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Supported internship programme extended at Stockport charity

Stockport charity, Together Trust, has extended its Supported Internship Programme, opening applications for a new intake of interns in Autumn 2020. The programme, run by the charity's Bridge College in Openshaw, is open to all 16 to 24 year olds with an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) and … [Read more...]

5 tips to avoid Covid-19 pension scams

Fraudsters and scammers are taking advantage of the current Covid-19 pandemic, and pension scams soared by 400% in the last month. Dr Anna Tilba, from Durham Business School, has outlined five ways to avoid being the victim of financial scams. Coronavirus is creating favourable conditions for … [Read more...]

April 16th – Coronavirus News Updates

Latest Data: Testing: 313,769 people have now been tested for the virus (302,559) New UK Cases: 98,476 have tested positive, + 4,603 on previous day Loss of life: Sadly, of those in hospital, 12,868 people have died, an increase of 761 on the previous day (12,107) In Stockport: … [Read more...]

Clean Air Plan consultation delayed due to coronavirus

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have delayed the statutory consultation on the Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan due to the coronavirus pandemic. The consultation on the Clean Air Plan had been planned for this summer; however, like other areas of the country, current circumstances have … [Read more...]

HS2 construction given green light

The Government has given its formal approval for construction work to begin the HS2 high-speed rail link from London to Manchester. Firms will be expected to follow social distancing rules as work begins on the project. With costs of the project already expected to exceed £100 billion, the … [Read more...]

Holiday Inn Express launches competition for key workers

Holiday Inn Express Stockport has launched a competition for one key worker to win a free night stay at the hotel, and two tickets to a show of their choice at Stockport Plaza. The hotel is currently closed until at least 30th April in accordance with government travel restrictions, except for … [Read more...]

Stockport College fundraising for food banks

Staff and students at Stockport College have come together to support their local community by fundraising for local food banks. Stockport College has joined a national 'FE Food Bank' campaign, with Further Education institutions nationwide raising money for community food banks. Many … [Read more...]

Vernon Bear brings smiles to Stockport streets

The Vernon Building Society and Stockport County mascot, Vernon Bear, has been spotted taking his daily exercise around local neighbourhoods. Vernon has been delighting the borough's residents on his daily walks on the streets of Stockport. He's so far done the rounds in Offerton and Hazel … [Read more...]

April 15th – Coronavirus News Updates

Latest data: Testing: 302,559 people have now been tested for the virus (232,708) New UK Cases: 93,873 have tested positive, + 5,252 on previous day Loss of life: Sadly, of those in hospital, 12,107 people have died, an increase of 778 on the previous day (11,329) In Stockport: there are … [Read more...]

Planning approvals show hope for recovery after coronavirus

Despite a quarter of construction projects currently suspended due to coronavirus concerns, industry analysts, Glenigan, suggest that an uptick in planning application approvals offer a route to economic recovery. Despite a significant slowdown across the economy, Glenigan found that there is a … [Read more...]

Stockport hospice redevelopment plans submitted

Plans have been submitted to Stockport Council for the redevelopment of unused buildings at St Ann's Hospice, Heald Green, which would add a 50,000 sq ft facility to the site. Plans were submitted by architect, PRP, and will see outdated buildings on the site replaced with a purpose built … [Read more...]