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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£10.5 million Greater Manchester Production Fund opens to support film and TV growth
A new £10.5 million fund has launched to attract more film and TV projects and support local production companies and opportunities for homegrown talent in Greater Manchester. The Greater Manchester Production Fund will back ambitious, market-ready feature films and scripted and unscripted TV … [Read more...]
Air France celebrates 80 years of flying from Paris to Manchester Airport
French national carrier, Air France, has celebrated 80 years since its first flight from Paris to Manchester Airport on 16th June 1946. The historic service first dropped off one passenger that day and picked up a VIP party of 18 for the return journey. Shortly afterwards, Air France began … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester residents to vote for new Mayor following Makerfield by-election
Greater Manchester residents will head to the polls to elect a new Mayor for the city-region, following Andy Burnham's re-election to Westminster in the Makerfield by-election on June 18th. The former Health Secretary was first elected as Greater Manchester Mayor in 2017 after stepping down as MP … [Read more...]
Disabled people invited to shape a more accessible Bee Network
Disabled people and those living with long-term health conditions in Greater Manchester are being invited to apply to join an advisory group to help make the city-region's transport network more accessible. The Disability Design Reference Group (DDRG) was established in 2008, and now plays a … [Read more...]
£50 million innovation funding awarded to five growth-driving projects in Greater Manchester
Five major projects aimed at supporting regional growth in Greater Manchester are being awarded £50 million funding through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF). The £500 million LIPF is a Government programme being delivered through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) aimed at … [Read more...]
Football fans drive bumper month for Manchester Airport
More than 2.9 million passengers flew into or out of Manchester Airport in May 2026, boosted by football fans travelling to watch Aston Villa and Arsenal in their respective European finals. While half-term favourites including Alicante, Mallorca, and Faro remained among the most popular … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester public servants recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
Three public servants working in local government in Greater Manchester have been named in the King's Birthday Honours List for 2026 in recognition of their work supporting their communities. Beena Puri from Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has been awarded an MBE in recognition of … [Read more...]
Fylde Coast firm joins Xeinadin
Accountancy group, Xeinadin, has announced that Crossley & Davis, a chartered accountancy practice on the Fylde Coast, has joined its network. Established in 1982, Crossley & Davis has grown from a local practice into a four-partner team supporting businesses across the North West and … [Read more...]
GM Chamber appoints Chief Executive Officer
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) has announced the appointment of Emma Holt (pictured) as the organisation's new Chief Executive Officer, effective from July 2026. Following the Chamber's phoenix deal that resurrected the organisation after it fell into administration last year, is … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester signs Sister Cities agreement with Austin, Texas
Greater Manchester has signed a formal Sister City Agreement with the US city of Austin, Texas, to support new, closer working between the two cities. The agreement will foster closer collaboration in innovation, education, tourism, culture and music, and seeks to create trade and investment … [Read more...]
Riyadh Air to begin flights from Manchester Airport
Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air is to begin flying three-times weekly between Manchester Airport and the country's capital. The new route reflects Greater Manchester's status as a global economic and cultural hub as well as its strong existing ties to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. … [Read more...]
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