Stockport’s Business Improvement District (BID) company’s ambition to deliver a second BID and £2.4 million plan of investment has won overwhelming support from town centre businesses. Declared this morning by Deputy Counting Officer Vicki Bates from Stockport Council, Stockport’s BID - Totally … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester hosts public conversation on Bee Network progress
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Transport Commissioner Chris Boardman have launched a public conversation to hear views on plans for the Bee Network, a fully integrated public transport system for the city-region. Ambitions for the Bee Network will see Greater Manchester benefit from a … [Read more...]
Stockport employers and young people invited to Kickstart jobs fair
Local employers are invited to showcase their opportunities for work placements under the government's Kickstart Scheme at a jobs fair for young people in Stockport. The event aims to support the Kickstart scheme, a government initiative launched during the coronavirus pandemic to help under 25s … [Read more...]
Stockport Urban 5k raises over £4,400 for charity
Stockport's inaugural Urban 5k race was a runaway success, with over 240 competitors crossing the finish line and raising over £4,400 for charity. The event, organised by The Running Bee Foundation, raised a huge £4,060 in entry fees alone for nominated charities Beacon Counselling and the … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: I am not a robot… probably
Amshire IT's Dave Taylor explains how cybercriminals are increasing using tools like CAPTCHA to trick security software, and shares some simple hacks for spotting fake 'I am not a robot' pages. Cyber criminals will use whatever they can to trick us into taking the action they want us to. And … [Read more...]
21st October: Coronavirus Latest News
UK STATISTICS There have been about 8.5 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and over 139,000 people have died, government figures show. Around 86% of people in the UK aged 12 and over have had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine and around 79% have had their second. Total UK … [Read more...]
North-west labour rates rise for third consecutive month
Rates of pay for skilled self-employed workers in the construction industry have risen for the third consecutive month in the North-west, with labour rates up 3.3% in September alone. Average weekly earnings for tradespeople has risen to £887 in the North-west, with rates in London (also up for … [Read more...]
Major investment programme progresses North-west hydrogen network
A subsidiary of global chemical firm, Ineos, has announced investment plans to increase production of hydrogen from its Runcorn plant. Inovyn, which has produced hydrogen by electrolysis at its site in Runcorn for over 100 years, is set to ramp up production as part of plans for a low-carbon … [Read more...]
Cheadle station plans move forward as consultation opens on transport links
Plans to build a new railway station in Cheadle are set to move forward as Stockport Council launches a public consultation on transport links in the district centre. In addition to hearing residents' views on the station proposal, the consultation will also put forward walking and cycling plans … [Read more...]
Aer Lingus’ first non-stop transatlantic flight from Manchester takes off
Aer Lingus has celebrated the first non-stop transatlantic flight from the UK with the launch of the Irish carrier's route from Manchester to Barbados. The brand new EI 31 service departed at 10.15am on 20th October, marking a major new milestone in the Irish flag-carrier’s services from the UK. … [Read more...]
Poynton students help shape solutions for net-zero
Two students from Poynton High School have taken part in a national summit to explore ways engineers can help the UK meet net zero carbon goals. A Year 9 and a Year 13 pupil from the school took part in the Tomorrow’s Engineers Week Schools COP Summit, which brought together over 50 young people … [Read more...]
20th October: Coronavirus Latest News
UK STATISTICS There have been about 8.5 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and nearly 138,000 people have died, government figures show. Around 86% of people in the UK aged 12 and over have had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine and around 79% have had their second. Total … [Read more...]
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