Business

Barringtons Corporate Recovery donates funds to St Luke’s Hospice

Barringtons Corporate Recovery donates funds to St Luke’s Hospice

A corporate recovery business in Nantwich has been praised for its long-standing commitment to St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice.

Barringtons Corporate Recovery (BCR) has handed over a further £400 to the facility after staging its sixth charity quiz.

February 8, 2018
Iconic Nantwich furniture firm Mia Stanza set to celebrate 20 years

Iconic Nantwich furniture firm Mia Stanza set to celebrate 20 years

Nantwich’s iconic furniture firm Mia Stanza will soon be celebrating 20 years in the town.

The brand, which means “My Room” in Italian, was set up by furniture lovers Eric and June Lightowler in 1999 in a small shop on the corner of High Street.

February 7, 2018
South Cheshire rail firm supports latest high-speed trains

South Cheshire rail firm supports latest high-speed trains

Train builder Hitachi has partnered with Crewe firm TBM Rail to fit out its latest fleet of InterCity Express trains.

The Class 800 high-speed IET units, delivered to Great Western Railway, entered passenger service in October 2017.

February 4, 2018
Access2Finance service launched by Cheshire East Council

Access2Finance service launched by Cheshire East Council

Cheshire East Council’s Skills and Growth Company has launched a new service to help Crewe and Nantwich businesses access finance to boost growth.

Access2Finance comes after a business survey found that 28% of businesses said not accessing finance was a barrier to expansion.

February 3, 2018
Nantwich Hearing Centre celebrates third anniversary with expansion plans

Nantwich Hearing Centre celebrates third anniversary with expansion plans

A Nantwich couple who run the Nantwich Hearing Centre have been fine-tuning their business thanks to a £15,000 makeover.

Now Helen and Alan Jackson plan to expand by helping those waiting months for treatment on the NHS.

February 1, 2018
Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards launched

Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards launched

Voting is underway for the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards 2018.

People in Nantwich and Crewe can nominate their favourite establishment across the county, in categories that are most applicable.

January 25, 2018
Free digital seminars on offer for South Cheshire businesses

Free digital seminars on offer for South Cheshire businesses

Businesses in South Cheshire connecting to Superfast broadband can tap in to free digital seminars.

Connecting Cheshire is launching its latest business support package – Digital+ – available to businesses across Cheshire and Warrington.

January 23, 2018
Nantwich boss launches ‘Ride to Work’ bike scheme for staff

Nantwich boss launches ‘Ride to Work’ bike scheme for staff

A company boss from Nantwich is encouraging employees to get on their bike and help cut down on congestion across South Cheshire.

Nantwich man Ken Lawton, owner of Alpha Omega Securities, has launched a Ride to Work scheme offering his staff a brand new bike to travel to their work destinations and head office on Lawton Street, Crewe.

January 22, 2018
Nantwich home care provider named company’s best in UK

Nantwich home care provider named company’s best in UK

A Nantwich home care provider has been named its company’s best office in the country for 2017.

Paul Best, managing director of Clarriots Care Cheshire East, his wife Jane Best and their team were presented with the trophy and certificates.

January 19, 2018
Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina wins UK Inland Marina of the Year

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina wins UK Inland Marina of the Year

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina has won the UK Inland Marina of the Year 2018 at London Boat Show For the second year running.

The marina, in the heart of the Cheshire canal network on the Shropshire Union Canal, was exhibiting for the first time with their own stand at the London Boat Show.

January 16, 2018
New manager for South Cheshire branch of Handelsbanken

New manager for South Cheshire branch of Handelsbanken

Handelsbanken, the relationship bank for local businesses and individuals, has appointed Sharon Wooliscroft to manage its branch in Crewe.

With a 28-year background in banking, Sharon will lead an established team of bankers serving , customers in and around South Cheshire.

January 16, 2018
Nantwich-based Howard Worth promotes new partner, Martin Webb

Nantwich-based Howard Worth promotes new partner, Martin Webb

Howard Worth in Nantwich has appointed a new Partner by promoting Martin Webb.

Mr Webb, a former Malbank School pupil, becomes the long-established finance firm’s ninth Partner.

January 15, 2018
Crown Hotel revamp in Nantwich pays tribute to the late Phillip Martin

Crown Hotel revamp in Nantwich pays tribute to the late Phillip Martin

The family of former Crown Hotel owner Phillip Martin, who died in November, have ensured his legacy will live on after unveiling the Nantwich venue’s latest look.

The historic building was closed for five days while work was carried out on the bar and lounge area.

January 13, 2018