Business

Nantwich dog brand welcomes Dragon’s Den star Paphitis

Nantwich dog brand welcomes Dragon’s Den star Paphitis

A dog brand business in Nantwich welcomed their biggest backer for coffee – Dragon’s Den star Theo Paphitis.

Charlie + Co welcomed Theo to their outlet on Church Walk  in Nantwich after it won his Small Business Sunday competition in 2022.

March 19, 2024
Bentley Motors named “Britain’s Most Admired” car maker

Bentley Motors named “Britain’s Most Admired” car maker

Bentley Motors in Crewe has been named Britain’s Most Admired Automotive Manufacturer in a vote by industry executives.

This year marks Bentley’s third number one position in the past five years.

March 19, 2024
OverWater Marina

Two South Cheshire marinas join new Cruise Moor scheme

Two independent marinas near Nantwich are among five to launch a “Cruise Moor” scheme.

Overwater Marina and Aqueduct Marina are part of the new scheme launched at the Boatlife Show at Birmingham NEC.

March 14, 2024
Nantwich and Crewe firms win Small Busines awards

Nantwich and Crewe firms win Small Busines awards

Two firms from Nantwich and Crewe have been named among the 12 winners of the Federation of Small Businesses 2024 awards.

The winners will go forward to the national UK FSB Finals in May.

March 6, 2024
Mornflake plans to extend Crewe site in expansion bid

Mornflake plans to extend Crewe site in expansion bid

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
One of Crewe’s largest and most established employers Mornflake is set to expand and create more jobs.

The breakfast oats producer, which exports to more than 70 countries, wants to extend an existing warehouse on Third Avenue to provide additional storage and loading facilities.

March 5, 2024
Staff and customers mark 15th birthday of Aqueduct Marina

Staff and customers mark 15th birthday of Aqueduct Marina

Staff and customers gathered to commemorate the 15th anniversary of one of Cheshire’s most popular marinas.

Robert and Andrea Parton, owners of Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich, hosted a celebratory dinner at Rookery Hall Hotel and Spa.

March 3, 2024
Redwood Bank Broker Awards 2024. Picture: DANNY LOO

Nantwich broker secures industry accolade for second successive year

A Nantwich broker is celebrating the double after coming home with two leading industry awards from a specialist business bank.

Watts Commercial Finance won the Commercial Broker of the Year award for the second successive year at the Redwood Bank Broker Awards 2024.

March 1, 2024
New home-made candles business in Nantwich burns brightly

New home-made candles business in Nantwich burns brightly

A new store selling home-made candles is proving a bright addition to Nantwich town centre.

Leanne McGrady has opened her first “Our Time Candles & Diffusers Ltd” shop on Beam Street three years after launching her business online.

February 27, 2024
Picture shows Laura Rees, right, and Lewis McMullin, left, of FW Capital with owners of Wilson55 Auctioneers Sharon, centre left, and Stephen Sparrow, Nantwich, Cheshire, 9th Feb, 2024. (Picture Jon Super)

Nantwich art and antiques auction house receives funding boost

Nantwich art and antiques auction house Wilson55 has received an investment boost which has helped to expand its workforce.

Wilson55 has used funding from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, which is managed by FW Capital and is part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, to support their growth ambitions and create two new positions.

February 23, 2024
Reaseheath College and Alstom hail apprenticeship scheme

Reaseheath College and Alstom hail apprenticeship scheme

Reaseheath College in Nantwich and Alstom have celebrated a successful apprenticeship programme during National Apprenticeship Week.

Senior managers from leading rail engineering firm Alstom joined training providers at Reaseheath to mark the success of the company’s apprenticeship programme.

February 21, 2024
Free business masterclasses with South Cheshire Chamber

Free business masterclasses with South Cheshire Chamber

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce has launched a series of masterclasses designed to help new businesses get off the ground and support others in their growth.

The Business Masterclasses, at Wychwood Park Hotel near Crewe, are free to all local businesses looking to develop skills and become more successful in 2024 and beyond.

February 19, 2024
Karate instructor from Nantwich kick-starts self-defence business

Karate instructor from Nantwich kick-starts self-defence business

A Nantwich karate instructor is combining her passion for martial arts with running her own self-defence business.

Now Clare Challinor is planning to offer classes to students at Staffordshire University, where she is taking a Masters in Entrepreneurship.

February 18, 2024
New Government-funded lorry driver training launches in Nantwich

New Government-funded lorry driver training launches in Nantwich

A driver training specialist has won a multi-million pound Government contract to deliver training in Nantwich for potential lorry drivers across the Midlands and North West.

The two-year contract means Dulson Training will be offering free HGV and ADR training for individuals or 90% subsidised training for SME employers looking to upskill their staff.

February 11, 2024