https://northamptonshirecentralnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mahir-Short-Complete.mp4 One of Northampton’s oldest industries is back in the spotlight A historic local shoemaker is returning to national television as the secrets of traditional craftsmanship come to light
https://northamptonshirecentralnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Zack-Short-Complete.mp4 Serious concerns are growing around the River Nene Pollution incidents and sewage discharges are putting increasing pressure on one of the UK’s most troubled rivers
https://northamptonshirecentralnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hannah-Short-Complete.mp4 Young people are finding it harder to get into work Falling vacancies and rising competition are creating new challenges across Northamptonshire’s job market
https://northamptonshirecentralnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/C0031.mp4 Northampton town centre faces uncertain future Demolition work is accelerating but questions remain over what Northampton could become
https://northamptonshirecentralnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kacie-Short-Complete.mp4 Bedfordshire is about to change forever A huge entertainment resort is being planned near Bedford with promises of jobs, tourism and major investment
The River Nene, one of Northamptonshire’s most recognisable landmarks, is facing increasing environmental pressure as pollution concerns continue to grow across the county. Flowing for more than 100 miles through Northamptonshire and the East Midlands, the Nene has historically been central to local life, helping shape trade, farming and industry throughout the county. Today, it has become one of…
Young people across Northamptonshire are facing growing challenges finding work as youth unemployment continues to rise and job vacancies fall across the UK economy. New figures from the House of Commons Library show that between December 2025 and February 2026, around 713,000 people aged 16 to 24 were unemployed in the UK, approximately 70,000 more…
Demolition of the former Marks & Spencer, BHS and Jobcentre buildings at 35–45 Abington Street in Northampton is nearing completion, marking a major milestone in the town centre’s regeneration plans. However, the redevelopment raises an important question: will this transformation benefit Northampton, or could it create new challenges for the town centre? The site has remained largely vacant since the closure of BHS…
Bedford is preparing for one of the biggest developments in modern UK tourism as construction plans move forward for Northamptonshire’s first Universal theme park and resort. The multi-billion-pound project, led by Universal Destinations & Experiences, is set to transform the former brickworks site at Kempston Hardwick into a huge entertainment resort featuring themed lands, major rides and attractions,…