A brand new padel centre with championship-level indoor courts is set to open at Cheshire Oaks
An award-winning chef is set to open a new all day dining restaurant in Chester
Winsford's new artisan market which left the town centre 'buzzing with energy' is back
Starbucks confirms reopening date for new-look shopping park branch
A Chester-based property management firm has been officially shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 Cheshire Business Awards, a regional honour that celebrates business excellence across the county.
A Chester based property firm has picked up a top industry award
NCC has chosen Cheshire as the initial location of its open-access Carbon Fibre Development Facility, which aims to support the UK's strategic growth sectors
Family-run haulier S. Cooper & Sons has marked its 100-year milestone with a celebration to remember for its staff and partners
A lawn care business based in Chester and Northwich is celebrating 20 years since establishing its franchise
A leading Chester based property developer has received prestigious recognition at the first Cheshire and North Wales Business Awards
A Cheshire hotel is set to host a special wedding event later this month
The first customers have been welcomed through the doors at Winsford's new B&M superstore
Cheshire's Visitor Attraction of the Year has officially launched a new inclusive outdoor playground
Healthcare fit-out company HiSpace has acquired Liverpool-based manufacturer Complete Dental Solutions (CDS)
A Chester pizza place will attend the highly-anticipated Top 50 Pizza Europe Awards in Madrid this month, after it was again shortlisted among Europe’s most exceptional pizzerias
A wedding venue is allowed to build a group of six glamping pods in a bid to bounce back from the coronavirus crisis
A butchers in Chester has been announced as a finalist for a national award
The Chester Hospitality Association is excited to reveal the finalists for the People Awards for 2025
Eight RSK companies support Liverpool Bay carbon capture and storage project
Farmfoods has officially reopened in Ellesmere Port at a new location, replacing the former Halfords site
A German company which provides machinery and services for the corrugated industry has signed a lease for 8,102 sq ft of industrial space at Premier Park in Winsford, Cheshire
Council warns food business owners about advice and support scam
A one-time opposition leader on Cheshire West and Chester Council is the new manager of the Northwich Business Improvement District BID
King's Award for Enterprise 2025 announced and entry period starts for 2026
Cheshire West and Chester Council's skills and employment service is getting a fresh new look
A Chester woman has set up a new business after graduating with a master's degree
Council chiefs have backed a long-term strategy aimed at bringing more investment and regeneration to Mid Cheshire
Business leaders and property developers will meet at Chester Racecourse on Thursday 15 May for the launch of the Cheshire West and Chester Property Review 2025
Cheshire Investment opportunity on display at Stand H20 UKREiiF
A four-star hotel in Chester has been making impressive strides in sustainability
A new hydrogen-ready furnace has been installed at the EET Fuels Stanlow site in Ellesmere Port
Business owners at Top Farm in Farndon are preparing for this weekend's first ever Summer Social
BARGAINS galore will return to Chester next weekend as the city’s Maker’s Market pitches up once more
A Chester clothing brand has been chosen as a finalist for a national small business
A Middlewich beauty salon has been crowned one of the best in the North West for 2025
A Chester takeaway has been shortlisted for a Best Fish & Chips accolade
The biggest independent gym in Cheshire has opened its doors in Farndon after tripling in size
The latest addition to Chester’s craft beer scene at the heart of its railway station is now open, much to its staff’s delight
A restaurant in the heart of a Chester village has achieved a major milestone by being included in the 360° Eat Guide
A bookshop specialising in a fine and rare books has confirmed its opening in Chester
An Ellesmere Port firm has secured more than 30 agreements to supply low carbon hydrogen to businesses
Chester judged one of the top ten places to invest in property
Little Dessert Shop has announced a huge free giveaway to celebrate the opening of its new Chester city centre store this weekend
A Chester gelateria has marked its first year in the business with a national award
Cheshire Lieutenancy is running a morning workshop on May 1st for Cheshire organisations, large and small, who want to find out more about making a successful application for a King's Award for Enterprise, the highest official UK awards for outstanding achievement by UK businesses.
An award-winning independent shoe retailer is hotfooting it into Chester this weekend
A former fertiliser site near Ellesmere Port and Chester is set for redevelopment after it was bought by a 'natural resources' developer
A food and drink festival will return to Cheshire this May
Students from high schools across Northwich turned detective as they got a taste of a college's science facilities
Ellesmere Port Mayor's Charity Ball at Civic Hall on Saturday 3rd May 2025
An awards ceremony celebrating the best of Chester's hospitality industry will be held at Chester Racecourse in June
Revenue fell at uranium enrichment services provider Urenco Group in its most recent financial year, but its order book jumped 27 per cent to more than €18bn
Former Chester Argos store to be turned into 24-hour gym with cafe
A Northwich-based housing association has appointed a new finance director
The multi award-winning UK Careers Fair will be in Chester next week
Is your business prepared for the new Simpler Recycling legislation coming into force next month?
The University of Chester has been shortlisted for a national award celebrating excellence in digital innovation
March will see the return of dozens of artisan traders to Chester with a first Makers Market of the year
An entrepreneur who launched her outdoor clothing business in Northwich has been named among the country's innovative women
The law firm will relocate from Archway House on Station Road to Knights Court on the other side of the city
Cheshire College – South & West hosted a remarkable evening at their 2025 Apprenticeship Awards, bringing National Apprenticeship Week celebrations to a close
A luxury wedding and events venue in Cheshire West is celebrating after being commended as one of the UK's Top 100 SMEs in the UK
The launch of new homecare provider is set to create at least 20 jobs around Northwich
Chester Cathedral has been awarded funds by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to undertake Project Revive
An award-winning Cheshire gym has been granted planning permission to move to new premises to allow it to triple in size
Grant funding has been approved for a new plastics recycling facility in Ellesmere Port which is set to create 80 full time jobs and inject £4.5m a year into the Cheshire economy
A Chester business has landed a prestigious global award for providing first-class service to its customers
The eagerly-anticipated arrival of Harrods H Beauty in Chester has taken a big step closer to realisation after council officers approved planning permission
Free wellbeing coaching sessions are available for anyone living in the borough who wants help to reset their drinking or drug use.
Cheshire has been selected by the Government as a ‘key growth region’ for clean energy which will unlock green skills training
The beauty brand has been moved to Farndon in an attempt to grow it into a multi-million pound business
Cheshire independent coffee brand The Coffee House is set to open the doors to its 29th branch in Ellesmere Port.
A popular restaurant and pub near Chester has announce the latest line up for its guest chef event series
Porta Tapas Bar owners given green light to transform Grade II listed Ye Gardeners Arms
Northwich's newest coffee shop has welcomed its first customer through the door
I am delighted to let you know that not only is Chester Business School (CBS) the Educate North Business School of the Year 2024 but on the 28th November we were also named the Times Higher Business School of the Year
A glass business based in Elton has said its recent wins at a prestigious industry awards ceremony was a ‘tremendous achievement’
Since opening just over two years ago Chester’s new market has now welcomed its five millionth customer
The Council is asking people and businesses in west Cheshire to review the plan and provide feedback on the outcomes and actions included, through an online consultation
A packaging manufacturer has announced a major investment into its Winsford site
Premium bookmaker opens 'ultimate destination' for live sport
A popular hair salon in Chester has been honoured with two prestigious awards, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the industry
A Chester based holiday cottage company has continued its winning streak with an eleventh win at the British Travel Awards
Cheshire College - South & West is celebrating the outstanding achievements of four of its talented students, who brought home gold and silver medals from the prestigious WorldSkills UK Finals
Vauxhall has announced plans to invest £50m in its Ellesmere Port plant as it prepares to cease manufacturing at its Luton site
A new Spanish restaurant will open its door in Chester in time for Christmas
Over three heats across London, Manchester and Hereford, 23 finalists wowed judges with their best gelato dishes
A popular Chester pizzeria has won an award for the UK's third best pizza restaurant
Hands-on workshops covering topics like personal branding, social media, photography and video production, AI and beyond.
