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Mayor of Greater Manchester visits Cambridge to strengthen partnership between two centres of innovation
A groundbreaking new partnership between Greater Manchester and Cambridge is strengthening ties between two of the UK’s most significant innovation ecosystems. Mayor of Greater Manchester and GM Business Board memeber Andy Burnham, visited Cambridge this week...
Plans revealed for England’s largest wind farm near Rochdale with substantial economic benefits for the region
Plans have been announced to build a landmark 100 MW onshore wind farm near Rochdale, which is set to become the largest in England. Cubico Sustainable Investments, one of the world’s leading privately-owned renewable energy companies, has announced plans for Scout...
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....