Tesco

Abington Street Poundland

Poundland crisis puts future of Northampton stores in doubt

M&S has said the store is expected to open in late October.

Rough opening date revealed for new M&S Foodhall

The signage on August 12

'Coming soon': Advertising hoardings go up around new Marks & Spencer Foodhall

The opening of Marks & Spencer's long-awaited Northampton Foodhall at Riverside Retail Park has moved another step closer after fresh plans were submitted for signs at the new store.

M&S Foodhall moves step closer to opening in retail park

An artist's impression of what the site could look like

Plans submitted to demolish shop and replace it with 10 flats and two shops

Tesco staff are preparing to raise money for Cancer Research

Tesco teams join major fundraising challenge for Cancer Research UK

Under-16s can go for free at Brackley Town next season. (Photo credit: Pete Keen)

Brackley Town release league's cheapest season tickets - as under-16s go free

The opening hours for all the major UK supermarkets, including Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Lidl, on the late May Spring bank holiday Monday, May 25.

Spring bank holiday UK 2026: When are all the major supermarkets open?

The opening hours for all the major UK supermarkets, including Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Lidl, on early May bank holiday Monday, May 4.

May bank holiday UK 2026: When are all the major supermarkets open?

This is what times the major supermarkets are open on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday 2026

Easter 2026: Opening times for major supermarkets over bank holiday

An M&S Foodhall at Riverside has been APPROVED.

Plans for new M&S Foodhall at busy retail park in Northampton APPROVED

Tesco Mobile encouraged the public to focus on meaningful moments by bringing a frozen van to King’s Cross to hand out complimentary frozen yogurts to passers-by.

The top 30 moments Brits would love to relive include their first kiss

The plans, submitted by Riverside Retail Ltd, would see part of the former Homebase unit (pictured) redeveloped so M&S can open a Foodhall alongside the recently opened Wickes store.

Plans for M&S Foodhall at busy retail park recommended for approval

Drivers have reported petrol and diesel prices climbing in recent days, with experts warning the cost could rise further.

Northampton's major supermarkets decline to comment on fuel prices increase

M&S wants to open a new Foodhall at this refurbished unit at the former Homebase site in Riverside Retail Park.

New decision date set for Marks & Spencer Foodhall to open at busy retail park

Throughout February, Tesco shoppers can receive a free blood pressure check

Campaign launched to tackle risk of heart attacks and strokes in Northamptonshir...
People in Northamptonshire are being urged to prioritise their heart health by getting a free blood pressure test when they shop.
Paige Turner

Visit Tesco's Stronger Starts website for further information on how to apply

Northamptonshire schools and community groups urged to apply for Tesco grants to...

M&S wants to open a new Foodhall at this refurbished unit at the former Homebase site in Riverside Retail Park.

Plans for new Marks & Spencer Foodhall at retail park move closer to a decision

For an impressive two decades, the Rotary Club of Northampton Becket has given families the opportunity to visit Santa who may not otherwise be able to – all while raising money that is donated back to the community.

Fundraising group proud to reach highest ever total due to community generosity

Tesco petrol station in Mereway

'I don't like being called a criminal' - Woman slams busy petrol station

Northampton private hire taxi driver Peter Greaves says local fuel prices, including Tesco at Mereway (pictured), are “a rip-off” and is calling for them to be brought in line with nearby towns.

Private hire taxi driver criticises supermarket over 'rip-off' fuel prices

In time for Christmas, 74,482 gifts were donated to children throughout the UK

Northamptonshire shoppers thanked for donating more than 1,000 toys to children ...

Shoppers can plan their festive trips to Tesco, Asda, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s Aldi and Lidl in Northampton, Daventry and Towcester after the ‘big six’ supermarkets confirmed opening times over Christmas and the New Year.

Christmas and New Year 2025: When supermarkets are open – and closed

Volunteers helped throughout the collection in the run-up to Christmas.

Tesco customers across Northamptonshire thanked for generous Winter Food Collect...

This whisky is currently £145 on the Cask Cartel website - but you can get it for just over £21 if you're quick

This '£145 whisky' can be bought for £20 thanks to an Amazon deal

M&S has applied for permission to move into this new unit at the former Homebase in Riverside Retail Park.

