After being abandoned and left to rot for almost a decade, Northampton's famous Shipmans Pub has been beautifully restored by local company McManus, and certainly worth a visit. 12 The Drapery, Northampton. Visit The Shipmans for bookings
The Shipmans' is...
One day we're going to look back on the pictures of this event in the apocalyptic heat of a climate change summer and say "wasn't it a lovely day".
In that far distant future, when it rains again and our...
The fourteenth year of Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards is now in full swing with many of its categories now closed and judging well under way. However, there are still three exciting categories open for nominations.
One of the award’s...
So lovely to see the Shipmans getting a major renovation in Northampton town centre.
This tiny pub (bigger on the inside, like a TARDIS) dates back to the 1700s, but has laid derelict as long as I can remember.
It...
Towcester Food Festival – the area’s biggest, summertime, gastronomic extravaganza – returns to a fanfare this weekend.
The show is a celebration of artisan food and drink and boasts over 60 stall holders, many of them local to Northamptonshire.
As well as...
Weetabix aims to lift the quality of life long term in Northamptonshire through a new Farming Environment award at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards.
It will celebrate the achievements of local wheat growers in reducing the environmental impact...
When Ellie Galloway collected Young Chef of the Year in the Weetabix Food and Drink Awards it would be an understatement to say she was surprised.
It was the first year she had entered the awards (this year's competition launches...
Friars Farm is opening a shop at Phipps NBC in Kingswell Street on Fridays. The award winning preserve maker is using the opening to unveil two new businesses to the world: The Northampton Cheese Company and The Northampton Charcuterie...
To be honest, I didn't care that I couldn't do up my trousers. I'm 53. Normally that kind of problem makes me feel a little bit defeated by life, especially if they are beloved trousers. They would go in...
Town centre businesses have been given the opportunity to reduce their food waste thanks to a new partnership with a world-leading food waste app and social impact company.
Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) has teamed up with ‘Too...
Following England Rugby's recent defeat by South Africa, discussions around the 'English identity' in rugby have intensified. Critiques suggest England's current style is overly focused on brute strength rather than creativity. In contrast, Northampton Saints exemplify a successful approach grounded in basic skills and inclusivity, potentially signalling a need for a shift in England's rugby philosophy.
