Midsummer brings out something special in Northamptonshire – longer days, vibrant evenings and countless chances to celebrate the spirit of this county. This month, the Solstice Festival returns to Duston Mill on 21 June, with a joyful line-up of music, food and creativity. From Jazz Colossus to Taylor Swift tributes, it promises to be a sell-out – and Pulse readers get 10% off before 7 June with code PULSE. We also mark the return of Northamptonshire Food & Drink Week, a county-wide showcase of the brilliant chefs, producers and places shaping our food scene. And as we commemorate 350 years since the Great Fire of Northampton, we reflect on the resilience that rebuilt the town and still defines its people today. Elsewhere, Wilson Browne Solicitors guide us through the facts on gifting property, and our What’s On pages are packed with ideas to make the most of this sparkling season. Whatever your plans, here’s to a summer of discovery.