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Manchester Airport Scoops Top Chinese Tourist Award

Manchester Airport has scooped a prestigious international Chinese Tourist award in recognition for its efforts to welcome Chinese passengers through the Northern gateway. The UK’s third largest airport won a gold award for its overall performance at the Chinese Tourist Welcome Awards, organised … [Read more...]

Royal Oak Cheadle re-opens after £200k Refurishment

The Royal Oak Cheadle, situated in a prime location on the pleasant outskirts of Cheadle Village, has reopened following a striking £200k renovation. Purchased by Robinsons Brewery back in 1891, the Royal Oak has remained a fantastic community local for over a century but needed a substantial … [Read more...]

Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbot ‘live’ at Edgeley Park

Hospitality tickets remain on sale for Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbot’s live performance at Edgeley Park, Stockport, on both Thursday 20th and Friday 21st of June. Don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy this unique experience in style! Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott and their band will … [Read more...]

Belle Vue Drives Off with Honours at UK Coach Awards

A driver at Stockport bus and coach hire firm Belle Vue Manchester has been crowned the UK's best at the UK Coach Awards. Miguel González was named top UK coach driver at the 2019 UK Coach Awards. He was among a clutch of Belle Vue winners at the 11th annual awards, a national scheme which … [Read more...]

Stockport offers Britain’s towns a blueprint for revival

"The area is tackling the problems that beset declining places close to big cities." Writing in the Financial Times, Stockport born vice-chair of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership and a former UK Treasury minister, Baron O'Neill of Gatley - Jim O'Neill believes Stockport’s development … [Read more...]

Easter Getaway Boosts 8% growth at Manchester Airport

The Easter break boosted growth at Manchester Airport who saw an 8% year on year increase in its passenger numbers in April. It sees the annual rolling passenger total reach 28.8 million for the first time ever. The UK’s third largest airport saw nearly 2.4m people fly through its three terminals … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport announce PremiAir Passenger Packages

Manchester Airports Group - MAG - has announced more details of what passengers can expect from its new and innovative private terminal at Manchester Airport, PremiAir. With a range of options for guests to choose from, PremiAir is designed for passengers who are looking to add an extra level … [Read more...]

MAG secures £350m in UK bond market

MAG, the UK’s leading airport group, has successfully raised £350m in the UK capital markets through the issuance of a 25 year bond, at a competitive interest rate coupon of 2.875%. MAG has disclosed that the order book for the bond was 4 times oversubscribed, totalling c.£1.4bn. MAG plans to use … [Read more...]

New BBC TV Comedy Scarborough films in Stockport

A new TV comedy Scarborough, created by the writer of the popular Benidorm series, is filming in Stockport's Underbank.  Stockport has long been a favourite location for film makers, television producers and advertising agencies. Back in 1961, Stockport starred in A Taste of Honey and more … [Read more...]

Cheshire Life: Stockport – Boom Town

Stockport is the town with bags of potential, according to the latest edition of Cheshire Life which looks at the positive changes taking place across Stockport and its more vibrant town centre. "Stockport is on the road to success and has the fastest growing economy in the region" The … [Read more...]

Emirates Launch new fares from Manchester to Australia

Emirates has launched a new fare offering on Economy and Business Class fares from Manchester to Australia and New Zealand including Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland. The sale includes departures from Manchester to Australia Perth starting from £679 and to Melbourne from £699. Fares are … [Read more...]