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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...]

Forum Theatre goes green

The Forum Theatre may be dark right now, but it is about to go Green after securing funding to install LED lighting throughout the entire premises.  Improvements will see over 150 fittings and lamps replaced throughout the three story venue including over 50 new house lights in the auditorium … [Read more...]

December 17th: Coronavirus News Updates

DAILY STATISTICS Latest BBC UK data: Positive tests: 1,913,277 have tested positive (+ 25,161 new cases)Loss of life: 65,520 across all settings (+ 612 in last 24 hours)Hospital admissions: 1,770 new admissionsCases in Stockport: 316 cases 05 Dec to 11 Dec (-17 on previous week)Cases in … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester to remain in Tier 3, Health Secretary confirms

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced that Greater Manchester, along with most regions in England will remain in the higher tier 3 level of restrictions for at least the next two weeks. Speaking to the House of Commons, Matt Hancock confirmed only two areas of the UK would see their local … [Read more...]

Latest GM Economic survey reveals impact of Tier 3 restrictions

The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce's latest Quarterly Economic Survey have shown further falls in demand, attributed to the national and ongoing local Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions. The quarterly survey of nearly 400 businesses across the city region indicated that customer demand and … [Read more...]

Work progresses on Poynton Relief Road

Work is progressing on the £53 million Poynton Relief Road, with enabling works underway despite the impact of Covid-19. Representatives from Cheshire East Council, and local MP David Rutley, visited the site, where contractor, Graham, is currently undertaking enabling works ahead of … [Read more...]

How can consumers keep safe from online scams this Christmas?

Cybercriminals have been quick to exploit the boom in online retail in 2020 and scams are now ramping up for the Christmas shopping season, with prime targets those buying electricals, bicycles and branded goods. Cybersecurity company, BullGuard, have outlined the most common online scams and … [Read more...]

December 16th: Coronavirus News Updates

DAILY STATISTICS Latest BBC UK data: Positive tests: 1,888,116 have tested positive (+ 18,450 new cases)Loss of life: 64,908 across all settings (+ 506 in last 24 hours)Hospital admissions: 1,637 new admissionsCases in Stockport: 319 cases 05 Dec to 11 Dec (-26 on previous week)Cases in … [Read more...]