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Road works in and around Stockport

New and ongoing road works in and around Stockport over the coming week that may affect local motorists travelling around the North West: M60 - junction 8 Sale to junction 20 Rochdale The ‘smart motorway scheme’ to tackle congestion and improve journey times on the M60 and M62 continues as … [Read more...]

Stockport town centre access plan on track

Stockport Council is marking a successful first year of work on the Stockport Town Centre Access Plan making it easier for everyone to travel in and around Stockport. The work will bring many benefits for residents, businesses and visitors alike by reducing congestion, improving roads and junctions … [Read more...]

Routes shortlisted for Trans-Pennine tunnel

Trans-Pennine tunnel - Five routes have been shortlisted linking Manchester and Sheffield. The most ambitious road scheme undertaken in the UK in more than 5 decades would mean 30 minutes off the present journey time. It would also protect the environment and reduce the volume of traffic … [Read more...]

Stockport’s Classic Car event revs up for 2016 show

Stockport's classic car and motor vehicle show is back in town on August 14th Following last year’s success, The Hare and Hounds Classic Vehicle Club is once again happy to announce the 2016 event. Stockport Council is supporting this year’s Stockport's Classic Car and motor vehicle free event … [Read more...]

Singapore airlines launch 1st transatlantic from UK to the USA

Singapore Airlines will launch its first ever transatlantic flights from the UK to the United States - from Manchester to Houston - as well as new non-stop flights from Manchester to Singapore.  Each destination will be served five times weekly. The new non-stop Manchester to Houston flights … [Read more...]

New Escape Lounge at Manchester Airport’s T2

Manchester Airport has unveiled a new look, expanded Escape Lounge in Terminal Two.   The airport has spent £1.9m on the lounge which has increased in capacity by a third with room for up to 212 passengers.   The new-look Escape Lounge will provide passengers with an area away from the hustle and … [Read more...]

New taxi rank to open at Stockport Exchange

The new taxi rank and bus stops at Stockport Exchange and railway station are set to open, making it easier for passengers and residents to change between different stages of their journey.  Visitors to the station will have seen the transformation taking place in this area over the past few … [Read more...]

Passenger numbers at Manchester airport fly higher

Passenger numbers at Manchester airport have broken the 24 million barrier for the first time. 2.5 million passengers flew out of the UK’s third biggest airport in June alone as new flights to China have fuelled the growth, leading to a moving annual total to 24,095,206, a 7.21% increase year on … [Read more...]

Network Rail reopen Buxton to Stockport line

Network Rail have reopened the route between Stockport and Buxton after a landslip closed the line.  Up to 6,000 tonnes of earth and material were dislodged and washed away after the flash floods during Sunday 12 and Monday 13 June when around two inches of rain fell in two … [Read more...]

Highways agency update on local major motorway schemes

The motorway network around Stockport and Greater Manchester is undergoing a major scheme of work in the Smart Motorway project. The scheme is designed to cut congestion and improve journey times on parts of the M60 between junction 8 at Sale and to junction 20 Rochdale on the M62 in Greater … [Read more...]