'Let's make Northampton great again!': 100 letters of support for M&S Foodhall

For an impressive two decades, the Rotary Club of Northampton Becket has enabled families to visit Santa who may not be able to otherwise – all while raising money that is donated back into the community.

Full list of ‘sleigh stops’ where Santa will visit between now and Christmas
Here is the full list of locations where Santa will visit in the run up to Christmas, between now and December 21 across Northampton.
Katie Wheatley

The Winter Food Collection runs in Express stores from 24th – 29th November and in large stores from 27th – 29th November.

Tesco has launched its Winter Food Collection across Northamptonshire

This whisky is currently on sale at £147 on the Cask Cartel website - but you can get it for just over £20 if you're quick

This '£147 whisky' can be bought for £20 on an early Black Friday deal

Customers can drop off donations until 15th December at the store's collection point

Tesco customers in Kettering can spread festive joy by gifting toys this Christm...

This rum offers a rich fusion of Spiced Caribbean Rum and refreshing black cherry notes

Cheapest price online for this gorgeous Kraken rum - just £18.99

This is the newly refurbished former Homebase unit at Riverside Retail Park, ready for the new M&S Foodhall but still sitting empty

Dealyed M&S Foodhall at retail park 'WILL NOT harm town centre', say developers

Customers can drop off donations till 15th December at the store's collection point

Tesco customers in Weston Favell can spread festive joy by gifting toys this Chr...

Customers can drop off donations till 15th December at the store's collection point

Tesco customers in Northampton can spread festive joy by gifting toys this Chris...

Tesco (right) slammed plans earlier this year to open a new M&S Foodhall at the former Homebase unit in Riverside Retail Park (left)

Developers hit back at Tesco over criticism of plans for new M&S Foodhall

Tesco has unveiled its Top 10 Toys for Christmas 2025, covering a range of prices from £8 to £35 (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Major supermarket shares expert-picked Top 10 toys for Christmas 2025

Volunteers can help out at collection points in Tesco stores across the UK

UK’s biggest food collection calls for volunteers to support charities

Tesco has launched a 25% off Halloween sale for Clubcard members, running from October 20–26 (Photo: Pexels)

Major UK supermarket launches 25% off sale on kids' Halloween costumes

Food items in a shopping trolley inside a Tesco supermarket store. The retailer is hiring over 28,500 temporary staff across the UK for the Christmas period (Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Major supermarket launches massive festive recruitment – join the team

Tesco is recalling all batches of Tesco Free From Breadcrumbs because of undeclared wheat

Tesco recalls all batches of food product over serious health risk

(Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

New Clubcard deal can make your movie night just £2.50 - how it works

Customers had the opportunity to choose the golden token, helping to award £5,000 to support a local community initiative.

Tesco customer selects The Friends of Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infants School ...

Aldi is once again the UK’s cheapest supermarket for a standard basket of groceries (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Budget supermarket reclaims crown as UK’s cheapest

Emergency services are on the scene

Delays on A45 near Wellingborough as police, fire and ambulance in attendance

The last fundraising and awareness day at Weston Favell Shopping Centre in May this year.

Shopping centre to host awareness and fundraising day for Guide Dogs charity

This Saturday, customers in Wellingborough are invited to select a local school to be awarded £5,000

Tesco customers have a golden chance to award £5,000 to local school this Saturd...

Here's how the former Homebase site is currently looking.

Here’s the latest update on the proposed M&S Foodhall at Riverside Retail Park

(Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

August Bank Holiday 2025 opening times – the stores that are open

(Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

A major UK supermarket is hiking the cost of its Meal Deal offer to £6

(Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Over 100 big supermarkets face closure under UK business rates rise

The best non-alcoholic drink options for 2025 - including gin, beer, prosecco

Top non-alcoholic drinks for 2025

(Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Cheapest UK supermarket - for the first time in months, it's not Aldi

Tesco is offering pre-packed food donation bags full of healthy and nutritious long-life items that customers can pick up in store this summer

Tesco announces extra support for children and families facing hunger over the s...

Armed Forces personnel and veterans can receive a free hot breakfast at Tesco this Sunday

Tesco thanks Armed Forces with free breakfasts

Man smashes bottles in Tesco after repeatedly punching staff in head

News you can trust since 1931

© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice