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23rd March: Coronavirus News Updates

UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,301,925 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 5,342 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 6,162 (395 fewer than previous day)New deaths across UK: 17Total UK deaths: 126,172England Cases per 100,000: 42 per 100,000 (daily change: 1 fewer)R … [Read more...]

100 days remain to apply for EU Settlement Scheme

If you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen (resident in the UK by 31 December 2020), you now have less than 100 days left to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK after 30 June. The UK Home Office has announced that so far over 5.1 million have applied to the scheme, with 4.8 … [Read more...]

Government commits to continued funding for Metrolink

The UK government has announced a commitment to continue funding light rail and tram networks across England, including the Manchester Metrolink, with a further £33 million. Metrolink and other light rail systems have now received a total of £200 million in government funding to ensure their … [Read more...]

Stockport marks National Day of Reflection

Stockport Council is marking one year since lockdown was first introduced due to the pandemic in a National Day of Reflection. Organised by national charity Marie Curie, the Council will commemorate the day by remembering people who have lost lives and support those who have been … [Read more...]

Categories announced for 2021 Stockport Business Awards

Founders and organisers of the Stockport Business Awards, Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants, have announced the categories for the 2021 event. New to the line-up this year is ‘The Stockport Award’ this is for organisations that have really been flying the flag and are keen advocates for the … [Read more...]

22nd March: Coronavirus News Updates

UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,296,583 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 5,312 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 6,162 (395 fewer than previous day)New deaths across UK: 33Total UK deaths: 126,155England Cases per 100,000: 43 per 100,000 (daily change: 2 fewer)R … [Read more...]

Mobile workplace lateral flow testing rolls out across Stockport

A timetable for mobile workplace lateral flow testing across Stockport industrial estates has been released by Stockport Council in a drive to identify asymptomatic Covid-19 cases and help businesses keep employees safe. To help combat any potential outbreaks, business owners can now access … [Read more...]

Canadian coffee chain plans Peel Centre branch

Canadian coffee chain, Tim Hortons, have submitted plans to open a drive-through branch in Stockport's Peel Centre. The chain, which launched in the UK in Manchester in 2017, already has three branches in the city-region, and has now submitted a planning application to the council to add … [Read more...]

Crash survivor shortlisted for national adult education award

A mature student from Stockport College, Nikki-Ann Wyatt, is in the finals for the national Festival of Learning 2021 awards, after her return to education following a motorbike accident.  The 36-year-old from New Mills was forced to rethink her career as a top-flight pastry chef in Michelin … [Read more...]