Business

Help to Buy Show in South Cheshire targets homeowners

Help to Buy Show in South Cheshire targets homeowners

The first ever Help to Buy Show Cheshire is set to take place in Crewe later this week.

The show, at Crewe Hall on October 10, will offer free advice for home hunters.

October 5, 2015
Alextra Accountants unveil free book to boost firms

Alextra Accountants unveil free book to boost firms

A Crewe and Nantwich accountancy firm has published a new book aimed at helping local businesses grow.

Alextra Accountants hope the book, 57 Ways To Grow Your Business, will boost businesses trying to succeed in the current market.

September 28, 2015
New schedule and staff unveiled by The Cat FM radio

New schedule and staff unveiled by The Cat FM radio

Crewe & Nantwich FM radio station The Cat 107.9FM has unveiled a new programming schedule.

It includes a number of new presenters and members following the move from online to FM radio earlier this year.

September 22, 2015
South Cheshire Chamber prepare for 19th annual Business Awards

South Cheshire Chamber prepare for 19th annual Business Awards

The South Cheshire Chamber is heading towards its 19th annual Business Awards.

Chamber officials are hoping many local companies will be part of this prestigious night at Crewe Hall on November 6.

September 22, 2015
Honey harvest hit by poor weather, says Nantwich beekeeper

Honey harvest hit by poor weather, says Nantwich beekeeper

The honey harvest in 2015 could only be a third of the size of last year’s after poor weather affected nectar flow.

Nantwich bee farmer Cris Reeves says wet weather and cooler temperatures during nectar production in spring and summer have led to a dramatic drop in the amount of honey harvested.

September 21, 2015
20 Nantwich stores join second ‘Fashion’s Night Out’ event

20 Nantwich stores join second ‘Fashion’s Night Out’ event

Nantwich’s independent traders are to host a shopping extravaganza – with the second annual ‘Fashion’s Night Out’.

Around 20 local fashion traders and boutiques have teamed up to host the event next Thursday, September 24.

September 18, 2015
Principal appointed for new South Cheshire’s Engineering & Design UTC

Principal appointed for new South Cheshire’s Engineering & Design UTC

New images show how the £10.6 million Crewe Engineering & Design UTC could breath new life into the community’s 14-18 year old sector.

The UTC campus, due to open to students in September 2016, also has a new Principal David Terry.

September 16, 2015
Pitman Training in Nantwich backs charity events

Pitman Training in Nantwich backs charity events

Pitman Training in Nantwich is throwing open its doors for good causes later this month.

The firm is supporting Working Families’ National Work Life Week (September 21-25), and
Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.

September 12, 2015
Fayrefield Foods team ride 170 miles for MRI scanner appeal

Fayrefield Foods team ride 170 miles for MRI scanner appeal

A saddle-sore team from Fayrefield Foods pedalled 170 miles around South Cheshire and raised £30,000 for the MRI scanner appeal.

The team, led by managing director Nick Hilton, cycled the Cheshire Cycle 70 Route in memory of a colleague.

September 9, 2015
Nantwich hair clients star in new publicity campaign

Nantwich hair clients star in new publicity campaign

Nantwich people have become stars of a publicity campaign featuring the latest hair and beauty trends.

Clients of Gregory Row salon, on Mill Street, stepped into the spotlight for a photo-shoot as it nears its third anniversary in the town.

September 7, 2015
Bunbury pub scoops Best Freehouse North West award

Bunbury pub scoops Best Freehouse North West award

A Bunbury pub has won acclaim for the success of its business.

The Yew Tree Inn at Spurstow, near Nantwich, has been named winner of the ‘Best Freehouse for the North West’ in the Great British Pub Awards 2015.

September 6, 2015
Nantwich electrician is bright spark after winning top award

Nantwich electrician is bright spark after winning top award

A former college apprentice has gained regional recognition after winning a high-profile award for his Nantwich firm.

James Leigh, a full time trainee estimator at Gilks Nantwich Ltd, scooped the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) West Midlands Apprentice of the Year prize.

September 3, 2015
Nantwich PR firm looks to expand after winning new deals

Nantwich PR firm looks to expand after winning new deals

A successful PR agency in Nantwich is expanding and looking to recruit more staff.

The Source Partnership, one of the region¹s leading PR and digital marketing agencies, has scooped a number of new accounts.

September 2, 2015