Purple Tuesday takes place on the first Tuesday of November each year and serves as a celebratory day, promoting accessibility and inclusivity
Supporting employers to develop their own low carbon plans
A popular Italian restaurant and bar near Chester has been presented with a coveted TripAdvisor award
A new small business awards has been launched ahead of a major event next month
Made Smarter Adoption, the UK Government’s programme helping North West SME manufacturers adopt technology and digital skills, is to continue next year as part of a national roll out
Menswear brand Oliver Brown will open its first location outside of London next week, as it takes up residence on the Rows in Chester
One of Chester’s finest young fish friers has been named among the semi-finalists for the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year title, part of the National Fish & Chip Awards
Popular cocktail bar brand Be At One will launch its first Chester location on the historic Rows this November
People living in Cheshire West and Chester are being urged to have a go at balancing the Council's budget, by using an online budget simulator tool
Farm to table restaurant, twenty eight, is celebrating its first anniversary after some rave reviews over the past twelve months
A popular Winsford restaurant has scooped two awards at this year's Prestige Curry Awards
An Ellesmere Port care home worker is in the running for a major social care award
Brits from all across the country have been travelling to a farm shop in Cheshire since it was made famous by a frequent celebrity visitor
New categories have been added for the 2025 Leadership Awards, with entries now open for these key regional business awards
A technology firm next to Ellesmere Port has welcomed a significant investment
A third, and likely final, public consultation on energy firm Cadent’s plans for a new underground hydrogen pipeline across the North West, has opened
A neighbourhood coffee chain is looking to open a new store at the former Edinburgh Woollen Mill shop in Northwich Town Centre
A Cheshire restaurant has retained its three AA Rosettes, cementing it's place among the country's top dining spots
A new coffee shop in Parkgate is set to have its grand opening tomorrow (Saturday, September 28)
A popular south Cheshire village inn is celebrating seven consecutive years in the highly prestigious CAMRA Good Beer Guide.
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Business Growth Team is thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for the prestigious Institute of Economic Development (IED) Most Innovative Project of the Year award for our Business Tapas platform.
RSK completes preferred equity raise with total investment of £520m
A family-run pub is hoping to be named the country's best
Tourism's crucial role highlighted as Chester businesses hold talks with MP Samantha Dixon
A Neston shop specialising in womenswear has been selected as a finalist in the Boutique Star Awards 2024
The sports bar, opened in 2010, has become a favourite with university students
Man behind popular vegan eatery to open new venue at old Greek Retreat premises
UKREiiF has announced the first leg of its exhibition partners for the annual event taking place between 20th-22nd May 2025, in Leeds
The pair first met at Bishop Heber High School and have returned to the area years later to realise their dream of opening a restaurant
A restaurant funded by the local community has finally opened
The owner of an Ellesmere Port boutique salon is toasting another award win
A couple has taken over a canalside pub where they had their first date
Cestrian Shafiq Sharif had no experience of running eateries, or any business experience at all, when a bold idea came to him during a visit to the old Chester Market
Could you recruit one of our talented University of Chester students or graduates?
A ground-breaking Cheshire facility designed to remove the equivalent carbon dioxide emissions of almost 200,000 cars a year from the atmosphere so it can be stores under the Irish Sea is poised to get the go ahead
Pineapples, cocktails and Hawaiian shirts filled every corner of Northwich as the town celebrated what has fast become the most popular day of the year
Award-winning pet retailer Jollyes has opened its first Chester store
Work will start later this month to replace and refurbish the roof of the Winsford Cross shopping centre
The Fit Collective, a popular local boutique fitness studio has now relocated to the award-winning Northgate development in a newly fitted out 2,600 sq ft unit facing St. Martins Way, close to Chester Market and the New Market Parking
Businesses across Cheshire have secured Start Up Loans worth £6m, the British Business Bank has revealed
The Fit Collective has opened at the Northgate development in Chester
The energy giant behind the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex has announced a deal to acquire the neighbouring 66-acre Thornton Science Park
The Gadbrook Park Business Improvement District BID will continue for another five years after businesses votes 'yes' by an overwhelming majority in the ballot
People across west Cheshire are being asked to share their thoughts on how the Council can continue to tackle the impacts of climate change.
Caribbean restaurant and bar, Turtle Bay, will open its long-awaited Chester location this October
July is Independent Retailer Month - a whole month dedicated to the local businesses at the very centre of towns and cities across the country
Northwich Market could be relocated as part of plans to transform Weaver Square into a 'new residential community'
The Flat Earth bar and eatery is set to open in the old Plumbers Arms
A stylish new restaurant near Ellesmere Port has been drawing visitors from far and wide since opening earlier this year
The Chester Grosvenor's acclaimed Arkle restaurant is celebrating another award for claiming 'City Restaurant of the Year' at the Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards
Entyce Creative, a leading Chester-based marketing agency, has welcomed a record five new clients this quarter.
Tarporley is a village in Cheshire, England, which is situated approximately 10 miles from the city of Chester and 7 miles from the town of Northwich
A popular independent garden centre which has been helping Cheshire residents with their home plots for over 40 years is to open a new site in Chester
Long-term Tiger Trailers customer AO has invested more than £2 million in improving the capacity of its fleet while reducing carbon emissions
Costa coffee is set to open a second store in Winsford
Planning permission has been granted to transform Chester's former Mecca Bingo hall into a 142-bedroom hotel
A 400,000 sq ft multi-let industrial estate in Winsford is now fully let after two new deals were agreed.
A decadent hotel in Chester has revealed stunning new upgrades following a £5m refurbishment
We want to show Mid Cheshire small business owners some love and celebrate the best the area has to offer
A Cheshire pub has been named the best in the North West at an industry awards
Alsager's Bod Cafe Bar was among three winners at The Campaign for Real Ale's prestigious Pub Design Awards 2024
The company who owns and runs the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port is offering 100 grants in celebration of the site's 100th anniversary
A village pub has been ranked among the very best in Cheshire by judges
Sherrington Associates is retained by Enterprise Cheshire & Warrington to recruit a new Chair and Board Members for the newly formed Cheshire & Warrington Business Advisory Board.
Two of the world's most powerful cranes now deployed in Northwich are doing their bit for both worker safety and Anglo-Australian trade relations.
Plans are afoot to turn a vacant former Chester city centre dessert shop into a new eatery "selling freshly baked goods" and alcoholic drinks
The Winsford campus will become an Institute of Technology
The owners of three North West tapas bars have submitted plans to bring a grade II-listed pub in Chester, which has been vacant for five years, back to life.
BoBo will bring its authentic Portuguese and Spanish cuisine to Chester Northgate
A Chester city centre dining destination has been included in the latest Michelin Guide, just three months after its opening.
Plans to construct 13 commercial units for small businesses in Ellesmere Port are being reviewed by Cheshire West and Chester Council.
A Chester-based consumer and business credit reporting and open banking platform has secured investment from PayPoint in a deal which provides an exit for Maven Capital Partners.
A building materials specialist from Tarporley has been recognised for his commitment to the industry
A thriving Winsford tech firm which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to save lives on construction sites has been given a royal pat on the back
The Pepper Street multi-storey car park development will create 50 jobs
Cheshire West and Chester Council will begin enforcement of moving traffic offences at four locations from 20 May, to reduce dangerous manoeuvres, congestion and disruption on the road network.
Safari style lodges overlooking giraffes grazing on a savannah have been given the go ahead at Chester Zoo
The team responsible for bringing tens of thousands of visitors to Northwich over the last decade has been given the green light for another five years.
Cheshire is set to become home to the first advanced nuclear fuel facility in Europe to establish an energy supply chain not reliant on Russia, the Government has said.
EA Technology have been awarded the King's Award for Enterprise 2024
The Hollies has opened a new boutique-style shop in the middle of Tarporley - the village named one of the best places to live in the UK
Chester is set to become a leading fashion hub as it prepares to host the Porsche Centre Chester Cheshire Fashion Week 2024 this summer
Chester city centre business, Planned Future, has scooped up the Innovation & Excellence Award for its groundbreaking financial wellbeing portal
Chartered accountancy practice Bennettbrooks has relocated to a prominent new development in Chester.
Government has launched Help to Grow: Management Essentials, a new online training course for small business leaders
Chester has been ranked eighth-best shopping destination in the country and the top destination in the north of England according to a new list by a specialist retail analytics team.
Ellesmere Port manufacturer helps firm win top British award
Care home with integrated nursery wins innovation award
Country pub near Chester is named as the best in Cheshire
Coveted award for cocktail bar brand with venue in Chester
Chester city centre business scores highly to land coveted certificate
Chester businesses team up to offer greater support to clients
Dablet Farm to open 'American-style general store'
Willmotts Transport takes delivery of 60 new Tiger Trailers
BEPO, based in Ellesmere Port, has been chosen as a finalist for the Bricks and Clicks award at this year's The Small Awards
Riverside cafe at Anderton Place in Northwich up for sale
Chester Grosvenor Hotel chefs to showcase seasonal produce
Warrington & Vale Royal College will see its campus become part of a national network delivering top technical education and training.
