The government has revealed new details of how large venues will be required to ensure public safety following the Manchester Arena terror attack in 2017. The Protect Duty has been dubbed 'Martyn's Law' in tribute to Martyn Hett, originally from Stockport, who was among the 22 killed while … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airport prepares passengers for Christmas travel
Manchester Airport has shared a number of trips for the Christmas period, with 1.7 million passengers expected to travel through the airport this December. December 2022 is expected to be Manchester Airport's busiest for three years, following the end of pandemic travel restrictions earlier this … [Read more...]
44 NODA Awards nominations for NK Theatre Arts
Stockport performing arts charity, NK Theatre Arts has been nominated for 44 awards by the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA). The recent round of nominations covers all productions taken place post-pandemic, with recognition for 11 separate shows and events that the company has … [Read more...]
1000 health workers in Greater Manchester to get crucial training to support cancer patients
Over 1,000 Allied Health Professionals (AHP) in Greater Manchester are to benefit from additional training to better support those living with cancer. GMCA has awarded £1.2 million to the University of Salford to deliver the Allies in Cancer Care training programme as part of the Skills for … [Read more...]
Arts, culture, heritage, nature, and environment collaboration could add £2.7 billion to Northern economy
Arts, culture, heritage, nature and environment working together could provide an extra £2.7 billion to the Northern economy, according to assessment by the NP11 group of the region's Local Enterprise Partnerships. The NP11 group have worked with partners including Arts Council England, the … [Read more...]
Final call for businesses to take part in Help to Grow: Digital progrmme
Businesses have until 2nd February to apply for discounts and vouchers towards business software from the government's Help to Grow: Digital scheme. The scheme is to close next year, the government has announced, following less than expected take-up of the benefits, with funding allocated for the … [Read more...]
2023 to bring world’s first net zero transatlantic flight
The first ever net zero transatlantic flight will take off from the UK in 2023, with the government providing funding for Virgin Atlantic to make the trip from London to New York using solely sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This flight is expected to be fuelled by SAF made primarily from waste … [Read more...]
Commercial contracting firm celebrates decade of trading
Stockport based Commercial Contracting specialists TMT are celebrating their tenth anniversary since the company launched back in 2012. Tom Traynor (pictured), Managing Director and Founder of TMT commented: “I’ll be honest and say, I’m not too sure where the 10 years have gone, it only seems … [Read more...]
Stockport school wins Manchester Airport’s Dragons’ Den competition
A group of pupils from Priestnall School in Heaton Mersey, Stockport, are celebrating after winning Manchester Airport’s 12th annual Dragons’ Den competition for aspiring entrepreneurs. Pupils created a Christmas tree decoration commemorating the life of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and raised a … [Read more...]
Stockport’s independent businesses ‘turning heads’, says Guardian Travel
The Guardian newspaper has praised Stockport's independent food, drink and creative businesses in a feature in the paper's travel section. Writer Tony Naylor explains how 'something interesting is happening in Stockport' in his article, ‘Something special in the air’: new bars, art, music and … [Read more...]
Interest rates rise again to 3.5%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted in favour of its ninth consecutive rise in interest rates. The Bank's economists voted 6-3 in favour of increasing its base rate further to 3.5%. The increase is a more moderate 0.5 percentage point rise than the previous November … [Read more...]
Dawn Creative launches FlewDolph Christmas game
Stockport-based agency Dawn Creative have launched their annual Christmas game, with a prize available for reaching the top of the FlewDolph leaderboard! Every year, the team at Dawn Creative make a Christmas game. This year, it features FlewDolph, flying through the sky collecting presents that … [Read more...]
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