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Book now for Venturefest North West

Venturefest North West, the region’s annual innovation event, is returning for its 5th and biggest year yet, when it arrives at Manchester Central on 13 September. Run by GC Business Growth Hub working with regional partners, Venturefest North West brings together the region’s innovators, … [Read more...]

Stockport Council leader issues statement on rail issues

Following letters to Arriva Rail North and Transport for Greater Manchester, Stockport Council leader Cllr Alex Ganotis met with Northern Rail to raise concerns about current services. He said: “I made it very clear to Northern Rail that rail services play a central role in Stockport – … [Read more...]

Ryanair cancellations cause havoc across Europe

Ryanair cancellations are causing havoc as the summer holiday season gets set to reach its peak so what should you do if your flight is cancelled?  Ryanair cancellations have accounted for one sixth of its flights today, which has impacted 400 flights in Europe and left many travellers unable to … [Read more...]

Iron Maiden’s TROOPER beer a big hit with Virgin customers

Virgin Trains has partnered with rock legends Iron Maiden and Stockport based brewery Robinsons to offer their customers one of the most unique beers around, TROOPER. The multiple award-winning TROOPER beer, which takes its name from the classic IRON MAIDEN song of the same name, is now available … [Read more...]

Emergency Services Exercise at Manchester Airport

Today, Tuesday 31st July, an emergency services exercise will take place at Manchester Airport enabling the Airport and Emergency Services to test their emergency procedures. The emergency services exercise will take place in the Bollin Valley area and will see a large-scale response from the … [Read more...]

“Northern Rail Chaos Needs PM Intervention”

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has today called on the Prime Minister to intervene to solve the chaos on Northern Rail and the railways in the North. The introduction of an emergency timetable by Northern Rail, which saw trains cancelled and angry passengers, has not led to any meaningful … [Read more...]

Call for tighter regulations for taxi and private hire companies

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is calling for tighter regulations for taxi and private hire companies to help improve standards for its customers. He is asking the people across Greater Manchester to give their views on a range of topics, from public safety to vehicle standards and driver … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport commemorates the life of pilot Sir John Alcock

Manchester Airport and St Thomas’ Infant School in Heaton Moor have commemorated the life of former pupil and pilot Sir John Alcock A commemorative plaque has been unveiled in memory of the Manchester man who piloted the first ever non-stop transatlantic flight. Captain Sir John Alcock, born in … [Read more...]

Summer of fun at Manchester Airport Visitor Park

A Summer of Fun is getting underway at the Manchester Airport Visitor Park in time for the school holidays. Children's rides, bouncy castles children's flight academy, aircraft tours and Manchester Airport 80th birthday give-aways are just some of the entertainment taking place at Manchester … [Read more...]

New £34m multi-storey car park at Manchester Airport

BAM construction is developing a new ‘Meet and Greet’ multi-storey car park at Manchester Airport for Manchester Airports Group, MAG. The new multi-storey car park at Manchester Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 will accommodate 6,500 vehicles with phase one of the spaces will be delivered by … [Read more...]

Enjoy the summer on cycling routes in Stockport

Take inspiration from the Tour de France and enjoy this summer on the cycling routes in Stockport.   With the Tour de France underway, many Stopfordians will be inspired to jump on their bikes. From urban to country trails, there are some spectacular cycling routes in Stockport and across the … [Read more...]

Get employees in the saddle for next month’s Cycle to Work Day

Next month the UK's Cycle to Work Day takes place on Wednesday August 15th  The UK’s biggest cycle commuting event returns in August, and we're encouraging Stockport based businesses to take part. Cycle to Work Day helps employees try cycle commuting in a fun and friendly environment, whilst … [Read more...]