Monopoly: Chester Edition to hit the shops later this year
Every winner from the 2023/24 Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards
£660m Northern Powerhouse fund launched to help grow business in the North
Celebrations as new drinks shop Milby's opens in heart of Chester
Let's Farm project helping young people with learning disabilities
Hollies Farm Shop reveals opening date of Tarporley store
Hollies Farm Shop gets greenlight for 'necessary' improvements
Chester wedding dress shop named in UK top 50 list
New cut-price Vauxhall electric van made in Ellesmere Port
Big Ellesmere Port Market revamp plans given the go-ahead
American Pizza Slice Chester restaurant plans given go-ahead
The Spa at Carden has been named ‘Spa of the Year’ in this year’s Professional Beauty Awards.
Lounge Afrique Cheshire opened in Northwich in February, and has plans to open a restaurant.
Businesses in Cheshire can find out how to save money – and reduce emissions – by switching to electric vehicles (EVs) at the ‘Understanding how to transition to Electric Vehicles’ event on Tuesday 21 May at the Civic Hall, Ellesmere Port.
British Chamber of Commerce Economic Survey with ‘Let’s Talk Business’
Rebecca Jayne Specialists Chester Beauty therapist nominated for national award
Motrac Research Engineering AQ Home® Pioneering Cheshire Companys Fight Against Harmful Mould Growth
New name for Stanlow Refinery owners Essar Oil UK announced. What was Essar Oil UK has now become EET Fuels.
Chester Market helps beat the winter blues with more ChooseDay offers. A new range of offers will be available in the market every Tuesday, building on the success of the previous range of discounts launched last summer. Covering an even wider range of traders, across both goods, services and food, the offers really do have something for everyone.
Chesters hospitality scene remained resilient over the past year with increased sales reported, according to new research. The city was one of the best in the UK in keeping the overall number of hospitality venues, reporting a one per cent decline in the past 12 months, compared to the northern average of -2.6 per cent and the UK average of -2.5 per cent.
Beer lovers are being invited to celebrate the best of the breweries at a new Chester Craft Beer Expo. The event will be held in the city's Storyhouse on Friday and Saturday, March 15-16.
Chester Bridge Street restaurant Bohème nears opening date. The owners of a new Chester restaurant have spoken about seeing an opportunity during a challenging time for hospitality and delivering a twist on classic dishes.
An award-winning butcher has opened a new shop in Farndon today. Ben Roberts, 32, opens Astley & Stratton Ltd today (Wednesday), replacing the Griffiths Butchers shop which had been based on High Street for 200 years.
UKs largest hydrogen plant to be built at Stanlow. Cheshire West will soon be home to the UK's largest hydrogen production plant after plans were approved for EET Hydrogen's first large scale, low carbon plant at Stanlow.
Two Chester firms are finalists for prestigious awards recognising global excellence and innovation in education technology. Chester-based companies iAM Compliant, Literacy Counts, have been shortlisted for the Bett Awards – the worlds' biggest EdTech show - celebrating the most innovative solutions and technologies transforming the lives of students and educators worldwide.
A trader from Chester's New Market is set to appear on popular BBC show Dragons' Den. Pop Specs aims to provide stylish and affordable prescription glasses which are ready to be fitted in as little as twenty minutes, and began trading in 2020 from a kiosk in Manchester's Trafford Centre.
Demand for Vauxhall electric vans in the UK remains high, with latest sales figures being great news for the Ellesmere Port car factory.
The UK StartUp Awards champion and celebrate the best and brightest start-ups from across the United Kingdom. The awards recognise the achievements of those amazing individuals who have had a great idea, spotted the opportunity and taken the risk to launch a new product or service.
For EV charging in business there are some key factors to consider which will help to determine the right EV charging solution for your business and company vehicles.
Cheshire and Warrington businesses have expressed confidence for a successful year ahead despite citing customer demand, energy costs and staff recruitment and retention as the three biggest challenges for 2024.
D.Morgan, based in Ellesmere Port, was established in 1950 and provides services such as civil engineering, the design, development and construction of major schemes, earthworks and remediation, and demolition and recycling. The group's vehicles and plant feature a distinctive green and yellow livery.
A new sustainable house aimed at giving students hands-on experience with sustainable technologies has opened at Cheshire College’s Ellesmere Port campus. The £680,000 project addresses the ever-increasing demand for environmentally friendly properties as well as the skills gap in sustainable construction methods.
The Digital Business Incubation Centre (Digital BIC) is designed to support early-stage technology companies achieve their commercial potential by de-risking the route to market. It enables early-stage technology companies to develop new products and services that adopt AI, Data Analytics and HPC technologies.
Exciting plans to revamp Ellesmere Port Market have been lodged with the council. A refurbishment of the market is a step closer after last month’s public consultation, with proposals now having been sent to Cheshire West and Cheshire’s planning department.
Spa at Carden Park. A luxury spa on the outskirts of Chester has been named as one of the top in the UK. The AA recently published its list of Top UK Spas, naming Cheshire’s already renowned Spa at Carden as one of the best in the North West.
Chester and Ellesmere Port business owners were invited to a special House of Lords reception marking Small Business Saturday.
Chester Market is hoping to win the Britain’s Favourite Market award. Voting is open to anyone until 15 December. It takes a few seconds to select Chester Indoor Market and click to vote.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is starting a conversation on the future of transport, and we would like to know what you think.
There is plenty of seasonal cheer to enjoy for visitors to markets in Chester and Ellesmere Port this month. The Ellesmere Port Christmas Extravaganza includes two Christmas markets by Homegrown Events on December 9 and December 16 at the Ellesmere Port Flea-Market from 10am until 4pm. The special markets will include seasonal gifts and festive drinks.
The Department for Business and Trade’s Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards are now open for entries and will close at 23:59 on Sunday 14 January 2024. From iconic clothing to ice cream makers, assistive dyslexia software and world-class consultancy, the UK makes, creates, designs and engineers amazing products and services that are sold to the world.
Hot chocolate chain Knoops has celebrated opening its new Chester store. With a new store also opening in Guildford these are the sixth and seventh new openings for the brand alone in 2023.
Shoppers in Chester are being urged to discover the city's hidden gems in support for small and independent businesses. It is part of a national initiative dedicated to boosting trade for 'indies retailers' across the country.
The New Chester Market has picked up another award, fresh from celebrating its first birthday.
A former Chester FC star and a Classic Miss British Isles winner are celebrating notching up a hat-trick of awards with their city centre bistro.
Three Chester beauty businesses are celebrating after wins at the English Beauty Industry Awards 2023 - North West Edition. The competition, managed by Oceanic Events, recognises the finest professionals and businesses in the beauty sector across the North West region.
Tiger Trailers
Johnsons Hotel Linen, one of the UK's largest hotel laundry hire and service providers, has begun introducing to its fleet fifty-two rigids and three fixed double decks manufactured by Tiger Trailers, with an emphasis on durability to meet its demanding operations.
Health
Business leaders and employees are urged to play their part in a once in a lifetime opportunity to improve health in Cheshire West and Chester.
Business support
Employment Directions is a free service that provides all-round employment support to adults with a physical or mental health condition.
Family
The Chester-based soft play and party centre has unveiled a new £10k baby sensory room.
Expert regional innovation hubs given £75 million boost to local research, businesses and economies across UK
Plans for new 55,000 sq ft Ellesmere Port warehouse approved
‘Funding our future – Your chance to help shape the Council’s budget plan to reflect your priorities’
Susan Howarth induced into The Legal 500 Hall of Fame
Chester Market
Chester Market is officially the best new market in the country according to the National Association of British Market Authorities, NABMA, which has recognised the new market in its annual achievement awards.
Who won what at the 2023 Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards
Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity business diagnostic tool
Cheshire West and Chester Council, have joined forces with social enterprise, Go4Growth, to emphasise the importance of developing the local business marketplace and support for the voluntary sector.
The Sustainable & Inclusive Economic Plan will be our shared plan to grow and develop the Cheshire and Warrington economy that helps to deliver our Leaders’ Board and LEP ambitions to be the UK’s healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive and growing economy by 2045.
Business Support
Cheshire West and Chester Council are celebrating the launch of Business Tapas, a digital knowledge hub that has been developed to accelerate business growth and bring together a wealth of resources, tutorials, and advice on core business topics.
North West contractor, Alfred Bagnall & Son Ltd, with bases in Ellesmere Port and St Helens, has joined the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) Paint Green scheme. Paint Green celebrates PDA member businesses that reduce, reuse or recycle excess paint and paint containers as part of their sustainability journey. Bagnalls North West is one of 10 branches to take the Paint Green Pledge and make a commitment to recycle more than 70% of paint containers and more than 90% of excess paint.
Zavvigroup, the entertainment products retailer that started life as Virgin Megastores, has left behind its former home near Manchester Airport in favour of a unit at Winsford Industrial Estate after Matt Moulding’s online retail conglomerate sold the company.
