From loud music and raves to loud sex and barking dogs, the UK’s noisiest (and quietest) neighbourhoods outside the capital have been revealed by Macclesfield based online mortgage broker, Mojo Mortgages. A Freedom of Information request submitted to UK local authorities into the noise complaints … [Read more...]
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9th April: Coronavirus latest updates
9th April Latest data: Testing: 232,708 people have now been tested for the virus (213,181) New UK Cases: 60,734 have tested positive + 5,492 (55,242) on previous day Sadly, of those in hospital, 7,097 people have died, an increase of 938 on the previous day (6,159) Government media … [Read more...]
Cheshire East release Covid-19 grants
Following the release of funds from central government, Cheshire East Council have begun the roll out of grants to support the smallest businesses during the Covid-19 outbreak. Around 8000 businesses in the borough are eligible to receive grants of up to £25,000, totalling £90 million of … [Read more...]
Covid-19 testing capacity advances at Alderley Park
Following the UK Government's announcement of establishing large scale national Covid-19 hub laboratories, Alderley Park is now home to one of three initial testing laboratories. The Covid-19 testing centres have been set up in Cheshire, Milton Keynes and Glasgow, coordinated by Medicines … [Read more...]
Macclesfield engineering firm completes £162 million acquisition
Macclesfield based engineering firm, Bodycote, has announced the completion of its acquisition of US-based Ellison Surface Technologies. Headquartered in Macclesfield, Bodycote provides heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services worldwide. The acquisition makes the group one of the … [Read more...]
The importance of Commercial Lasting Power of Attorney for your business
With businesses having to think carefully about how they operate effectively in the current coronavirus outbreak, SAS Daniels' Aalia Ijaz explains how Commercial Lasting Power of Attorney can ensure your business can keep operating should you fall ill. Running a business involves planning for the … [Read more...]
Cheshire Covid-19 helpline goes live to support residents’ mental health
NHS Trust, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP), has launched a mental health helpline for residents in need of support during the Covid-19 outbreak. The 24-hour helpline is open to callers of all ages, including children and young people in need of urgent mental health support. The helpline, … [Read more...]
Arts Council announce Covid-19 support for cultural and creative sector
The Arts Council has announced the launch of a £160 million emergency response support package due to the Covid-19 crisis. The Arts Council’s funding package is made up of £20m available to individuals, £50m to organisations outside of the national portfolio and £90m to their national portfolio … [Read more...]
3rd April: Coronavirus Latest Updates
As of latest official figures released, 163,194 (152,979) people have been tested, 33,718 (29,474) tested positive and very sadly a total of 2,921 (2,352) have now passed away. *previous day’s figures in brackets The message from Government has not changed but is amplified:‘Stay at Home, … [Read more...]
Business helping business scheme launches for Cheshire East
Cheshire East Council has launched a 'business helping business' scheme across the district during the Covid-19 outbreak. The scheme allow business to connect and help support eachother. The business helping business scheme, which can be accessed via Cheshire East Council's website, seeks to … [Read more...]
All Communications launch short-term connectivity solution for home workers
Wilmslow B2B telecoms company, All Communications have launched a solution for home workers, struggling for internet bandwidth on their home networks. All Communications have introduced a 4G solution for home workers to connect their workplace computer, rather than compete with domestic broadband … [Read more...]
“Working from an ironing board – it’s all in a day’s work” says physio expert Jeff Ross
Jeff Ross of Wilmslow based physiotherapists, Harris & Ross, shares his expert opinion on how to keep our bodies in good order when working from home. So - you've suddenly been told to work from home, and quite frankly your kitchen table or lounge aren't really up to it! Your office has … [Read more...]