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Taking place from 6pm until 9pm on Thursday, November 19, you are invited to browse 25 independent businesses at Duston Village Bakery's eleventh annual Christmas market.

Popular Christmas market returns next week – here’s all the details

The next non-sold-out event being hosted by Gs Private Dining and The Vault Cocktail Lounge is G’s Christmas Supper Club, with live jazz music performed by Sarah Jones.

Market town businesses collaborate on popular Christmas supper club

Spread opened on Adnitt Road in Abington in January 2023, less than three years after grazing tables and boxes kickstarted the business for founder Amy Adams.

Refurb nearly done for sandwich shop with reopening date coming soon

Althorp Coaching Inn in Little Brington won the Most Dog Friendly Pub.

REVEALED: All the winners in the Daventry Constituency Best Pub Awards 2026

Ryan Grigg runs Pat-a-Cake Man from Pineham, which specialises in bespoke celebration cakes for every occasion including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and corporate events.

Award-winning baker prepares for international cake competition return

Turnpike Beefeater in Harpole

Closed Northampton pub set to reopen under new management

The popular Derngate pub reopened over the weekend (Friday, October 30)

In pictures: Popular Northampton town centre pub reopens under new landlady

Deep South Smoke Shack is the new American-style smokehouse restaurant, located within the long-standing Plough Hotel on Bridge Street, and is available on food delivery apps for customers to enjoy from the comfort of their homes.

I went to an undiscovered smokehouse restaurant – here’s what it has to offer

Asia Tandoori

Popular curry house nominated for Best Indian Restaurant in the East Midlands

The new Morphy Richards Zino is a true bean-to-cup filter coffee machine - and probably one of the best in the business

Morphy Richards Zino review: fresh filter coffee without the fuss

Allanah Swain opened Something Blue Bakery at the heart of Long Buckby at the end of May, having taken over and transformed the former Eleven Cafe & Bakery in just a week.

Meet the baker who has gone from running a cake shed to an award-winning bakery

The award-winning Kings Head in Spratton has been run by partners Nick Bonner and Ren Aveiro since December 2025, offering a warm and friendly welcome to the village and surrounding areas.

Family-run venue named best gastro pub less than a year after takeover

Donny and Sula Mazrreku run Truva Lounge Cocktail Bar at the heart of Towcester in White Horse Yard, which opened to the public in February 2022.

Market town venue delighted to be named county’s best world cuisine restaurant

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury’s cuts Halloween pumpkins to 50p each with Nectar deal

Secret Supper Club is the newest offering from Northants Life, an independent online publication well-renowned for the annual NL Awards which spotlight the best of Northamptonshire. Photo: Tom Jullings (onefoursix).

New secret supper club: Everything to know, with venue revealed 48 hours before

Northampton & County Club’s venue George’s, located in a Grade II listed building on George Row, invited customers back on Tuesday (October 20) after a revamp paid for by one of the generous club members. Photos: CORA Social Media.

Fresh welcome to hidden gem town centre venue which has reopened after refurb
There is a fresh welcome to visit a hidden gem Northampton town centre venue, which has now reopened following a generously-funded refurbishment.
Katie Wheatley

Tom McManus, who was named F&B Achiever, joined the 56-year-old family-run McManus Pub Co. in 2019 and has held his post as operations director for the past 18 months.

Family pub business director with 18 venues scoops top spot at esteemed awards

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats. Stock image.

Sainsbury’s shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats

The business’ latest success is that their ‘Houghton Made Without Nitrates Ham’ earned them the title of Healthy Food and Wellbeing Producer of the year at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2026/27.

Family-run food producer of more than 40 years adds award to growing collection

The latest success for Millie’s Bakery is that the business’ rustic sourdough was named the best ‘Vegetarian/Vegan Product of the Year’ at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2026/27.

Bakery business owner, 22, scoops top spot for flavoursome sourdough

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

I’m making a Halloween boo basket this year and Sainsbury’s has everything I need

How to make a Halloween boo basket with treats and gifts

Chronicle & Echo photographer Kirsty Edmonds takes a first look inside the new M&S Foodhall at Riverside Retail Park, Northampton, ahead of its opening on Wednesday, October 21.

Take a sneak peek inside the brand-new M&S Foodhall opening

The countdown was over last Thursday (October 15) when the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards returned to the Royal & Derngate for their eighteenth year and we met the newly-crowned gold winners. Photo: Photocall Events.

I went to my fifth Food & Drink Awards – what’s it really like to attend?

Delapré Abbey’s Hibiscus Fine Dining was named ‘Restaurant of the Year’ last Thursday (October 15) at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2026/27, which aims to celebrate and recognise culinary excellence.

