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Cheshire baby care business Pura expands into US market

Cheshire baby care business Pura expands into US market

Cheshire baby care company Pura is set to expand into the US market just three years after its launch.

The “eco-ethical” brand will debut online with retail giant Walmart and in selected stores across the US this month.

June 13, 2023
Agronomic expert to speak at Digital Debrief in Nantwich

Agronomic expert to speak at Digital Debrief in Nantwich

Renowned agronomic expert and qualified consultant Dr Paul Challinor will be the keynote speaker at the next Digital Debrief event on July 20 at The Crown Hotel in Nantwich.

June 10, 2023
Chamber boosts business support with town centre visits

Chamber boosts business support with town centre visits

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce is getting out and about to meet businesses and offer practical support.

Traders in Crewe and Nantwich town centres have welcomed visits from the Chamber’s Business Advisor Richard Weilding as part of a new drive to meet business owners face-to-face on their premises.

June 9, 2023
Rachel Rodgers

Nantwich dog trainer scoops national award third year running

Nantwich dog trainer Rachel Rodgers has scooped a national honour for the third consecutive year.

Rachel, who runs dog behaviour service Nose to Trail, won the Dog Trainer of the Year award at the Corporate Livewire Prestige Awards.

May 30, 2023
Bentley Motors to expand Excellence Centre for Honey Production

Bentley Motors to expand Excellence Centre for Honey Production

There’s a real buzz around Crewe car maker Bentley Motors – thanks to its plan to expand its Excellence Centre for Honey Production.

It will increase the colony size of the “Bentley Bees” from 600,000 to more than one million through the installation of seven new bee hives.

May 27, 2023
Boughey Distribution driver wins national award

Boughey Distribution driver wins national award

Boughey Distribution driver Gareth Bell has won the Extra Mile Award at the Microlise Driver of the Year Awards 2023.

Gareth, who has been with the company for 16 years, was honoured at the UK’s premier HGV driver awards programme.

May 24, 2023
Nantwich financial planners achieve top rated mark

Nantwich financial planners achieve top rated mark

Staff at Nantwich firm Atherton and Associates Wealth Management Ltd have scooped top national status.

The company’s team of financial planners all individually achieved Top Rated Adviser status in the VouchedFor 2023 guide, as distributed by The Times.

May 22, 2023
Nantwich hairdresser gets a warm welcome from Woore WI

Nantwich hairdresser gets a warm welcome from Woore WI

A women’s group welcomed Nantwich hairdresser Steven Burgin to a fundraising evening where members were shown how to turn back the clock with stylish looks.

Steve, based on Hospital Street, staged a demonstration for Woore WI where the chosen charity this year is Sam’s Gift supporting teenage cancer sufferers.

May 17, 2023
Bakkavor staff help raise funds in Sandstone Trail challenge

Bakkavor staff help raise funds in Sandstone Trail challenge

Two teams from South Cheshire firm Bakkavor completed a 68-mile Sandstone Trail challenge to help raise funds for GroceryAid.

Two parts of their 12-strong team set off to walk the Sandstone Trail – both ways.

May 16, 2023
Bentley Motors reports record first quarter results

Bentley Motors reports record first quarter results

South Cheshire car maker Bentley Motors has reported record first quarter financial results.

And bosses at the Pyms Lane site say it’s their second best-ever quarter in history.

May 11, 2023
Nantwich pub plans beer festival as it enters CAMRA Good Beer Guide

Nantwich pub plans beer festival as it enters CAMRA Good Beer Guide

A Nantwich pub has announced plans for a new beer festival after being included in the Campaign for Real Ale Guide to a top pint.

The Black Lion, on Welsh Row, appears in the 50th anniversary edition of CAMRA’S Good Beer Guide celebrating the UK’s finest pubs.

May 10, 2023
Local firms give backing to Nantwich Food Festival 2023

Local firms give backing to Nantwich Food Festival 2023

Major local employers have thrown their financial muscle behind the Nantwich Food Festival 2023.

Organisers say without the local sponsors the three-day event could not be held.

May 5, 2023
Tarporley pub launches “Earn And Learn” summer job schemes

Tarporley pub launches “Earn And Learn” summer job schemes

The Swan at Tarporley has launched a new “Earn and Learn” summer job scheme.

It’s aimed at school leavers, university students or those looking for a career change to explore the hospitality industry, and earn a minimum of £5,500 in the process.

April 23, 2023