Business

A500 and M6 junction scheme to start June 23, says Highways Agency

A500 and M6 junction scheme to start June 23, says Highways Agency

Nantwich and Crewe drivers are being warned that work on the A500 and junction 16 of the M6 will start on Monday 23 June. Two schemes costing a total of £8 million will be delivered by the Highways Agency, one on behalf of Cheshire East Council.

June 18, 2014
Phone app business idea by Nantwich students hailed by Barclays

Phone app business idea by Nantwich students hailed by Barclays

An idea for a mobile phone app earned Nantwich students second place in a national enterprise competition. Emily Bancroft and April Macleod, both 17, and 16 year-old Eve Baker presented their business plan before judges at the Barclays Bank Head Offices in Canary Wharf, London.

June 17, 2014
Richmond Village Nantwich joins National Care Homes Open Day plan

Richmond Village Nantwich joins National Care Homes Open Day plan

Richmond Village Nantwich is joining a national programme to encourage people to visit care homes in their area on Friday June 20. The National Care Home Open Day is inviting homes around the UK to open their doors to the general public.

June 6, 2014
Reaseheath College offers £85 million boost to Nantwich, says report

Reaseheath College offers £85 million boost to Nantwich, says report

Reaseheath College in Nantwich contributes £85.7 million income a year for the local business community, a new report claims. This was one of the key findings in a study of the social and economic impact of the college, by Economic Modelling Specialists International (emsi).

June 5, 2014
Belton Cheese scoops 22 gongs at 2014 British Cheese Awards

Belton Cheese scoops 22 gongs at 2014 British Cheese Awards

A local cheesemaker scooped more than 20 accolades at the 2014 British Cheese Awards. Belton Cheese, regular winners at the International Cheese Awards at the Nantwich Show, impressed judges at the Royal Bath and West Show.

June 5, 2014
Cheerbrook Farm Shop in Nantwich expands staff ahead of “Big Taste” event

Cheerbrook Farm Shop in Nantwich expands staff ahead of “Big Taste” event

Cheerbrook Farm Shop is looking to expand its team with two new apprentices after a boom start to 2014. The outlet, based on Newcastle Road, Nantwich, was boosted by a prestigious national award win.

June 4, 2014
Government agrees £15.6 million pot for Crewe Green Link Road project

Government agrees £15.6 million pot for Crewe Green Link Road project

Ministers have earmarked £15 million for a key link road to help boost growth for Crewe and Nantwich. Department for Transport today confirmed £15.64m funding for the 1.1km Crewe Green Link Road South dual carriageway project.

June 3, 2014
Divorce scheme aids 100 Nantwich and Crewe families in 12 months

Divorce scheme aids 100 Nantwich and Crewe families in 12 months

A free service to help separating parents in Nantwich and Crewe has helped more than 100 families in just 12 months. The Family Matters scheme, based at local firm Hall Smith Whittingham on Nantwich Road, celebrates a one-year anniversary.

June 3, 2014
£5k contest launched to find Crewe and Nantwich business brains

£5k contest launched to find Crewe and Nantwich business brains

Young business brains in Nantwich and Crewe are being urged to enter a new competition – with a £5k prize up for grabs. The campaign, backed by South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, is targeting 18-25 years olds living in a 10-mile radius of Crewe or Nantwich.

May 28, 2014
Surefire Media in Nantwich to stage free website workshops

Surefire Media in Nantwich to stage free website workshops

A Nantwich firm is to stage a free website workshop for local start-up businesses. Surefire Media is staging the event on Thursday June 5 at Regents House, on Beam Heath Way, Nantwich.

May 27, 2014
Nantwich and Crewe firms back Foundation Rides cycling fundraiser

Nantwich and Crewe firms back Foundation Rides cycling fundraiser

South Cheshire-based Up and Under Foundation is to stage the 2014 Foundation Rides in aid of disadvantaged youngsters. Cyclist and businesses from around Nantwich and Crewe will join together on June 8 for the fund-raiser.

May 26, 2014
Peckforton Castle, nr Nantwich, highly commended in VisitEngland Awards

Peckforton Castle, nr Nantwich, highly commended in VisitEngland Awards

Peckforton Castle near Nantwich has been highly commended at the prestigious VisitEngland 2014 Awards. The venue earned the honour in the Large Hotel of the Year category.

May 26, 2014
South Cheshire farm company fined £50,000 over dad’s tragic death

South Cheshire farm company fined £50,000 over dad’s tragic death

A South Cheshire farming company has been fined £50,000 after a young dad was killed when a 1.5 tonne concrete panel fell on him. Sean Bennett was helping to build a new cowshed at Yew Tree Farm, off the A530 Nantwich Road near Middlewich, when tragedy struck.

May 14, 2014