Entyce Creative becomes Chester's first B Corp agency
Awards
Family-owned Chester Model Centre has been named the Model Train Store of the Year 2023.
Borough Plan
Cheshire West and Chester Council is inviting residents and local organisations to join a conversation to help shape a new plan for the Borough.
Vauxhall
The investment makes Ellesmere Port the first Stellantis facility globally dedicated to electric vehicles.
Business Support
Big in America is a real life documentary series from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), available for streaming on LinkedIn.
The Chester-based branding and photography business has been recognised as one of the country's best small firms.
Estate agent and property consultants Strutt & Parker has relocated its Chester office to Coachworks Arcade, located within the heart of the new Northgate Development.
Architects AHR have been appointed to the Ellesmere Port market transformation as part of a Levelling Up Fund project.
A Popular Chester-based coffee shop will soon open its second location in the city's Coachworks Arcade at Northgate.
The UKSPF Business Support Programme is a mix of support activities, 121 guidance and grants for eligible West Cheshire businesses.
The Scented Garden Retreat, which offers a range of health and well-being services in Chester, is announcing its expansion in response to increasing demand.
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet will welcome back local business Be+Positive (BEPO) is due to return to the centre with a positivity-focused pop-up from July 29.
An RSK Group director with more than 20 years’ experience in the environmental sector, Warren Percival, has become the UK Environmental Law Association’s new chair following the organisation’s annual general meeting.
The Joshua Tree, a children’s cancer charity in Cheshire, are delighted to announce they have been chosen as the ‘Charity of the Year’ by EMS Healthcare, the UK’s largest mobile clinical research partner.
A Chester steakhouse has taken the crown of the city's number one restaurant - just three weeks after launching.
A Northwich born brand hoping to 'shake up' the outdoor lifestyle industry has been nominated for a prestigious award.
Plans to turn the upper floors of popular Chester city centre pub Brewhouse and Kitchen into a hotel have been given the green light.
Two workers at the same Chester hotel picked up accolades at the first Chester Hospitality Association People Awards.
Plans have been submitted to repurpose a historic Cheshire building, which was most recently used as a cookery school, into a leisure destination with a restaurant which would bring "significant investment to the economy".
A Chester-headquartered specialist infection prevention and control company has secured approval for a UK patent, following its discovery of unique anti-viral properties of certain enhanced extracts of commonly available brown seaweed.
An Ellesmere Port-based finance provider has reported a record two years in the modular construction sector, funding more than £86m of projects across the public and private sectors.
Lodges used for harvesting saffron that would double up as holiday lets at certain times of the year could open in a Cheshire village.
Cheshire West and Chester Council has been successful in securing a full package of positive assurances from HS2 Ltd.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is supporting the 101st International Day of Cooperatives on Saturday 1 July.
Tiger Trailers, one of the UK’s leading HGV trailer and rigid bodywork manufacturers, has joined Women in Transport as a corporate member, as the Winsford-based company’s CSR and ESG teams continue to strive to bring about positive change in the transport sector and in communities and the environment in general.
An automated warehouse could be built near Elton as a major Cheshire employer eyes future growth.
Business leaders in Cheshire and Warrington, do you want to grow your business and boost profits?
A Parkgate Indian restaurant has been named as a finalist in the English Curry Awards 2023.
Cheshire West’s enchanted adventure park BeWILDerwood said it was still “over the moon” to be crowned Visitor Attraction of the Year and urged the region’s other tourist gems to go for glory in the 2023/4 Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards.
An award-winning Cheshire company wants to spice up a global market with plans to expand its saffron-growing business.
Brewski has provided a long-awaited update on its eagerly-anticipated new restaurant in Chester city centre.
A mobile clinical research business based in Ellesmere Port has announced a partnership with a US-based company.
Rio Brazilian Steakhouse has opened its newest restaurant in Chester city centre. At an opening event on Thursday (June 15) 100 guests were given the first experience of the new eatery on Newgate Street.
Cooperators from all around the world will discuss the relationship between the cooperative movement and each of the Sustainable Development Goals, from the first to the 17th.
An eco-ethical baby care company founded just three years ago in Cheshire has announced its expansion into the US market – launching with Walmart.
Chester railway station is one of a number of Welsh and English border stations that have benefitted from more than £1 million of investment this year, according to Transport for Wales (TfW).
A new café which will provide opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism has opened its doors at Ellesmere Port Library.
Chester is set to get a new bowling alley. Plans are afoot to convert the Sports Direct unit at Chester Retail Park into a new 'Tenpin Chester' venue.
A 'stylish' new Chester city centre restaurant has confirmed its opening plans. Six One Six - which has taken over the Pepper Street unit formerly occupied by the now defunct bar and restaurant chain Boujee - will launch on Saturday, June 24.
A new pub is set to open in Chester city centre this week, with an extensive range of drinks and a roof terrace perfect for the warmer weather.
Businesses and organisations across Cheshire and Warrington were today urged to grab the chance to help shape the blueprint for a fair employment charter being explored by council and LEP leaders.
The OLS has just launched the Biomanufacturing Fund (BMF) to support life science companies investing in manufacturing projects in the UK.
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that provides eligible applicants with support towards the upfront costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints.
Green Expo 2023 is being held on the banks of the River Dee at Castle Drive in Chester next week on June 15-17 to showcase the North West and North Wales’ green credentials.
Glass bottle manufacturer and filler, Encirc and New Zealand’s leading producer of wine, Indevin have announced a partnership to bottle a selection of the award-winning Villa Maria wines.
A Chester firm has become the first member of the West Cheshire Museums Adopt an Object Scheme.
A new Home Bargains store has opened in Cheshire West following an investment of about £4 million.
The terms of a takeover offer for Dechra have been agreed with the veterinary pharmaceutical business' board recommending the deal, worth about £4.46bn, to shareholders.
An Ellesmere Port firm has been crowned the best start-up business at a North West awards event.
Work on a new industrial scheme for Ellesmere Port is about to get under way thanks to a multi-million-pound boost.
Award-winning restaurant Chef's Table has revealed exciting details about what diners can expect from its new Chester city centre venue.
Plans to reopen a prominent Chester pub have moved a step closer to completion after they were approved by Cheshire West and Chester Council.
A popular steakhouse chain has confirmed the opening date for its new Chester city centre restaurant.
Chester Market has now welcomed over one million visitors in under six months.
A popular Cheshire soft play centre which has seen "significant growth" despite the impact of Covid has been given the go-ahead to expand its operation.
Transport for Wales (TfW) are the operator of Chester Railway Station and have a station improvement programme for several locations across the TfW Wales and Borders rail service network, including Chester.
Chester's newest coffee shop - complete with a barista school - is preparing to open its doors this weekend.
EMS Healthcare today announced a new partnership with Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance to deliver a mobile health clinic in support of prostate cancer awareness.
A Neston care agency has scooped a global business award for its "commitment" to the health and social sector.
Recovery Loan Scheme – UK Government replacement for CBILS and Bounceback Loans
Are you looking to upskill your employees? We are offering free numeracy courses to businesses.
A new coffee bar aiming to make people feel "comfortable and relaxed" has opened its doors in Parkgate.
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are free to enter. You can apply for more than one award.
EMS Healthcare, the UK’s largest mobile clinical research partner, today unveiled a new look, courtesy of a refreshed visual identity and new website designed to reflect the company’s ambitions.
Jaguar Land Rover is to extend its stay at its Ellesmere Port base after signing a five-year deal.
An animal hospital on the outskirts of Chester and Ellesmere Port is to provide a specialist service to puppies and kittens that will be unique to the North West.
A popular women's footwear and accessories brand loved by mega stars such as Kendall Jenner and Blake Lively has opened a new pop-up store at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.
Chester Hospitality Association (CHA) have revealed their partnership with Chester based hospitality recruitment firm Staff 86 to deliver the first ever CHA People’s Awards.
A Cheshire-based specialist paint firm - established by the fifth generation of the Johnstone paints family - is set to expand and launch a new eco-friendly product, after securing a six-figure funding package.
A veterinary hospital is looking to expand its facilities in the face of high demand for services.
Leading travel firm Jet2 is putting "significant investment" into a new production plant in Ellesmere Port which will see the airline receive sustainable aviation fuel over a 15-year period.
Chester based holiday accommodation business Sykes has announced the launch of parent brand Forge Holiday Group, to spearhead its ambition to become a leading UK-focused holiday group.
Plans for a £7.5m revamp of Chester Railway Station have been rubber-stamped.
A new shop which can quite literally be described as eyecatching has opened its doors in Chester.
Retail giant Next wants to relocate its long-standing Ellesmere Port shopping park base by moving into the vacant former Debenhams store.
A "unique" venue is set to become the latest addition to Chester Northgate next month.
