Business

Aqueduct Marina, Nantwich, celebrates six years

Aqueduct Marina, Nantwich, celebrates six years

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich has celebrated its sixth anniversary.

A reception was held for staff, moorers and customers at the marina in Church Minshull to celebrate the milestone.

February 24, 2015
Football fan signed up by Nantwich finance firm Atherton

Football fan signed up by Nantwich finance firm Atherton

A football fan is hoping to score success for clients as a new adviser with Atherton and Associates Wealth Management in Nantwich.

Jamie Hull has a wealth of experience having been in the financial services industry for 12 years.

February 20, 2015
New STREET food outlet to open on Welsh Row in Nantwich

New STREET food outlet to open on Welsh Row in Nantwich

The company behind two bar and restaurant venues in Nantwich is launching a new outdoor dining project – and creating new jobs.

The Dabber Group is converting the former Red Melon Indian restaurant on Welsh Row into an outlet called STREET.

February 18, 2015
Car supplier to create 70 jobs on Redsands site in Nantwich

Car supplier to create 70 jobs on Redsands site in Nantwich

An automotive supplier is buying the former children’s centre in Nantwich to open a design and engineering centre.

The move by HPL Prototypes will secure 70 skilled jobs on the Redsands site on Crewe Road, Willaston.

February 16, 2015
Nantwich firms urged to enter Young Employee of Year Award

Nantwich firms urged to enter Young Employee of Year Award

Nantwich businesses are being urged to enter the Young Employee of the Year Award.

Workers aged 18 to 25 who are full-time can be nominated for the award, run by The Rotary Club of Crewe & Nantwich Weaver.

February 11, 2015
Overwater Marina, Nantwich, wins national TYHA title

Overwater Marina, Nantwich, wins national TYHA title

A marina near Nantwich has scooped a national title.

Overwater Marina, on the Shropshire Union Canal between Nantwich and Audlem, has been named Inland Marina of the Year 2015 by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA).

February 9, 2015
MP Edward Timpson welcomes Cheshire jobs and business funding

MP Edward Timpson welcomes Cheshire jobs and business funding

Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has welcomed additional funding to support businesses, jobs and infrastructure in the town.

Cheshire & Warrington LEP, the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for Crewe and Nantwich, has been allocated an additional £15.13 million.

February 3, 2015
Crewe Volkswagen beats 200 retailers to be UK’s top

Crewe Volkswagen beats 200 retailers to be UK’s top

A South Cheshire motors business finished 2014 on a high after being named best retailer in Volkswagen’s UK network.

Crewe Volkswagen was named number one in a table of 200 retailers nationally.

February 2, 2015
The Cat community radio sets FM launch for February 14

The Cat community radio sets FM launch for February 14

The Cat Community Radio Station is to begin broadcasting on 107.9FM on Saturday February 14.

The radio station is the first in the history of Crewe and Nantwich to be awarded a full time FM licence.

January 27, 2015
South Cheshire tyre fitter completes Michelin Academy

South Cheshire tyre fitter completes Michelin Academy

A South Cheshire tyre fitter has become one of the first in the UK to graduate from a new national academy.

Chris Hughes, who works at Crewe Tyre & Exhaust, was one of just nine who were the first to become a member of Michelin’s Tyre Academy after a year of training and learning.

January 21, 2015
Public consultation opens on University Technical College plan for South Cheshire

Public consultation opens on University Technical College plan for South Cheshire

Nantwich and Crewe residents can have their say on plans to open a new University Technical College in South Cheshire.

A six-week consultation is now underway in the hope the college, named Crewe Engineering and Design UTC, will open in September 2016.

January 14, 2015
Jobless rates falling in Crewe & Nantwich, say council chiefs

Jobless rates falling in Crewe & Nantwich, say council chiefs

Jobless rates in Cheshire East including Crewe and Nantwich, have fallen by almost half in the past year.

Cheshire East leaders claim latest statistics say it is down to the success of smaller firms and entrepreneurs in the area.

January 5, 2015
Ex Malbank School pupil’s Gym Juniors business is big Nantwich hit

Ex Malbank School pupil’s Gym Juniors business is big Nantwich hit

A new children’s group in Nantwich aimed at ‘physical play’ for youngsters, is proving a big hit.

Gym Juniors was launched just a few weeks ago at units in Stuart House, Arnold Street, off Barony Road.

January 2, 2015