North Shoes is named top ladies independent retailer
North Shoes, a local fifth-generation shoe retailer, was named ladies independent footwear retailer of the Year at the 2019 Footwear Industry Awards at Birmingham’s National Conference Centre in February. Managing…
Oundle News changes business hands
After 18 years at the helm of Oundle News, in March, Chris Cant passed on the business to new owner, Mr Niranjanan from Letchworth. Oundle News is a core business…
Local pubs change hands
According to the latest industry figures, 18 pubs a week are closing in Britain. This hit close to home when two of the area’s most popular local pubs closed unexpectedly…
The business case for working from home
In an era where worldwide communication is as simple as the click of a mouse, businesses in the UK are evaluating the advantages of shifting away from traditional workplaces. This…
Oundle businesses report on their gender pay gap
From April 2018, businesses with 250 employees or more are now required to publish a report documenting their employee pay by gender. This law was developed to make businesses more…
North Shoes continues legacy of family footwear business
At the end of July, Oundle’s longest-serving business was sold to Lincolnshire’s North Shoes. R C Cotton and Sons Ltd had traded in the Market Place since 1871. North Shoes,…
Impact of Revalued Business Rates on the Market Place
On the first of April, revalued business rates were put in place for the first time in seven years. These are based on the rental value of a business’ premises.…
Early Look at Marina Plans Promising Exciting Developments
The exciting plans for a marina village next to Barnwell Country Park are becoming ever more a reality as the planning for the development of the marina progresses slowly, but…
The Hub Brings Social Focus to the North Side of Town
Since its opening in September 2015 as part of the £1m refurbishment of Fletton House, the Hub has provided a new café venue for Oundle residents who are looking for…
AGA Shop Opens at The Wharf
The Great British Bake Off winner, Francis Quinn was in Oundle in late November to officially open Oundle’s AGA shop at The Wharf on Station Road. The new shop in…