‘Honour’ for fine dining restaurant at iconic landmark to be named joint-best

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury's will sell you a pumpkin for 50p this year - here's how

Supreena Patel is the founder of Supreme Cakes and she specialises in buttercream floral cakes and cupcakes, all hand-piped and presented in boxes, bouquets and letter trays.

Innovative cake baker has hit the ground running with unique hand-piped designs
An innovative cake baker has hit the ground running with her extremely unique hand-piped designs since launching her business in Northampton in April.
Katie Wheatley

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

Aramintas, on Wellingborough Road, was named East Midlands Restaurant of the Year at the prestigious Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2026

'I tried the best Indian restaurant about – it’s easy to see why it won award'

The awards continue to shine a spotlight on local culinary excellence by recognising and celebrating the county’s brilliant people, places and producers.

Meet the gold WINNERS at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2026

Nostalgic photos from a Friday night out in town 16 years ago

Take a look back at 28 Disco Henry photos from a 2010 Friday night out in town

The finalists have been named...

21 pubs named as finalists in the Daventry Constituency Best Pub Awards 2026

The chicken restaurant chain wants to make changes to the former Harvester restaurant in Riverside Retail Park, next door to KFC.

Nando’s submits plans to open new 'high-quality' restaurant at busy retail park

From black forest hot chocolate to french toast latte, there are autumn specialty drinks for everyone – and walking around the autumnal gardens with a warming beverage is encouraged.

Halloween afternoon tea available at landmark for one week only – don’t miss out

OpenTable's rankings for September 2026 have been revealed...

The eight most booked restaurants during September 2026, according to OpenTable

Ryan Grigg runs Pat-a-Cake Man from Pineham, which specialises in bespoke celebration cakes for every occasion including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and corporate events.

Award-winning baker shares popular recipe ‘perfect for this time of year’

The countdown is over as the county’s esteemed Weetabix Food & Drink Awards are returning this Thursday (October 15) for the eighteenth year. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

REVEALED: Finalists have just days to go to learn fate at Food & Drink Awards

Sainsbury's is offering the cheapest of three selected products free with Nectar, including gift sets that could make great Christmas presents.

Sainsbury's launches buy three, get one free offer on gift sets

Get your order in now for Christmas turkeys - and save some money if you have a Nectar carda

Sainsbury's Christmas food orders are live and turkey starts at £7.20

Sainsbury's has everything from Halloween treats and party food to decorations and baking kits for spooky season - and there's up to 25% off with Nectar. Stock image.

Sainsbury's Halloween offers worth knowing about with up to 25% off

Towcester Mill Brewery

Brewery makes Good Beer Guide for 13th year running

Ready for a mince pie? 'Tis the season to complain about Christmas arriving early

Half-price mince pies make an early Christmas taste test tempting

We've listed the top 10 highest-rated items in the Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range - and there are definitely some surprises

These are the 10 items Sainsbury's poshest shoppers love the most

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range has everything needed for a cosy three-course vegetarian dinner, with 25% off for Nectar customers. Stock photo.

My indulgent three-course Sainsbury’s vegetarian dinner

The Lamplighter is a popular traditional pub hosting local events

The 10 pubs added to the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2027

The Phipps on Wellingborough Road, formerly known as Sir Pickering Phipps pub, was redesigned, renamed and relaunched in December 2025 after a two-month refurbishment.

Award-winning pub hopes to develop community feel a year on from £350k revamp

Sainsbury’s shoppers can save 25% on a huge range of food this week

Sainsbury’s has 25% off Taste the Difference food

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range has everything needed for a cosy three-course vegetarian dinner, with 25% off for Nectar customers. Stock photo.

My three-course vegetarian meal from Sainsbury's with 25% off deal

Nostalgic photos from a night out in town 18 years ago

Take a look back at 32 Disco Henry photos from a summer 2008 night out in town

Dragons’ Den star says diners are ‘loving’ his new Mexican restaurant

Sainsbury's is offering 25% off when Nectar customers buy three selected Taste the Difference wines, including sparkling wine and champagne. Stock image.

The Sainsbury's wine deal to know before Christmas

Shoppers signing up for a Nectar card can get a 25% discount on over 500 products at Sainsbury’s

Get £100 of top Sainsbury's staples for £75 in inflation-busting deal

Early bird tickets are now on sale for the pumpkin hunt at Castle Ashby Gardens, taking place from October 24 to November 1.

Looking for a family day out? Look no further than Castle Ashby pumpkin hunt

Fawsley Hall

Restaurant earns place in Michelin Guide after achieving three AA Rosettes

Library picture (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Bakehouse receives top marks in latest food hygiene inspection

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