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...]
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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...]
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...]
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