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Contractor awarded £67m M56 Smart motorway

Galliford Try has been awarded a £67m contract by Highways England to design and construct the M56 Smart motorway scheme between junctions 6 and 8 to the west of Manchester Airport. Works on the M56 Smart motorway scheme include upgrading pavements, barriers and drainage as well as installation of … [Read more...]

Manchester to Seattle flights take to the skies

The spirit of Seattle took off on it's inaugural flight from Manchester to Seattle at an American jazz-themed event. 250 lucky customers on Sunday’s inaugural flight were swept up in the Seattle spirit at check-in with an invitation to a gate celebration. At the gate, a jazz band created a party … [Read more...]

Free Parking in Stockport Town Centre

Totally Stockport is providing free parking in Stockport Town Centre from June 1st for an initial period of 3 months.  Part of Stockport’s Business Improvement District’s (BID) remit is to address issues that have been raised that may be impacting on the numbers of people coming in to enjoy the … [Read more...]

What’s On in Stockport over half term

School children and students have broken up for the half-term break so finding out What's On is Stockport is a must for everyone, with lots of exciting events taking place over the coming weeks for all the family. Here’s a taste of what’s happening across our town over the next couple of weeks: - … [Read more...]

80th Birthday Celebrations Take Off at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport's 80th birthday celebrations are set for take off as part of a wide-ranging programme of activity with passengers, communities and colleagues past and present. The airport’s “oak” anniversary celebrations will emphasise its regional roots and global branches, telling the story of … [Read more...]

Stockport Food & Drink Trade Show set for June Launch

Stockport Food & Drink Trade Show, a first for Stockport, will see businesses involved in the food and drinks sector meeting the people who are turning the industry on its head. Innovative, young food and drink businesses from across the North West will gather in Stockport on Wednesday 20th … [Read more...]

Outdoor Laser Combat has Stockport in its sights

Stockport is set to get its first outdoor Laser Combat course, with a fantastic new facility opening at Stockport Sports Village (SSV) in early June. Life Leisure developed the state of the art outdoor course in the grounds of SSV in Woodley. Using the latest software, laser equipment and wireless … [Read more...]

Ethiopian Airlines to fly from Manchester to Addis Ababa

Manchester Airport has secured flights into the heart of Africa, from Manchester to Addis Ababa, with Ethiopian Airlines, connecting 400,000 from the North to the world’s most important markets. Starting on 1st December, Ethiopian Airlines today confirmed it will operate a four-times-a-week service … [Read more...]

Support gathers speed for Woodhead railway to re-open

Plans to re-open rail tunnels between Manchester and Sheffield along the Woodhead railway line are gathering public support. Campaigners say the tunnels, which closed in 1981, would ease congestion, keep freight moving in the winter months and have a positive impact on the environment reducing the … [Read more...]

Food and Drink Trade Show Showcases Stockport’s Finest

Stockport based FoodSync, a food-focused business, is hosting the Stockport Food & Drink Trade Show to showcase the areas great food & drink offering, celebrating the best in local provenance and attracting in excess of 500 visitors throughout the day.  Stockport's Food & Drink Trade … [Read more...]

Stockport Rail Festival celebrates 50 years of steam at Edgeley

Northern rail industry partners are coming together to take part in the Stockport Community Rail Gala to commemorate 50 years since steam trains ended, and the impact rail has had on the town. The gala will also celebrate 50 years since the closure of Stockport Edgeley locomotive depot, an iconic … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport launches Northern Ireland campaign

Manchester Airport has launched a new marketing campaign to attract passengers from Northern Ireland to its long-haul network.  The multi-platform campaign aims to target the 135,000 passengers a year that currently connect to long haul routes via other UK airports.  Manchester Airport’s campaign … [Read more...]