Business

British Grassland Society relocates to Reaseheath College in Nantwich

British Grassland Society relocates to Reaseheath College in Nantwich

The British Grassland Society (BGS) has relocated its offices to Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

BGS is the UK’s leading forum in the science and practice of grass and forage production.

March 6, 2016
Cheerbrook farm shop in Nantwich scoops golds in food competition

Cheerbrook farm shop in Nantwich scoops golds in food competition

Cheerbrook Farm Shop has been crowned multiple winners in the North Wales & Cheshire Awards for Excellence in Meat Products 2016.

The Nantwich-based outlet, on Newcastle Road, won five Golds and was crowned Champion in the Speciality Sausage Competition.

March 3, 2016
Accountants take on skydive in aid of MRI Scanner Appeal

Accountants take on skydive in aid of MRI Scanner Appeal

Staff at South Cheshire firm Alextra Accountants have set their sights high – to raise money for Leighton Hospital’s MRI Scanner Appeal

Eight members of the team will perform a skydive from 10,000ft on April 23 in aid of the appeal.

March 2, 2016
South Cheshire firms team up for MRI Scanner Appeal event

South Cheshire firms team up for MRI Scanner Appeal event

Local businesses have teamed up to host a night of fundraising in support of Mid Cheshire Hospitals MRI Scanner Appeal.

Your Move Andrew Nicholson has teamed up with Tesco Extra to organise the Maykadifference Event, which will help raise funds toward the £1 million target.

February 22, 2016
White Stuff set to open new store in Nantwich

White Stuff set to open new store in Nantwich

Popular High Street clothes brand White Stuff looks set to open a new store in Nantwich, it has emerged.

It’s believed the store will be opened in the former Co-op Pharmacy premises on High Street, although the company has not confirmed this.

February 18, 2016
Nantwich house builder sponsors Blind Association puppy

Nantwich house builder sponsors Blind Association puppy

Nantwich house builder David Wilson is sponsoring a Guide Dogs for the Blind Association puppy.

The company, currently building the second phase of homes at Stapeley Gardens, has given £7,500 to support the training of a two-month old Golden Labrador Retriever called Wilson.

February 12, 2016
South Cheshire car dealership staff scoop top customer service award

South Cheshire car dealership staff scoop top customer service award

Staff at the Gateway Peugeot car dealership will be getting their birthdays off work – after scooping a top customer service award!

Employees at the Crewe-based outlet have been crowned 2015 Gold Lion Champions for the second time, beating dealers from around the UK.

February 5, 2016
Bargain Booze staff raise £2,500 for St Luke’s Hospice

Bargain Booze staff raise £2,500 for St Luke’s Hospice

Employees from South Cheshire firm Bargain Booze pedalled 72 miles to raise £2,500 for local charity St Luke’s Hospice.

A cycling team, organised by Tommy Morrison, rode from Crewe to Llandudno.

February 3, 2016
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