Business

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
Cheshire business leaders welcome HS2 hub station for Crewe

Cheshire business leaders welcome HS2 hub station for Crewe

By Kirsty Rollings
South Cheshire business bosses have welcomed today’s Government announcement that Crewe will have an HS2 rail link and hub station open in the next 12 years.

The decision could create quarter of a trillion pound growth in the area’s economy, according to Cheshire East Council Leader Cllr Michael Jones.

November 30, 2015
eZe-talk stages ‘drag’ night for MRI Scanner appeal

eZe-talk stages ‘drag’ night for MRI Scanner appeal

South Cheshire telecoms and energy provider eZe-talk helped raise almost £600 at a charity ‘drag’ night!

The event was held in aid of Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity MRI Scanner appeal.

November 27, 2015
Two Nantwich butchers honoured at prestigious Smithfield Awards

Two Nantwich butchers honoured at prestigious Smithfield Awards

Two Nantwich butchers have proved a cut above the rest in the 2015 Butchers Q Guild Smithfield Awards.

H Clewlow Butchers, the 2015 Q Guild BBQ Competition supreme champion, scooped a Smithfield gold awards hat-trick.

November 24, 2015
Nantwich dementia business scoops top prize in Dabbers Den contest

Nantwich dementia business scoops top prize in Dabbers Den contest

A business which aids dementia sufferers has scooped first prize in this year’s Dabbers Den competition in Nantwich.

Jonny Morris and his company Nudgu helps sufferers to remember vital appointments and when to take medication.

November 19, 2015
Pheasant Inn at Burwardsley shortlisted for national prize

Pheasant Inn at Burwardsley shortlisted for national prize

The Pheasant Inn in Higher Burwardsley near Nantwich has been shortlisted as The Walkers’ Pub Of The Year at the national Great Outdoor Awards 2015.

The awards celebrate the products, people and services that contribute to the enjoyment of the hills and mountains across Britain.

November 15, 2015
Nantwich Town Council objects to Morrisons longer opening hours bid

Nantwich Town Council objects to Morrisons longer opening hours bid

Nantwich councillors have hit out at plans by a town centre supermarket to open and sell alcohol from 6am to midnight every day – including Sundays.

Morrisons on Station Road, Nantwich, has applied to Cheshire East Council to vary its premises licence, the town council was told.

November 10, 2015
Haughton Honey firm to exhibit at BBC Good Food Show

Haughton Honey firm to exhibit at BBC Good Food Show

Tarporley honey producer Haughton Honey is joining the cream of the crop at one of the UK’s most popular food and drink events.

Bee farmer Crispin Reeves will be taking his Haughton Honey brand to the BBC Good Food Show at the NEC in Birmingham, November 26-29.

November 8, 2015