Plans to turn vacant offices into holiday apartments on one of Chester's surviving medieval lanes known as the "romantic heart" of the city have been given the green light.
Campsites in Northwich and Winsford have made been named in the top 10 sites in the north west.
ALDI has shared a round-up of products available in its stores that are locally sourced from Cheshire-based suppliers.
A popular Cheshire family attraction is undergoing a major refurbishment which will result in the launch of five "exciting" new activities.
The Department for Business and Trade is inviting businesses based in the North of England to a series of online and hybrid events, exploring how to implement a sustainable export strategy and the international opportunities it can have for exporters.
A new bar and restaurant is set to open at the former Boujee site in Chester city centre.
A Neston plumber has been recognised for his work in the community, becoming a finalist in the SGS Engineering Local Hero Awards 2023.
Chester's popular gift card scheme has seen the city's economy boosted to the tune of over £100,000.
A Chester high school is delighted to announce a key partnership with the Chester Grosvenor Hotel to help propel pupils get a foothold in the hospitality industry.
An Ellesmere Port leisure centre's expansion proposal to include a new spa garden has been given the green light by planners.
The very best of business in Cheshire has been celebrated at an awards evening at the University of Chester.
On 23 April this year, a test emergency alert will be sent to mobile phones across the UK.
The heroes of hospitality in Chester are to be honoured at a special event in the city.
Energy firms have welcomed the news the incoming Stanlow hydrogen plant will help lead the way in building the UK's hydrogen economy.
Charities, Organisations and businesses across the borough can apply to the Cheshire West and Chester Council UK Shared Prosperity Fund, for project funding from Monday 3 April.
Cheshire College always want to make sure our local community is aware of the opportunities they have available for Adults looking to upskill in certain areas or passion projects they’re interested in developing.
Carden Park Hotel put its investment into a new, stylish Morgan’s Bar and walnut crafted reception area.
Beautonic, which first opened its doors at Chester's Forum Shopping Centre in January 2015, has now expanded into new premises, with more services on offer.
'Quirky' plans have been unveiled to convert the rooftop of a Chester city centre multi-storey car park into a food and drink destination with an events space that could be used for seasonal attractions such as a festive ice rink.
A 'unique' Cheshire tea room where customers can 'step back in time' has been named among the best afternoon tea spots in the UK.
Iconic, which opened Iconic Tarporley in October 2021 and Iconic Barbers in Tattenhall this month, has been recognised with two accolade nods in the UK Hair and Beauty Awards.
The Swan at Tarporley, a historic coaching inn, turned cosy pub picked up the accolade this month, with judges saying its friendly staff made people feel “like individuals rather than just another customer.”
An outdoor adventure park is the visitor attraction of the year – and it’s just a short drive from Chester.
Cheshire Day is an annual multi-organisational and multi-channel initiative with the aim of raising the profile of Cheshire as a place to stay, work and play.
An award-winning salon star has launched a new hair and beauty venue in Ellesmere Port.
A new independent coffee shop coming to Chester city centre has released more details of its new venue.
As part of the Cheshire Day celebration on 30 March, Chester Market will be holding a Cheshire Weekend from Friday 31 March to 2 April, where goods and food traders will be highlighting their fantastic local suppliers and producers.
Lisa Fitzell, managing director at Elegant Resorts, based at Chester Business Park, won the award for Female Leader of the Year at the Women’s Leaders Association (WLA) annual awards.
Cheshire is full of hair and beauty salons transforming, treating and pampering their customers so they shine from head to toe with a new-found confidence.
An Ellesmere Port business which had to adapt and innovate to survive the pandemic has gone on to be crowned 'North of England caterer of the year' at a national awards ceremony.
Whether you're a seasoned sharpshooter or a complete novice, Next Level Virtual Range, on Witton Street, will allow guests to improve their aim and accuracy using professionally made, realistic, pinpoint-accurate training pistols and rifles.
A shop which aims to showcase artisan gifts and homeware made in Cheshire, North Wales and further afield has opened in Chester.
In response to requests to provide a quieter area in the market for those who find noisy spaces distracting or challenging we are pleased to confirm that, every Tuesday between 8 and 10am the music will be turned down in the Garden and Mini Market seating areas, either side of the central atrium.
Cheshire West and Chester Council has launched a new business support service to assist companies to respond to the challenges of net-zero and rising energy costs.
The outgoing owner of KingKabs says he is "incredibly enthusiastic" about what the future holds for the Chester-based taxi services after striking a deal with a national transport giant.
Hilary James, originally from Stoke-On-Trent, but who now lives in Raby Mere, and Sue Byrne from Altrincham, but now living in Willaston, met through Hilary's husband, who Sue met at university.
A popular pub in Parkgate is celebrating reaching the finals of Greene King's Night of Excellence Awards..
Harlech Foodservice's annual two-day trade expo saw sales of £600,000 and crowds of over 2,500 people.
Local hobby shop, Chester Model Centre received an unexpected customer enquiry all the way from Bangalore, South India. Arun Swaminathan was looking for a specific and rather elusive model plane to add to his collection in memory of his late Uncle - Wing Commander Padmanabha Gautam - a highly decorated Indian Air Force pilot who flew the English Electric Canberra plane during his distinguished career.
In celebration of International Women's Day, today March 8th, the team at Bolesworth Events has announced a lineup of inspiring guest speakers for a brand-new Women in Business Day at its newly relaunched Bolesworth International on Thursday, June 15th.
MSP Flotek has revealed it has acquired ECS Solutions, a telecom service provider and system maintainer based in Chester, expanding the group’s IT and Telecom service offering to North Wales, the Midlands and North West England.
Northwich’s The Beauty Spot bagged the title at the prestigious English Hair and Beauty Awards – an awards night representing the very best in the hair and beauty industry.
Lauren Ellis, owner of LDE Studios on Whitby Road, in a finalist in the UK Hair and Beauty Awards in the Make up Artist of the Year category.
CF Fertilisers has taken the entire first floor of Halladale House at Chester Business Park.
A fashion and homeware brand has been given the green light to launch a new store in Chester city centre.
A historic Chester city centre pub which has fallen into a state of disrepair having stayed shut since the start of the Covid pandemic could soon be reopening.
Experience the all-new Bolesworth International from June 14 – June 18 2023. Where world-class equestrian sport meets style, live music, entertainment, artisan shopping and much more!
Lilybetts Catering have been named 'Caterer of the Year' at this year's English Weddings Awards.
A new collective has been set up in Chester with the aim of making the city awesome.
Following the departmental changes announced by the Prime Minister, BEIS has been restructured into three new departments:
Popular family attraction, The Ice Cream Farm, has teamed up with a Chester-based digital agency to help bring in more visitors through the creation and launch of a new website.
A new 'boutique' serving the much-loved Italian dessert gelato will be opening in Chester city centre.
An independent business known for its traditional Portuguese 'Pastel De Natas' custard tarts is set to open its new store in Chester next month.
The Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership (The LEP) leads the growth of the Cheshire and Warrington economy through a powerful partnership between the private, public, and voluntary sectors to make the sub-region the UK’s healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive and growing economy.
University of Chester, in association with the Business Growth Programme, are hosting three information sessions on Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) opportunities for businesses in March. Representatives from the public, private and third sector are invited to learn about the opportunities and benefits around KTPs.
The Local Enterprise Partnership leads the growth of the Cheshire and Warrington economy through a powerful partnership between the private, public, and voluntary sectors.
Winsford-raised Ben Bratherton, a graduate of The Prince's Trust’s ‘Team’ programme, has joined the workforce of Tiger Trailers on Road One of the Industrial Estate following his successful work placement with the major firm at the end of last year.
A new restaurant and coffee shop could soon be opening on Chester's historic Rows.
Plans to convert an empty Chester city centre retail unit into a new pub have been given the green light.
A new occupant has been found for the "iconic" former Moss Bros store in Chester city centre.
Chester Racecourse will offer racing fans the chance to enjoy some of the most prestigious meetings in the 2023 racing calendar with 'Away Racing' days at Venue 1539.
Highly acquisitive sustainable solutions group, RSK, has seen its annual financial results soar, driven by 27 takeovers and the establishment of eight new businesses.
As chef Gary Usher prepares to open the doors of the White Horse pub, if we were to come up with the recipe for success for this new venture, we'd say there's a definite dash of excitement combined with a heady dose of nerves thrown into the mix.
Chester Racecourse is officially the most ‘Instagrammable’ horse racing venue in the UK and Ireland, according to a study.
A Cheshire-based eco-ethical baby care brand has secured a £4.25m investment from private equity firm Maven Capital Partners.
A much-loved former Cheshire chocolate shop is to become a new pub restaurant.
