Business

6,730 new apprenticeships created in Crewe and Nantwich

6,730 new apprenticeships created in Crewe and Nantwich

New figures show 6,730 new apprenticeships have been started by people in Crewe and Nantwich since 2010.

The latest statistics have been welcomed by Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson.

February 2, 2016
Co-operative Bank customers angry at Nantwich branch closure

Co-operative Bank customers angry at Nantwich branch closure

Customers of the Co-operative Bank have hit out at a decision to close the Nantwich branch.

Hundreds of customers have received letters from the company warning them that the branch on High Street will close on April 18.

February 1, 2016
Crewe Engineering & Design UTC open day proves hit

Crewe Engineering & Design UTC open day proves hit

Scores of businesses and prospective students attended a Crewe Engineering & Design UTC open day event.

The open day was held at MMU Cheshire Campus in Crewe, aimed at inspiring the next generation of engineers, designers and innovators.

January 27, 2016
Crown Hotel in Nantwich to open new-look restaurant

Crown Hotel in Nantwich to open new-look restaurant

The Crown Hotel in Nantwich is to open a new-look restaurant at its town centre premises.

The former Casa restaurant has been converted and is to relaunch as the Crown Bar and Grill.

January 23, 2016
Sixty new jobs as Cheshire Police launches recruitment drive

Sixty new jobs as Cheshire Police launches recruitment drive

Cheshire Police has launched a recruitment drive to bring in 60 new officers.

The Constabulary are hoping to attract applications from those hoping to “give something back to their community”.

January 19, 2016
County Insurance Group opens new Nantwich outlet

County Insurance Group opens new Nantwich outlet

County Financial Services, part of The County Insurance Group, has opened a new office on Beam Street in Nantwich.

The ribbon was officially cut by Nantwich Mayor Councillor Andrew Martin.

January 14, 2016
Scottish Power chiefs ‘sorry’ as Nantwich hit by power cuts

Scottish Power chiefs ‘sorry’ as Nantwich hit by power cuts

Electricity bosses have apologised after Nantwich was hit by two major power cuts this week.

And they revealed the two incidents were not connected, and just “coincidence”.

January 7, 2016
Cheshire pub Pheasant Inn shortlisted in BBC Countryfile awards

Cheshire pub Pheasant Inn shortlisted in BBC Countryfile awards

The Pheasant Inn near Nantwich has been nominated for Pub Of The Year in this year’s BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards.

The country pub in Burwardsley is the only pub in the North West to be shortlisted.

December 28, 2015
New-look Peacock pub in Willaston creates 15 new jobs

New-look Peacock pub in Willaston creates 15 new jobs

A refurbished pub in Nantwich has re-opened, creating 15 new jobs in the process.

The Peacock, on Crewe Road in Willaston, was taken over and renovated by Vintage Inns following an interior overhaul.

December 17, 2015
Tarporley restaurant Pesto backs Radio City Christmas appeal

Tarporley restaurant Pesto backs Radio City Christmas appeal

Tarporley restaurant Pesto is backing Radio City’s Mission Christmas Appeal by becoming a gift donation station for needy children. The charity hopes restaurant-goers will donate a toy or gift when they visit Pesto at Cabbage Hall on Forest Road. This will then be given to a child in need over the Christmas period. The radio station’s appeal hopes to help[Read More…]

December 15, 2015
Alextra Accountants celebrates 10 years with new director

Alextra Accountants celebrates 10 years with new director

South Cheshire firm Alextra Accountants is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the appointment of their fourth director.

The company, founded by Nantwich businessman Keith Knight in 2005, has grown into a 20-strong team at the centre of the local business community.

December 11, 2015
Gateway Peugeot launches Crewe & Nantwich toy scheme

Gateway Peugeot launches Crewe & Nantwich toy scheme

Big-hearted motor dealer staff in South Cheshire have launched their annual Christmas Toy Collection scheme.

Employees at Gateway Peugeot in Crewe were joined by Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson for the launch.

December 10, 2015
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC gets planning permission

Crewe Engineering and Design UTC gets planning permission

The new Crewe Engineering and Design UTC has been granted planning permission to allow construction to begin.



The new £10.6 million University Technical College will regenerate the heart of Crewe, with building work on the Victoria Centre, West Street campus starting in January next year.

December 3, 2015