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Pub firm Parogon Group to create 150 jobs in South Cheshire and Staffordshire

Pub firm Parogon Group to create 150 jobs in South Cheshire and Staffordshire

Pub firm Parogon Group has announced plans to create 150 new jobs in South Cheshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire in 2019.

The firm has acquired to new pub sites in the region, and aims to boost its workforce from 360 to more than 500.

December 17, 2018
Right at Home South Cheshire - L-R Kirsty Morris, Louisa Shaw and Ben Selby

Nantwich care provider unveils expansion plan to double workforce

Nantwich-based senior home care provider Right at Home South Cheshire has unveiled its ambitious expansion plans for 2019.

The organisation, which has scooped three prestigious awards in recent weeks, says its services are in such high demand it is looking to increase its team by 40 over the next 12 months.

December 13, 2018
Bloodwise charity benefits from new Nantwich business donation

Bloodwise charity benefits from new Nantwich business donation

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich businesswoman has donated £385 to leukaemia charity Bloodwise.

Liz Parkin from Bluebell Beauty has presented the cheque to Liz and Mike Boffey, South Cheshire representatives of Bloodwise.

December 11, 2018
Cheshire East apprentice scheme directory launched

Cheshire East apprentice scheme directory launched

Cheshire East Council’s Skills and Growth Company has published a new directory to promote businesses’ apprentice schemes and help school leavers.

December 9, 2018
Delmar Print ceases trading in business blow for Nantwich

Delmar Print ceases trading in business blow for Nantwich

Well-known Nantwich printing firm Delmar Print has ceased trading and gone into receivership, it has been revealed.

The news is a blow to the town where the company is based on Wall Lane, employing up to 15 people.

December 6, 2018
Nantwich firm filling school governor places scoops business honour

Nantwich firm filling school governor places scoops business honour

A Nantwich governor has crowned a hectic first 18 months running her new firm by being highly commended at the South Cheshire Chamber business awards.

Su Turner’s Insight to Impact Consulting Ltd supports school governors to govern and lead more effectively.

December 5, 2018
FEATURE: Land owners help launch eco-homes development in Willaston

FEATURE: Land owners help launch eco-homes development in Willaston

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A land-owning couple have helped to spark a new “eco-homes” development in Willaston, near Nantwich.

Darren and Sue Long were keen to ensure any new development was sustainable and eco-friendly.

December 5, 2018
Bra-vo to County Group women who bin garments for cancer charity

Bra-vo to County Group women who bin garments for cancer charity

Female colleagues at The County Group in Crewe happily binned their bras in the name of a good cause.

They collected more than 50 bras in bin bags for the Against Breast Cancer annual fundraiser.

December 4, 2018
Nantwich firm Direct Access wins International honour at Chamber awards

Nantwich firm Direct Access wins International honour at Chamber awards

Nantwich accessibility firm Direct Access has won International Trader of the Year at the prestigious South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Awards.

The award comes as the business, run by Steven Mifsud, celebrates a successful first year in the United Arab Emirates and opening of the company’s first offices in Dubai.

December 2, 2018
Nantwich firms celebrate honours at South Cheshire Chamber awards night

Nantwich firms celebrate honours at South Cheshire Chamber awards night

Three Nantwich firms are celebrating after scooping honours at the annual South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards.

Watts Commercial Finance won the outright Business of the Year 2018 at the event, now in its 22nd year.

November 28, 2018
Car Transplants helps motor vehicle students at Reaseheath College

Car Transplants helps motor vehicle students at Reaseheath College

Motor vehicle students at Reaseheath College in Nantwich are learning their trade on the latest road cars thanks to local automotive company Car Transplants.

The latest intake of vehicle technicians are developing practical skills on a range of models and static engines loaned by Car Transplants as part of its long partnership with the college.

November 24, 2018
Nantwich firm Watts Mortgages shortlisted in national award

Nantwich firm Watts Mortgages shortlisted in national award

Nantwich company Watts Mortgage & Wealth Management have been shortlisted for the Protection Broker of the Year award at the Mortgage Introducer awards.

The Mortgage Introducer Awards, seen as the jewel in the crown of the UK mortgage industry, promote and celebrate outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals and bring together some of the sectors finest.

November 20, 2018
Nantwich firm Applewood Independent celebrates 20th anniversary

Nantwich firm Applewood Independent celebrates 20th anniversary

Staff at Nantwich-based Applewood Independent Limited have celebrated the company’s 20th birthday in style.

Bosses organised a function for their clients at Nantwich Civic Hall as part of the anniversary celebrations.

November 18, 2018