Business

Crewe-based Bentley Motors achieve record car sales in 2022

Crewe-based Bentley Motors achieve record car sales in 2022

Crewe-based Bentley Motors have announced record sales in 2022, selling 15,174 cars.

It’s a 4% increase on the previous record year (14,659) in 2021 and the first time Bentley has sold more than 15,000 cars in a year.

January 11, 2023
M&Co store in Nantwich facing closure amid administration

M&Co store in Nantwich facing closure amid administration

Popular Nantwich High Street shop M&Co is facing closure after the company went into administration.

The store has been a High Street landmark for several decades and it’s reported staff were only told of the closure on Friday.

December 21, 2022
Nantwich home care firm recruits employees from Africa

Nantwich home care firm recruits employees from Africa

A Nantwich care home company has recruited new staff from Africa in a bid to fill vacancies.

InSafeHands was forced to be innovative by obtaining a sponsorship licence to recruit care staff from Zambia.

December 17, 2022
South Cheshire firm Bakkavor celebrates loyal staff at Nantwich ceremony

South Cheshire firm Bakkavor celebrates loyal staff at Nantwich ceremony

South Cheshire bread suppliers Bakkavor has celebrated its loyal staff at a ceremony in Nantwich.

The garlic and speciality bread producer, with factories in Aston near Nantwich and Crewe, held its loyal service award ceremony at Nantwich Town FC for those who have between five and 20 years service.

December 16, 2022
Nantwich home improvement firm in £200,000 investment

Nantwich home improvement firm in £200,000 investment

A major £200,000 investment drive has helped a Nantwich home improvement specialist deliver a new customer experience.

Clearview Home Improvements, which also has showrooms in Preston and Warrington, has introduced new state-of-the-art 3D design studios and software to help homeowners transform properties.

December 13, 2022
Local manufacturer makes World Cup “cups” for LGBQT+ charities

Local manufacturer makes World Cup “cups” for LGBQT+ charities

A paper cup manufacturer run by a Nantwich man has been raising funds – and awareness of diversity – with these special World Cup editions promoting LGBQT+

Green Rock Manufacturing Group makes paper cups and lids which are 100% plastic free, compostable and recyclable.

December 13, 2022
Nantwich firm Fabulosa celebrates “stellar award year”

Nantwich firm Fabulosa celebrates “stellar award year”

Staff at Nantwich fragrance-led home and lifestyle brand Fabulosa are celebrating a landmark 2022 which has seen them achieve 12 highly prestigious winner and finalist awards.

The various accolades are in recognition of the company’s swift rise to success since its launch just three years ago.

December 12, 2022
Staff at Bakkavor in Crewe given healthy help in “wellbeing week”

Staff at Bakkavor in Crewe given healthy help in “wellbeing week”

Staff at Bakkavor in Crewe have good physical and mental health at the top of their agenda.

Three colleagues from the Crewe team have enrolled as Wellness Champions, aimed at reinforcing Bakkavor’s core wellbeing values.

December 5, 2022
Nantwich gets festive with Christmas shop window displays

Nantwich gets festive with Christmas shop window displays

By Jonathan White
Independent retailers in Nantwich joining in the festive spirit by showing their eye-catching Christmas window displays and frontages.

The shop window display at Wendy’s Florist on Hospital Street features a scale model of the frontage of their business and adjacent businesses (Foundations women’s boutique, Bizzybods children’s boutique, The Cheese Shop artisan cheeses, Brookshaws of Nantwich).

December 4, 2022
Nantwich based homecare firms picks up coveted award

Nantwich based homecare firms picks up coveted award

Homecare companies Right at Home South Cheshire & Right at Home Mid Cheshire are celebrating after picking up the “Employer of the Year” at the South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2022.

The annual awards took place at a glittering ceremony held at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

November 29, 2022
Nantwich Town strengthens partnership with Applewood

Nantwich Town strengthens partnership with Applewood

Nantwich Town and local firm Applewood Independent have strengthened their partnership.

The financial company has retained the naming rights to the 3G facility known as “The Applewood Arena”.

November 26, 2022
Nantwich shops team up for Christmas card charity fundraiser

Nantwich shops team up for Christmas card charity fundraiser

Independent shops in Nantwich have teamed up to produce this Christmas card which they hope will raise money for charity.

A number of shops – which also put on eye-catching festive window displays – hope the card will be as successful.

November 23, 2022
South Cheshire Chamber salutes its business stars of 2022

South Cheshire Chamber salutes its business stars of 2022

Triumph in the face of adversity was the star of the show as South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce celebrated business talent at its 25th Anniversary Business Awards.

The ceremony at Reaseheath College in Nantwich hailed business ability to overcome challenge and succeed through creativity and goodwill before a sell-out audience of local companies and charities.

November 21, 2022