2009 December | Knutsford Times

Research finds small firms value their employees – but doubt the skills of their local workforce

A new survey has found that most small business owners highly rate the abilities of their employees.

Dec 27 2009 | Posted in Business | Read More »

Disheartened entrepreneurs turn to politics ahead of the General Election

New figures suggest that more candidates with business and finance management experience are putting themselves forward as prospective MPs because they are disillusioned with existing enterprise policies. Following research from the Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) showing that the number of potential MPs with 15 or more years of business experience has doubled since 2008, the [...]

Dec 23 2009 | Posted in Business | Read More »

Much awaited play area close to completion

Work to create an adventure play area for the young people of Longridge and Shaw Heath has begun thanks to a successful bid to the lottery’s Playbuilder fund by Cheshire East Council.

Dec 17 2009 | Posted in News | Read More »

The magic of Christmas Carols at Tatton

Start Christmas on a high note at the ever-popular Family Christmas Carols in the festive Stableyard at Tatton Park on Sunday 20th December.

Dec 17 2009 | Posted in News | Read More »

FPB responds to today’s decision to phase out cheques

The FPB has responded to the Payments Council’s decision to phase out cheque payment by 2018.

Dec 17 2009 | Posted in Business | Read More »

Badger goes home for Christmas

A team of specialists have just returned a very lucky badger back to the wild in a Cheshire location following a serious injury and just in time for Christmas!

Dec 15 2009 | Posted in News | Read More »

Knutsford resumed their league campaign with an emphatic win over Helsby at the weekend

The game got underway with a quick exchange of penalties. Helsby struck first after a Knutsford infringement just outside the 22. Straight from the kick off, Knutsford responded with 3 points, again from just outside of the 22. This settled Knutsford into their game, and with a much improved scrum creating a strong platform, the [...]

Dec 15 2009 | Posted in Rugby | Read More »

Precious Points this Weekend

Both the Mens 1st and 3rd teams got precious points on the board this weekend and are looking forward positively to January and the re-start of the league.

Dec 15 2009 | Posted in Hockey | Read More »

Close call for Chapel as Linley take strong matchplay right up to the whistle.

A beautiful day for rugby, blue sky, little or no wind and a dry but soft pitch saw Holmes Chapel – without their influential Captain and Vice captain – entertaining Linley at Station Road on Saturday afternoon with the touch line full of supporters from both teams. The Chapel line-up was also notable for the [...]

Dec 15 2009 | Posted in Rugby | Read More »

A flush with success…

It’s official; Manchester Airport has the best toilets in Britain and collected a prize at the prestigious 2009 Loo of the Year Awards Ceremony to prove it.

Dec 9 2009 | Posted in News | Read More »