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Wigan Council funds programme to inspire innovation for local businesses and entrepreneurs
Wigan Council have funded the Inspiring Innovation programme through UK SPF, and it is delivered by Inventya, an innovation consultancy. Support is available to both individuals with an idea i.e. someone that has not yet set up as a business as a Ltd company,...
Manchester hosts celebration of 30 years of WOMEX
On Wednesday 23 October 2024, the first day of the Worldwide Music Expo (WOMEX) officially kicked off at Manchester Central. WOMEX is an international and culturally diverse music meeting and the biggest conference of the global music scene, featuring a trade fair,...
New food processing hub could create over 700 jobs in Oldham
A major new food processing hub is set to be created in Oldham as Inspired Global Cuisine (IGC) partners with Ergo to establish a significant facility at Lydia Becker Way, Chadderton. This new hub could employ between 550 and 760 staff, of which around 200 are...
£21m investment at Salford Crescent station to improve train services across the North West
Network Rail has revealed plans to build a third platform at Salford Crescent station. The new, extra platform will improve passenger flow and reduce train delays by allowing more flexibility for trains travelling through central Manchester and across the country....
Bee Network night buses see thousands of journeys in first month
Bee Network night buses are proving popular with those working in or enjoying Greater Manchester’s night-time economy with thousands of people getting onboard in the first month. Running on a trial basis, the services on the V1 and 36 routes connecting Manchester with...
Innovations past, present and future: Explore the Manchester Science Festival this October
Greater Manchester is known as a powerhouse of innovation, with leading academic and research institutions, home of many leading experts and the birthplace of a range of scientific discoveries. The region regularly attracts scientific experts to celebrate the latest...