A new study into Greater Manchester's green technology sector has found it generated £8.6 billion in sales in 2019-20, and employs 3.2% of the city-region's workforce. The research was commissioned by Green Economy, a membership organisation connecting buyers to suppliers of green products and … [Read more...]
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Plans progress for over 500 apartments on former Sainsbury’s site
Plans for over 500 build-to-rent apartments on the former town centre Sainsbury's supermarket site are set to move forward after being recommended for approval by Stockport Council planning officers. Amstone Ventures submitted plans in December last year for 563 new homes on the 3.28 acre plot. … [Read more...]
Sharp launches new high-volume monochrome MFPs to bring enhanced seamless connectivity to any workplace
Technology group, Sharp, have announced the launch of two new multi-function printers (MFPs), extending Sharp’s eco-system of future workplace tools to support businesses with their complex needs. The BP-70M75 and BP-70M90 High Volume Monochrome Series of MFPs aim to offer a seamless and secure … [Read more...]
BBC launch campaign to share cost of living support
The BBC has launched a new national campaign to support Britons with the ongoing cost of living crisis, spanning online news, TV and radio services. The campaign will leverage the BBC's reach as the UK's national broadcaster to share tips, advice, solutions on saving money and budget recipes, as … [Read more...]
New bill introduced to ensure minimum service levels during transport strikes
Amid ongoing industrial action affecting rail travellers throughout 2022, the government has introduced a new bill aimed at ensuring a minimum level of service can continue during future transport strikes. The initial rail strikes during June 2022 were estimated to have cost the UK economy up to … [Read more...]
Mastercall win Urgent Health UK Best Use of Technology award
Stockport healthcare provider, Mastercall, has won the 'Best Use of Technology' award at this year's annual Urgent Health UK (UHUK) conference. The conference took place in Chester on the 6th and 7th october, and saw the Stockport business' Technology Enhanced Living (TEL) service recognised for … [Read more...]
Aer Lingus celebrates anniversary of direct transatlantic flights from Manchester
Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, is celebrating one year since the launch of its first direct transatlantic flights from Manchester Airport to destinations in the USA and Caribbean. The airline's first flight from Manchester to Barbados, EI31, travelled non-stop on 20th October 2021, and was soon … [Read more...]
Automation technology gives productivity and turnover boost to Stockport food manufacturer
A specialist food manufacturer in Stockport has experienced a boost in productivity and is forecasting a 30% increase in turnover after investing in automation technology with the support of the Made Smarter programme. Firstplay Dietary Foods makes a range of low protein products for people with … [Read more...]
DWP funding will provide holiday activities during October half term
Stockport Council has confirmed receipt of funding from the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) Household Support Fund that will be used to provide free food and activities for children during the October half term. The clubs will offer a range of fun activities such as art and crafts, … [Read more...]
Food price rises drive inflation back up to 10.1%
The Office of National Statistics' (ONS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure of inflation rose to 10.1% in September, returning to its July high with continued steep rises in food and drink prices. The 0.2 percentage point increase from August's inflation figure was significantly driven by rising … [Read more...]
Night time works planned for M60 Pyramid junction
Night time resurfacing works will start on Monday 24th October on Stockport's M60 Pyramid roundabout and adjoining roads as part of the council's Highways Investment Programme. Stockport Council's Highways team will be carrying out work on a section of Didsbury Road (from Bankfield Avenue to the … [Read more...]
Community Computers call for greener approach to tackling digital divide
Community Computers, part of Stockport’s DigiKnow network, are calling for businesses to go green, reduce their carbon footprint and commit to increasing their social value to reduce the digital divide in Stockport by donating their tech to help residents to get online during Get Online Week … [Read more...]
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