With outdoor learning increasingly important in today’s post-pandemic world, housebuilder Bellway has donated £375 to Nether Alderley Primary School to replace its mud kitchen. Located close to Bellway’s beautiful Heatherley Wood development within Alderley Park, Nether Alderley Primary School … [Read more...]
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Macclesfield IT firm makes Sales Director and Board promotion
Macclesfield IT firm, Axon IT, has announced the appointment and promotion of Rob Burrell to Board Member and Sales Director. Having worked for Axon for three years, Rob (pictured) started his new role during June and he will be instrumental in developing the company’s sales function and client … [Read more...]
18th June – Coronavirus News Updates
UK DATA: Total UK Cases: 4,600,623 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 11,007 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 1,227 (222 new admissions)New deaths across UK: 19Total UK deaths: 127,945England Cases per 100,000: 75.2 per 100,000R number in UK: 1.2 to 1.4 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]
CBI predicts 8% growth and return to pre-Covid output by end of year
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has predicted the UK economy will return to pre-Covid levels and over 8% annual growth by the end of 2021 in its latest Economic Forecast. Despite the delay in fully lifting lockdown restrictions, the CBI expect the UK's output to grow 8.2% in 2021, and … [Read more...]
Pandemic eviction protection for businesses extended until 2022
Businesses that have been unable to open due to pandemic restrictions and been unable to pay rent on commercial property will have protection from eviction until March 2022, Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has announced The Prime Minister announced on Monday that coronavirus restrictions … [Read more...]
MAG and Ryanair launch legal challenge calling over traffic light system for international travel
MAG (Manchester Airports Group) and Ryanair have announced that they have launched a legal challenge calling for transparency in the Government’s handling of its “traffic light” travel system. The move is backed by a number of other major UK airlines. The aviation businesses say the Government … [Read more...]
easyJet launches new Scotland routes from Manchester Airport
easyJet has put tickets on sale for two new routes to Scotland from Manchester Airport, serving the cities of Edinburgh and Aberdeen in an airline-first for the Northern hub. The airline has also put over 40,000 additional seats on sale on its existing route from Belfast International, which will … [Read more...]
Supermarket exploring Cheshire sites as part of 50-store North-west expansion
German supermarket chain, Aldi, has revealed it is exploring sites across Cheshire and the North-west as part of ongoing expansion plans in the region. The chain, which has 900 stores in the UK, is planning to continue its expansion with an additional 50 stores in the region, and has begun the … [Read more...]
16th June – Coronavirus News Updates
UK DATA: Total UK Cases: 4,581,006 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 7,676 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 1,136 (184 new admissions)New deaths across UK: 10Total UK deaths: 127,917England Cases per 100,000: 69.9 per 100,000R number in UK: 1.2 to 1.4 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]
Easing of Covid-19 restrictions postponed by four weeks
The final lifting of Covid-19 restrictions that was due to take place on June 21st has been postponed four weeks, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced in a televised briefing on Monday 14th June. In a televised briefing, the Prime Minister announced the delay in the easing of restrictions would … [Read more...]
Junction improvements plans unveiled for key Macclesfield gateway
Cheshire East Council has revealed plans for improvements to the Flowerpot Junction (where the A536 Congleton Road/Park Lane, the B5088 Oxford Road and Ivy Lane meet) in Macclesfield, with a consultation launched on the £5 million scheme. The scheme was given the go ahead by Cheshire East Council … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels welcomes eight new recruits
Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels LLP has announced the appointment of eight new recruits across its four offices. Anna Sharp joins as an associate solicitor in the litigation team at the firm's Stockport office. Jessica Shore has been appointed as a solicitor in the private client team in … [Read more...]