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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...]

Flying from Manchester Airport this Easter? Read on…

If you are one of the 1.9 million passengers flying from Manchester Airport this Easter you may find their tips, tools and advice useful for a hassle free trip. Top Tips To Fly Through This Easter: Allow plenty of time for your airport journey – getting here and getting throughBe ready for … [Read more...]

Enterprise Car Club loans cars by the hour in Stockport

Enterprise Car Club has a car parked, ready and waiting for you to rent in Stockport, even if you only need it for an hour or two, from just £5.20 per hour! Enterprise Car Club has now launched in Stockport and offers five vehicles across town in locations near to the train station and town hall. … [Read more...]

Virgin Trains BID for West Coast Line Rejected

The BID for Virgin Trains, working in partnership with Stagecoach and French Rail Group SNCF, to renew the contract to run the West Coast franchise has been rejected by the Department for Transport. The decision was announced after news that Stagecoach had also lodged bids for the East Midlands … [Read more...]

Passenger numbers at Manchester Airport soar in March

The UK's 3rd largest airport is celebrating as passenger numbers at Manchester increased by 3.8% in March. The airport welcomed 2.1m passengers in March. The was driven largely by European traffic as passengers flew off on skiing holidays and short breaks. It means at the end of the financial … [Read more...]