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Fire crews attend electrical fire in Wardle

Fire crews were called out to a commercial premises in Wardle near Nantwich after workers reported smoke and a burning smell.

September 22, 2020
Fire crews tackle blaze at Wardle business near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle blaze at Wardle business near Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a small blaze at a business in Wardle near Nantwich.

The fire broke out at around 3.45pm today (October 25) on Green Lane.

October 25, 2019
Fire crews attend two collisions in Wardle and Faddiley near Nantwich

Fire crews attend two collisions in Wardle and Faddiley near Nantwich

Occupants walked away unhurt after a vehicle crashed off the A51 Nantwich Road in Wardle.

The incident happened shortly after 3am yesterday (January 26) and was attended by fire crews from Nantwich and Tarporley.

January 27, 2019
Boughey Distribution team raises £6,000 for Leighton neonatal unit

Boughey Distribution team raises £6,000 for Leighton neonatal unit

Workers from Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution have presented a cheque for £6,000 to Leighton Hospital’s Neonatal Unit.

Staff arranged fundraising activities throughout 2018 including more than 70 employees taking part in the Cholmondeley Castle Tough Mudder in September.

January 19, 2019
Shropshire Union Canal embankment collapse leaves boats stranded

Shropshire Union Canal embankment collapse leaves boats stranded

An embankment collapse on the Shropshire Union Canal between Nantwich and Middlewich has left boats stranded and drained a large stretch of the waterway.

The incident has closed the canal between Wardle Lock and Stanthorne Lock, south of Middlewich.

March 16, 2018
Shropshire Union Canal locks near Nantwich among busiest in UK

Shropshire Union Canal locks near Nantwich among busiest in UK

Locks on the Shropshire Union Canal near Nantwich are among the busiest 10 in the UK, a survey shows.

An annual survey of lock usage, published by the Canal & River Trust charity, shows the Shropshire Union Canal and Llangollen Canal have two locks each included in the top eight of the national lock movements league table.

February 26, 2018
Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution appoints new operations director

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution appoints new operations director

Nantwich-based Boughey Distribution has appointed Danny Earp as the firm’s new warehouse operations director – 13 years after joining as a warehouse clerk!

Danny joined the company, based on Nantwich Road in Wardle, in September 2004 straight out of university.

August 18, 2017
Nantwich-based Boughey Distribution achieves A+ rating in BRC audit

Nantwich-based Boughey Distribution achieves A+ rating in BRC audit

Staff at Nantwich-based business Boughey Distribution are celebrating after it achieved a top A+ rating in a British Retail Consortium audit.

The company, which has recently had £1.3 million investment for ongoing improvements, achieved the Global Standard for Storage rating.

June 28, 2017
Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution invests in 100 new trucks

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution invests in 100 new trucks

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution is replacing its 100 strong fleet of trucks with Mercedes-Benz Actros.

The company’s £8 million investment follows a 16-week driving trial, including competitive ‘shoot-outs’ with four different manufacturers.

February 14, 2017
Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution expands business team

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution expands business team

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution is expanding its team with a new business development manager.

Jason Ward has joined the Wardle-based company from Pall-Ex.

January 9, 2017
Nantwich firm in court after worker lost arm in machine accident

Nantwich firm in court after worker lost arm in machine accident

A recycling company in Nantwich has been fined after a young worker lost his arm when he was dragged into machinery.

An employee for Nick Brookes Recycling Limited was dragged into the unguarded conveyor in Wardle, resulting in his right arm having to be amputated up to his shoulder, Chester Crown Court was told.

May 26, 2016
NWF tanker driver from Nantwich wins industry award

NWF tanker driver from Nantwich wins industry award

A heating oil tanker driver from Nantwich has won a top industry award.

Ian Ross, who works for Wardle-based NWF Fuels, has won the oil distribution trade association FPS (Federation of Petroleum Suppliers) Driver of the Year.

May 12, 2016
Crews battle fire at Nantwich timber yard

Crews battle fire at Nantwich timber yard

Firefighters tackled a fire at a timber yard in Wardle, Nantwich.

Crews from Nantwich, Crewe and Chester fought the fire which broke out in extraction pipes.

May 11, 2016