some of Europe’s most scenic drives
Emily Jordan

Le Chateau De Jouarres sits in the Minervois wine region of southern France

Seven nights in this gorgeous French chateau cost just £129 per person

Steve and Caroline Ward set up St Giles Cheese back in 2010 following a holiday to France, where they enjoyed all the products they are now accustomed to selling to the community.

We Mean Business: ‘It never ends,’ says founder of family deli and cheese shop

Courtney Lawes won the PREM with Saints in 2014 and 2024 (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Lawes eyes England recall as Saints legend gets set to return to Gallagher PREM

Sebastien Dumont

Whittlebury Park welcomes back hospitality leader

Founder of Noggin Creative, Kaye Sale

Noggin Creative founder named finalist at SME Northamptonshire Business Awards

Meribel Village

Piste off beginner takes to Méribel's Brit-friendly ski slopes

Tommy Freeman scored what looked to be the decisive try late on

IN PICTURES: Coles and Freeman score but England are edged out in classic

Tommy Freeman scored against Italy last weekend (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints trio start again as England face France in Six Nations finale

Bedlam Breakout is returning to Northampton.

Rockabilly acts returning to Northampton for annual Bedlam Breakout Festival

OL Stadium (photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

European finals to return to France as Saints face October start

Alex Mitchell (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints star Mitchell to miss remainder of Guinness Six Nations due to injury
England boss Steve Borthwick has confirmed that Saints scrum-half Alex Mitchell will miss the remainder of the Guinness Six Nations due to a hamstring injury.
Tom Vickers

Anthony Belleau (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'I knew my time here wasn't finished' - Belleau so happy to stay at Saints

Ruth Coote began her journey with Fred & Betty Soaps in December 2019, and what began as eight products has now increased to more than 50 over the past six years.

Business admits 2025 was ‘way better than expected’ with many sold out items

Tommy Freeman (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Freeman loving life at centre as Saints star gets set for Six Nations opener

Curtis Langdon (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Langdon looks forward to comeback after signing fresh Saints contract

The view from The Whitebrook.

This non touristy part of Wales reminds me of the south of France

Ben Foden scored for Saints when they last met Scarlets back in 2017 (photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Scarlets: Big match preview

Saints boss Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson's Saints relishing another big battle with 'outstanding' Bordeaux

George Furbank scored against Sale Sharks on December 20 (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers Saints injury latest ahead of trip to Bordeaux

Cleopas Kundiona (picture: Northampton Saints)

Saints Q&A: Tom Vickers talks to Zimbabwe prop Cleopas Kundiona

Eurocamp La Croix du Vieux Pont in Berny-Rivière is just on the outskirts of Paris - perfect for a day trip to the city. Picture: Jamie Jones

The cheap alternative to Center Parcs that costs less than £400

George Hendy grabbed a hat-trick for Saints last Sunday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Slightly frustrated' Saints have 'another couple of gears', says Vesty

George Hendy (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Catch it and run!' - Hendy reflects on his latest key Saints moment

Henry Pollock shrugged off the boos to help Saints beat Section Paloise (photo by Gaizka IROZ / AFP via Getty Images)

'Mixed emotions' for Dowson after Saints defeat Section Paloise

The maître d'hôtel has recreated scenes from the three films Brits voted as the nation’s favourite festive rom-coms – Love Actually, The Holiday, and Bridget Jones’s Diary.

Fred Sirieix to star in a series of romcom parodies this Christmas

Ruth Coote started her journey with Fred & Betty Soaps in December 2019, and what started as eight products has now increased to more than 50 over the past six years.

Meet the founder hoping to one day make ‘scary jump’ to run business full-time

Anthony Belleau (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Belleau discusses possibility of staying at Saints beyond the end of the season

Anthony Belleau has made a strong start to life at Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Belleau has a big role to play as Saints bid to deliver in PREM Rugby Cup

Marion Perles is originally from France and moved to the UK almost a decade ago. She has since worked for luxury brands, including Prada and Gucci, and dressed red carpet celebrities. Photo: Sophie Butcher.

Fashion stylist shares fascinating journey and favourite celebs she has dressed

The cyclists during their 'epic' fundraiser

Rushden woman inspires colleagues to cycle 1,000 miles in 10 days

Discover the duchy in fluorescent flash for free thanks to gratis transport drive

UK fast flights to Luxembourg make it a great getaway

The pool dome at Les Ormes offers swimming fun

A Eurocamp adventure at Les Ormes, Brittany is a family favourite

Anthony Belleau (picture: Peter Short)

Saints boss Dowson discusses what has impressed him most about Belleau

Eva Cockrell is a pastry chef and dietitian with more than 12 years of experience in cake making and decorating, having opened her business Eva Cockrell Cake Design in 2013 when she lived in Cyprus.

Cake maker remains ‘very busy’ as 2025 has been a year of ‘work, work, work’

Kevin Nolan

Nolan tells Cobblers to relish the challenge in daunting cup tie against Saints

Visiting Toulouse, the quirky and captivating French city.

I visited this beautiful French city for a mind-bending two day trip

Anthony Belleau (picture: Northampton Saints)

France fly-half Belleau savouring chance to better himself at Saints

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.

Business owner says ‘heartwarming’ support has lifted team following burglaries

Twinfest begins today.

Musicians to play gigs across Northampton as Twinfest returns

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