Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, and Cycling and Walking Commissioner, Chris Boardman, met with the Dutch ambassador, Simon Smits, to discuss the city-region’s ambitious transport plans for encouraging more journeys by bike and on foot. A key focus of the meeting was on the future of … [Read more...]
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Hip fracture care at Stepping Hill Hospital in the top ten
Stepping Hill Hospital ranks in the top ten for hip fracture care. 30-day mortality rates after hip fracture surgery are among the best in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The 2019 National Hip Fracture Database (NHFD) report names Stockport NHS Foundation Trust as achieving low 30-day … [Read more...]
Leaked HS2 review casts doubt on future of Birmingham to Manchester route
As reported by the Financial Times, an leaked review of HS2 high speed rail link from London to Manchester and Leeds has cast doubt on the viability of the route beyond Birmingham. Costs of the route are now expected to soar to £106 billion, with completion at least seven years behind schedule. … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester’s first Digital Skills Day announced
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have announced the city-region’s first Digital Skills Day will take place on Friday 7th February. The initiative is being launched by GMCA to excite people of all ages about digital skills, and highlight opportunities in the sector, which is seen as … [Read more...]
Manchester to Canada flights will cross Atlantic in 6 hours
Manchester Airport’s shortest trans-Atlantic flights will launch later this year, connecting the hub with Halifax, on the East coast of Canada. Direct flights to Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada, will start in June with WestJet, and start operating from Manchester for the first time. The service … [Read more...]
Instilled launch low-cost website packages for start-ups and small businesses
Stockport creative agency Instilled has launched a set of contemporary website templates to help smaller business and startups get a business website launched quickly and cost effectively. Startup.Instilled is a collection of expertly designed websites ready for customers' written content and … [Read more...]
Scriptwriting competition launches for 16-18 year olds looking for media work experience
Greater Manchester’s transport pass for young people, Our Pass is partnering with Sky to launch a scriptwriting competition for 16-18 year olds as part of a scheme to showcase career opportunities within the creative sector. The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and Sky’s Director of … [Read more...]
Stockport County Takeover ends months of speculation
The announcement of a Stockport County takeover has ended months if not years of speculation as the Club confirmed the the sale of the Hatters to local businessman, Mark Stott. Born and raised in Stockport, Stott is the founder and CEO of Cheshire-based Vita Group. He is also a lifelong football … [Read more...]
Capital & Centric set to invest in Weir Mill Stockport
According to Place North West, Manchester head-quartered Capital&Centric is understood to have exchanged contracts to buy Weir Mill in Stockport from Maryland Securities for an undisclosed sum. A prominent site, Weir Mill sits alongside the iconic Stockport viaduct and falls within the … [Read more...]
Stockport fintech company plan for 2020 growth
Stockport based fintech business, takepayments, plan to expand during 2020 as the UK continues to head towards a cashless society. Takepayments is the new name for Payzone’s card terminal and EPOS business, providing debit and credit card acceptance to small businesses and sole traders. The … [Read more...]
BASF to bring UK Headquarters to 2 Stockport Exchange
Global chemical company, BASF, has announced its UK headquarters will move to 2 Stockport Exchange. The second building at Stockport Exchange, it is due to be completed in February 2020 with BASF moving into the Stockport town centre office building later in the year. BASF has been operating in … [Read more...]
Stockport College Director shortlisted for WorldSkills award
It's been revealed that Stockport College Director of Adult and Community Learning, Joan Scott, has been shortlisted for the WorldSkills Unsung Hero award. The most outstanding individuals and institutions that the FE sector has to offer are recognised by the Times Educational Supplement - Tes - … [Read more...]
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