Business

Bunbury coffee shop scoops SME Enterprise awards

Bunbury coffee shop scoops SME Enterprise awards

A popular coffee shop in Bunbury near Nantwich has scooped two major SME Enterprise awards!

Tilly’s Bunbury won the “Village Cafe and Coffee Shop of the Year 2025 – Cheshire” as well as the “Produce Excellence Award 2025”.

June 9, 2025
New gin makers at Wrenbury farm scoop awards

New gin makers at Wrenbury farm scoop awards

A gin making family in Wrenbury near Nantwich have scooped several awards just months after launching their new business.

13 Oaks Gin, a small family-run craft distillery based on a farm, was started seven months ago by Tristan Parker and Victoria Campbell.

June 6, 2025
Employers join forces for “Picnic on The Pitch” 350th anniversary

Employers join forces for “Picnic on The Pitch” 350th anniversary

Hundreds of South Cheshire employees were given a day to remember as Mornflake and its sister company HJ Lea Oakes in Nantwich staged a giant 350th anniversary event.

The family-owned milling businesses welcomed more than 800 members of staff and their families to ‘Picnic on The Pitch’ at Crewe Alexandra FC.

June 3, 2025
The GOAT team - Sam H, Jono, Gary and Sam R

New sports bar and restaurant GOAT to open in Nantwich

A new sports bar and restaurant called GOAT is to open in Nantwich.

And those behind the concept say it will be a “game changer for Nantwich’s food and sports scene”.

May 28, 2025
South Cheshire food firm Bakkavor partners with Samaritans

South Cheshire food firm Bakkavor partners with Samaritans

South Cheshire fresh food company Bakkavor Group has announced a new charity partnership with Samaritans.

The firm, which has a base in Aston, near Nantwich, and in Crewe, say they want to support colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing as “a core priority”.

May 23, 2025
Best friends rebrand Nantwich florist as “The Bloom Edit”

Best friends rebrand Nantwich florist as “The Bloom Edit”

A popular Nantwich florist has bloomed into a new brand after being taken on by two best friends.

Cat Scarlett and Han Wharton are launching the new-look shop on Hospital Street this Saturday, May 24.

May 20, 2025
HJ Lea in Nantwich and Mornflake team up to mark 350 years

HJ Lea in Nantwich and Mornflake team up to mark 350 years

Animal feed manufacturer HJ Lea Oakes has joined Mornflake in celebrating 350 years of milling oats in South Cheshire.

The firm, based at Aston near Nantwich, dates back to 1675 when William Lea began milling oats at Swettenham Mill, feeding the by-product to animals.

May 6, 2025
The Olde Barbridge Inn managers delighted at reopening

The Olde Barbridge Inn managers delighted at reopening

The Olde Barbridge Inn village pub near Nantwich has reopened under new management after a £500,000 investment from Punch Pubs & Co.

The pub is now managed by experienced hospitality professionals Helen and Jamie, who are eager to bring their vision to life and restore the pub to its former glory.

May 3, 2025
Cheshire to get first slime venue as Gootopia lands in Nantwich

Cheshire to get first slime venue as Gootopia lands in Nantwich

Gootopia Cheshire is opening its doors in Nantwich, becoming the North West’s first and only purpose-built slime venue.

The new venue will be open at Gate Farm Rural Enterprise Park, on Wettenhall Road in Poole, on Saturday May 17.

May 1, 2025
Nantwich chippy in line for Luke Littler UK kebab honour!

Nantwich chippy in line for Luke Littler UK kebab honour!

A Nantwich chip shop has been shortlisted with nine others across Britain by darts sensation Luke Littler to find the best kebab takeaway.

World Champion Littler is famed for his love of the kebab and he’s teamed up with Deliveroo to crown the nation’s best ‘bab’.

May 1, 2025
Bear and Boost coffee bar in Nantwich marks first birthday

Bear and Boost coffee bar in Nantwich marks first birthday

Staff at Bear and Boost Coffee and Juice Bar in Nantwich are about to celebrate the venue’s first birthday.

The popular coffee shop, located above Running Bear shop on Oat Market, opened its doors last May, offering locally roasted speciality coffee, cakes, and light bites.

April 26, 2025
Nantwich photographer second in UK to earn sustainability accreditation

Nantwich photographer second in UK to earn sustainability accreditation

A Nantwich photographer has become only the second in the UK to earn a sustainability accreditation.

Sarah Horton, who lives in Willaston, has been working as a wedding photographer for 10 years

April 11, 2025
Nantwich hair salon marks 25 years with makeover

Nantwich hair salon marks 25 years with makeover

A hairdressing salon in Nantwich has celebrated its 25th anniversary with a face-lift.

And thanks to the support of other businesses on Hospital Street Steven Burgin Hairdressing was able to continue trading while the salon refit was underway.

April 7, 2025