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Two more companies open on Grand Junction Retail Park

Two more companies open on Grand Junction Retail Park

Two major companies are opening up new outlets on Grand Junction Retail Park in Crewe.

The Works will be opening a new store and PureGym will also be opening on the site.

August 11, 2023
Nantwich firm Fabulosa secures global distribution rights

Nantwich firm Fabulosa secures global distribution rights

Nantwich fragrance firm Fabulosa has secured distribution rights representing one billion of the world’s population.

The company has representation across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia with its range of household cleaning products, equating to partnerships in more than 50 countries.

August 9, 2023
Bentley Motors 2023 profits down on previous year

Bentley Motors 2023 profits down on previous year

Bentley Motors profits for first six months of 2023 were slightly down on the previous year, results show.

The Crewe-based luxury British marque posted operating profits of €390 million, a 2% drop from €398 million on same period in 2022.

August 5, 2023
Nantwich homecare firm named in top 20 in North West

Nantwich homecare firm named in top 20 in North West

Nantwich-based homecare provider Right at Home South Cheshire has been named in Top 20 in the North West by national independent review website, homecare.co.uk

The award was based on the homecare provider’s reviews from the people they care for, their friends and relatives.

August 4, 2023
Bentley Motors launches new community investment scheme

Bentley Motors launches new community investment scheme

South Cheshire car maker Bentley Motors has introduced a new community investment programme.

The scheme, called Advancing Life Chances (ALC), is in partnership with the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).

July 31, 2023
Crewe dementia specialist Belong earns national recognition

Crewe dementia specialist Belong earns national recognition

Belong Crewe has won the Outstanding Dignity and Respect in Dementia Care Award at the National Dementia Care Awards 2023.

The not-for-profit operator was singled out for putting its customers at the heart of everything and adds to its recent accolades for excellence in care provision.

July 25, 2023
Bentley Motors appoints new board member for manufacturing

Bentley Motors appoints new board member for manufacturing

Bentley Motors has appointed Andreas Lehe as the new Board Member for Manufacturing.

He will started the role on September 1 and will report directly to Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and CEO.

July 20, 2023
Boughey joins DVSA “Earned Recognition Accreditation Scheme”

Boughey joins DVSA “Earned Recognition Accreditation Scheme”

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution has joined the Earned Recognition Accreditation scheme run by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

The voluntary scheme demonstrates commitment to compliance and upholding the highest standards within the industry.

July 17, 2023
Nantwich pub hailed at Cheshire and Warrington “Heroes” awards

Nantwich pub hailed at Cheshire and Warrington “Heroes” awards

Nantwich pub The Red Cow was among the award winners at the Cheshire and Warrington Pledge Partnership awards for its work inspiring young people.

The Beam Street venue – a 16th Century Old coaching inn – won the “Inspirational Small Business of The Year” category.

July 15, 2023
The Swan at Marbury crowned North West’s best pub

The Swan at Marbury crowned North West’s best pub

A South Cheshire village inn has claimed the crown of the “North West’s Pub of the Year”.

The accolade for the Swan at Marbury cum Quoisley, near Nantwich, comes from the prestigious National Pub & Bar of the Year Awards.

July 12, 2023
Bentley Motors expands “Extraordinary Women” programme

Bentley Motors expands “Extraordinary Women” programme

Bentley’s global “Extraordinary Women” programme has expanded by recruiting from across the UK and Saudi Arabia.

Talented females visited the firm’s South Cheshire headquarters as the final stage of its bespoke mentorship programme.

July 11, 2023
Nantwich salon flies rainbow flag raising cash for LGBT+ cause

Nantwich salon flies rainbow flag raising cash for LGBT+ cause

A Nantwich salon is totting up the proceeds after staging a special event to raise money for a South Cheshire based LGBT+ cause.

Steven Burgin Hairdressing on Hospital Street welcomed clients and neighbouring businesses to an open evening where collections were made for the charity Body Positive in Crewe.

July 6, 2023
Nantwich firm Boughey shortlisted for major industry awards

Nantwich firm Boughey shortlisted for major industry awards

Boughey Distribution, with sites in Nantwich and Shavington, has been shortlisted for two national awards in the 2023 Motor Transport Awards.

The company will line-up alongside four other finalists in the Haulier of the Year Award, the top honour at what is widely seen as the annual ‘Oscars’ of the road transport industry.

June 30, 2023