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Rail disruption across Greater Manchester

Rail disruption across Greater Manchester may affect passengers travelling across the region and into Yorkshire and the North East this weekend. Passengers are reminded to check before they travel as upgrades to the railway take place. On Saturday 16 June and Sunday 17 June Network Rail … [Read more...]

Mayor appoints Greater Manchester night-time adviser

As Stockport is benefiting from a £1billion programme of investment and nurturing a night-time economy, a night-time adviser has been unveiled for Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester Mayor has appointed Warehouse Project and Parklife founder Sacha Lord as the region's first-ever night-time … [Read more...]

Long-haul routes boost passenger numbers at Manchester Airport

Passengers numbers at Manchester Airport in May have been boosted by the introduction of new long-haul flights and the promise of additional routes to Addis Ababa and Mumbai later this year.  The UK's 3rd largest airport reported nearly 2.5 million passengers passing through its three terminals in … [Read more...]

Shortlist Revealed for Stockport Food & Drink Awards

The shortlist for the first Stockport food & drink awards taking place on 20th June has been revealed as Stockport based chartered accountants and business advisors Clarke Nicklin team up with food-focused multi-disciplinary business Foodsync.   Clarke Nicklin, organisers and main sponsors of … [Read more...]

Plans to Ease Congestion at Manchester Airport

Plans to ease congestion at Manchester Airport have been announced that are designed to reduce overcrowding on it's terminal forecourts.  In March, it was announced a forecourt management plan was being introduced, including the creation of a new drop-off zone, from where passengers will be … [Read more...]

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...]