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NWF Agriculture strengthens partnership with Reaseheath College

NWF Agriculture based near Nantwich is helping Reaseheath College with an innovative project using “radar sensors” in feed silos.

March 29, 2020 —

Nantwich firm SYNETIQ host British Automobile Racing Club event

Nantwich vehicle salvage firm SYNETIQ host a training day for the British Automobile Racing Club North West Rescue team.

January 30, 2020 —

Fire crews tackle blaze at Wardle business near Nantwich

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

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

October 25, 2019 —

Fire crews attend two collisions in Wardle and Faddiley near Nantwich

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

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

January 27, 2019 —

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

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

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

January 19, 2019 —

Shropshire Union Canal embankment collapse leaves boats stranded

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

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

March 16, 2018 —

Shropshire Union Canal locks near Nantwich among busiest in UK

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

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

February 26, 2018 —

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution appoints new operations director

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

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

August 18, 2017 —

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

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

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

June 28, 2017 —

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution invests in 100 new trucks

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

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

February 14, 2017 —

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution expands business team

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

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

January 9, 2017 —

Nantwich firm in court after worker lost arm in machine accident

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

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

May 26, 2016 —

NWF tanker driver from Nantwich wins industry award

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

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

May 12, 2016 —