Business

Family-run Crewe car dealership wins national award

Family-run Crewe car dealership wins national award

A family owned car dealership in South Cheshire has won a national award.

Local Crewe Audi, owned by Swansway Motor Group, has won the best Aftesales Service award as voted by Audi customers.

October 9, 2017
Nantwich restaurant Residence unveils new-look after £350,000 facelift

Nantwich restaurant Residence unveils new-look after £350,000 facelift

Hundreds of people flocked to the unveiling of Residence in Nantwich after a £350,000 facelift doubling its capacity.

The bar and restaurant, on Mill Street, has been extended to create new dining and socialising areas.

October 8, 2017
Former law worker courts success with new Nantwich shop Nettle

Former law worker courts success with new Nantwich shop Nettle

A former law trainee is courting success with her new Nantwich shop after she crafted herself a new career!

Jo Weaver’s new homeware and gift store, Nettle, on Beam Street, fulfils a long-held ambition ever since she quit the legal business.

October 4, 2017
Nantwich property agents Martin&Co achieve record high lettings

Nantwich property agents Martin&Co achieve record high lettings

Nantwich property firm Martin&Co has achieved record figures for lettings at its Nantwich office.

The company, on Hospital Street, saw a 25% increase in lettings between May and August.

October 2, 2017
Former Nantwich kick-boxer marks 20-year milestone at security firm

Former Nantwich kick-boxer marks 20-year milestone at security firm

A former kick-boxer from Nantwich is celebrating 20 years at the helm of one of Cheshire’s biggest security firms.

Ken Lawton, owner of Alpha Omega Securities, welcomed more than 100 people including TV celebrity Ross Kemp to his anniversary dinner at the town’s Residence Bar and Restaurant.

September 26, 2017
Nantwich accountants Barringtons to run free ‘pay less tax’ roadshows

Nantwich accountants Barringtons to run free ‘pay less tax’ roadshows

Accountants in Nantwich are taking to the road in a bid to help businesses cut costs and pay less tax.

Barringtons Chartered Accountants has teamed up with regional Chambers of Commerce to stage free roadshows.

September 23, 2017
Nantwich firm Connect lands key teaching aid deal with university

Nantwich firm Connect lands key teaching aid deal with university

Nantwich-based training firm Connect has agreed a deal with the Institute for Education at Bath Spa University to use its pioneering training aid, C-Live.

The company, based on Alvaston Business Park, has created C-Live as part of its teacher training programmes from September onwards.

September 18, 2017
South Cheshire Chamber seeks out Young Apprentice of the Year

South Cheshire Chamber seeks out Young Apprentice of the Year

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce is on the hunt for the Young Apprentice of the Year as part of its annual awards.

Organisers are expecting a flurry of activity as deadline for its 21st anniversary Business Awards draws near.

September 13, 2017
Hairdresser teams up with Nantwich care scheme to launch new salon

Hairdresser teams up with Nantwich care scheme to launch new salon

Mobile hairdresser Jo Puttnam is proving she can still cut it – by opening a new salon inside a Nantwich care village.

Jo has teamed up with Mill House on Queens Drive to breath new life into the salon for residents living on the site.

September 11, 2017
South Cheshire estate agents Butters John Bee bought by Spicerhaart Group

South Cheshire estate agents Butters John Bee bought by Spicerhaart Group

One of South Cheshire’s longest established estate agents Butters John Bee has been sold to Spicerhaart Group.

The deal means Butters John Bee, which has branches in Nantwich, Crewe, Alsager, Sandbach, Congleton and all across Staffordshire, is now part of the UK’s largest independent estate agency group, owned by Paul Smith.

September 5, 2017
Mornflake to launch ‘Mighty Oats’ re-brand at Nantwich Food Festival

Mornflake to launch ‘Mighty Oats’ re-brand at Nantwich Food Festival

Breakfast food giant Mornflake will serve up a tasty company re-brand alongside gastronomic delights at the Nantwich Food Festival.

The South Cheshire employer will welcome thousands to its Food Hall on the Bowling Green car-park as it marks 10 years as a major supporter of the annual event.

August 31, 2017
Nantwich firm Frank Olsen Furniture secures Northern Powerhouse £25,000 investment

Nantwich firm Frank Olsen Furniture secures Northern Powerhouse £25,000 investment

Nantwich firm Frank Olsen Furniture has earned a £25,000 investment from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF).

The boost will support the company’s expansion from a start-up to a scale up business following a sharp rise in retailer demand for its products.

August 30, 2017
Nantwich milk firm achieves business success in Middle East

Nantwich milk firm achieves business success in Middle East

Nemi Dairy near Nantwich has achieved success by exporting fresh British milk to the Middle East.

The family-run business, based in Audlem, now has its products on the shelves of six hypermarkets.

August 23, 2017