Business

Crewe Peugeot earns Terry Wogan praise for Children In Need work

Crewe Peugeot earns Terry Wogan praise for Children In Need work

A Crewe and Nantwich car dealer has been praised for its efforts in raising money for charity. Crewe Peugeot, based on Gateway, was congratulated for supporting BBC Children in Need in 2013.

March 29, 2014
Reaseheath College celebrates as apprentice figures soar in Crewe and Nantwich

Reaseheath College celebrates as apprentice figures soar in Crewe and Nantwich

MP Edward Timpson is calling for more businesses in Nantwich and Crewe to take on an apprentice. It comes as new figures show 1,340 people started an apprenticeship in the towns last year, boosting the economy by £2.6 million.

March 27, 2014
Chronicle office closure is “a blow”, says Nantwich councillor

Chronicle office closure is “a blow”, says Nantwich councillor

A Nantwich councillor has called the closure of the local newspaper’s office a “big blow” for the area. Cllr Arthur Moran spoke out after Trinity Mirror revealed it is to close the Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle offices on Victoria Street, Crewe.

March 24, 2014
Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle offices to be closed by Trinity Mirror

Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle offices to be closed by Trinity Mirror

The Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle newspaper office is to close down amid plans by parent company Trinity Mirror. Journalists at the offices, on Victoria Street, Crewe, have been told the closure could take place as early as May.

March 20, 2014
Nantwich firm Kidzkitchen to star on BBC1 “Rip Off Food” show

Nantwich firm Kidzkitchen to star on BBC1 “Rip Off Food” show

An award-winning Nantwich company has been chosen to feature on the BBC1 programme Rip Off Food which is presented by Gloria Hunniford. KidzKitchen, run by Wybunbury mums Tracey Cooke and Gill Fox, will be showing viewers across the UK how to make simple, healthy breakfasts for children.

March 18, 2014
Crewe and Nantwich politicians back new HS2 Cheshire link plan

Crewe and Nantwich politicians back new HS2 Cheshire link plan

Leading Crewe and Nantwich politicians have welcomed a plan to extend the HS2 line to South Cheshire earlier than first thought. David Higgins, Chairman of HS2 Ltd, has announced that Phase Two of the £50 billion high speed rail link should be “accelerated”.

March 17, 2014
Cheerbrook butchers in Nantwich prove cut above the rest!

Cheerbrook butchers in Nantwich prove cut above the rest!

Staff at Cheerbrook Farm Shop in Nantwich are celebrating after scooping Best On-Farm Butchery at the prestigious FARMA Awards. The winners were announced at the annual National Farmers’ Retail & Markets Association ceremony in Kenilworth, Warwickshire.

March 11, 2014
Nantwich chocolate maker backs children’s hospice campaign

Nantwich chocolate maker backs children’s hospice campaign

A Nantwich-based confectioner is backing a campaign to celebrate a hospice’s 10th birthday. Hanley’s Premium Confectionery is joining forces with Hope House Children’s Hospice to celebrate a decade of its partner children’s hospice in North Wales, Ty Gobaith.

March 11, 2014
Nantwich school pupils show off business brains on market stall

Nantwich school pupils show off business brains on market stall

Budding young entrepreneurs at a Nantwich school enjoyed a taste of life in the retail world. Pupils at Wyche Primary and Nursery School took a hands-on approach to learning about business and enterprise.

March 10, 2014
15 Nantwich jobs created by new Screwfix DIY store

15 Nantwich jobs created by new Screwfix DIY store

Retailer Screwfix has created 15 jobs in Nantwich following the opening of the chain’s new store. Nantwich is Screwfix’s 330th store and is aimed at tradesmen in the area to access 11,000 tools, accessories and hardware products.

March 7, 2014
Fine art show in Nantwich features Picasso, Renoir and Dali works

Fine art show in Nantwich features Picasso, Renoir and Dali works

Art fans in South Cheshire have been lapping up an exhibition near Nantwich featuring works from world famous artists. The “School of Paris” exhibition has featured works from Picasso, Renoir, Chagall, Matisse, and Dali among others.

March 6, 2014
Revamped Venetian Marina near Nantwich plans Open Day

Revamped Venetian Marina near Nantwich plans Open Day

The Venetian Marina near Nantwich is to hold am open day for narrowboat novices and old hands alike! The event at the Cholmondeston venue will feature industry experts, value for money narrowboats, refreshments, trips up the Shropshire Union Canal and entertainment.

March 3, 2014
Councillors’ fears over licence plans for Shakespeare pub in Nantwich

Councillors’ fears over licence plans for Shakespeare pub in Nantwich

Nantwich councillors are to raise concerns over plans to re-open a town pub which wants to serve until 2.3oam. They heard how owners want to re-open the former Shakespeare pub in Beam Street, which has been closed for several months.

February 11, 2014