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Bentley Motors launches 2023 Extraordinary Women initiative

Bentley Motors launches 2023 Extraordinary Women initiative

Bentley Motors has launched its 2023 Extraordinary Women initiative.

It is a global mentoring programme aimed at inspiring and developing the next generation of young female leaders in the fields of engineering, design, technology and business.

March 14, 2023
Nantwich-based gin crowned best in the country

Nantwich-based gin crowned best in the country

A gin made by Nantwich-based Three Wrens Distillery has been crowned the best in the country.

Three Wrens Distillery’s Exquisite Citrus Gin earned the award for England’s Best Gin in the signature botanical category at The World Gin Awards in London.

March 4, 2023
Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution scoops hat-trick of awards

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution scoops hat-trick of awards

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution has been awarded a hat-trick of ‘AA’ grades in the BRCGS Storage and Distribution standard.

It’s the highest grade possible and comes for its sites in Wardle, Crewe and a Co-Pack Facility also in Wardle, Nantwich.

March 4, 2023
Bentley Motors launches new technical centre in Crewe

Bentley Motors launches new technical centre in Crewe

Bentley Motors has officially launched its new Quality Centre and Engineering Technical Centre at its headquarters in South Cheshire.

The centre will be integral to its future battery-powered electric vehicle (BEV) production.

February 23, 2023
Nantwich physio firm secures major investment from new owners

Nantwich physio firm secures major investment from new owners

A firm of South Cheshire physiotherapists has been acquired by a like-minded business dedicated to fighting pain.

Rick Carter, who founded ctchealthcare in Crewe almost 30 years ago, has handed over the reins to True Physio Ltd which has branches in Manchester, Lancashire, and Yorkshire.

February 21, 2023
Community spirit earns Nantwich salon a national award

Community spirit earns Nantwich salon a national award

A Nantwich salon has scooped a national award after proving a cut above the rest when it comes to community engagement and fundraising.

Steven Burgin, on Hospital Street, fended off competition from hairdressers countrywide to win “Local Salon of the Year” in the industry awards scheme run by American hair brand Joico.

February 15, 2023
South Cheshire organisations launch apprenticeship programmes

South Cheshire organisations launch apprenticeship programmes

Two major employers in South Cheshire have launched their 2023 Apprenticeship programmes.

Bentley Motors has announced 37 new apprenticeship vacancies to coincide with the launch of National Apprenticeship Week.

February 12, 2023
Nantwich broker Watts Finance scoops industry award

Nantwich broker Watts Finance scoops industry award

Nantwich-based broker Watts Commercial Finance has been named Commercial Broker of the Year at leading industry awards.

Watts picked up the accolade at the Redwood Bank Broker Awards 2023 in Birmingham.

February 12, 2023
Nantwich mum takes over popular Bizzybods store in town

Nantwich mum takes over popular Bizzybods store in town

A Nantwich mum has taken over the reins at the popular Bizzybods children’s store in the town.

Marlee Briscoe is the new owner of Bizzybods on Hospital Street after former owner Mandy Platt decided to pursue new adventures.

February 10, 2023
Reaseheath to offer free training in food industry careers

Reaseheath to offer free training in food industry careers

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is offering unemployed people a chance to receive free training leading to careers in the food industry.

A two-week fully funded “Skills Bootcamp” offering specific technical training is set to start in mid February.

February 6, 2023
Williams of Audlem scoops award at national retail show

Williams of Audlem scoops award at national retail show

An award-winning shop in Audlem has scooped another national accolade.

Williams of Audlem, which has been open for 161 years in the Cheshire village, picked up a prize at the “Good Retail Awards” in Birmingham.

February 6, 2023
South Cheshire carers celebrated at Belong champion awards

South Cheshire carers celebrated at Belong champion awards

Carers from South Cheshire have been celebrated at the annual Belong Champion Awards.

Colleagues at Belong’s Crewe dementia care village, and the home care service Belong at Home, picked up six trophies at the ceremony at Peckforton Castle near Nantwich.

February 4, 2023
Nantwich manufacturer helps Made Smarter reach 250 milestone

Nantwich manufacturer helps Made Smarter reach 250 milestone

A Nantwich manufacturer has helped a pioneering programme achieve a major milestone of supporting its 250th business investment in technology.

GB Engineering, which makes precision components, is one of the recent SMEs to secure support from Made Smarter, the government-funded and industry-led initiative.

January 31, 2023