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December 21st: Coronavirus News Updates

DAILY STATISTICS Latest BBC UK data: Positive tests: 2,040,147 have tested positive (+ 35,928 new cases)Loss of life: 67,401 across all settings (+ 326 in last 24 hours)Hospital admissions: 2,034 new admissionsCases in Stockport: 310 cases 08 Dec to 14 Dec (-59 on previous week)Cases in … [Read more...]

Stockport recycling group submits plans for site expansion

Stockport-based Elsa Recycling Group has submitted a planning application to expand operations to a neighbouring site. The recycling group proposes expanding its operations from its Station Road base in Reddish into neighbouring Climax Works, which the group acquired in 2019. Elsa Recycling … [Read more...]

Have your say on the future of your buses

Greater Manchester residents are being asked to share views on Greater Manchester Combined Authority's latest proposals for the future of bus travel in the city-region. Buses account for 75% of all public transport journeys in Greater Manchester both before and during the pandemic. They continue … [Read more...]

Vernon toy appeal raises £6000 for Together Trust

The Vernon’s Christmas Toy Appeal has raised an incredible £6,000 to help children supported by Cheadle-based charity Together Trust. The local building society decided to boost its contribution to an extra £10 for every donation of £5 or more, to match the generosity shown by the local … [Read more...]

THG brings festive cheer to Seashell Trust

The pandemic hasn’t stopped children and young people at Seashell Trust from experiencing the magic of Christmas thanks to one of their biggest supporters, THG. This week, the international e-commerce organisation treated students at Seashell Trust to a day of virtual festivities at Seashell’s … [Read more...]

Stockport planning officer takes part in Covid vaccine trial

A senior planning enforcement officer at Stockport Council is among local people volunteering to take part in human trials in the search for a vaccine for Covid-19. Dave Westhead, 59 (pictured), signed up to be part of the Phase 3 trials run by NHS researchers at Stepping Hill Hospital led by Dr … [Read more...]

December 18th: Coronavirus News Updates

DAILY STATISTICS Latest BBC UK data: Positive tests: 1,948,660 have tested positive (+ 35,383 new cases)Loss of life: 66,052 across all settings (+ 532 in last 24 hours)Hospital admissions: 1,725 new admissionsCases in Stockport: 316 cases 05 Dec to 11 Dec (-17 on previous week)Cases in … [Read more...]

Chancellor extends furlough and loan schemes

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the government's furlough and Covid-19 business loan schemes will be extended. The Coronavirus Job Retention, or furlough, Scheme will now run until the end of April 2021, with the government continuing to contribute up to 80% towards wages for hours not … [Read more...]

Stanley Green Trading Estate sold to investors

Stanley Green Trading Estate in Cheadle Hulme has been sold, to investors, Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust. The global firm have reportedly acquired the site for £17.25 million, along with an adjoining development site. Altrincham-based Realty Estates had instructed Avison Young to sell … [Read more...]

Online fitness classes a HIIT with Stockport residents

An online scheme to keep Stockport residents active and support freelance fitness instructors during lockdown is set to expand under the current tier system. While its gym doors had to remain closed, local health and fitness provider Life Leisure has been online, running around 30 live Zoom … [Read more...]