Six new cycleways have been created across Greater Manchester as part of the £42m Cycle City investment programme. The new cycleways include the upgrading of the Stockport to Didsbury route along the River Mersey and have been designed as an attractive and convenient way to travel by bike, … [Read more...]
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Thomas Cook Airlines launches new Manchester to San Francisco flights
Thomas Cook Airlines will fly direct from Manchester to San Francisco from May 2017. The new route represents further progress with Thomas Cook’s strategy to expand its successful long-haul offering and create opportunities to grow Thomas Cook Airlines' seat-only business. The new route joins … [Read more...]
Venturefest returns to Manchester 21st September
Venturefest returns to Manchester in September, with its unique brand of inspirational speakers, interactive workshops and the chance to network with some of the region’s most successful business leaders. Organised by the Business Growth Hub and Innovate UK, Venturefest Manchester 2016 is all … [Read more...]
Norwegian airline sun sale from Manchester
Low-cost Norwegian airline has launched its UK autumn sale offering affordable fares from Manchester to Alicante and Malaga. Beach dwellers and sun seekers can now land a quick bargain flying Norwegian airline and fares available from £29 until Monday 19 September. Norwegian is expecting its … [Read more...]
Road works in and around Stockport
New and ongoing road works in and around Stockport over the coming week that may affect local motorists travelling around the North West: M60 - junction 8 Sale to junction 20 Rochdale The ‘smart motorway scheme’ to tackle congestion and improve journey times on the M60 and M62 continues as … [Read more...]
Cheshire Lakes approved for development
A proposal for Cheshire Lakes CIC to create a watersports and outdoor activity centre in Cheshire has been giving the go-ahead despite the planning officers recommendation to refuse the scheme. Councillors overturned the planning officer's advice and granted permission for Cheshire Lakes CIC to … [Read more...]
Manchester ranked best city to live in the UK
Manchester has again been ranked the best city to live in the UK. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Survey places Manchester 43rd in its survey of 140 global cities – up from 46th last year and ten places above London. Melbourne in Australia is again again at the top, … [Read more...]
Routes shortlisted for Trans-Pennine tunnel
Trans-Pennine tunnel - Five routes have been shortlisted linking Manchester and Sheffield. The most ambitious road scheme undertaken in the UK in more than 5 decades would mean 30 minutes off the present journey time. It would also protect the environment and reduce the volume of traffic … [Read more...]
St Ann’s Hospice appoints Rachel McMillan as deputy chief executive
St Ann’s Hospice has appointed Rachel McMillan to the role of deputy chief executive. Rachel will retain her existing substantive position of director of clinical services and her additional responsibilities will be undertaken in tandem with that position. St Ann's chief executive Eamonn O’Neal … [Read more...]
Norwegian launches new Canary Island routes from Manchester Airport
Low-cost airline Norwegian is continuing its rapid expansion at Manchester Airport by launching two new routes to the Canary Islands this winter. From October 30, brand new direct twice weekly flights will take off to Gran Canaria for the winter while non-stop year-round flights to Tenerife … [Read more...]
Regional business news: Warren James Holdings set for £84m Pinewood windfall, One St Peter’s Square
Stockport-based jewellery retailer Warren James Holdings is set for a reported £84m windfall from the sale of Pinewood Studios. John Whittaker’s Peel Group stands to make £125m from the £323m sale of AIM-listed studios five years after taking control of the business. Warren James Holdings owns … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport set for its busiest day of the year after record July
Staff at Manchester Airport are preparing for the busiest day of the year this weekend. Around 105,000 passengers are expected to pass through its doors on Sunday as people jet off in search of the sun. A total of 290,000 passengers passed through the airport on the busiest weekend of the year … [Read more...]