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11th March: Coronavirus News Updates

UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,234,924 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 5,926 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 9,435 (4 more than previous day)New deaths across UK: 190Total UK deaths: 124,987England Cases per 100,000: 50 per 100,000 (daily change: 0)R number in … [Read more...]

Covid-19 eviction bans extended

Bans on evictions for both commercial and residential tenants introduced due to the Covid-19 pandemic have been extended by government. The Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, announced the extensions on 10 March, which will see the ban on commercial evictions extended to 30th June as part of the … [Read more...]

North-west secures £98.5 million UKRI investment

Businesses and researchers in the North-west have secured £98.5 million in investment from government agency, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Funding is being directed towards projects and organisations addressing major societal challenges being faced today, and in the future. Nine … [Read more...]

Transport webinar discusses importance of accessibility

Ensuring accessibility on the region's transport network is the topic for an upcoming webinar and panel discussion hosted by Transport for the North (TfN). Part of the sub-national transport body's #TfNTalks series of online discussions, transport leaders and disability campaigners from across … [Read more...]

10th March: Coronavirus News Updates

UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,228,998 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 5,766 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 9,418 (258 fewer than previous day)New deaths across UK: 231Total UK deaths: 124,797England Cases per 100,000: 50 per 100,000 (daily change: 2 fewer)R … [Read more...]

Stockport takes another Gigantic Leap forward

Remember the Stockport frogs? How could anyone forget Strawberry Frog proudly guarding the NatWest Banking Hall on Great Underbank? Or Midas providing a golden glow at the Peel Centre. Or Prince Regent, resplendent in his crown, guarding his ‘palace’ at Regent House. In 2019, Stockport’s Giant … [Read more...]

One Stockport Hub sets up home in Merseyway

A new cultural centre, the One Stockport Hub, will soon open its doors in Merseyway, initially offering a pre-bookable service only from 17th March. The new One Stockport Hub will open in the former Argos unit of the shopping centre, opening onto Mersey Square. The site will provide a temporary … [Read more...]

Stockport solar company brings sunshine to Edgeley Park

Solar energy company, Project Solar UK, have reaffirmed their relationship with local club Stockport County, agreeing to a year-long tie-up. The Project Solar UK name and logo is being  projected onto the centre circle at Edgeley Park ahead of each home match in the league. The current season … [Read more...]

Employers asked to pledge vacancies for virtual job expo

Employers in Stockport and throughout the North-west are being asked to register to get involved in a virtual jobs expo for local jobseekers. The North West Works 4 U event will be broadcast online live from the 6th to the 8th April, and has been organised by a unique partnership between the … [Read more...]