The fifth cohort of manufacturing business leaders and directors has completed a leadership training programme via the Made Smarter initiative to drive new technology uptake and productivity improvements in the North-west's SME manufacturers. The latest class means that 60 new digital leaders … [Read more...]
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Vernon Building Society launches 2022 calendar competition
Vernon Building Society’s annual Calendar Competition is open and the mutual is looking for the most iconic or recognisable pictures of the Stockport borough and Poynton to highlight these beautiful areas. The winning photo will scoop a £75 Love2Shop voucher and the coveted spot on the front … [Read more...]
16 and 17 year-olds encouraged to receive Covid-19 vaccine
Stockport's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly, has used her weekly statement on the coronavirus to encourage 16 and 17 year-olds in the borough to take up the offer of a Covid-19 vaccine. The vaccine rollout was given the go ahead to begin vaccinating this cohort of teenagers last … [Read more...]
13th August: Coronavirus news updates
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 6,179,506 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 33,074 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 5,902, 41 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 94Total UK deaths: 130,701England Cases per 100,000: 285R number in UK: 0.8 to 1.1 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]
UK travel rules holding back recovery, says airport boss
The UK's 'costly and restrictive' travel rules and restrictions are hindering the recovery of the aviation sector after the pandemic, according to Manchester Airport Managing Director, Karen Smart. Passenger figures published by the airport for July suggest the sector is recovering at just half the … [Read more...]
New technology boost for walking and cycling development in Greater Manchester
New video analytics sensors will be deployed across Greater Manchester to help the planning and development of future walking and cycling schemes. A new contract has been awarded to Vivacity Labs to provide the new technology that will help support the city-region's investment into active travel … [Read more...]
Stockport County match commentary returns to Strawberry Radio
Live commentary of Stockport County games will return to Strawberry Radio from Saturday August 21st. Strawberry will carry full match commentary of all games, home and away during the the 2021/22 season, making every game available for free for Hatters supporters in the UK and around the world. … [Read more...]
Stockport Kia dealership to unveil newest electric car in national roadshow
Drivers in Stockport will have the opportunity to see Kia's latest electric car, the EV6, as part of a national roadshow of Lookers dealerships to launch the Korean manufacturer's first rapid charge model. The EV6 ‘Electric Experience’ is a limited viewing event from 4pm until 8pm on 21st August … [Read more...]
Town centre prepares for another feast of a 3-day Food and Drink Festival
From 3rd to 5th September 2021, over 30 food and drink stalls and two outdoor kitchens with come to Stockport town centre for a 3-day Food and Drink Festival hosted by Totally Stockport. On Friday, food and drink stalls will be popping up across the town centre to tempt the most discerning of … [Read more...]
12th August: Coronavirus News Updates
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 6,146,800 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 29,612 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 5,912, -12 more than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 104Total UK deaths: 130,607England Cases per 100,000: 282R number in UK: 0.8 to 1.1 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]
UK economy grew 4.8% between April and June
The UK economy grew by 4.8% during the three months from April to June 2021 latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show. ONS data reveals the pace at which the UK economy has bounced back from repeated lockdowns and disruption related to the coronavirus pandemic. The … [Read more...]
Housebuilders invited to access £150 million fund to support first-time buyers
Housebuilders in England have been invited to bid for a share of a £150 million fund to build First Homes to make it easier for people to purchase a property. The fund will enable housebuilders to deliver properties that can be sold at 30% below market value to help key workers and first-buyers … [Read more...]
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