Business

What Cheshire business owners should know before buying or selling a company

What Cheshire business owners should know before buying or selling a company

Buying or selling a business is a major decision that involves more than agreeing a price.

Legal structure, due diligence, warranties, and post-completion risk all influence the outcome.

March 17, 2026
Bentley Motors set to make hundreds of workers redundant

Bentley Motors set to make hundreds of workers redundant

Bentley Motors today announced they are set to make hundreds of redundancies from its South Cheshire luxury car plant as part of “long-term competitiveness and operational efficiency”.

They said a consultation programme affecting management, agency and non-manufacturing employees will begin.

March 17, 2026
New travel agency opens in Nantwich town centre

New travel agency opens in Nantwich town centre

Nantwich has welcomed a new travel agency to the town centre.

Global Travel & Cruise officially opened its doors yesterday (March 14th) on High Street in the historic Queen’s Aid House.

March 15, 2026
Nantwich agency lands extended Network Rail contract

Nantwich agency lands extended Network Rail contract

Nantwich marketing agency Eleven has renewed its contract with Network Rail’s Creative Services Framework.

The Welsh Row-based company has been appointed to provide strategic campaign services.

March 11, 2026
Former footballers launch new AI business in Nantwich

Former footballers launch new AI business in Nantwich

Two former professional footballers and Nantwich residents have teamed up to launch a new business to help sportspeople find new careers.

Joe Davis, son of former Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town manager Steve, and Tim Alexander are set to launch an AI platform from new premises on Welsh Row.

March 8, 2026
Visit Cheshire tourism award winners 2026

South Cheshire attractions crowned at 2026 Tourism Awards

A number of South Cheshire attractions have been crowned at the Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards 2026.

Overwater Marine near Audlem, BeWilderwood at Cholmondeley and Cheshire Boutique Barns in Nantwich were among the winners.

March 6, 2026
South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards set for spring opening

South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards set for spring opening

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce has confirmed its flagship awards programme will open earlier than in previous years.

It will give companies more time to prepare submissions and showcase their achievements.

March 6, 2026
Bargain Booze Nantwich store reopens after major refit

Bargain Booze Nantwich store reopens after major refit

A popular local store in Nantwich has re-opened today after a major refit costing thousands.

The Bargain Booze shop on Barony Road was closed throughout February while revamp work was carried out.

March 3, 2026
Nantwich accountants Afford Bond taken over by Wilson Partners

Nantwich accountants Afford Bond taken over by Wilson Partners

A long-established Nantwich accountancy firm with roots dating back to the 1920s has been acquired by a growing national practice.

All three local offices of Afford Bond, including on Wellington Road in Nantwich, will remain open after being acquired by Wilson Partners.

February 23, 2026
Deadline for Bentley Motors 2026 apprenticeship programme looms

Deadline for Bentley Motors 2026 apprenticeship programme looms

South Cheshire luxury car maker Bentley Motors has opened applications for its 2026 Apprenticeship Programme.

The firm, based on Pyms Lane in Crewe, is now inviting the next generation of talent to begin their careers with one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands.

February 19, 2026
105 redundancies as Gilks Nantwich ceases trading after 60 years

105 redundancies as Gilks Nantwich ceases trading after 60 years

Engineering services firm Gilks Nantwich has ceased trading, leaving more than 100 people redundant.

The long-established mechanical and electrical engineering contractor, based on Beam Street, has been operating for more than 60 years.

February 13, 2026
New Starbucks coffee shop opens in Nantwich town centre

New Starbucks coffee shop opens in Nantwich town centre

Coffee giant Starbucks has finally opened its store in Nantwich town centre.

The company has spent many months converting the former WHSmith store on High Street into the new Starbucks.

February 13, 2026
Robert Parton at Baddington Bridge

Chamber chiefs hit out at Baddington Bridge ‘deadlock’

Chamber of Commerce bosses are backing businesses calling for urgent action to end the traffic misery caused by a lorry ban on Baddington Bridge near Nantwich.

A ‘temporary’ 7.5 tonne structural weight limit was implemented on the bridge on the A530 Whitchurch Road in September last year after inspections found it was no longer safe for vehicles above that weight.

February 5, 2026