A new project has been launched in Chester this week to provide workspaces and support for at least 21 small businesses.
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that provides eligible applicants with support towards the upfront costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints.
Gordale Garden and Home Centre in Burton, near Ellesmere Port, has taken fifth place in the Top 100 UK Garden Centres list.
The UK's small business community has had to overcome significant challenges these past few years.
We are pleased to inform you that The Pledge have teamed up with the Chambers of Commerce across Cheshire and Warrington to assist them in a new project, called the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP).
Cheshire and Warrington LEP have been awarded £1 million from the Department for Education to deliver Skills Bootcamps to 264 learners in Cheshire and Warrington.
The Ince Neighbourhood Plan has now been submitted to the Council in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended).
Chorley-based property company FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) has launched a new £16m business park, in Northwich, and confirmed 30% pre-lets, with key businesses signed up for space.
A Chester cake business is hoping to 'bring a smile to people's faces' when it branches out with the launch of a new city centre cupcake venture.
Entries for The Department for International Trade's inaugural Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards are now open!
Northwich's new smashed patty and dessert takeaway is now welcoming customers through the doors.
The fund will back entrepreneurs focusing on blockchain, biotech, health and wellbeing, commerce, technology and space.
Families with children aged under three are invited to share their experiences of infant feeding services in Cheshire West and Chester.
Chester based law firm Aaron & Partners and Theatr Clwyd have announced a renewed partnership to support the theatre, as its major redevelopment project progresses.
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has updated the rateable values of all business, and other non-domestic, property in England and Wales.
An independent women's clothing store in Chester has been revealed as one of the UK's favourite small businesses.
Chester Zoo has announced a number of jobs for its upcoming new, 'stunning' wedding venue.
The University of Chester is encouraging everyone to love business and sustainability this Valentine’s week by participating in our Festival of Professional Futures Events that the whole community engage with, especially local businesses and UoC students, staff and alumni.
A restaurant with rooftop seating and a retractable roof is set to open at the former Burger King premises in Chester city centre.
Community projects across west Cheshire are calling on your support through the Cheshire West Crowd, a crowdfunding initiative being run by Cheshire West and Chester Council in partnership with Spacehive.
Ambitious regeneration plans aimed at transforming the area around Chester Railway Station to make it a 'destination for business, living and tourism' have been unveiled.
Hot on the heels of being named the most beautiful city in the world, Chester has now been hailed as having one of the best high streets in the UK.
A Chester based milk firm is working towards net zero in its sustainability push thanks to a new partnership.
A mission to create a hydrogen production hub near Ellesmere Port has announced an agreement to supply low-carbon hydrogen to a Merseyside glass manufacturer.
Wetherspoon has been given the go-ahead to expand The Bull and Stirrup Hotel in Chester city centre.
A popular Cheshire country hotel will close its doors for 10 days in the new year so it can undergo a "very exciting refurbishment".
This year will see some exciting changes starting to take shape at Chester Zoo.
A popular Chester Market restaurant is already drawing in new customers after relocating to a new venue in the city centre.
The Grace Arms has been completely transformed, with a brand new sport and food offering.
Chester city centre's thriving dining scene will see some major additions in 2023.
A much-loved Cheshire country pub is set for a new lease of life after the owners revealed it would be reopening next year.
A Cheshire car dealership group has been making tailored donations of Christmas gifts to aid charities across the UK.
The government has awarded Fulcrum BioEnergy £16.5m for a facility at Stanlow that will convert black bin bag waste to jet fuel.
Hundreds of CheshireLive readers have been responding to the news that Chester is set to have its first cat café in 2023.
A City Centre women’s clothes shop is celebrating after being nominated in a nationwide search to find the UK’s favourite local business.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is launching a new e-newsletter to support residents through the cost of living crisis.
Tribal Society is celebrating the opening of its first store in Chester city centre.
The new Slim Chickens restaurant has opened its doors at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.
Caribbean restaurant and bar, Turtle Bay, are set to open their first restaurant in Chester this March at Northgate, the city’s new market and leisure destination.
The new course – designed and delivered by experts at the zoo and The University of Chester – offers a first opportunity, anywhere in the world for education professionals to gain a recognised qualification in the field of conservation and sustainability education.
The relationship between Zenith Trailer Rentals and Tiger Trailers continues to strengthen following the Cheshire manufacturer’s supply of an additional 250 semi-trailers of differing types during 2022 which, when joined by the initial orders placed for 2023, will take the size of the Tiger Trailers fleet that Zenith operates to over 500 vehicles.
The Low Carbon Innovation Forum is designed for SME leaders interested in connecting with like-minded regional peers, academic expertise and industry partners to address the opportunities and challenges posed by the Net Zero Carbon agenda.
Students from a Chester school paid a visit to a building trader firm to thank them for a charitable donation.
Since fully opening on November 8, the new market has seen a huge influx of visitors during its first four weeks and a more than trebling of the peak pre-pandemic footfall in the old market, which closed in October.
Two friends have embarked on a ‘passion project’ to bring puppy yoga classes to Cheshire.
The City’s landmark Northgate development has secured its first office tenant.
Chester based holiday accommodation rental, Sykes Holiday Cottages, has picked up gold at the prestigious British Travel Awards for the ninth consecutive year.
The Spa at Carden has added to its honours, collecting the ‘Best Spa in the North West’ accolade at the 2022 Good Spa Guide Awards, the 13th regional Good Spa Guide awards.
Cheshire West and Chester Council has a significant portfolio of agricultural and other holdings from which it derives revenues in the form of rents and other income.
A Neston newsagent which closed it doors earlier this year, has now re-opened under new management.
Two Cheshire takeaways have been shortlisted at JustEat's Restaurant awards. Vegan House Foods Ltd in Chester and Cafe at the End of the Universe in Warrington made a shortlist of five takeaways from across the North-west.
Airbus has announced a firm order for six of its A220-300 aircraft from Croatia Airlines, with plans for leasing an additional nine aircraft.
Essar Oil UK Ltd. has revealed its plans to build a £360m carbon capture facility in its Stanlow refinery, in line with the company's ambition to become a "leading low carbon refinery by 2030".
An Ellesmere Port business which did not think it was going to survive the pandemic has thanked those who have supported it through thick and thin and enabled it to reach the finals of a national competition.
Plans have been greenlit to turn the Café Rouge site on Bridge Street, Chester, into a new restaurant.
MBNA and Chester Zoo have teamed up to teach and inspire young people around climate change and sustainability.
Kayleigh Stapleton and her partner Shaun Woodage have taken over Real Food Kitchen in Neston.
Northwich-based solicitors practice Susan Howarth & Company has had both its Directors, Susan Howarth and Victoria Poole, ranked as Notable Practitioners for the first time in the Chambers & Partners 2023 legal guide.
A Chester based business which helps people with hair loss conditions has been honoured with a £10k cash prize at this year's Cheshire Business Awards.
Perfect Getaways, based in Neston but with offices in Little Sutton, Birkenhead, St Helens, Liverpool, Widnes and the Isle of Man is a private travel agent company which was set up in 2017, and is owned by David and Nicola Palmer from Neston.
Tiger Trailers, a Cheshire-based leading manufacturer of heavy commercial vehicle trailers, has once again demonstrated its commitment to the local community by marking this year’s Road Safety Week, November 14th to 18th, in a number of different ways in support of charity Brake, whom the firm is mid-way through its current donation arrangement with.
As an organisation Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership have a wide variety of opportunities for businesses to work with them.
Love Business Hate Fraud are hosting a series of webinars for UK businesses (especially small ones) and their professional advisers who want to find out how to spot and stop fraud and cybercrime.
A property group has acquired the long leasehold interest of Chester’s Grosvenor Shopping Centre.
Soul Kitchen Chester, a charity which provides support for those who are homeless or in poverty, has received a £1000 funding boost from a housing developer.
Warm Spaces is designed to signpost anyone in need of warmth & community, to a warm space to share with others.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled the contents of his Autumn Statement in the House of Commons.
Hush Brewing Co. began production in September 2021, but owners Chris Birtwistle and Simon Appleton’s beers were being drunk faster than they could brew them, so they had to come up with a plan quickly.
A staggering 30,000 people are believed to have walked through the doors of Chester's new market over its opening weekend, with traders reporting a bumper week.
Two stores at Northwich Retail Park look set to close after plans to convert four units into one large store complete with garden centre were given the go ahead.
Rage Fitness and Wellbeing Company, based at Blacon Adventure Playground, picked up the Best Independent Gym trophy at the 2022 Fit Pro Awards.
Business owners are invited to join a movement to make our borough somewhere everyone can live life to the full for longer.
