Northampton

‘Spiralling costs’ force pub shut on Mother’s Day

15-Mar-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The Old White Hart in Cotton, Northampton has made the “heart-aching” decision to shut for good on Mother’s Day due to spiralling costs.

Pub hosting 'dining in the dark' evenings

27-Oct-2022 By Rebecca Weller

A Northampton based Wells & Co pub has hoped to increase footfall and reduce its energy usage by launching a new ‘Dining in the Dark’ event for this Winter in honour of the battle hospitality businesses currently face regarding energy bill price hikes.

Three brothers set to open first venue after overcoming investment and Covid-19 challenges

19-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Three brothers are set to open a new concept in experiential social gaming in Northampton after receiving a £220,000 investment.

Northampton Judge repeats call for glass ban

29-Feb-2008

Police figures reveal there have been 136 glassing incidents in the last three years

Arsonists target Northampton pubs

21-Feb-2008

Two pubs in the same Northamptonshire street have been targeted in separate arson attacks.The Brave Old Oak and Pickled Pig in Towcester were both...

Problematic three strikes law

22-Nov-2007

News that a Northampton pub has fallen foul of the "three strikes" law with regard to under-age sales brings me back to the warning I gave at the...

Spirit to close S&N Retail headquarters

27-Nov-2003

Spirit Group is to close the Northampton headquarters of Scottish & Newcastle Retail following its acquisition of the company last month. Spirit...

S&N bans Tim Clarke from Northampton

14-Aug-2003

by Andrew Pring Intense rivalry between Scottish & Newcastle and Mitchells & Butlers has prevented M&B chief executive Tim Clarke and his...