North-west greetings card retailer, Card Express, has closed its branches in the region, including Stockport, as it files a notice to appoint administrators in a further blow to the high street. The Bury-headquartered chain was established in 2009 by Birthdays founder Ron Wood, who retains a 35% … [Read more...]
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Together achieves customer service accreditation
Cheadle-based lender, Together, has been awarded its first external accreditation from CCA following a rigorous assessment of every aspect of the Group's processes and procedures that impact customers. CCA Global Accreditation provides a benchmark for delivering good customer experience across … [Read more...]
Avanti West Coast reveals new fleet of trains
Avanti West Coast has revealed the newly liveried Class 805 trains set to enter service on its network connecting London and the North-west in the coming months. The trains have been revealed at Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe facility in the North East on 22nd September, with the first three units … [Read more...]
Stockport fintech appoints new CCO
Stockport based fintech and virtual payments provider, Conferma Pay has appointed former Mastercard executive, Sonya Geelon, as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Sonya joins Conferma Pay from her previous role as Senior Vice President UK & Ireland and Country Manager Ireland for … [Read more...]
Record numbers off work due to long-term illness, finds new research
One in 16 of the UK's working age population (16-64 years old) is off work due to long-term illness, the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) has revealed. The organisation representing occupational health professionals has released the results of a new study into how ill-health is affecting … [Read more...]
Business and transport leaders call on Prime Minister not to cancel Manchester leg of HS2
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing growing calls from business and transport leaders in the North not to cancel the Manchester leg of HS2, amid growing rumours that he is considering axing part of the line to curb rising costs. With the cost of the full route from London Euston to Manchester … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester’s first Bee Network buses take to the roads
The first buses under local control in Greater Manchester since the mid-1980s took to the roads on Sunday 24th September, with the launch the first Bee Network services The new buses in yellow Bee Network livery are now in operation in Bolton, Wigan, and parts of Bury, Salford and Manchester, … [Read more...]
‘Good’ Ofsted rating for Stockport Council-run Children’s Home
Ofsted inspectors have rated a Children's Home run by Stockport Council as 'Good' following inspections by the Government regulator earlier this year. The children's home was rated 'Good' in all categories, and inspectors particularly commented on the wellbeing of the young people living in the … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill Hospital’s resident musician gets international audience
A musician who plays for patients at Stepping Hill Hospital’s intensive treatment unit (ICU) has spoken at an international conference on the benefits of musical therapy. Amy Bowles is trained to provide therapeutic music, and is the first musician of her kind to have a long term residency at an … [Read more...]
Government-backed training schemes launch to improve skills in low-carbon heating
Two government training schemes have launched today to see up to 12,000 people in England gain skills in installing insulation and low-carbon heating. Up to 8,000 people, including current installers and those new to the industry, will be able to develop skills needed to retrofit homes with … [Read more...]
Loan book grows to £6.4 billion at specialist lender
Cheadle-headquartered specialist lender, Together, has announced its loan book has grown to £6.4 billion in its results for the year to 30th June 2023. The group, which provides personal and commercial finance to businesses and individuals, reported average monthly lending of £233.1 million – up … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes and GMP work together to tackle anti-social behaviour hotspot
Working closely with Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Stockport Homes Group's Safer Neighbourhoods Team has successfully secured a Closure Order on a property on Edgeley following escalating reports of serious anti-social behaviour. Working alongside GMP and the Council, the Safer Neighbourhoods … [Read more...]
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