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Those familiar with the TV show, film and books will already know that Horrible Histories has done more to bring history back to life than any schoolbook has ever done.

NNBN, the Northamptonshire Business Network, has announced its support for the upcoming Sustainability Summit hosted by the University of Northampton, further cementing its commitment to a greener, more responsible business landscape across the county.

A graduate of the University of Northampton, Leon Mcanally, has released the first dark tourism guidebook to span the whole of the UK with over 300 places, featuring three places within Northamptonshire, Rothwell Bone Crypt at Holy Trinity Church Princess, Diana’s Grave and Queen Eleanor Cross.

Conditions were ideal last Sunday for the 2025 renewal of the Battle of the Brampton Valley Way!

The Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) is urging graduates in Northampton to consider a career in acoustics to help play a key role in managing the public health impacts of noise - and support the wider environment.

Aldi has revealed the best times for shoppers to come into store ahead of the Easter weekend.

Luxury homebuilder Mulberry Homes is encouraging property seekers to enquire about the final remaining homes at its popular Steeple View Chase development in Irchester.

BBQs (27%) and brunch (17%) join traditional roasts (16%) and easter egg hunts (26%) on Brits’ Easter itineraries

Specialist two-person delivery market leader AIT Home Delivery aims to introduce two-person delivery into European markets to replicate its success in the UK.

A new series of Saturday pop-up stalls known as the ‘Northants Makers Market’ is set to launch in May on Northampton’s Market Square, to showcase the art and creativity of the county.

SENDS 4 Dad, a community-run support group for dads and male carers of children or adults with special educational needs and/or disabilities, is proud to share exciting updates as it marks a decade of meaningful impact.

An ambitious revamp at Cynthia Spencer Hospice’s charity shop and donation station is underway and the charity is looking for volunteers to help with the project.

Removal of rabbits, guinea pigs and birds complete in all stores as frozen pet food roll out gathers pace. Decision to remove small animals welcomed by animal charity.

To celebrate National Banana Day this April, SHP Group donated boxes of fresh fruit for hundreds of school children and families to enjoy.

Parents across West Northamptonshire will be finding out today (16 April) their child’s reception place for the new school year in September as 4,463 places at primary school have been allocated to pupils.

Brits are mentally OOO - from daydreaming in meetings to browsing for cruises at lunch, the signs are clear. Tapping into the national need to chill, Marella Cruises has appointed Denise van Outen as its new Chief Chill-Out Officer.

Matthew Bourne’s groundbreaking version of Swan Lake shook up the dance world when it first premiered thirty years ago, and now, it's back in a stunning new revival that still feels as fresh and powerful as ever. This production isn’t just a ballet, it’s an emotional rollercoaster, brought to life by a brilliant new cast and some seriously inventive staging.

Known for stunning performances at festivals across Europe including Glastonbury, Electric Picnic, Isle Of Wight, Boomtown, WOMAD, Wireless, Latitude and too many more to name, The Scribes will be bringing their unique blend of block rocking beats, intelligent raps, limitless energy and good vibes to Northampton this Saturday!

Families are invited to join Northampton Town Council's St George's Day celebrations, with free children's activities, traditional Morris dancing and more taking place at Northampton's Market Square on Saturday, April 26 from 11am - 2.30pm.

With record breaking experience day sales over Christmas and a growing trend of gift givers searching for truly memorable, one-of-a-kind presents, like the Tank Driving Experience, this stood out as a must do moment for thousands of Brits ticking lifelong dreams off their list.

The University of Bedfordshire, in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council, has successfully supported over 130 local businesses through the Growth and Innovation Programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). This initiative provided essential resources and funding to help businesses innovate, enhance competitiveness, and achieve sustainable growth.

The Grosvenor shopping centre is thrilled to welcome the Easter season with a burst of colour and creativity, as three giant hand-painted Easter eggs go on display in the centre from today. The stunning designs were lovingly created by the talented pupils of Spring Lane Primary School, celebrating both the joy of Easter and the arrival of spring.

Families from across the county are invited to join the Easter celebration of the season as Holdenby’s The Magic of Easter Events returns Sunday 20th April and Monday 21st April at Holdenby House — and this year, the hunt is on for a very special prize: a Golden Egg worth £150!

Charlie (24) and William (20) Harris got the 2025 Caterham Roadsport series off to a perfect start at Snetterton last weekend.

Each year the global not-for-profit charity Restless Development host the award winning Knight Frank Schools Triathlon - the UK’s largest fundraising event for children. Oundle School in Peterborough have generously hosted the event since 2022 and are set to host over 1,000 children this year.

Are you brave enough to take on the largest tower abseil in the world? Join #TeamKidney this summer and abseil 418ft down the Northampton Lift Tower on 19th July 2025

It’s only Holy Tuesday (at least as I write, perhaps not as you read!) but it has already been an industrious sort of week. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, a recollection of the happy arrival that Jesus had into Jerusalem. Crowds strew palm branches on the ground and Jesus rode on a donkey – a prophetic sign of humility – as they cried their hosannas and acclaimed the arrival of a king.

