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Ring 111 first this August Bank Holiday Weekend

Advice is only a phone call away if you need medical help on Bank Holiday, Monday, 30 August. GP practices in Stockport will be closed, so if you have a medical need call NHS 111 and you will be directed to the most appropriate service to use. It’s free to call and is open 24 hours a day, seven … [Read more...]

26th August: Coronavirus News Updates

UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 6,590,747 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 35,847 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 6,874, 81 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 149Total UK deaths: 132,003England Cases per 100,000: 313R number in UK: 0.9 to 1.2 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]

Government reveals global plans for data after Brexit

The UK government has announced plans for how the country will use data to deliver economic growth after Brexit, while retaining strong security and privacy standards. With movement of data underpinning the global digital economy, the government has revealed it is outlining data adequacy … [Read more...]

Kingsmill announces health, environmental and community pledges

Bakery brand, Kingsmill, which is manufactured by Allied Bakeries sites including in Stockport, has announced a new series of pledges to make a positive contribution to local communities, health and the planet. The 'Slice of Kindness' Pledge sets out to create lasting changes through the roll out … [Read more...]

Icelandair resumes Manchester Airport flights

Icelandic airline, Icelandair have announced the return of flights between Manchester Airport and Arctic island nation's capital, Reykjavík. While flights were grounded due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Icelandic flag carrier is now encouraging for tourists to return to Iceland, and is … [Read more...]

Bank Holiday Monday vaccinations available at pop up clinic

Anyone aged 16 or over in Stockport can get their Covid-19 vaccination at a walk-in pop up clinic this Bank Holiday Monday. Pop ups will take place on the Bank Holiday Monday (30 August) between 10am and 2pm, and on Tuesday 31 August, from 10am until 4pm, with both first and second doses of the … [Read more...]

25th August: Coronavirus News Updates

UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 6,555,200 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 30,838 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 6,934, 251 more than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 174Total UK deaths: 131,854England Cases per 100,000: 311R number in UK: 0.9 to 1.2 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]

Portwood pub to be demolished for new retail unit

The Railway pub on Great Portwood Street in Stockport town centre is to be demolished to make way for a 16,000 sq ft retail unit, after planning permission was granted for the scheme. Plans will see both the Railway pub and the existing Carpet Right store demolished to allow developers Morbaine … [Read more...]

Stockport Business Awards on the hunt for raffle prize donations

Organisers and founders, Clarke Nicklin, are calling on Stockport businesses to donate a prize for the charity raffle to raise funds on the evening of the Stockport Business Awards. The charity raffle at this year's event, the tenth anniversary of the Stockport Business Awards, will support two … [Read more...]

Applications open for Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Innovative and exciting businesses are being invited to apply to be awarded a Queen's Award for Enterprise. Businesses of all sizes and sectors are being invited for the opportunity to gain global recognition for their success from the scheme, led by the Department of Business, Energy, Innovation … [Read more...]