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Why Cheshire’s cheese heritage still matters today

Why Cheshire’s cheese heritage still matters today

Cheshire has long been associated with some of Britain’s most celebrated food traditions, and few products are more closely linked to the county than its namesake cheese.

Historical records suggest that Cheshire cheese has been produced for centuries, making it one of the oldest documented cheeses in the country.

June 16, 2026
Nantwich firm Heler Foods announces £2 million investment in Wales

Nantwich firm Heler Foods announces £2 million investment in Wales

Nantwich-based Heler Foods has announced a £2 million investment to expand its Porthmadog facility in Wales.

This latest development Heler Foods Packing builds on more than £6 million invested since the site was acquired in 2022.

May 22, 2026
Nantwich cheese firm Joseph Heler rebrands as Heler Foods

Nantwich cheese firm Joseph Heler rebrands as Heler Foods

Nantwich based company Joseph Heler Cheese has rebranded as Heler Foods, marking the next chapter in the company’s journey.

The firm, with headquarters in Hatherton, has expanded from a single farmhouse cheesemaker to a leading multi-site food group with more than 500 staff.

December 2, 2025
RSPCA Stapeley Grange raises £2,000 from cheese and wine event

RSPCA Stapeley Grange raises £2,000 from cheese and wine event

RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich has hailed its first Cheese and Wine Evening as a big success after raising £2,150 for the centre’s work.

The event – supported by Falcon Wealth Management – brought together supporters for an evening of fine wine and cheese, music, raffle and auction at the centre on London Road.

October 1, 2025
RSPCA Stapeley Grange to host first ever cheese and wine party

RSPCA Stapeley Grange to host first ever cheese and wine party

Stapeley Grange RSPCA wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is to host its first cheese and wine evening.

The new fundraising initiative aims to support the centre’s life-saving work with wild, exotic and domestic animals.

August 22, 2025
Return of cheese competition excites Nantwich Show organisers

Return of cheese competition excites Nantwich Show organisers

The big cheeses of Nantwich Show are celebrating – with the return of a major Cheese section!

After a successful pilot last year, The Nantwich Cheese Awards is returning and organisers couldn’t be more delighted.

June 9, 2025
Nantwich Show signs 10-year deal with Reaseheath College

Nantwich Show signs 10-year deal with Reaseheath College

Nantwich Show organisers have signed a 10-year contract to stage the event at Reaseheath College, securing its future for at least another decade.

Town councillors heard how this year’s show had been a huge success, with almost 10,000 people through the gates

September 20, 2024
Nantwich cheese firm takes biscuit by scooping Great Taste award

Nantwich cheese firm takes biscuit by scooping Great Taste award

Nantwich firm The Cheshire Cheese Company has been awarded a Great Taste award – for one of its biscuit products!

It scooped the honour for its tasty “Black Bob Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese Biscuits”.

September 6, 2023
Nantwich firm Joseph Heler buys Cheshire Cheese Company

Nantwich firm Joseph Heler buys Cheshire Cheese Company

Nantwich firm Joseph Heler has acquired Macclesfield-based Cheshire Cheese Company from Simon Spurrell – who Boris Johnson labelled “that annoying cheese man”.

Mr Spurrell said he sold his business in a bid to succeed in the EU despite Brexit halting his plans after endless paper and extra costs.

November 16, 2022
Nantwich firm Joseph Heler Cheese launches recruitment drive

Nantwich firm Joseph Heler Cheese launches recruitment drive

Nantwich cheese firm Joseph Heler are providing a local jobs boost as they look to recruit 60 new employees.

They are recruiting for 60 roles at their Hatherton headquarters in the run up to the Christmas peak.

August 4, 2021
Isle of Man Worm Charming Champions Jackie and Adrian Darbyshire

FEATURE: So you think Willaston Worm Charming is weird?

People always say that we British have our own particular way of doing things.

For example, most of the rest of the world can’t understand why we drive on the left-hand side of the road or how the national game of cricket can last for five days and still end in a draw.

May 28, 2021
Nantwich Show and International Cheese Awards CANCELLED

Nantwich Show and International Cheese Awards CANCELLED

Nantwich Show and the International Cheese & Dairy Awards set to be held in July have been cancelled.

Organisers of the Dorfold Showground event and largest cheese show in the world released a statement today confirming the cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 2, 2020
Nantwich business JS Bailey Cheese secures £400,000 grant for expansion

Nantwich business JS Bailey Cheese secures £400,000 grant for expansion

A cheese firm near Nantwich has secured a £400,000 grant towards its £1.5 million expansion plan to create new jobs.

JS Bailey Cheese, based in Calveley, says the project will help create 15 new jobs and build new production facilities.

January 26, 2019