West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and the wider Silverstone Vision Board are
among partners driving forward a new wave of innovation across the region backed by up to £20 million of government funding.
A Northamptonshire-based asbestos removal company has stressed the importance of building surveys to avoid unexpected exposure to the hazardous substance as part of Global Asbestos Awareness Week.
Experts at Specialist Remediation Solutions (SRS) of Desborough said many people are unaware of the dangers of beginning home improvements without first checking the area for asbestos.
Recruit Rushden Lakes returns this April to showcase the 40 + available job roles at the popular Shopping & Leisure destination , as well as roles within Northants Police, Fire and Rescue, and North Northants Council.
Join the free event on Tuesday 14 April at Leisure Terrace Level 1 (opposite Cineworld). From 10AM to 1PM, visitors can explore current job opportunities and speak directly with employers from well ‐known brands such as River Island, Lago Lounge, The Entertainer, and Nando’s.
The female fire maestro at a Northamptonshire health and safety consultancy has
been promoted to manager, leading one of the company’s three dedicated divisions.
Lorna Smith joined Acorn Safety Services, which provides health and safety services
to businesses, charities and organisations across the UK, in August last year as a
senior fire risk assessor.
Northampton College and Moulton College are exploring a potential merger to create a stronger, more resilient college that can better serve students, employers and communities across Northamptonshire.
A talented trio of entrepreneurs building and growing their businesses as part of the
Vulcan Works incubation programme have shared their experiences.
Vulcan Creatives supports ambitious individuals to develop their businesses through dedicated workshops and business support activities, such as creating a business plan and learning the skills needed to succeed in the world of entrepreneurship.
A leading UK-based vegetation management and landscaping contractor has announced a
partnership with Northampton Saints Foundation, reinforcing the company’s commitment to
the local community and building the next generation of workers.
The partnership kicks off with VMS Ltd serving as a sleeve sponsor for The Foundation’s biggest charity fundraising event of the year, Foundation Day, on Saturday 21 st March.
March 2026: Millions more people could soon access ethical, community-based finance –
and Northamptonshire-based Commsave Credit Union is ready to welcome them, following landmark government reforms announced this week.
March 2026 – As Debt Awareness Week gets underway, the CEO of Northamptonshire
charity Community Law Service is calling on residents across the county not to let shame stand between them and the help they need.
March 2026: Brackmills Industrial Estate Business Improvement District (BID) has launched
a new section on its website to celebrate the businesses that make the estate what it is –
from a European IT leader that has called Brackmills home for 25 years, to a family-owned
vending company transforming its industry one sustainable machine at a time.
The new Business Spotlight series reflects the BID’s core objective of supporting businesses and people: not just through investment in infrastructure and safety, but by giving resident businesses a platform and a voice.