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Bosworth Independent School completes landmark building purchase

Bosworth Independent School completes landmark building purchase

Bosworth Independent School has completed the purchase of the former Bassett-Lowke Hall in Northampton, marking a significant milestone in the school's development as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027. The acquisition of the purpose-built,...

Businesses urged to prepare for new carbon import rules

Businesses urged to prepare for new carbon import rules

Businesses across West Northants that import certain goods should start preparing now for the UK's new carbon import rules, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which come into force on 1 January 2027. The new rules will place a carbon price on selected imported...

Inside Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub

Inside Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub

Few places in the UK combine world-class engineering expertise, specialist facilities, business connectivity and talent development quite like West Northants. At the heart of that ecosystem is Silverstone Park, where the Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub (SSEH) is...

Biketrac: 17 years at Silverstone Park – and still growing

Biketrac: 17 years at Silverstone Park – and still growing

After 17 years at Silverstone Park, Biketrac (part of the Alltrac group) has grown from a motorcycle-focused start up into one of the UK’s most versatile vehicle tracking specialists. Now operating from upgraded offices within the Innovation Centre, the company...

West Northants Business Driving Global Sustainability Innovation

West Northants Business Driving Global Sustainability Innovation

A West Northants-based business is helping shape the future of sustainable supply chains through pioneering initiatives that connect industry, academia, government and international partners to solve some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges.  Blue...