Business

Boughey Distribution to partner with Veterans into Logistics

Boughey Distribution to partner with Veterans into Logistics

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution has agreed a new partnership with nationwide charity Veterans into Logistics.

The charity places military veterans and recent members of the armed forces who have within the logistics industry.

March 25, 2024
Bentley Motors launches third Extraordinary Women programme

Bentley Motors launches third Extraordinary Women programme

Bentley Motors has launched the third edition of its Extraordinary Women mentorship programme.

It’s aimed at encouraging and developing the next generation of young female leaders.

March 24, 2024
Bentley Motors CEO Adrian Hallmark leaves with immediate effect

Bentley Motors CEO Adrian Hallmark leaves with immediate effect

Bentley Motors CEO Adrian Hallmark is leaving the Crewe-based firm with immediate effect and by mutual consent, the company has announced today.

Mr Hallmark is leaving by his own request, says the firm, and is preparing for new tasks “outside the Volkswagen Group”.

March 22, 2024
Brave young triathlete backed by Mornflake on her Olympic pathway

Brave young triathlete backed by Mornflake on her Olympic pathway

A brave youngster who has overcome major health issues to excel in one of the world’s toughest sports has received support from employer Mornflake.

Patience Lamb, 16, has been selected to represent her country in the European Junior Cup triathlon in Quarteira, Portugal at the end of this month.

March 20, 2024
Nantwich firm Fabulosa agrees new deal with Appleby Westward

Nantwich firm Fabulosa agrees new deal with Appleby Westward

Nantwich fragrance brand Fabulosa have agreed a new deal which bosses say will increase the firm’s wide customer base.

The deal is with Appleby Westward, the South West-based SPAR retailer and wholesaler, which will be introducing a variety of Fabulosa’s products including kitchen, bathroom, and glass sprays.

March 19, 2024
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