It is the last parcel of land to be developed from the old Elementis works in the village.
"No matter how well a hedgehog looks, if they are out in the day, there is something wrong," the co-owner says.
The couple who founded Deanshanger Rescue Centre say it has outgrown the sheds in their garden.
Alex Holmes says it is "particularly poignant" to receive his medal from the Prince of Wales.
Alex Holmes says people from his school days have reached out to congratulate him.
The vegetables will be given out to schools, food banks and homeless shelters.
Villages like Deanshanger and Brixworth now have better links to nearby towns.
Children taking part in a design competition create their own Scalextric racing cars.
Ex-council leader Ian McCord was kicked out of the party following allegations of bullying.
