Drivers in Stockport are among some of the keenest adopters of electric vehicles, new research has found, with the number of electric vehicles on the borough's roads over six times the national average. Research from car insurance experts at money.co.uk has found that fully electric vehicles … [Read more...]
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Consultation opens on latest plans to improve Market Place and Underbanks access for visitors
Changes to access to improve the experience for Stockport’s residents and visitors while they enjoy the town’s Market Place and Underbanks is the key focus for a consultation launched this week. Stockport Council has launched the consultation which builds on the changes that have taken place in … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester’s Digital Skills Festival to return in-person in 2022
Organisers, Manchester Digital, have announced that its Digital Skills Festival will return in 2022, with in-person events to connect the city-region's digital and technology sector returning following the pandemic. A week-long programme of hybrid virtual and in-person events is planned for the … [Read more...]
Weekend and evening Covid-19 vaccine appointments now available in Stockport
Stockport residents can now get their Covid-19 vaccination at more convenient times, thanks to weekend and evening appointments now available from a vaccine clinic at Trinity Methodist Church, 351 Bramhall Lane, SK3 8TP. The clinic, operated by Scorah Chemist is open this week from 8am Thursday … [Read more...]
September 29th: Coronavirus Latest News
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 7,736,235 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 34,526 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 7,000, 225 more than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 167Total UK deaths: 136,375England Cases per 100,000: 319R number in UK: 0.8 to 1.0 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]
Paper £20 and £50 banknotes to be withdrawn next year
The Bank of England will withdraw legal tender status of the paper £20 and £50 banknotes after 30 September 2022, and is urging anyone who has one to spend it or deposit it at a bank or Post Office. There are approximately £9 billion worth of paper £20 and £15 billion worth of paper £50 notes … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester universities launch flagship agreement to drive social and economic change
Five Greater Manchester universities have signed a flagship agreement with Mayor Andy Burnham to work together to drive social and economic change in the city-region. The Greater Manchester Civic University Agreement was signed by the vice-chancellors of the University of Bolton, the University … [Read more...]
Virtual careers week explains post-16 options for Stockport’s young people
Young people in Stockport will have the opportunity to learn about post-16 further education, training and career opportunities with the region's top employers during a week of careers events. Stockport Jobs Match's Post-16 Careers Week is a virtual exhibition taking place from 11th to 15th … [Read more...]
Simplified restrictions see more airlines resume flights to popular holiday destinations from Manchester Airport
As travel restrictions continue to ease and simplify, more and more airlines are starting, resuming or increasing services from Manchester Airport, the UK’s global gateway for the North, for holidays during the October half-term. Routes have resumed flying for numerous destinations popular with … [Read more...]
Stockport firm reveals effect of solar panels on property values
Stockport-based retailer and installer of solar panels, Project Solar UK, has found that investment into energy systems can increase the value of a property by an average of 14%. Having analysed data from its order book from the past ten years, the data scientists from the Houldsworth Mill-based … [Read more...]
Art exhibition showcases Stockport’s creativity and resilience
A new exhibition, curated by arts and health charity, Arc, has launched at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery. Stockport Together Again will run until November 14th 2021, and showcase the resilience and creativity of Stockport residents during the pandemic. The exhibition features artwork by … [Read more...]
September 28th: Coronavirus Latest News
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 7,701,715 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 37,960 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 6,865, 266 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 40Total UK deaths: 136,208England Cases per 100,000: 319R number in UK: 0.8 to 1.0 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]
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