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Chinese Visitors to MDT-UK in Stockport

On Wednesday, 24th May 2018, MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd. (MDT-UK) hosted 29 visitors from 22 different Technician Colleges in  China’s Jiangsu Province. The delegates are in the UK for three weeks as part of the Continuing Professional Development programme (CPD) organised by the Trafford … [Read more...]

Major changes to the MOT test are now live!

The DVSA has introduced changes to the MOT test with new rules effective as of Sunday 20th May. As the first Ministry of Transport test - MOT's - are carried out under the new legislation, Stockport based John Delany Motors have put together a summary of the changes. Although there won’t be much … [Read more...]

Support gathers speed for Woodhead railway to re-open

Plans to re-open rail tunnels between Manchester and Sheffield along the Woodhead railway line are gathering public support. Campaigners say the tunnels, which closed in 1981, would ease congestion, keep freight moving in the winter months and have a positive impact on the environment reducing the … [Read more...]

Stockport Rail Festival celebrates 50 years of steam at Edgeley

Northern rail industry partners are coming together to take part in the Stockport Community Rail Gala to commemorate 50 years since steam trains ended, and the impact rail has had on the town. The gala will also celebrate 50 years since the closure of Stockport Edgeley locomotive depot, an iconic … [Read more...]

Cheshire Company’s World First at Interphex Show

Poynton based Solo Containment unveiled a world first at this years Interphex Pharma and Biotech show with the launch of the worlds first disposable aseptic fill isolator. Solo recognised a gap in the biotechnology field where new treatments for cell therapy are manufactured in small batch sizes … [Read more...]

Nexperia UK launch Skills Academy in Stockport

Nexperia UK Ltd launch a Manufacturing Lean Skills Academy for its workforce supported by an innovative apprenticeship recruitment programme. A global company specialising in semiconductor components for the automotive industry is launching a training programme supported by a major recruitment for … [Read more...]

A New Home for MAN’s UK Engines on HMS Ocean

MAN's UK engines are located on HMS Ocean, affectionately known as the Mighty “O”, the previous flag ship of the Royal Navy and the UK’s only helicopter carrier, designed specifically to support amphibious landing operations to any location in the world. With the commissioning of HMS Queen … [Read more...]

GM Chamber to host North West Heathrow Business Summit

Greater Manchester Chamber is hosting the North West Heathrow Business Summit in partnership with Heathrow. The Heathrow Business Summit is a unique opportunity for SMEs to connect and trade face to face with Heathrow’s supply chain and connect to growth opportunities locally, nationally and … [Read more...]

Road works will close A555 for 17 weeks

Congestion around Stanley Green and the A34 looks set to get worse as essential road works drainage repair works on the A555 at its junction with the A34 and Wilmslow Road has forced the closure of the westbound carriageway for up to 17 weeks. Engineers from the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief … [Read more...]

easyJet showcases Airbus A320neo at Manchester Airport

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, is showcasing the airbus A320neo at Manchester Airport as it continues its decarbonisation strategy. The Airbus A320neo brings significant environmental and operational benefits – up to 15 percent savings in fuel burn and CO2 emissions - and a reduced noise … [Read more...]

Transport for the North given green light by Peers

Peers in the House of Lords have approved regulations for Transport for the North to become the first Sub-national Transport Body in England. A motion will now be considered in the House of Commons on Wednesday 10th January 2018 which, if approved, will give the organisation the all clear to … [Read more...]