Business

Fewer people out of work in Crewe and Nantwich, figures show

Fewer people out of work in Crewe and Nantwich, figures show

Fewer people in Crewe and Nantwich are out of work and claiming benefit, new figures show.

The number of claimants is currently 1,120 in the Nantwich and Crewe area – a drop of 91, or eight per cent, compared to 12 months ago.

October 19, 2015
Crewe Tyre & Exhaust competition celebrate 30 years

Crewe Tyre & Exhaust competition celebrate 30 years

A Wybunbury man has won £100 of free tyres in a competition to celebrate a company’s 30th anniversary.

Crewe Tyre & Exhaust is staging the competition until today (October 15).

October 14, 2015
Nantwich firm Car Transplants helps out college motor students

Nantwich firm Car Transplants helps out college motor students

A Nantwich firm is helping out local motor vehicle students by donating a fleet of cars for them to work on.

Car Transplants, base din Hurleston, handed over four cars which can be used during practical sessions at South Cheshire College’s motor vehicle workshop.

October 12, 2015
Your Move helps Mid Cheshire Hospitals in MRI Scanner appeal

Your Move helps Mid Cheshire Hospitals in MRI Scanner appeal

Your Move and Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity have teamed up for a new charity partnership.

Andrew Nicholson, who runs Your Move in Crewe, has agreed to donate £50 to the charity’s MRI Scanner Appeal after every successful completion.

October 8, 2015
Help to Buy Show in South Cheshire targets homeowners

Help to Buy Show in South Cheshire targets homeowners

The first ever Help to Buy Show Cheshire is set to take place in Crewe later this week.

The show, at Crewe Hall on October 10, will offer free advice for home hunters.

October 5, 2015
Alextra Accountants unveil free book to boost firms

Alextra Accountants unveil free book to boost firms

A Crewe and Nantwich accountancy firm has published a new book aimed at helping local businesses grow.

Alextra Accountants hope the book, 57 Ways To Grow Your Business, will boost businesses trying to succeed in the current market.

September 28, 2015
New schedule and staff unveiled by The Cat FM radio

New schedule and staff unveiled by The Cat FM radio

Crewe & Nantwich FM radio station The Cat 107.9FM has unveiled a new programming schedule.

It includes a number of new presenters and members following the move from online to FM radio earlier this year.

September 22, 2015
South Cheshire Chamber prepare for 19th annual Business Awards

South Cheshire Chamber prepare for 19th annual Business Awards

The South Cheshire Chamber is heading towards its 19th annual Business Awards.

Chamber officials are hoping many local companies will be part of this prestigious night at Crewe Hall on November 6.

September 22, 2015
Honey harvest hit by poor weather, says Nantwich beekeeper

Honey harvest hit by poor weather, says Nantwich beekeeper

The honey harvest in 2015 could only be a third of the size of last year’s after poor weather affected nectar flow.

Nantwich bee farmer Cris Reeves says wet weather and cooler temperatures during nectar production in spring and summer have led to a dramatic drop in the amount of honey harvested.

September 21, 2015
20 Nantwich stores join second ‘Fashion’s Night Out’ event

20 Nantwich stores join second ‘Fashion’s Night Out’ event

Nantwich’s independent traders are to host a shopping extravaganza – with the second annual ‘Fashion’s Night Out’.

Around 20 local fashion traders and boutiques have teamed up to host the event next Thursday, September 24.

September 18, 2015
Principal appointed for new South Cheshire’s Engineering & Design UTC

Principal appointed for new South Cheshire’s Engineering & Design UTC

New images show how the £10.6 million Crewe Engineering & Design UTC could breath new life into the community’s 14-18 year old sector.

The UTC campus, due to open to students in September 2016, also has a new Principal David Terry.

September 16, 2015
Pitman Training in Nantwich backs charity events

Pitman Training in Nantwich backs charity events

Pitman Training in Nantwich is throwing open its doors for good causes later this month.

The firm is supporting Working Families’ National Work Life Week (September 21-25), and
Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.

September 12, 2015
Fayrefield Foods team ride 170 miles for MRI scanner appeal

Fayrefield Foods team ride 170 miles for MRI scanner appeal

A saddle-sore team from Fayrefield Foods pedalled 170 miles around South Cheshire and raised £30,000 for the MRI scanner appeal.

The team, led by managing director Nick Hilton, cycled the Cheshire Cycle 70 Route in memory of a colleague.

September 9, 2015