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Sophie O'Ware, 25, has an inoperable brain tumour and was given a life expectancy of five years when she received her diagnosis three years ago.

Fundraiser set up to make mother’s ‘dream come true’ to take children abroad

Having been awarded £1,500 last year, Crick allotment was able to expand its existing mains water supply – making gardening more accessible to the community.

Rural group praises funding for making ‘therapeutic’ activity more accessible

The 1867 eatery is located in the Victorian courtyard of the Heart of the Shires Shopping Village.

Shopping village is home to ‘quintessential’ shops – and popular on-site eatery

Jo Gordon, chief executive of Northamptonshire Arts Management Trust and its venues – one of which is the Royal & Derngate.

Royal & Derngate’s CEO ‘deeply saddened’ by discovery of RAAC in building foyers

Andrew Lewer, Philip Hollobone and Tom Pursglove pictured with the Wombles.

Litter Wombles ‘delighted’ with response to ‘slippery slope’ issue in Parliament

Michelle Jay, who founded The Reading Tree in May 2020.

Bookshop named best in county for third year leaving owner ‘overwhelmed’

These vintage emporiums and shops are well worth a visit.

8 must-visit vintage shops to secure your bargain pre-loved items

The Witches' Cavern, located in Building 15, Unit 7B at the Weedon Depot, is a gift shop selling wellness, spiritual and holistic products.

Unique shop pleased to find home at popular hub for Northamptonshire businesses

The Sheaf Inn, in West Haddon, was taken over by Luke Bavester is September 2018.

Hospitality: Pub owner feels ‘lucky’ to have grown venue during ‘perfect storm’

Whilton Locks Garden Village was first purchased in 2002, the building works began in 2003 and it opened to the public in March 2004.

'Family affair' garden centre shares impressive evolution over two decades

You had your say and here's what came out on top...

10 more hidden gem places to eat across Northampton and beyond, according to you
Our readers had their say

Here in Northampton, we are lucky to be surrounded by many picturesque, rural locations within driving distance.

13 of the most charming villages to live and visit in and around Northampton

Though the Depot was once a place to store ammunition, weapons and equipment for the use of the army, it is now a thriving destination for businesses to open up.

10 independent businesses you can find at the county's best kept shopping secret

Four of the finalists at this year's SME Northamptonshire Business Awards: Beauty Withinn, Sweet Lounge, Truva Lounge Cocktail Bar, and The Hope Centre.

Second half of the 2023 finalists revealed for ‘prestigious business awards’

There are a total of 81 finalists across 17 award categories and the winners will be announced on June 15.

First half of the 2023 finalists revealed for ‘most prestigious business awards’

Tamsin Brewis, who founded her baby swim school Water Babies in 2004.

Baby swim school owner ‘honoured’ to be shortlisted for national award

Looking to say yes to the dress?

The top 9 best rated bridalwear shops according to Google Reviews

Harrison Ballantyne, who was hit by 25,000 volts of electricity at a rail freight depot and sadly died in 2017.

Rail safety initiative to be launched following electrocution of 11-year-old boy

Northamptonshire Police has launched a witness appeal following a fatal collision.

Witness appeal launched following fatal collision involving van and pedestrian

Carmela Falcone, pictured, visited the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday (March 21).

Member of Born to Perform played role in ‘dispelling myths’ around Down Syndrome

Katherine Tranter, who joined founder Sarah Celia Partington as joint owner and director last year.

Meet the Northamptonshire dance fitness studio offering ‘movement for everyone’

Michelle Jay, founder and owner of The Reading Tree.

Multi award-winning, innovative business has created a community of book lovers
It has been named the best bookshop in the county for two years running

In the late eighties, The Pytchley stripped back from a destination venue to a value for money family establishment.

Award-winning hotel, restaurant and pub to celebrate 50 years

Owner of Pamper My Poochie, Jules Guy, chaperoning the happy couple's dog Maddie on their big day. Photo: 1st Class Photography.

Exciting expansion for unique wedding chaperone service which pampers dogs

These relaxing getaways have been tried and tested, making it easier for you to take your pick.

The 9 best spas to visit in Northants, according to reviews on Tripadvisor

Just some of the produce The Roaming Artisan brings into rural communities.

Meet the pop up business bringing local produce to rural villages and beyond

Looking to try something new this summer?

10 glamping locations in and around Northamptonshire available to book now

The Granary at Fawsley is now a multi award winning wedding venue.

Wedding venue delighted to be named best, against 18,000 others nationally

Hideaway Wood Farm is now open for bookings between July 20 and September 3.

Glamping spot returns for second summer and is now open for bookings

Chris Goodyer worked for Whilton Marina until his death, which happened suddenly on December 30, 2022.

Tribute paid to one of UK’s top welders, who 'put everyone before himself’

The Pop Up Place, located in High Street, Long Buckby.

‘A real buzz’ during first two months for county's newest food and drink pop up

Andy Williamson, the former CEO of The Air Ambulance Service after resigning on November 18, 2022.

Air ambulance boss quits – five years after being cleared of misuse of funds

Northamptonshire NHS Group has said both Northampton and Kettering General Hospitals are under “considerable pressure”, with rising fears about scarlet fever and Strep A infections. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

County hospitals under pressure with rising fears from parents around Strep A
“Most of these children could have been more appropriately treated in other settings”

All the houses in Larch Drive are anticipated to be fully decorated by December 4 and if all goes to plan, they will do a simultaneous switch on that evening.

Christmas display to raise money for charity who helped stroke survivor

Daventry Hill School took top spot for ‘SEND School of the Year’, ‘Headteacher of the Year’ and ‘School of the Year’ at the recent Northamptonshire Education Awards.

Northamptonshire school picks up three awards following ‘remarkable few years’

Dough&Co and Burger Amour, situated in the Mulberry Place development, were originally meant to open around Easter time.

Daventry restaurants are finally open, following seven months of delays

Daventry Food Bank relies on donations, and this is a recent Harvest Festival Collection from Ashby Fields Primary School. Photo: Daventry Food Bank.

Woman ‘blown away’ by food bank after having no choice but to use one

Pictured is Adrian Spires, of Gunner Pass driving school, being given the Children in Need top box to lead their convoy from Weedon to Nuneaton.

Driving instructors raised £600 for Children in Need through ‘Big Learner Relay’

The Pop Up Place, located in the former Muddled Lime HQ in High Street, Long Buckby, will be home to all kinds of offerings – including Pan-Asian delights, tacos, Caribbean food, desserts, cocktails, and Sicilian coffee.

Collaborative pop up space for food and drink vendors opening next week

The owners of Alacati Grill are absolutely “over the moon and ecstatic” to have taken the top spot alongside Mewar Haveli, an Indian restaurant in Northampton.

‘Hidden gem’: Meet one of Northamptonshire's World Cuisine of the Year winners

Zingers, which opened in September, is giving children aged 13 and under the opportunity to eat free from now until Christmas - in an attempt to help the challenges caused by the cost of living crisis.

New takeaway to provide free meals for under 13s until Christmas

10-year-old Josh Bland, pictured, first hit a golf ball aged four, but began taking it more seriously at the age of six. Four years later, he now plays for the under 14s county team and has an adult’s handicap of 14.

‘All in his stride,’ says father of 10-year-old golfer among top five in country

28-year-old Michaela Robinson, who works for a practice in Daventry, won in the category of the Best Recently Qualified Dental Therapist at the National Clinical Dentistry Awards 2022.

‘Achievement of a lifetime’: Daventry dental therapist wins national award