RECENT research has revealed that three of the country's fastest growing SMEs are based in Cheshire, with a Warrington company leading the pack.

Anglo Design Holdings tops the local bill and comes in fourth overall in the country. It can boast a turnover of £49.4 million and pre-tax profits of £16.4 million.

The 2004 Vantis Hot 100 was published in the March issue of Real Business magazine and presents a picture of a country with a buoyant jobs market and money to spare for entertainment.