Business

Nantwich based Webb House Furnishers celebrates 40 years

Nantwich based Webb House Furnishers celebrates 40 years

The owners of Nantwich furniture retailer Webb House Furnishers are celebrating 40 years in business.

Howard Webb set the company up, originally an upholsterers, in Mill Street, Crewe in 1974.

July 31, 2014
Nantwich firm Kidzkitchen in Enterprise Vision Awards final

Nantwich firm Kidzkitchen in Enterprise Vision Awards final

Nantwich company Kidzkitchen has made it to the finals of this year’s Enterprise Vision Awards.

The business, run by Wybunbury mum Tracey Cooke, secured a place in the Health and Fitness category.

July 22, 2014
Former bank manager to open candle shop in Nantwich

Former bank manager to open candle shop in Nantwich

A former bank manager is re-lighting her career – by opening a candle shop in Nantwich!

Beth Harrison has realised a childhood ambition with her new store, “For Candles of Nantwich”, on Hospital Street.

July 21, 2014
ctchealthcare relaunches in Nantwich on 20th anniversary

ctchealthcare relaunches in Nantwich on 20th anniversary

A Nantwich company has celebrated its 20th anniversary – by relaunching under a new name.

Staff of ctchealthcare joined guests for the celebration at Residence in Nantwich.

July 21, 2014
M&S workers in Nantwich tackle triathlon for charity

M&S workers in Nantwich tackle triathlon for charity

Staff at three Marks & Spencer stores in South Cheshire kicked off their annual charity fundraising in style.

Employees from Nantwich’s Simply Food store took part in a gruelling triathlon to raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

July 18, 2014
South Cheshire tyre fitter chosen for Michelin UK academy

South Cheshire tyre fitter chosen for Michelin UK academy

A South Cheshire tyre fitter is among 10 chosen across the UK for a new Michelin academy scheme.

The Professionals Academy Car Tyre Retail Programme aims to transform tyre fitters into the next generation expert technicians.

July 14, 2014
Alvaston Hall Hotel “sorry” for late fireworks noise in Nantwich

Alvaston Hall Hotel “sorry” for late fireworks noise in Nantwich

Hotel bosses in Nantwich have apologised for a late-night fireworks show which disturbed thousands on a midweek school night.

Warner Leisure held the 7-minute display to mark the £12.5 million re-opening of Alvaston Hall Hotel, in Nantwich.

July 13, 2014
Nantwich woman’s digital media firm creates new jobs

Nantwich woman’s digital media firm creates new jobs

A digital media company run by a young Nantwich woman is expanding and recruiting more staff.

Fiona Ridgway, who runs R1 Digital Media Ltd, is looking to add to the team at their new offices in Crewe Hall Farm.

July 10, 2014
Vodafone bosses say “sorry” to unhappy Nantwich customers

Vodafone bosses say “sorry” to unhappy Nantwich customers

Bosses at Vodafone today said “sorry” to hundreds of Nantwich customers for network problems plaguing the town.

They admitted problems have been caused by water damage to a local mast serving the CW5 postcode area.

July 8, 2014
Nantwich MP praises South Cheshire College for Technical Awards scheme

Nantwich MP praises South Cheshire College for Technical Awards scheme

MP Edward Timpson has welcomed new vocational qualifications which will help Nantwich and Crewe students prepare for the world of work. Mr Timpson said he was delighted South Cheshire College is one of the first seven colleges picked to offer teenagers new Technical Awards.

July 3, 2014
Nantwich Fete to be annual event, organisers hope

Nantwich Fete to be annual event, organisers hope

The organisers of Nantwich Fete say they want to build on its success – by making it an annual event. Thousands filled the town centre at the weekend to enjoy the fete and Nantwich Skoolsfest 2014.

July 2, 2014
New giant food hall set for Nantwich Food and Drink Festival

New giant food hall set for Nantwich Food and Drink Festival

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival is set to unveil a new look this year, offering visitors more displays and activities to get their teeth into.

Organisers are to include a new giant food hall on Love Lane car-park in the centre of town.

June 30, 2014
South Cheshire company Mornflake backs Nantwich Show success

South Cheshire company Mornflake backs Nantwich Show success

Nantwich Show organisers have hailed Cheshire manufacturer Mornflake for its continued support. And they say the financial backing from the cereal making company is behind the event’s growth and success.

June 25, 2014