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Regional: North at the heart of Rugby League World Cup 2021

Rugby League World Cup 2021 has announced that nearly 90% of the tournament’s games, including all three finals, will be held in the Northern Powerhouse. Northern host locations announced include Manchester, Newcastle, Doncaster, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool and Hull. 9 in 10 (87%) … [Read more...]

Regional: Proposed Council Tax Increases Fund More Police

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has reported that Council Tax bills will rise for everyone across Greater Manchester funding more police and public transport. The combined authority are considering new budget proposals that would mean an average increase of £33 per household. Council … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport Launch Junior Apprentice 2019

The Manchester Airport Junior Apprentice competition is back for 2019 and open to Year Five and Six pupils from across Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Winning students will get the chance to hear themselves on the airwaves, see their work in the terminals of the UK’s third largest airport and win … [Read more...]

Burns Night Celebrations in Art at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport’s international artist in residence latest work is to be exhibited at a special event to celebrate Burns night.  Rob Pointon, who became the airport’s artist in residence in 2016, recently visited Inverness and Orkney with Loganair to capture the beauty of Scotland in his … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport to Launch Private PremiAir Terminal

Manchester Airport has revealed plans and released preview designs of the new PremiAir terminal, the first major UK airport to open a private terminal, offering passengers a 'private jet experience' while flying on commercial airlines.  Designs unveiled for new private terminal - PremiAir … [Read more...]

Betty Jackson CBE to front BBC Radio 4 Appeal for Smart Works 

Distinguished fashion designer Betty Jackson CBE will be broadcasting a week-long charity appeal on BBC Radio 4 to raise funds for Smart Works.  Smart Works, who recently announced the Duchess of Sussex Megan Markle as their Royal Patron. The Duchess’s decision to support Smart Works reflects … [Read more...]

North West: Improved Profit Warnings Buck National Trend

EY’s latest data has reported fewer profit warnings for the North West in 2018 than were recorded in 2017 in contrast to the national trend. In 2018 North West Listed Companies issued 29 profit warnings compared with 34 in 2017. Nationally, there was a 4% increase in 2018 to 287 where Q4 … [Read more...]

Regional: Manchester Crowned UK’s Best Airport for Fifth Year

Manchester Airport is flying high after being named the UK’s best airport, for a fifth year running, at the Globe Awards hosted by Travel Weekly.   The UK’s third largest airport fought off competition from the likes of Heathrow, Liverpool, Gatwick and Birmingham to receive the accolade.    The … [Read more...]

Regional: Record Year for Passenger Numbers at Manchester Airport

Celebrating its busiest ever festive period helped the UK's Northern gateway to report a record year for passenger numbers at Manchester Airport in 2018. More than 28.2 million passengers passed through the UK’s third largest airport in the last 12 months.  Popular holiday hot spots included … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester SMEs Urged to Plan for Brexit

As the future for UK businesses looks as clear as mud in terms of Brexit, Greater Manchester SMEs are being warned not to stick their head in the sand and instead make plans to address any issues or concerns in any eventuality. Interviewed by regional news publisher Insider, Mark Hughes – who has … [Read more...]

Brownfield First Approach for Stockport Local Plan

Stockport is set to take a Brownfield first approach wherever possible following feedback with local communities regarding the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework. Greater Manchester’s Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment – also known as the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) – will … [Read more...]