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Celebrating World Entrepreneurs Day in West Northants
Today, on World Entrepreneurs Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the bold thinkers and changemakers who are driving...
Northampton College named a Platinum Study Centre by CIPD
Northampton College is one of only 37 institutions around the world to have been awarded ‘Platinum Study Centre’ status by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). There are currently 317 CIPD-recognised study centres across in UK, the Middle East,...
The King’s Awards for Enterprise Winners in West Northants
West Northants is a thriving hub of innovation and excellence, home to numerous businesses that have been recognised with prestigious King's Awards for Enterprise, previously known as the Queen's Awards for Enterprise, a series of awards recognising and celebrating...
Northampton’s Places, People and Professions celebrated at exhibition launch
The ‘Places, People and Professions’ that give Northampton such a strong and unique identity are being celebrated in a new exhibition on display in town.The moving collection of artwork, photography and audio interviews has been created by talented students from...
Rail completion marks latest major milestone at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton
SEGRO has completed the 35-acre Strategic Rail Freight Interchange at its state-of-the-art multimodal development SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton, enabling freight trains to access the site ahead of the launch of regular services later in the year. Maritime Transport...
10 Reasons to Invest in West Northants
West Northants is rapidly emerging as a prime destination for business investment. Here are 10 reasons why you should consider investing in this vibrant region: Strategic Location West Northants boasts a central location with excellent transport links, including the...
Innovative tech for the visually impaired due to launch from creative hub Vulcan Works
Mavis Technologies, innovative manufacturers of lifechanging smart glasses for the visually impaired, are preparing to launch their inaugural product from their base in Northampton’s Vulcan Works. They have spent more than 18 months researching and developing the...
World Heritage Day: A Look Back on Heritage Open Days 2024
Last year’s Heritage Open Days festival in West Northants was a huge success with thousands of residents and visitors enjoying free access to some of the county’s most iconic historic and cultural sites. The festival, which ran from 6 to 15 September, showcased the...
Experience the Future of Technology at Merged Futures 7
Tech enthusiasts, professionals, educators, students – and anyone curious to learn about how tech is shaping Northampton - are invited to West Northants’s biggest technology innovation showcase, Merged Futures 7, scheduled for Friday, 13 June, from 10 am to 4 pm at...
Greyfriars Green Wins Prestigious Pineapple Award
Greyfriars Green, a visionary project by West Northamptonshire Council and Studio Egret West, has been awarded with the "Future Place (Up to 10ha)" award at The Pineapples 2025. This prestigious accolade celebrates spaces that foster community, welcome visitors,...