Business

Shavington ABP Motorsport scoops national award for 4th year

Shavington ABP Motorsport scoops national award for 4th year

Staff at a South Cheshire garage are celebrating after scooping a national award for the fourth year running. ABP Motorsport, on Newcastle Road, Shavington retained its crown as “Garage of the Year” and beat rivals across the country in a new category for large garages.

February 25, 2013
Youth Market showcases local business at Minshull’s Garden Centre

Youth Market showcases local business at Minshull’s Garden Centre

A Youth Market showcasing the best young business people in South Cheshire is being held at Minshull’s Garden Centre. The event aims to promote those aged between 14-30 with a craft or business idea and provide a place they can sell their goods.

February 22, 2013
Nantwich college students wow M&S bosses with new dishes

Nantwich college students wow M&S bosses with new dishes

Tasty dishes made by Nantwich students could end up on Marks & Spencer deli counters! Final year Food Industry with Management students at Reaseheath College have created deli products to tempt M&S customers.

February 18, 2013
Horsemeat scandal drives shoppers to Nantwich Farm outlets

Horsemeat scandal drives shoppers to Nantwich Farm outlets

A Nantwich farm shop is cashing in on the horsemeat scandal, with trade soaring by 100%. Cheerbrook, on Newcastle Road, has benefited from the negative publicity aimed at supermarkets over the scandal.

February 15, 2013
Farmers gather for Reaseheath College conference in Nantwich

Farmers gather for Reaseheath College conference in Nantwich

More than 70 farmers gathered at a dairy farming conference at Reaseheath College in Nantwich. Delegates packed the John Platt Farming Innovation Centre to hear speakers presenting real life case studies of their own businesses.

February 14, 2013
Nantwich shop owner in the picture for framing award

Nantwich shop owner in the picture for framing award

A Nantwich trader put himself in the picture for a top accolade – as a Guild Commended framer! Mark Gee, who runs Art of Framing shop in Pillory Street, has passed the professional qualification that recognises excellence in craftsmanship and service.

February 8, 2013
Hundreds gather in Nantwich to protest over Red Lion abattoir

Hundreds gather in Nantwich to protest over Red Lion abattoir

Scores of protesters gathered in Nantwich town centre to demonstrate against a local abattoir at the centre of an investigation into abuse of horses. The Red Lion Abattoir, at Sound Heath near Wrenbury, is being probed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the RSPCA.

February 2, 2013
Horse campaigners plan Red Lion Abattoir protest in Nantwich

Horse campaigners plan Red Lion Abattoir protest in Nantwich

Animal rights campaigners across the country are planning to descend on a controversial abattoir near Nantwich in a bid to close it down. Hundreds are expected to gather in Nantwich town centre before travelling to the Red Lion abattoir, at Sound Heath near Wrenbury.

January 29, 2013
Crewe and Nantwich politicians say HS2 rail link huge boost for region

Crewe and Nantwich politicians say HS2 rail link huge boost for region

Political leaders in Crewe and Nantwich say a High Speed Rail link to Crewe will be a huge economic boost to the region. The Government announced the HS2 route north of Birmingham today, and confirmed there will be a connection point to the West Coast Main Line south of Crewe.

January 28, 2013
Residence in Nantwich stages Redshift Radio business event

Residence in Nantwich stages Redshift Radio business event

Dozens of local entrepreneurs and business people gathered at a Nantwich restaurant for a networking event. The Redshift Radio “hub” meeting took place at Residence, on Mill Street.

January 26, 2013
Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook’s £400 cake for Alzheimer’s Society

Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook’s £400 cake for Alzheimer’s Society

A Nantwich farm shop is supporting a national charity by baking a mouth-watering Gingerbread House. Talented cooks at Cheerbrook, on Newcastle Road, wanted to help raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.

January 23, 2013
Nantwich mums launch new Zumba with creche classes

Nantwich mums launch new Zumba with creche classes

Two Nantwich businesswomen have joined forces to launch new Zumba with creche classes. Sharon Burrows, of Hullabaloo Kids, and Alison Bowet, who runs Nantwich Child Care, created the idea for local parents.

January 17, 2013
Nantwich bus users launch Facebook group to fight service cuts

Nantwich bus users launch Facebook group to fight service cuts

Angry bus passengers from Nantwich have set up a Facebook group to fight cuts to local services from the town. Many have hit out after key journeys like the number 44 from Nantwich to Shavington and Crewe before 9am were axed.

January 15, 2013