Encirc, a Vidrala Company, has entered into a deal with Accolade Wines, one of the world’s leading premium wine producers, to purchase the assets of “The Park” bottling and warehousing facility in Bristol, UK.
Aleksander Alexandrov, 41, has always dreamed of having his own business in the food industry.
A former Chester market stall holder is preparing to fulfil his dream of running his own restaurant and cocktail bar in the city centre after quitting his job in the bingo industry.
Manufacturing businesses are being invited to benefit from a share of £5m funding, to help improve power electronics machines and drives (PEMD) manufacturing supply chains throughout the UK.
A global lingerie and swimwear brand will launch its first pop-up store showcasing its clothing collection in Chester.
Maritime Transport, the UK's leading provider of integrated road and rail solutions, has turned to Tiger Trailers for its latest order of curtainsiders, based on the manufacturer’s reputation for high quality products, efficiency, and a customer-focussed approach.
Christmas at Bolesworth is an exceptional time as the castle grounds are transformed into a festive paradise, adorned in seasonal sparkle and yuletide cheer for a month of winter magic.
A restaurant chain with a branch in Chester has been named 'Best large company to work for in the UK'.
Plans for a new Chester city centre hotel with a rooftop restaurant and balcony have been given the green light.
The new Chester Market opened its doors to the public this morning, Tuesday, in Exchange Square off Northgate Street.
A crowdfunding scheme set up by the founder of Elite Bistros for the recently purchased White Horse pub in Churton has raised more than £140,000 in less than a day.
With Chester Christmas Market just weeks away, organisers have revealed a full list of all the stalls and traders who will be selling their wares.
The brand-new multi-storey car park has now opened on Hunter Street and will provide parking for eight hundred vehicles.
Purple Olive, which is found on Chester Road in Little Sutton, has been selected as part of the Asian Curry Awards 2022.
Popular Caribbean restaurant and bar chain Turtle Bay is set to come to Chester's Northgate development, and hundreds of you have shared your excitement on our Facebook page.
Work is progressing on construction of a new 667,000 sq ft UK parts distribution centre at Ellesmere Port.
Engineer, inventor and World Record holder Colin Furze gets behind town’s new scheme.
The chief executive of a Cheshire-based employment law, HR and health and safety specialist has outlined ambitions to continue its "strong double digit growth levels", both organically and through acquisitions.
Chester's new Zizzi restaurant is set to open its doors at the Northgate development tomorrow (Thursday, October 27).
This October welcomes a new sweet addition to Northgate Street, Chester. Cinnabon! Located in the old Share Shop Premises (now re-located to Pepper Street), which has seen a complete refit of the Cinnabon creation station/ kitchen, upstairs comfy seating zone and fresh wall art which merges Cinnabon and the Chester scenery.
The Council spends £862 million on services, ranging from social care and support for vulnerable families; to public protection, planning and economic growth; to libraries, highways and street cleaning; and many more.
A unique bar and restaurant concept inspired by Chester's history and arts scene has been unveiled for the city's Northgate development.
A new designer clothing store is set to open in time for Christmas in Chester and is currently recruiting. Tribal Society is opening on Bridge Street Row in the city centre.
A graduate has launched a business helping people to create their own signature curries after developing the enterprise at the University of Chester.
A new record shop where music enthusiasts can mingle over a coffee and a slice of cake is now open in Northwich.
Additional security measures will be in place to protect shoppers visiting the Christmas market and shops in Chester this festive season.
A fourth-generation family-owned bakery firm has successfully raised £18m to support its future growth.
Around 31,125 people in Cheshire West smoke tobacco (2021) which is 11.4% of the overall population in our area.
A Cheshire restaurant has been named among the best places to get a Sunday lunch in the UK, according to a list by The Guardian.
A Michelin recognised Italian restaurant in Chester's Bridge Street has appointed a new chef who has worked in Michelin-starred kitchens across Italy.
CHESTER'S Pastry Pedaleur, the artisan baker of French-inspired gourmet pastries, has been selected to feature in Channel 4’s new six-part series ‘Aldi's next big thing’.
Chester Racecourse's award winning 1539 restaurant has revealed a new look for autumn, following on from the introduction of a new roof terrace.
A Cheshire-based environmental, engineering and technical services business has launched an Australian expansion strategy with the acquisition of four companies and 200 staff in 12 months.
A home care provider operating across Northwich and Winsford has been recognised as a brilliant employer at a network-wide awards evening.
Business is booming at Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port, as the last square feet of business space available have been snapped up.
A Cafe in Ellesmere Port is celebrating five years since the business launched.
Pub chain Greene King has taken a stake in Cheshire-based restaurant group Hickory's Smokehouse, it has been announced.
There aren't many places in the UK where you can sit in your car at a set of traffic lights while watching and smelling freshly baked bread as it 'hypnotically' rotates in two massive cooling towers.
Delivery company, Evri, the biggest dedicated parcel carrier in the UK and the new name for Hermes, has commenced welcoming to its fast-growing fleet 168 new articulated box vans from Tiger Trailers, in time to support the opening of its largest delivery hub in Europe.
Cheshire Oaks has announced that popular makeup shop Charlotte Tilbury will be opening at the Designer Outlet shopping centre.
A Chester pub has been named as the best in the UK for its entertainment offering. The historic Saddle Inn, in Grosvenor Street, has picked up the accolade in this year's Great British Pub Awards.
A Spa near Chester that has been used and loved by celebrities has won a top award.
A family has been thrilled to open the doors to not one but two new businesses in Northwich town centre.
Welcome to the High Sheriff’s Awards 2022/23. We urge you to consider the details of these prestigious awards and encourage you to consider applying in one or more of the categories.
Meadow Foods has set out plans to produce the lowest carbon footprint milk in the UK.
The new Chester Market will open its doors to the public on Tuesday 8th November at 8am; the market will be open six days per week and closed on Mondays.
An £884 million loan scheme for new businesses is to be greatly expanded, delivering much needed finance to the UK’s array of innovative start-ups, the Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg has announced today (Sunday 25 September).
On 23 September, the Chancellor of the Exchequer set out a series of announcements as part of the Government’s Growth Plan.
Cheshire West and Chester Council has been announced in a statement by the Chancellor as one of 38 English councils being considered for new Investment Zones.
It's becoming harder and harder to tear ourselves away from our screens as handheld devices continue to dominate our lives.
The Cheshire & Warrington Growth Hub are undertaking a business confidence survey to understand the key issues affecting businesses during Autumn 2022 and to help inform what support is needed both now and in the future.
A Cheshire gym which launched in the middle of the Covid pandemic has been named Best Health & Fitness Business in Cheshire at the English Business Awards.
Manchester-based development and investment firm, Pitalia, has completed a sale and leaseback investment at a key industrial estate in Cheshire in a move that further expands its footprint in the North West.
Two Cheshire attractions have been named among the 10 most visited in England. Visit England recently published the results of its Annual Survey of Visits, which ranked destinations by the number of visitors they welcomed in 2021.
For residents and businesses locally, gigabit broadband is essential, from increasing productivity in a workplace or whilst working from home, every day essential browsing and streaming, enabling cloud computing and advanced technologies, gigabit broadband provides more opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs and residents to do more online.
A local businessman has secured new premises, and preparation is now well underway for Northwich Makerspace.
Following the announcement of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Council and its partners have plans in place in the lead up to the state funeral on Monday, 19 September 2022.
Following the announcement from Buckingham Palace of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, there are a number of plans in place to allow the borough to pay tribute.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
A new dealership for the legendary motorcycle brand, Triumph, will open in Chester this month.
The company is consolidating operations to its Wigan site, rendering the 234,000 sq ft cardboard packaging facility surplus to requirements.
New Prime Minister Liz Truss will limit energy bill rises for all households for two years as the new prime minister tries to prevent widespread hardship.
As Autumn approaches, with a new prime minister and a myriad of challenges facing business and the economy what better time to have your say!
A Cheshire village aiming to become the UK’s first carbon-reducing ‘hydrogen village’ has reached a key milestone.
White Oak UK, a Chester-headquartered lender to UK SMEs and mid corporates, has appointed a new chief executive.
To build HS2, HS2 Ltd already using over 1,000 businesses near to the line of the new railway.
After an exceptionally difficult two years for the hospitality industry, the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards have returned, with a record number of votes cast for Cheshire's best establishments.
The Department for International Trade UK Export Academy is a free training programme for UK businesses looking to grow their international sales.
A property developer has secured funding for the construction of a new warehouse for British Salt in Middlewich, as the scheme is granted planning permission.
Northgate's New Market Parking will feature murals celebrating 2,000 years of Chester’s history.
Shadow Foam, a Cheshire based manufacturing business selling foam inserts for tool control and equipment organisation, have credited their recent growth to their YouTube channel.
