Business

Bombardier apprentice scoops top honours at Reaseheath College

Bombardier apprentice scoops top honours at Reaseheath College

An apprentice engineer at Bombardier’s Crewe works has been crowned Reaseheath College’s ‘Engineering Apprentice of the Year’.

Liam Barnett, 21, received his award from Bombardier General Manager Tony Webb at a workshop floor presentation in front of fellow apprentices and work colleagues.

May 25, 2016
Alextra accountants boost Leighton Hospital MRI appeal with skydive

Alextra accountants boost Leighton Hospital MRI appeal with skydive

Daring South Cheshire accountants were counting down when they plunged 10,000ft out of a plane – in aid of the MRI scanner appeal.

Eight employees from Alextra Accountants conquered the skies when the team completed skydives at Tilstock Airfield in Whitchurch.

May 24, 2016
H Clewlow Butchers crowned UK Speciality Sausage champion

H Clewlow Butchers crowned UK Speciality Sausage champion

H Clewlow Butchers in Nantwich has been crowned UK Speciality Sausage champion.

The Pepper Street butchers scooped the honour in the UK final of the Butchers Q Guild 2016 BBQ Competition.

May 23, 2016
Nantwich tutoring business looks to expand and recruit

Nantwich tutoring business looks to expand and recruit

A Nantwich businesswoman who runs a personal tutoring company, is looking to recruit more teachers to cope with demand.

Former Brine Leas School student Laura Smith launched One-To-One Learning UK, just three years ago.

May 19, 2016
100 investors back Haughton Honey crowdfunding campaign

100 investors back Haughton Honey crowdfunding campaign

More than 100 investors have backed an £80,000 crowd-funding investment campaign by Tarporley business Haughton Honey.

And the timescale for investment has been extended to May 27 to allow more potential investors to get involved.

May 18, 2016
Brainy Nantwich businesses stage quiz in aid of hospice

Brainy Nantwich businesses stage quiz in aid of hospice

General knowledge buffs flocked to Nantwich to take part in a British-themed quiz raising cash for hospice care.

The event, organised by insolvency specialists BCR in Nantwich, drew a record crowd of accountants, bankers and lawyers to Residence Restaurant on Mill Street.

May 14, 2016
NWF tanker driver from Nantwich wins industry award

NWF tanker driver from Nantwich wins industry award

A heating oil tanker driver from Nantwich has won a top industry award.

Ian Ross, who works for Wardle-based NWF Fuels, has won the oil distribution trade association FPS (Federation of Petroleum Suppliers) Driver of the Year.

May 12, 2016
Two Nantwich businesswomen make Wedding Awards final

Two Nantwich businesswomen make Wedding Awards final

Two Nantwich women who have launched successful businesses in recent years, have made the North West Wedding Awards final.

Helen Williams, of Helen Williams Photography, and Jacqueline Owen, of Jacqui O Fairytale Flowers, have made the final shortlist run by County Brides.

May 11, 2016
Nantwich butcher H Clewlow win through to UK guild final

Nantwich butcher H Clewlow win through to UK guild final

Award-winning Nantwich butcher H Clewlow is going for glory again in the UK final of the Butchers Q Guild’s 2016 barbecue competition.

Winners of the North West regional heat have been revealed, with H Clewlow again winning through in two of the six barbecue categories.

May 5, 2016
Nantwich mortgage advisors welcome “buoyant” market

Nantwich mortgage advisors welcome “buoyant” market

A Crewe & Nantwich financial boss believes a rise in mortgage applications shows the market is now “buoyant” again.

Several years after the credit crunch prices, County Financial Service’s Paul Gilchrist believes they have turned the corner.

May 4, 2016
Nantwich firm Car Transplants donates vehicles for college students

Nantwich firm Car Transplants donates vehicles for college students

Nantwich firm Car Transplants has helped motor vehicle students gear up for their course – by donating a fleet of new vehicles to them.

The company, on Chester Road, Hurleston, donated four cars which South Cheshire College students can now work on during practical sessions.

May 3, 2016
Crewe UTC sign up Network Rail and Air Products

Crewe UTC sign up Network Rail and Air Products

Crewe Engineering & Design UTC has signed up Network Rail and Air Products as employer partners.

The new STEM-oriented school, which opens in September, is now partnered with 14 companies including Bentley Motors, Siemens, GE, James Walker, Leoni and Bosch.

April 29, 2016
Redshift Community Hub Day raises nearly £200 for HIP

Redshift Community Hub Day raises nearly £200 for HIP

RedShift hosted their ninth Community Hub Day at the Olive Grove Conference Centre in Regent’s Park, Nantwich.

There were 25 exhibitors spanning the charitable and commercial sectors of the South Cheshire community, and six speakers.

April 28, 2016