Business

A500 and M6 junction works will boost Crewe and Nantwich jobs

A500 and M6 junction works will boost Crewe and Nantwich jobs

A new road layout off the M6 for Nantwich and Crewe could unlock the potential for new jobs in South Cheshire, council chiefs claim. Plans for the new road layout on the A500 approach and around junction 16 roundabout and slip roads could start this autumn.

May 23, 2012
Street fun will boost Nantwich visitors, town council hopes

Street fun will boost Nantwich visitors, town council hopes

Nantwich Town Counil is hoping to welcome visitors to the town with a programme of street entertainment this summer. Councillors and retailers hope the events will enhance the shopping experience in the town centre.

May 17, 2012
Cheerbrook to stage Big Taste weekend at Nantwich outlet

Cheerbrook to stage Big Taste weekend at Nantwich outlet

A Nantwich farm outlet is staging a Big Taste weekend to celebrate the first anniversary of its new extension and coffee shop. Cheerbrook, on Newcastle Road, will celebrate the best food in Cheshire during the event on May 25 and 26.

May 10, 2012
Nantwich Town sponsors County Insurance scoops business award

Nantwich Town sponsors County Insurance scoops business award

County Insurance, sponsors of Nantwich Town FC, have scooped the 2012 East Cheshire Chamber Business of the Year title. The Crewe-based firm was one of around 160 companies up for an award at a ceremony at Cranage Hall.

May 3, 2012
Vintage Handmade Fair takes place at Woore Victory Hall

Vintage Handmade Fair takes place at Woore Victory Hall

A vintage and handmade fair exhibiting the best artists and craftspeople in Cheshire takes place this weekend. Woore Victory Hall, in Woore, near Nantwich, will stage the event this Sunday May 6, from 10am to 4pm.

May 1, 2012
Nantwich Sainsbury’s says farewell to French workers

Nantwich Sainsbury’s says farewell to French workers

Nantwich Sainsbury’s store has said farewell to French students Chloe Chopin and Ninon Raymond at the end of their placements. The youngsters enjoyed five weeks of experience at the Middlewich Road store, and proved a hit with colleagues and shoppers.

April 30, 2012
Nantwich college dairy student among top four in the UK

Nantwich college dairy student among top four in the UK

A Nantwich student is among four finalists in a national competition to find the UK’s most talented dairy students. Will Astley, of Reaseheath College, was shortlisted for the final of the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) Dairy Crest Dairy Student of the Year.

April 27, 2012
Richmond Village Nantwich worker bids for national gong

Richmond Village Nantwich worker bids for national gong

A care home worker in Nantwich is in the running for a national award in her role as hospitality manager. Debbie Mercandelli, who works at Richmond Village Nantwich, travelled to London for the Great British Care Awards.

April 26, 2012
Nantwich Sainsbury’s wins two prizes at firm’s “Oscars” night

Nantwich Sainsbury’s wins two prizes at firm’s “Oscars” night

Sainsbury’s staff in Nantwich are celebrating after they excelled at the company’s regional “Oscars”. The Middlewich Road store scooped an Oscar for the “Best Store in the Community” in recognition of the work done for local charities and organisations.

April 21, 2012
Nantwich food premises to get new council “rating”

Nantwich food premises to get new council “rating”

Nantwich pubs, restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops will be subject to a new rating system which council chiefs say will boost hygiene. The scheme is designed to help residents choose where to eat and encourage businesses to improve standards.

April 19, 2012
Florist lands dream cake job at Cheerbrook in Nantwich

Florist lands dream cake job at Cheerbrook in Nantwich

Devoted Debbie Dodd spent years training for a career in floristry – only to discover she was allergic to flowers! Now the 41-year-old is bringing in the dough at her new job – as a cake baker in Nantwich.

April 18, 2012
Nantwich energy firm’s lead role in Anglesey biomass project

Nantwich energy firm’s lead role in Anglesey biomass project

An energy conservation firm in Nantwich has been at the forefront of a £500,000 biomass project at a luxury hotel on Anglesey. Tre-Ysgawen Hall Country House Hotel and Spa is thought to be the first hotel in Wales to harness the power of biomass fuel for heating.

April 16, 2012
Keeping In Touch firm aims to help Nantwich elderly living alone

Keeping In Touch firm aims to help Nantwich elderly living alone

A new service aimed at helping elderly and house-bound people has been launched by three entrepreneurs near Nantwich. Peter Beckett, Nicola Hopwood-Clarke and Ian Hopwood hope their Keeping In Touch Network will improve lives of the elderly and less mobile.

April 13, 2012