Locations across Stockport are offering free blood pressure checks from the 5th to 9th September as part of Blood Pressure UK's annual Know Your Numbers campaign. Knowing your blood pressure numbers means that if yours is high you can get support and if necessary, treatment to bring it under … [Read more...]
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Telecoms providers to face tougher rules to protect networks from cyber attacks
UK broadband and mobile providers are to be required to ensure they comply more tougher security rules to protect telecoms networks from cyber attacks. New legislation is now in effect that gives the UK Government greater powers to boost the security standards of the UK’s mobile and broadband … [Read more...]
Scottish housebuilder preparing plans for 180 new homes in Offerton
Aberdeen-based housebuilder Stewart Milne Homes is preparing a planning application to build 180 new homes off Marple Road, Offerton, on the site of a sand and gravel pit. The brownfield site being considered for new homes comprises approximately 24 hectares and is used for the extraction of sand … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester barbers invited to free mental health training
Barbers from across Greater Manchester are being invited to join free training to help identify signs someone may be struggling and help support clients with their mental health. NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Suicide Prevention Programme has invited Tom Chapman, of The Lions Barber … [Read more...]
Property investment business agrees £7.5 million loan with Together
Family-run property investment business, Flood Estates, is set to expand its portfolio after agreeing a £7.5 million loan facility with Cheadle-based Together. The deal with the specialist lender will allow Flood Estates to expand its commercial property portfolio further. The business currently … [Read more...]
Stockport SMEs encouraged to take advantage of Skills for Growth support programme
SMEs in Stockport and throughout Greater Manchester are being encouraged to make the most of a programme of support available to small businesses in the city-region. The Skills for Growth – SME Support programme helps businesses identify the skills needed to grow by streamlining or improving … [Read more...]
Flybe to add Manchester Airport to Newquay connection
Flybe is to resume providing regular flights from Manchester Airport to Cornwall Airport Newquay as the revived airline expands its offering for the Winter 2022/3 schedule. Flybe, now headquartered in Birmingham, was relaunched earlier this year after falling into administration in early 2020 and … [Read more...]
Companies House to introduce new WebFiling account
Companies House is to introduce a new WebFiling account to increase functionality and security when businesses manage their records online. The move is the first step enabling a single sign-in across all Companies House services as part of the ongoing digitalisation of government processes. The … [Read more...]
Together study finds specialist residential mortgage market set to triple by 2030
A major nationwide study by Cheadle lender, Together predicts the UK specialist residential mortgage market will treble to £16 billion by 2030 driven by changing employment and living patterns. The study, carried out in partnership with economist Dr John Glen, also predicts the overall UK … [Read more...]
Northern leaders publish 2022/23 Business Plan for the region’s transport network
Transport for the North (TfN) has published its 2022/23 Business Plan, setting out how investment is needed in the transport network across Northern England. The Business Plan outlines TfN's vision for developing a transport infrastructure in the North that is user-centred, place-based and … [Read more...]
World War II pilot behind Glider Regiment memorial at Manchester Airport returns for 100th birthday
A World War II glider pilot returned to Manchester Airport today for a surprise party to celebrate his 100th birthday. Peter Davies, from Bollington in Cheshire, was a Glider Pilot during WWII, based at RAF Chilbolton in Hampshire. He flew Hamilcar Gliders, most notably as part of Operation … [Read more...]
Government agrees £130 million support package to protect bus services
A £130 million support package has been agreed by government to protect local bus services in England as they continue to recover to pre-pandemic passenger numbers. The funding to cover the six months from October 2022 to March 2023 brings the total pandemic support for bus travel over the last … [Read more...]
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