Business

Bentley Motors workers “clog up” residential streets, say councillors

Bentley Motors workers “clog up” residential streets, say councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Bentley Motors needs to crackdown on workers who clog up residential streets rather than parking on the company’s car parks, say councillors.

The luxury car manufacturer was given permission by Cheshire East’s strategic planning board to build a new paint shop at its Crewe campus and two link bridges over Sunnybank Road.

October 26, 2023
Family-run Nantwich Bookshop celebrates 20 years of trade

Family-run Nantwich Bookshop celebrates 20 years of trade

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on High Street are celebrating 20 years of business.

Owners Steve and Denise Lawson opened the premises back in November 2003.

October 24, 2023
Finalists unveiled in South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2023

Finalists unveiled in South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2023

Finalists have been named in the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2023 as excitement mounts ahead of the big night at Reaseheath College.

The prestigious ceremony, in its 26th year, always creates a buzz across South Cheshire as businesses of all sizes wait to hear who will be crowned this year’s champions.

October 23, 2023
Shoezone opens new store on Crewe retail park

Shoezone opens new store on Crewe retail park

Footwear retailer Shoezone has opened a new store on the Grand Junction retail park in Crewe.

The store was launched on Saturday with a number special offers, including savings on a selection of various styles and seasonal opening offers.

October 16, 2023
Bentley Motors has record number of trainee positions

Bentley Motors has record number of trainee positions

Bentley Motors in Crewe has announced a record number of trainee positions for the 2024 intake, totalling 164 roles.

More than a third of the positions are focused on Bentley’s R&D department as the firm looks for the industry’s brightest talents to support its Beyond100 strategy.

October 14, 2023
Right at Home South Cheshire holds Family Care Fest

Right at Home South Cheshire holds Family Care Fest

Carers across South Cheshire were celebrated at an inaugural Family Care Fest event at Crewe Central.

The event, run by Right at Home South Cheshire, brought together caregivers and their families in a celebration of togetherness and community spirit.

October 13, 2023
Nantwich training centre “Choose Your Future” opens

Nantwich training centre “Choose Your Future” opens

A Nantwich couple have opened a new training and development centre targeting careers as part of a global health and wellbeing brand.

Paul and Victoria Brown have converted the former Britannia Building Society on High Street

October 8, 2023
Nantwich accountancy joins regional group

Nantwich accountancy joins regional group

Nantwich accountancy practice Lyon Griffiths is joining regional accountancy group, DJH Mitten Clarke.

The new partnership provides Lyon Griffiths with access to inhouse specialist services such as R&D, capital allowances, commercial funding and corporate finance.

October 5, 2023
Boss of Everything Genetic to speak at Nantwich event

Boss of Everything Genetic to speak at Nantwich event

The CEO and Founder of the Nantwich firm Everything Genetic is to speak at the next Digital Debrief in Nantwich.

James Price will be the keynote speaker at the event on October 19 at The Crown Hotel in Nantwich.

October 2, 2023
Accountancy firm marks anniversary milestone in Nantwich

Accountancy firm marks anniversary milestone in Nantwich

An accountancy firm founded in Nantwich in the 1920s, has celebrated a golden anniversary at its landmark base in the town.

Afford Bond, one of the region’s largest independent practices, has marked 50 years on Wellington Road as it grows its client base across the North West.

October 2, 2023
South Cheshire Chamber says scrapping HS2 would be “disastrous”

South Cheshire Chamber says scrapping HS2 would be “disastrous”

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce has urged the Government to press on with HS2 Phase 2 saying a decision to scrap the project now would be “disastrous” for the area.

The Chamber has backed High Speed rail since day one and remains a firm believer in the economic benefits it would bring to South Cheshire and neighbouring communities.

September 29, 2023
Bentley Motors in Crewe unveils two new environment partners

Bentley Motors in Crewe unveils two new environment partners

Bentley Motors’ Environmental Foundation has agreed partnerships with two organisations.

The firm’s £3 million initiative to find future solutions to environmental challenges has been joined by The Climate Group and The Rivers Trust.

September 28, 2023
Crewe and Nantwich careers fair to be held at Cheshire College

Crewe and Nantwich careers fair to be held at Cheshire College

Cheshire and Warrington Pledge are to stage the Crewe and Nantwich Careers and Education Fair at Cheshire College South and West on October 5.

Members of public are being invited to attend the event which aims to inspire the next generation of employees.

September 23, 2023