After receiving GCSE results yesterday (21st August), students in Greater Manchester progressing on to T Level qualifications will have access to a record number of work placements. Work by The Growth Company, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the Employer Integration Board have … [Read more...]
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Regional mayors launch new partnership to support Peak District
Combined authority mayors representing South Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and the East Midlands have come together to launch a new partnership agreement covering the Peak District National Park which is shared across the three areas. Mayor of the East Midlands Claire Ward, Andy Burnham, Mayor of … [Read more...]
Trafford and Stockport College Group celebrates inspiring GCSE achievements
Trafford and Stockport College Group is celebrating the achievements of its GCSE students, who have shown resilience, adaptability and determination to succeed in their studies. The Group’s high grades in English and Maths were above national averages, reflecting the excellent teaching and … [Read more...]
Royal Nawaab treats local charity to a magical evening at the Pyramid
Stockport’s recently opened Royal Nawaab restaurant served up more than just delicious food last week: it delivered joy and unforgettable memories to local children supported by the charity Transport for Sick Children. On 20th August, the Indian Pakistani banqueting restaurant, based in the … [Read more...]
Stockport Council encourages local residents to become foster carers
Banners encouraging people to start thinking about becoming foster carers with Stockport Council are being displayed at local parks across the borough. Situated in busy children’s play areas and tennis courts, it is hoped the banners will raise awareness about the need for more foster carers and … [Read more...]
New Greek Street bridge beams installed in just four days
Network Rail has shared new footage of the huge beams being installed across the West Coast Main Line in Stockport to replace the Greek Street bridge. Network Rail and its contractor Murphy are on track to complete the main phase of the £20 million project in time for the railway line through … [Read more...]
HMRC warns of Self Assessment scams
HMRC is warning the millions of its Self Assessment customers to be vigilant to scams claiming to to be from the department. Scammers often impersonate HMRC, offering fake refunds or demanding urgent payments to steal personal and banking information. And while scams will claim its safe to share … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS finalists for ‘Chefs of the Year’
Two Stockport chefs from Stepping Hill Hospital’s catering team have been named as finalists in a competition to find the best NHS chefs in the country. Assistant head chef Ian Richards and apprentice assistant head chef Joe Omolo (pictured) entered this year's national Chef of the Year … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer expands premises
Stockport manufacturer, BFT Automation, has expanded its base of operations in the town with the acquisition of an additional warehouse next to its existing premises. The new facility, which adds an additional 5,000 sq ft to its existing 12,000 sq ft site in Heaton Mersey, will enable the … [Read more...]
Inflation rose to 3.8% in July
Latest annual inflation data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has risen by 3.8% in July. The increase, up from 3.6% in June, has exceeded economists expectations and is well above the Bank of England's 2% target for inflation. The Bank of … [Read more...]
Education Secretary praises Trafford and Stockport College Group students’ results
The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, has praised students across the Trafford and Stockport College Group for their “impressive stories of hard work, ambition, and achievement” during a visit made on last week’s results day. Speaking after meeting learners at the Group’s … [Read more...]
Message confirmed for national emergency alert test
The message that will be sent during a test of the UK's emergency alert system at around 3pm on 7th September has been confirmed. Mobile phones connected to 4G and 5G networks will will vibrate and emit a loud, siren-like sound for up to ten seconds. A message will appear on screen, making it … [Read more...]
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