Archive for September, 2010

September 23rd, 2010

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre – Ground Breaking

_jjj4845-jodrell-bank-2Scientists, Builders and Architects gathered at Jodrell Bank on Monday (September 20th) to celebrate the beginning of construction of a new ‘Live Science’ Discovery Centre at the site.

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September 22nd, 2010

easy Jet launches more Winter routes from Liverpool Airport

liverpool-terminal-ext-night-people-reducedeasyJet, the UK’s largest airline has launched another new winter route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, with twice-weekly flights from Liverpool to Grenoble now on sale, with fares starting from £24.99 one-way (including taxes).

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September 22nd, 2010

Acas offers new guidance that highlights the importance for employers to manage stress during tough economic times

acas-logo1Employers have been advised it is in their interests to prevent and manage stress at work, as a new guide is launched highlighting the potential legal risks they face if they ignore their responsibilities in this area.

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September 21st, 2010

Alstom and Virgin Trains launch co-branded “Alstom Pendalino”, a train with a mission

virgin-trains1Alstom and Virgin Trains have unveiled a new look for one of the fifty-two high-speed tilting Pendolino trains serving the West Coast Main Line.

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September 17th, 2010

Build on Expo success urges Liverpool Pavilion chief

liverpool-vision-update-sept-2010-3The man in charge of Liverpool’s presence in Shanghai believes the World Expo is a first but crucial step in a journey to unlock investment from China.

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September 16th, 2010

Innovation programme to support 300 businesses launched

nwda_colour1A programme to strengthen innovation in 300 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the Northwest has been launched by Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) and ERDF Northwest.

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September 15th, 2010

Edge Lane Highways Work Starts

edge-lane-picture-2010-sept-2The Edge Lane West Highways scheme gets underway.

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September 14th, 2010

Latest rail industry timekeeping figures show Virgin Trains as most improved operator

virgin-trainsPunctuality of Virgin Trains services over the past year is the most improved across the rail industry according to latest figures announced by Network Rail.

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September 13th, 2010

MAS and University of Bolton Event to help supercharge businesses

MAS North WestThe Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) in the North West, in conjunction with the University of Bolton, is hosting a key free networking event for manufacturers in the region. The event is aimed at manufacturers who want to learn more about the MAS service and how MAS can help them identify the key elements needed to turn their business into a high performance one.

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September 9th, 2010

JLA link with Belfast City Airport to be maintained

terminal-ext-night-peopleFlybe, Europe’s largest regional airline and the UK’s Number One Domestic carrier, has announced a comprehensive program of flights between Liverpool and George Best Belfast City Airport…

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