A team that supports people with complex mental health needs has received the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

Hundreds of children across Northamptonshire will gain vital knowledge on personal safety, healthy relationships, and the law as schools adopt the innovative Pol-Ed education programme.

Residents at Elm Bank Care Home in Kettering were excited to welcome the team from Specsavers Audiology for an enlightening afternoon focused on hearing health.

Soprano superstar Faryl Smith announced she has joined the GIANT Talent team, as the award-winning singer seeks new opportunities in her celebrated career.

Wharf Distillery, Northamptonshire’s only whisky distillery and the smallest whisky distillery in England, is proud to announce its participation in the very first English Whisky Week from 19th–27th April 2025. To mark this landmark occasion, Wharf Distillery will host 'An Evening of English Whisky' on St George’s Day, Wednesday 23 April, at its independent distillery in Towcester. The event will celebrate the incredible rise of English whisky and Wharf’s own grain-to-glass approach to small-batch whisky-making.

The country’s top security experts descended upon the Midlands last week to attend an event recognising the latest security measures and technology aimed at keeping people safe.

The Rebraded English Greyhound Derby Festival spans nine dates over five weeks in May and June, culminating in the £175,000-to-the-winner Grand Final on Saturday, June 14, where the champion will be crowned.

EV drivers heading south this Easter can now recharge in comfort at InstaVolt’s newest and most family-friendly charging hub – complete with coffee, countryside views, and space for the kids (and dogs!) to enjoy the break from the drive.

Members of NNBN (The Northamptonshire Business Network), Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce, and Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce are set to take part in an important round table conversation this May with Liz Barclay, the UK’s Small Business Commissioner, to discuss the ongoing challenges businesses are facing around getting paid on time.

The cast for the stage adaptation of Fawlty Towers, coming to Northampton this autumn, will include Danny Bayne, Paul Nicholas and Joanne Clifton.

Local firm Richer Solutions has been shortlisted for Britain’s best small service business.

Chicken lovers flocked to Camden High Street, London yesterday to lose their locks in exchange for up to a year’s free supply of Chicken Nachos.

Denise Bull, the friendly face behind The Elgar Centre Café, is stepping up to raise vital funds for The Lewis Foundation as part of the Franklins £50 Challenge. Combining creativity and community spirit, Denise has launched an exciting range of fundraising activities to support adults undergoing cancer treatment.

Varicose vein specialists, Veincentre officially opened the clinic doors with the help of Lord Mayor of Kettering, Councillor Craig Skinner.

Homebuyers from across Northamptonshire are invited to explore the new show homes in the second phase of Taylor Wimpey’s Glenvale Park development in Wellingborough

Sing and Sign classes are back for another term at the Wootton Community Centre in Northampton. These gentle parent and baby classes support early communication development, using fun musical activities, songs, and by introducing the basics of simple keyword signing.

No two nights are ever the same when the marvellous cast of the improvised whodunnit Murder, She Didn’t Write take to the stage.

Tears flowed as Glancing Hill recorded an emotional success at the Bicester with Whaddon Chase Hunt Point-to-Point meeting at Edgcote, just six days after the death of owner Bridget Gatehouse.

Over the weekend as the Cobblers earned themselves a point in League 1 and The Saints a place in the Investec Cup semi-finals, Cambridge beat Oxford in the Boat Races (male and female) and Oscar Piastri won a first Grand Prix for McLaren in Bahrain. Golf enthusiasts went on an emotional rollercoaster ride before roaring Rory McIlroy to an equally emotional first Masters title too. But not me.

Ahead of the Easter weekend, YOTEL, the global hospitality group for those on the go, has commissioned independent research to discover more about the UK’s holiday habits this Easter. The results reveal we’re a nation of holiday hoarders – with one in five Brits yet to take a single day off this year, despite it being nearly four months since the last bank holiday.

The iconic character of Roy Grace returns this May in the new stage adaptation of Picture You Dead, the tour of which arrives in Milton Keynes from Tue 6 – Sat 10 May.

Deborah Mungai - Miss Africa GB 2024-2025 who is also Miss Northampton brought together local & international leaders for charity gala “Beauty With A Purpose"

David Wilson Homes recently launched its Glenvale Park development in Wellingborough where its new show homes are offering home buyers the very latest interior design inspiration.

To help families find their ideal budget friendly break this year, Sykes Holiday Cottages has partnered with Meadow Bay Villages to offer 80 new bronze, silver and gold-standard caravans.

The UK is home to some of the world's most iconic burial sites, where history's most celebrated figures rest in peace - each with their own fascinating story.

On 21st June 2025, Phoebe McIntyre, 13, a pupil at The Duston School is bravely taking on the largest abseil tower in the world, Northampton's National Lift Tower to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of her Mum's friend, Rob Poysor.

Tim Harrington has been promoted to Director of the Northampton office of corporate finance specialists Watersheds, in recognition of his impact on business growth and support across the region.

Businesses, policymakers and academics will be brought together once again this summer for the University of Northampton’s two-day Sustainability Summit.

With the Easter bank holiday just around the corner, Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has revealed the top dog-walking destinations across the UK, helping pet parents plan their next Easter adventure.