Business

MP Edward Timpson welcomes Cheshire jobs and business funding

MP Edward Timpson welcomes Cheshire jobs and business funding

Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has welcomed additional funding to support businesses, jobs and infrastructure in the town.

Cheshire & Warrington LEP, the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for Crewe and Nantwich, has been allocated an additional £15.13 million.

February 3, 2015
Crewe Volkswagen beats 200 retailers to be UK’s top

Crewe Volkswagen beats 200 retailers to be UK’s top

A South Cheshire motors business finished 2014 on a high after being named best retailer in Volkswagen’s UK network.

Crewe Volkswagen was named number one in a table of 200 retailers nationally.

February 2, 2015
The Cat community radio sets FM launch for February 14

The Cat community radio sets FM launch for February 14

The Cat Community Radio Station is to begin broadcasting on 107.9FM on Saturday February 14.

The radio station is the first in the history of Crewe and Nantwich to be awarded a full time FM licence.

January 27, 2015
South Cheshire tyre fitter completes Michelin Academy

South Cheshire tyre fitter completes Michelin Academy

A South Cheshire tyre fitter has become one of the first in the UK to graduate from a new national academy.

Chris Hughes, who works at Crewe Tyre & Exhaust, was one of just nine who were the first to become a member of Michelin’s Tyre Academy after a year of training and learning.

January 21, 2015
Public consultation opens on University Technical College plan for South Cheshire

Public consultation opens on University Technical College plan for South Cheshire

Nantwich and Crewe residents can have their say on plans to open a new University Technical College in South Cheshire.

A six-week consultation is now underway in the hope the college, named Crewe Engineering and Design UTC, will open in September 2016.

January 14, 2015
Jobless rates falling in Crewe & Nantwich, say council chiefs

Jobless rates falling in Crewe & Nantwich, say council chiefs

Jobless rates in Cheshire East including Crewe and Nantwich, have fallen by almost half in the past year.

Cheshire East leaders claim latest statistics say it is down to the success of smaller firms and entrepreneurs in the area.

January 5, 2015
Ex Malbank School pupil’s Gym Juniors business is big Nantwich hit

Ex Malbank School pupil’s Gym Juniors business is big Nantwich hit

A new children’s group in Nantwich aimed at ‘physical play’ for youngsters, is proving a big hit.

Gym Juniors was launched just a few weeks ago at units in Stuart House, Arnold Street, off Barony Road.

January 2, 2015
R1 Digital in South Cheshire shortlisted for two awards

R1 Digital in South Cheshire shortlisted for two awards

A digital media company in South Cheshire has been shortlisted for two major awards.

R1 Digital, run by Nantwich entrepreneur Fiona Ridgway, has been nominated in two categories in the Northern Digital Awards.

December 29, 2014
South Cheshire tyre fitter’s Porsche day at Silverstone

South Cheshire tyre fitter’s Porsche day at Silverstone

A South Cheshire tyre fitter has just completed the final leg of a national programme – with a Porsche Track Day at Silverstone!

Chris Hughes, of Crewe Tyre & Exhaust, has been taking part in the Michelin Professionals Academy Car Tyre Retail Programme.

December 23, 2014
Two South Cheshire car dealerships scoop national awards

Two South Cheshire car dealerships scoop national awards

Staff at two South Cheshire car dealerships are celebrating successes after scooping awards.

Gateway Peugeot in Crewe and Swansway Volkswagen Group, also in Crewe, received national recognition.

December 22, 2014
Car dealer Gateway collects toys for NSPCC Christmas appeal

Car dealer Gateway collects toys for NSPCC Christmas appeal

A South Cheshire car dealer has been collecting toys in time for Christmas as part of its NSPCC appeal.

Gateway Peugeot Crewe are running the campaign for the eighth consecutive year.

December 16, 2014
Developers of new Audlem housing pay tribute to father and son

Developers of new Audlem housing pay tribute to father and son

A father and son have been honoured by developers of a new South Cheshire housing scheme.

Wulvern and Seddon, who are behind the 10-bungalow Emberton Place project in Audlem, have unveiled a plaque dedicated to two of the village’s most cherished residents.

December 12, 2014
Nantwich property agent welcomes surprise Stamp Duty changes

Nantwich property agent welcomes surprise Stamp Duty changes

A Nantwich property agent has issued a cautious welcome to Chancellor George Osborne’s plan to overhaul stamp duty.

Shaun Cafferty, who runs Martin&Co on Hospital Street, said the surprise announcement could “help stimulate” the property market in the town and across South Cheshire.

December 3, 2014