Facilities management company Westgrove Group has secured a £6m funding boost from Independent Growth Finance (IGF). The company has steadily grown since its formation in 1998, providing security, cleaning, maintenance, customer service and operational …

Chinese multinational technology conglomerate, Tencent has reached an agreement for an all cash acquisition of video game developer Sumo Group for £919m. Tencent first invested in the business in 2019 and currently holds 15m shares in the group which is …

Accelerate provides employees who live or work in Cheshire and Warrington the opportunity to receive 40% funding to go towards the cost of skills training. Accelerate is a £30M programme that has been designed to support businesses to reskill and upskill …

Warrington Borough Council is stating its strong opposition to a proposed increase in tolls on Warburton & Rixton Toll Bridge. Peel Ports has launched a four-week public consultation on its Sustainable Investment Plan for the toll bridge, which aims to …

Warrington-based Triton Construction has completed four healthcare projects with a total contract value of £3m over the last 12 months as it reports strong growth within the sector.  The company's portfolio of health and social care schemes account for 14 …

A Warrington-headquartered car dealer has reported an increase in its operating profits in its latest financial year. Bentleys Motor Group said it was in an "excellent position" to take advantage of a resurging market after coming through a "very …

Warrington-based Aberla Utilities has secured a five years contract with Digital Infrastructure to deliver fibre broadband to 38,000 homes across Crewe. Infrastructure owner and ISP, Digital Infrastructure (DI), has partnered with Aberla Utilities to …

The Warrington Vegan Market will take over Time Square, by the new market hall and right in the heart of the town, for the first time this year. The event will feature up to 50 stalls including a huge variety of vegan street food, artisan bakes, craft …

A new microbrewery taproom is about to open in Warrington. Modern Day Monks – run by two brothers who went to Bridgewater High – will be launching their craft beer venue in Evans House tomorrow, Friday. Visitors will see the brew kit as they head through …

BGF-backed Kids Planet has acquired a North West nursery group. Poppy & Jack's has sites across the region including in Bolton, Preston, Stockport and Warrington. It was backed by Foresight Group, with the firm exiting as part of the deal. Kids Planet now …