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Speakers confirmed for Northern Transport Summit

Event organisers, DevoConnect, have revealed the line-up of speakers for the upcoming Northern Transport Summit. Taking place on Thursday 27th May from 10am to 3pm, the event will be the first opportunity after the 2021 Local Elections to explore how the region builds back better transport to … [Read more...]

The Light Cinema announces reopening date

The Light Cinema Stockport has announced they plan to reopen on Monday 17th May 2021 and are looking forward to welcoming guests back in line with government guidance. After a challenging year, The Light are excited to be able to reopen their doors again and to get back to offering their guests a … [Read more...]

Two Hotels Top Out At Airport City Manchester

Airport City Manchester has reached another construction milestone as it tops out on the development's new Ibis Budget and Holiday Inn. Scheduled to open in early 2022, these two major hotel developments will deliver 542 new hotel beds and create in the region of 350 jobs. Forming part of Airport … [Read more...]

30th April: Coronavirus News Updates

UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,414,242 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 2,445 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 1,533 (84 fewer than previous day)New deaths across UK: 22Total UK deaths: 127,502England Cases per 100,000: 19 per 100,000 (daily change: 1)R number in … [Read more...]

GMCA joins coalition to tackle digital skills gap

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has joined over 140 other organisations working to close the UK's digital skills gap. FutureDotNow, bringing together local authorities as well as major employers such as BT, M&S, Nationwide BS and Accenture, is working to address the 17 million … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester businesses invited to build resilience

Greater Manchester businesses are invited to take part in a free Business Resilience Workshop, as part of the Skills for Growth SME support programme. Resilience is the mental reservoir of strength that we are able to call on in times of need, and this enlightening workshop will provide business … [Read more...]

Stockport pharmacies offer free lateral flow tests

Free lateral flow tests are now available from Stockport pharmacies under a new service called Pharmacy Collect. The service means people without symptoms of COVID-19, can now conduct regular testing themselves from home without needing to attend a test centre. Visit your local pharmacy to … [Read more...]

Ring NHS 111 first this May Bank Holiday

Advice is only a phone call away if you need medical help on Monday, 3 May, Bank Holiday. GP practices in Stockport will be closed, so if you have a medical need call NHS 111 first 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...]

29th April: Coronavirus News Updates

UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,411,797 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 2,166new casesNumber in UK hospital: 1,634 (20 more than previous day)New deaths across UK: 29Total UK deaths: 127,480England Cases per 100,000: 19 per 100,000 (daily change: 1)R number in … [Read more...]

North and Midlands lead in UK’s jobs recovery

Recovery in the UK's jobs market after the coronavirus pandemic is being led by towns and cities in the North and Midlands of England, according to research carried out by the Centre for Cities think-tank and global job site, Indeed. Since the government's roadmap out of lockdown was announced in … [Read more...]