Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is continuing a £150 million investment into making the Metrolink network safer, more resilient and more reliable for years to come ahead of major planned expansions of the tram system including into Stockport. From Monday 13 July to Sunday 2 August, TfGM … [Read more...]
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Alderley Edge charity cricket match raises £10,000 for Seashell Trust
A charity cricket match that saw a team of business leaders take on a side of sporting veterans at Alderley Edge Cricket Club raised £10,000 for Cheadle Hulme-based charity, Seashell Trust. In a thrilling match played in heatwave conditions on Friday 26 June, the Sticky Wicket XI, made up of … [Read more...]
Emirates brings global travel rehearsal programme to Manchester Airport
Airline, Emirates has hosted an accessible “Travel Rehearsal” day at Manchester Airport, helping individuals with accessibility requirements feel more confident ahead of their next family holiday. The global “Travel Rehearsal” programme offers guided simulations of the full air travel journey, … [Read more...]
Centre for Cities report reveals Greater Manchester as leading big UK city for growth and productivity
A report by think-tank, Centre for Cities, has highlighted how Greater Manchester is among the best performing cities in the UK for growth and productivity. The organisation's Big Cities Outlook report for 2026 sets out how the government can achieve its objectives of raising living standards … [Read more...]
Investment programmes drive growth for MAG
Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the UK's largest airport operator, has revealed it has handled record passenger numbers over the past year amid heavy investment in its infrastructure in its annual results. The group, which operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, welcomed … [Read more...]
Latest phase of Transpennine Route Upgrade improvement works complete
The latest phase of works to improve rail connections between Greater Manchester and Leeds, the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), has completed following 28 days of work in West Yorkshire. Work began on Saturday 30 May and ran until Saturday 27 June on a stretch of the railway between Morley and … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester economy remains resilient, finds Chamber survey
Greater Manchester’s economy continues to see a low level of growth but has avoided recession and remains resilient, according to the figures from Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES). Subrahmaniam Krishnan-Harihara, Director of Business Policy and … [Read more...]
Northern shows improvement in findings of Rail Customer Experience Survey
Train operator Northern has seen significant improvement in its customer satisfaction, according to the findings of the latest Transport Focus Rail Customer Experience Survey. After being the bottom of the rankings of UK rail operators in last year's survey, implementation of its 'Creating … [Read more...]
Manchester City Council Leader bidding for Mayor of Greater Manchester
The Leader of Manchester City Council for the past 5 years, Cllr Bev Craig, is hoping to replace Andy Burnham as Mayor of Greater Manchester when the Mayoral by-election is held on 30th July. Alongside the Labour Party’s announcement that Cllr Craig will bid to become Mayor of Greater Manchester, … [Read more...]
Manchester again named top UK city for foreign investment after London in EY survey
Manchester has remained the UK's most successful city for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) outside the capital, according to the annual EY UK Attractiveness Survey 2026. While the city-region saw a decline in the number of projects, mirroring a trend seen across much of Europe, it … [Read more...]
Network Rail warns of rail disruption across the North West as temperatures rise
With the Met Office having issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat across the North West for 24th and 25th June, Network Rail is warning of the disruption the high temperatures will have on train services across the region. Temperatures could reach up to 36°C and could average in the … [Read more...]
Reimagined chandeliers completed at Manchester Airport Terminal 2
A 482-piece art piece that reimagines the four glass chandeliers previously installed at Manchester Airport's Terminal 1 has now been completed to greet passengers flying from Terminal 2. The installation, named Atmospheric Reflections of the North, references the North’s industrial heritage with … [Read more...]
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