The UK new car market rose by 7.2% in February to 90,100 registrations, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), its highest February volume since 2004. The strong sales data comes despite February typically being a slower time of year … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airport marks International Women’s Day with women in aviation panel
Five women in various roles across the aviation industry spoke to an audience of hundreds of young people about careers in the sector as part of a one-off special episode of Manchester Airport’s official podcast. The one-off episode of ‘Manchester: Your Airport, MAN’ was recorded in front of a … [Read more...]
Highway improvements announced for Poynton Shared Space
Cheshire East Council will begin essential highway improvement works to the Poynton Shared Space area on 16 March, affecting local journeys in the area. The works are expected to take twelve weeks and will maintain safety, improve road and drainage conditions, and include upgrades … [Read more...]
Final chance for Stockport businesses to have say on Transport Strategy
Businesses in Stockport have until Sunday 9th March to share their views on Greater Manchester's Transport Strategy 2050, which sets out the vision for how the public transport network across the city-region will develop over the next 25 years. The Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2050, … [Read more...]
TfGM to begin £150 milllion programme of work across Metrolink network
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is set to begin a £150 million programme of work to improve capacity and resilience of the Metrolink tram network. Work to maintain, upgrade, and improve tram infrastructure aims to make sure the Bee Network continues to deliver safe, reliable and … [Read more...]
North West sees boom in Gen Z entrepreneurs
New data released by Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, has revealed a surge amongst Gen Z turning away from working for others and becoming entrepreneurs in the North West. The Bank has found that the number of loans taken out by young founded increased 34% in 2025, as more young … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester businesses invited to join China trade mission
Greater Manchester businesses looking to build new partnerships in China are being invited to take part in a major trade mission to the cities of Hong Kong and Shenzhen in June 2026. The mission is being delivered by the GM Business Growth Hub, Manchester City Council, the Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester makes progress towards 2038 carbon neutral target
The eighth Greater Manchester Green Summit, taking place 3rd March at the Co-op Live, will highlight the city-region's progress towards its target of becoming carbon neutral by 2038. The event will highlight real progress across low-emission transport, green spaces, air quality and waste … [Read more...]
Rail operator to trial new technology to boost reliability
Rail operator, Avanti West Coast, which runs London- and Manchester-bound services from Stockport, has begun trials of new technology to boost the reliability of its services. Working with Centre for Modelling and Simulation (CFMS) – an independent digital engineering research organisation - the … [Read more...]
Cheshire and Warrington region becomes new Combined Authority
The Cheshire and Warrington region has become the latest North West region to become a Mayoral Combined Authority, granting the area greater powers similar to neighbouring Greater Manchester. The Parliamentary Order to formally establish the Combined Authority has been approved and signed by … [Read more...]
Muse joins CyanLines partnership
Placemaker and development partner on key schemes with Stockport town centre's regeneration area, Muse, has joined the CyanLines partnership in support of a network of walking and cycling routes connecting Greater Manchester's waterways and green spaces. The CyanLines initiative looks to create a … [Read more...]
Stockport residents and businesses urged to have their say on future transport plans
People and businesses in Stockport are being encouraged to have their say on major plans that will shape the future of transport across Greater Manchester through to 2050 before a public consultation closes on Sunday 9 March. The Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2050 and the Delivery Plan … [Read more...]
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