Royal icing on the cake
31st May 2018
IN an array of baking creations of which Prue and Paul would have been proud, two of the county's finest cake-makers are now celebrating after being named joint winners of the Royal Showstopper of the...
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As the county town, Northampton plays a significant role in the local economy and is focal point of some of the region’s biggest developments and home to some of its most successful companies. At the same time, it offers opportunities for smaller businesses, from town centre retailers to those occupying space in a number of prestigious business parks and centre, to thrive and develop.
Something new is brewing
31st May 2018
ONE of Northamptonshire's oldest microbreweries, Frog Island Brewery, is enjoying a new lease of life since coming under new ownership. The brewery at The Maltings, St James' Road, Northampton, has...
Extra help as and when you need it
31st May 2018
WITH long and short-term options available, Fyna Vehicle Hire is the perfect solution to finding that extra vehicle when you need it and for as long as you need it. From half a day to move a piece...
Businesses continue to prosper in uncertain market
31st May 2018
BUSINESSES in the county have enjoyed another overall strong year of growth with increases in turnover, profitability and employment, despite uncertainty in the wider market, according to a new report...
Interesting times for town centre
31st May 2018
By Peter Castle Managing Director Hadlands THE level of enquiries for available properties in and around Northampton has certainly improved over the past 12 months, with a number of factors...
What a year it’s been…
31st May 2018
By Chris Timms Regional Manging Director Haines Watts FOR the benefit of all of us here at Haines Watts, we've been investing in the future. In fact, it was only recently that we realised we...
Focusing on local owner managed businesses
31st May 2018
HARRIS & Co Chartered Accountants prides itself on offering proactive business advice alongside its core accounting and taxation services in Northampton. Based at the highly prestigious...
Millions in Gift Aid remains unclaimed every year
31st May 2018
By David Owens Hawsons Chartered Accountants RESEARCH from HMRC has indicated that, due to a lack of awareness surrounding the Gift Aid scheme, charities are missing out on £560 million of Gift...
Systems in place for growth
31st May 2018
THERE'S no point having the latest manufacturing equipment if the administration team can't cope with the increase in orders - so Henderson Fabrications has turned its investment to that side of the...
Inspirational meeting rooms
31st May 2018
HILTON Northampton have recently revamped their meeting rooms and turned them into unique rooms connected to Northampton, with each room having been named after a key heritage part of the town. The...
Delivering a bespoke service across a range of projects
31st May 2018
HOLLAND Build has started work on Phase 3 of Broughton Gate, the third scheme the contractors have won to develop the eastern expansion of Milton Keynes for a private commercial investment company. ...
A kickstart for development
31st May 2018
By Lucy Lord Partner Howes Percival LLP ON 5 March 2018 the Government launched two consultations with a focus on planning and growth. The first on a 'major overhaul' of the National Planning...
Moving with the times
31st May 2018
Tony Rowen discovers a legacy lives on at a successful Indian restaurant DINING out is one of the most popular pastimes and with so many different styles of food on offer, restaurants have to be at...
Growing their own talent
31st May 2018
AN ongoing commitment to training gives chartered accountants and registered auditors, J R Watson & Co the confidence to deliver a first-class service. The commitment to 'grow their own' talent...
Shedding light on future technology
31st May 2018
FOLLOWING the opening of the new trade counter at its Crow Lane headquarters, Midshires Electrical and Lighting has continued to build on 15 years of success. Celebrating its sixteenth anniversary...