- More public contracts for small firms, says David Cameron as roadshow hits Northwich
David Cameron has called for a “cultural change” in the relationship between government and small firms in order to prise the £175 billion of public work from the hands of ‘preferred bidders’ – typically big businesses.
- Posted August 29, 2009
- FPB asks all UK councils and health trusts how long they take to pay suppliers
A Knutsford-based small business support group was this week submitting Freedom of Information Act requests to every single council and health trust in Britain asking how long they take to pay their suppliers.
- Posted August 29, 2009
- Green Flag Celebration.
In celebration of the Green Flag award, the Friends of the Moor are holding an exhibition of the history of the Moor until the 12th September at the Heritage Centre in Knutsford. Joan Leach, our local historian,...
- Posted August 28, 2009
- Skills training and health and safety overshadow green issues for small businesses
Dealing with employment issues and health and safety is preventing small businesses from acting on their environmental concerns and saving money in the process, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) and the UK200Group are warning. According to the...
- Posted August 26, 2009
- Bumblebee sized Chicks at Tatton’s Home Farm!
These balls of fluff are both just hours old, but only one of them is the size of a bumble-bee!
- Posted August 26, 2009
- Police warning: Distraction burglaries
In our second police update given by P.C Matthew Ambrose, we report on a disturbing case of a distraction burglary in the town centre, antisocial behaviour on the moor and an audacious theft at a local...
- Posted August 25, 2009
- Artist Emma Williams: a young painter in her prime.
Viewing the work for Williams's first London solo show you sense that all the creative strands in her career have come together perfectly.
- Posted August 25, 2009
- Recession-defying restaurant aims for domestic bliss with new takeaway service
A prestigious Knutsford restaurant has launched an innovative new home delivery service – bringing its popular and unique food to a whole new audience.
- Posted August 25, 2009
- Part two: Fuelled by alcohol
The chances are that you car is already running on biofuel – to a small extent at least.
- Posted August 21, 2009
- Who Are You? Answers Uncovered at Tatton Park!
Tatton poses an existential question in its latest Mansion exhibition.
- Posted August 20, 2009