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27th February 2020 is #NationalToastDay

27th February 2020 is #NationalToastDay – the day we celebrate our crunchiest of treasures, TOAST! How will you be spreading the love? Will you be eating your art out? National Toast Day was established in 2014 by Tiptree World Bread Awards with Brook Food to

Manchester Council passes Lib Dem motion on stricter firework rules

A successful new Liberal Democrat motion will enforce stricter rules on fireworks and pyrotechnics in Manchester. The move will require all public firework displays to be advertised in advance of the event, allowing residents to take precautions for their animals and vulnerable people. It will also encourage

Stockport Road improvement work set to start in Longsight

Work to improve a section of Stockport Road (A6) in the Longsight area is due to get underway on Monday 3 February. The £920,000 scheme, funded by Manchester City Council and the Greater Manchester Growth Deal, will reduce congestion in the area between Mitre Road

Salford’s gold for babies

When it comes to babies and children under five, Salford’s services are the most baby friendly in the north west – and that’s official. Salford City Council and Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust’s joint nought to five services have become the first in the region

New study confirms success of MenB vaccine in the UK

A new study by Public Health England (PHE) shows that infant vaccination against group B meningococcal disease (MenB) has resulted in a significant decline in cases of the disease in young children since the programme was introduced. The research was published in the New England Journal

Christopher Woolard appointed Interim Chief Executive of the FCA

HM Treasury, following advice of the Board of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has appointed Christopher Woolard as Interim Chief Executive. Chris will take on the Chief Executive role following Andrew Bailey’s departure to become Governor of the Bank of England.  Chris is currently the

KATHERINE ROSE APPOINTED AS DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND SALES AT ELYSIAN RESIDENCES

Residential retirement developer and operator Elysian Residences have appointed Katherine Rose as Director of Marketing and Sales. Katherine joins Elysian from retirement village provider Audley Group where she spent the past eight years as Group Marketing Director and has experience across UK, South East Asia, Denmark and Portugal. Previously Katherine