Ethics and an entrepreneurial spirit have been the perfect blend for a talented coffee aficionado who will further expand his business later this year.
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds has declared that the "best Indian food in Europe" can be found at an Ellesmere Port curry house.
Family-owned Brookdale Garage in Ellesmere Port is celebrating its 50th year of operation.
Attending overseas tradeshows can help you and your business break into new markets, make new contacts and grow your brand.
Firthfield Pet Store on Witton Street, Northwich, is celebrating its 60th year of serving the local community.
Essar Oil UK have taken delivery of a hydrogen-powered furnace; not only a first for the UK, but also one of the largest objects ever transported on UK roads.
Leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, Tiger Trailers of Cheshire, has launched and opened applications for a unique new coachbuilding apprenticeship in partnership with Heritage Skills Academy, which offers apprentices the exciting opportunity to gain skills working on classic cars, vans, motorcycles, trucks and other vehicles at Brooklands Museum and Bicester Heritage, sites steeped in automotive history.
The Woodcote hotel is due to open new restaurant 610 Squadron Bar & Grill later this month.
Six HyNet projects including Vertex Hydrogen, Hanson’s Padeswood Cement Plant, Viridor’s Runcorn Energy Recovery Facility, Covanta’s Protos Energy Recovery Facility, Essar’s Stanlow Manufacturing Complex and Buxton Lime Net Zero, have received the go-ahead from Government to begin reducingcarbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from industry from the mid-2020’s as part of the HyNet decarbonisation cluster.
There is a long list of summer activities taking place in Blakemere Village over the next couple of weeks.
Lakeland Leather store is hoping to encourage customers back to the city's high street with a parking offer following the shop's recent refurbishment.
An environmental, engineering and technical services specialist has snapped up a systems integrator.
Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub are starting a social media campaign to showcase some of our fantastic SMEs.
Taking its name from the building in which it'll be based - God's Providence House on Watergate Street, Chester - Providence Gin has been granted planning permission by Cheshire West & Chester Council, and aims to provide a 'gin retail and entertainment experience'.
The owners of the Stanlow refinery in Ellesmere Port have announced they will be supplying aviation fuel to commercial airlines at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
A FAST growing care company has invested £100,000 on a new purpose-built recruitment vehicle to help with it's plans to appoint more than 100 new home care professionals in Chester.
The Eco-I North West Capital Grant Scheme helps support small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the progression of business innovation, along the technology readiness levels and the adoption of new technologies, which aid the transition to a low carbon economy.
Rula Developments has signed up two new occupiers for its Winsford Gateway scheme at Junction 18 of the M6.
A national jewellery and watch retailer has announced "record breaking" sales in its latest accounts.
Residents in Cheshire West and Chester can keep track of the amount of alcohol they are drinking to stay healthier this summer and beyond.
Manufacturers in the North West are being urged to accelerate technology adoption to adjust to the economic challenges around the supply chain, energy costs, post-Brexit and Covid.
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New images showing what a new £5 million Chester city centre hotel and spa will look like have been revealed – as well as a new opening date for the accompanying restaurant.
A London coffee chain has been given the go-ahead for its plans to open a shop in Chester city centre.
A Chester city centre pub which suffered years of troubles is seeing a new lease of life - reborn as ‘The Henry Potts’ following a major investment by the locally based Pubs Ltd estate.
More than £500m of investment deals were completed in the first of 2022 with lettings of large units up by a quarter, according to specialist agent B8 Real Estate.
North West property consultancy Legat Owen has revealed a raft of new starters and promotions across the firm.
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A fast-growing law firm with offices in Chester, Shropshire and Greater Manchester has established a standalone restructuring and insolvency department.
Bolesworth estate has announced it is hosting a series of fun-packed events for all the family to enjoy over the summer holidays.
Chester based business Impact Score has been announced as a winner of the annual Octopus Entrepreneur Awards.
The High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill was introduced to Parliament on 24 January 2022, seeking the powers to build the section of the HS2 network between Crewe and Manchester.
CHESHIRE-BASED eco-friendly baby care company Pura has announced that it is partnering with Plymouth-based MLA College to offer 10 fully funded bursaries and scholarships in sustainability.
Plans to transform an area near Ellesmere Port into a hydrogen hub and reduce the nation's carbon footprint have moved another step closer.
Plans to turn the site of a former Ellesmere Port restaurant and nightclub into a food store have now been confirmed. Central England Co-op (CEC), owners of the old Saffron Indian restaurant and Club Xes premises, have told Cheshire Live about their vision for the town centre site.
One of the co-founders of BEAR in Northwich has been nominated for a prestigious award for his part in establishing the business.
With less than five months until the new market is expected to open, Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced the second tranche of traders taking stalls.
The first dedicated plastics recycling park in the UK has been given the go-ahead near Ellesmere Port.
The West Chester Commercial Business Improvement District (BID) will continue for a second term after the majority of members delivered a yes vote from June’s ballot.
A plan to save a Cheshire West factory from closure and potentially secure hundreds of jobs has been revealed.
The board of Chester BID has announced a restructure of the team that runs the Business Improvement District.
FACTR, a new gym in Chester's Moxy Hotel, has been overwhelmed by the response since opening in May as they attempt to change the way people perceive training.
A 600-strong facilities management company based in Cardiff has been snapped up by RSK, an acquisitive group which provides environmental, engineering and technical services.
A shareholder in Chester-based digital location, identity and identity fraud prevention software specialist GB Group (GBG) has sold shares representing approximately 2 per cent of the listed business' issued share capital.
Peel NRE's scheme to build a number of recycling facilities within the boundary of the wider Ince Park site in Ellesmere Port has been recommended for approval.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is carrying out a travel survey to help to identify possible transport improvements in the area surrounding the Saighton Camp development (the area includes Saighton, Waverton, Christleton, Huntington, Boughton, Great Boughton, Littleton Littleton, Rowton and the Eastern part of Chester City and Garden ward).
Cheshire HGV trailer manufacturer, Tiger, has delivered in record time for leading international retailer, Primark, which faced the challenge of specifying, procuring, and commissioning an all-new fleet of tractors and trailers on the road within just three months to maintain the efficiency of its supply chain when its previous 3PL partnership came to an end.
Glenbrittle Kennels and Cattery won the Pet Boarding Service of the Year award earlier this month.
The agreement between the elite racehorse training stables owned by Michael Owen, and HM Legal, will provide a solid platform to pave the way for future growth of the top-flight facility based in Malpas, near Chester.
Stoford has agreed a £101m deal for a new development that is being built in Ellesmere Port. Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLCT) will forward fund the construction of a new 668,000 sq ft UK parts distribution centre which has been pre-let to Peugeot, a subsidiary of the global automaker Stellantis Group, parent company of Vauxhall.
The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation has acquired industrial scheme Artis Park in Winsford for £22.8m.
A new £2.9 million specialist nursing home for adults living with complex needs has opened its doors in Ellesmere Port.
The site of the former EPIC leisure centre in Ellesmere Port has been selected by developers as the base for a new 'Hydrogen Experience Centre'.
A historic Northwich pub which dates back as far as the 1700s has reopened following a £400,000 makeover.
A massive £20 million carbon capture and usage plant will open its doors on Friday (June 24), signalling a key milestone in the race to meet the country’s net zero targets.
A new eatery has opened its doors in a Cheshire town described as "up and coming" by the team behind the venue. Za Za Café Bar in Northwich has has been doing a roaring trade since launching in a formerly vacant shop unit.
A new furnace capable of running on hydrogen has arrived at Liverpool, bound for Ellesmere Port.
A pop-up store offering sustainable activewear for women has returned to Chester city centre by popular demand.
Chester Zoo has lodged fresh plans for visitors to enjoy a unique overnight stay - with a chance to wake up and see giraffes at close quarters.
A new business exclusively aimed at single people is launching in Chester this Thursday (June 16).
Sykes Holiday Cottages has entered the static caravan holiday market for the first time with an acquisition which marks a new direction for the private equity-backed business.
Plans have been approved by Cheshire West and Chester Council to turn The Old Coach House at The Grange, Hoole Road, into a tattoo studio.
Chester Zoo has been crowned the Large Visitor Attraction of The Year at a top tourism awards ceremony.
Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created after plans for six commercial units in Ellesmere Port were given the green light by planning chiefs.
Visitors to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks will have more chances to visit the local business Be+Positive (BEPO) pop-up.
Popular Chester eatery Death By Tacos has confirmed its move from the market to the fast-growing foodie hub that is Watergate Street.
Headstart Nursery has been awarded National Day Nurseries Association’s ‘Quality Counts’ award and gained the top award of Platinum.