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HS2 Superhub station set for Crewe six years early, Government confirms

HS2 Superhub station set for Crewe six years early, Government confirms

The Government has today announced it will build the HS2 high-speed rail via Crewe – and will invest £5 billion to complete the project six years early.

Chancellor George Osborne made the landmark statement confirming the finalised route the HS2 project will take.

November 30, 2015
Nantwich firm Howard Worth to stage Budget Breakfast

Nantwich firm Howard Worth to stage Budget Breakfast

A financial firm in Nantwich is to stage a one-off “budget breakfast” when George Osborne delivers his July budget.

Howard Worth are holding the event on July 15 at The Macdonald Portal Hotel, in Tarporley.

June 8, 2015
HS2 railway conference staged in South Cheshire as Chancellor visits Crewe

HS2 railway conference staged in South Cheshire as Chancellor visits Crewe

Key players from the region’s railway industry are meeting in South Cheshire to outline the benefits of the proposed HS2 North West hub station at Crewe.

And it comes on the same day Chancellor George Osborne visited Bentley in Crewe to further outline the impact of his Autumn statement on the economy.

December 4, 2014
Nantwich property agent welcomes surprise Stamp Duty changes

Nantwich property agent welcomes surprise Stamp Duty changes

A Nantwich property agent has issued a cautious welcome to Chancellor George Osborne’s plan to overhaul stamp duty.

Shaun Cafferty, who runs Martin&Co on Hospital Street, said the surprise announcement could “help stimulate” the property market in the town and across South Cheshire.

December 3, 2014
Government backs new University Technical College for South Cheshire

Government backs new University Technical College for South Cheshire

Nantwich and Crewe youngsters will benefit from a new University Technical College in South Cheshire.

The Government has announced the move and believes the college, called UTC Crewe, will boost the region’s engineering skills.

August 6, 2014
Chancellor George Osborne hails Nantwich college’s food effort

Chancellor George Osborne hails Nantwich college’s food effort

Chancellor George Osborne gave Nantwich’s Reaseheath College a big pat on the back – after visiting its dairy parlour. Mr Osborne praised Reaseheath for its efforts to help food producers meet the challenge of world population growth and climate change.

May 13, 2014
Cheshire East Council snubs Cameron bid for more “fracking” sites

Cheshire East Council snubs Cameron bid for more “fracking” sites

Cheshire East Council chiefs dismissed potential shale gas “fracking” sites – hours after David Cameron claimed it was the future for energy. Oil and gas companies leading the charge for shale gas plan to expand drilling sites in the UK – with Crewe and Nantwich area a potential rich source.

January 14, 2014