Business

Local businesses come together
Tuesday 16th November 2010
Tue 16th Nov 2010

Local businesses come together

I have recently been consulting with a couple of the larger employers in the village who have expressed an interest in setting up a Business Group based…
London Road sold to Living Ventures
Friday 5th November 2010
Fri 5th Nov 2010
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London Road sold to Living Ventures

Celebrity restaurateur Paul Heathcote has agreed the sale of five of his nine restaurants to Living Ventures for an undisclosed sum. London Road in Alderley…
AstraZeneca workers suspend campaign of industrial action
Wednesday 27th October 2010
Wed 27th Oct 2010

AstraZeneca workers suspend campaign of industrial action

Talks regarding the pensions dispute at AstraZeneca will resume on Monday 1st November after 7 days of strike action. In order to allow these talks to…
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Fruitcake Ladies Night a great success
Friday 22nd October 2010
Fri 22nd Oct 2010
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Fruitcake Ladies Night a great success

Last night supermodel Alex Leigh did a tremendous job hosting a Ladies Night at Fruitcake Cafe, in aid of the Five Stars Appeal. The cafe had been transformed…
Runway launch creates a buzz
Friday 22nd October 2010
Fri 22nd Oct 2010

Runway launch creates a buzz

A new ladies clothing store opened in Alderley Edge yesterday, in the building previously occupied by Fitted Interiors, and celebrated its arrival in…
Business as usual at Horseshoe Farm
Wednesday 20th October 2010
Wed 20th Oct 2010

Business as usual at Horseshoe Farm

I've been approached by several local residents in the past couple of weeks, who have been asking me what's happening with the shop at Horseshoe Farm.…
Huntsmere wins property of the year award
Friday 15th October 2010
Fri 15th Oct 2010
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Huntsmere wins property of the year award

Alderley Edge based property development company Huntsmere has picked up the prestigious Property of the Year award, which is voted for by the public,…
Wilmslow Express moves to Oldham
Friday 8th October 2010
Fri 8th Oct 2010

Wilmslow Express moves to Oldham

The Wilmslow Express, along with its sister weekly newspapers and the Manchester Evening News, has moved out of their premises at Scott Place in Manchester…
Chess acquires Shaftesbury Systems
Wednesday 6th October 2010
Wed 6th Oct 2010

Chess acquires Shaftesbury Systems

Alderley Edge based Chess Telecom, one of the most active consolidators within the UK telecoms market, has announced the purchase of Shaftesbury Systems…
Local chippy needs your votes
Thursday 30th September 2010
Thu 30th Sep 2010
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Local chippy needs your votes

Foster's Fish and Chips have this week been crowned best chippy in the Wilmslow area. The MEN have been running a competition across their local papers,…
Macmillan Coffee Morning at Highams
Saturday 25th September 2010
Sat 25th Sep 2010

Macmillan Coffee Morning at Highams

Highams on Wilmslow Road held a coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support yesterday, Friday 24th September. Local residents and customers were invited…
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Select launch International Language Centre
Thursday 23rd September 2010
Thu 23rd Sep 2010

Select launch International Language Centre

Alderley Edge based Select Learning Centres are launching an International Language Centre right in the heart of the village next month. From the beginning…
Third day of strike action at AstraZeneca
Wednesday 22nd September 2010
Wed 22nd Sep 2010

Third day of strike action at AstraZeneca

GMB members at the Hurdsfield site in Macclesfield will take the third day of strike action against AstraZeneca on pensions tomorrow. A series of three…
Artisan butcher opens new farm shop
Saturday 18th September 2010
Sat 18th Sep 2010
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Artisan butcher opens new farm shop

Last week I went to have a look around The Artisan Meat Company, a recently opened Butchers and Farm Shop at Cherry Tree Farm in Mottram St Andrew. I…
Alderley businesswoman competes for national title
Monday 13th September 2010
Mon 13th Sep 2010

Alderley businesswoman competes for national title

Alderley Edge Businesswoman Susan Clarke is one of eleven outstanding Chartered Managers in contention for the overall Chartered Manager of the Year title.…
ClearGate offer chance to win promotional video
Monday 23rd August 2010
Mon 23rd Aug 2010

ClearGate offer chance to win promotional video

A Wilmslow based media company is offering two small businesses or charities the chance to have their own promotional company film made for free in an…
Workers at AstraZeneca vote to strike
Monday 16th August 2010
Mon 16th Aug 2010

Workers at AstraZeneca vote to strike

GMB members at AstraZeneca have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action over cuts in pension benefits. The ballot which closed today could result…
47th acquisition adds £1m to Chess' turnover
Monday 16th August 2010
Mon 16th Aug 2010

47th acquisition adds £1m to Chess' turnover

As one of the most active consolidators within the UK telecoms market, Alderley Edge based Chess Telecom has acquired the customer base of Intelligent…
What does the future hold for Horseshoe Farm?
Tuesday 10th August 2010
Tue 10th Aug 2010

What does the future hold for Horseshoe Farm?

Yesterday I caught up with Andy Morrison, who has spent the past 27 years at Horseshoe Farm, to enquire what the future holds for his family and the farm…
The 'Taste' is on at Corks Out
Monday 9th August 2010
Mon 9th Aug 2010
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The 'Taste' is on at Corks Out

Corks Out Alderley Edge launches 'Taste', its 'New Wine Adventure' this week, which ties in with its 1st Anniversary on Saturday 14th August. As previously…