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...]
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Stockport Director of Public Health reassures on safety of Astra Zeneca vaccine ahead of National Day of Reflection
Stockport's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly, has reassured residents of the safety of the Oxford Astra Zeneca Covid-19 vaccine as the town looks to mark a year since lockdown measures were first introduced in a National Day of Reflection. Jennifer Connolly reiterated the findings of … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Adapt to a new normal of home working
With many businesses now working from home for a year since lockdown measures were first introduced, Amshire IT advises on ways businesses can adapt their technology should they consider adopting flexible working options beyond the pandemic. Many of us have been compelled to work at home for … [Read more...]
Local suffragist inspires next generation of Game Changers
A women's suffrage campaigner from Stockport, Hannah Winbolt, is the inspiration behind a project to empower the next generation of young female campaigners. The 'Game Changers' project, run by Manchester-based arts charity, Tandem Theatre, aims to inspire the campaigners of tomorrow through … [Read more...]
19th March: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,280,882 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 6,303 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 7,218 (70 fewer than previous day)New deaths across UK: 95Total UK deaths: 125,926England Cases per 100,000: 45 per 100,000 (daily change: 0 fewer)R … [Read more...]
Approval expected for St Thomas’ Gardens multi-generational living scheme
Plans are expected to be approved later this month on the St Thomas’ Gardens scheme to repurpose the former St Thomas’ Hospital buildings into a new multi-purpose and multi-generational town centre neighbourhood. Stockport Council and Stockport Homes have proposed a development that will bring 67 … [Read more...]
Bredbury industrial development expected to be referred to Housing Minister
Plans for the Bredbury Gateway industrial estate development are expected to be referred to the Housing Minister, Robert Jenrick MP, due to their encroachment on Green Belt land. Stockport Council's Planning Committee is expected to approve proposals for the 1 million sq ft scheme put forward by … [Read more...]
Hospitality sector experts to host webinar series ahead of reopening
A series of free webinars has been organised to help hospitality sector businesses access expert advice to help them reopen as pandemic restrictions ease. Arranged by Best Bar None, the Institute of Licensing, National Pubwatch, Purple Flag and other industry partners, the webinars will feature … [Read more...]
TfN responds to government’s £3 billion bus strategy
Following the publication of the Prime Minister's £3 billion strategy to 'Bus Back Better' after the pandemic, Transport for the North (TfN) has welcomed promises to improve services nationwide. Presented on 15th March, the strategy outlines a £3 billion investment package in bus services in … [Read more...]
Households in Stockport reminded to complete Census 2021
Households in Stockport should have received their letter and unique access code to complete the Census on Sunday 21st March 2021. Census 2021 is a digital first Census, which means people are encouraged to complete their Census online where possible. There is a lot of support available in … [Read more...]
18th March: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,274,579 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 4,758new casesNumber in UK hospital: 7,218 (1 fewer than previous day)New deaths across UK: 141Total UK deaths: 125,831England Cases per 100,000: 45 per 100,000 (daily change: 1 fewer)R … [Read more...]
Over 150 public buildings in Greater Manchester to benefit from decarbonisation fund
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has announced that over 150 public buildings across the city-region will benefit from a recently announced government decarbonisation fund. The UK government previously announced that Greater Manchester would receive £78 million of a £1 billion … [Read more...]
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