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A6 closure in Stockport latest

A6 closure in Stockport  update. The road has now closed for 12 weeks to allow for essential works to begin on Wellington Bridge.  Essential repair works will begins the Wellington Bridge, a route that carries the A6 through Stockport town centre between Exchange Street (Garrick Theatre) and Heaton … [Read more...]

HS2 contractors announced for first stage of new rail line

HS2 is underway, with more than £6billion of contracts being won by several well known companies, including Balfour Beatty, Skanska and Costain.  The contractors will work on the first stage of HS2, the new high speed rail line between London and Birmingham. The final route of the Manchester and … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport passenger numbers hits new high

Manchester Airport passenger numbers has hit a record number as 27 million people passed through its three terminals in the last 12 months. The UK’s third largest airport passed the milestone for the first time in its 79 year history.  More than 2.75m passengers flew in and out of the airport in … [Read more...]

Update on A6 Stockport road closure in July

Stockport Council has provided an update regarding the A6 Stockport road closure in July, necessary to allow for essential bridge works. The A6 Stockport at Wellington Bridge will be closed for a period of 12 weeks from 24th July.    Stockport Council have issued further information regarding … [Read more...]

Platform Airport City launched as new event location

Platform Airport City, located within Manchester Airport’s Transport Interchange, is a vibrant and interactive space for visitors and employees working at Airport City Manchester to socialise, network and enjoy food and drink from around the world. Hosted on the last Friday of each month between … [Read more...]

Fusion Signs and Graphics adds colour to station

A new mural, installed at Reddish South Station in Stockport by Fusion Signs and Graphics, has been given a bright, colourful welcome from friends and passengers. The vibrant mural was commissioned by Friends of Reddish South Station and provided and installed by Stockport based Fusion Signs and … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport growth soars to new heights

Manchester Airport has soared to new heights as the UK's 3rd largest airport celebrates its 38th consecutive month of growth. The airport saw 12% growth in May as a host of new routes took off  and more than 2.5m people jetted off meaning 26,795,288 have now passed through its three terminals in … [Read more...]

A6 Stockport to close for essential works

A part of the A6 Stockport in the town centre is being forced to close for up to 12 weeks so that essential repair works can be made to Wellington Bridge. This summer engineers need to undertake essential repair works to the bridge that runs under the A6 in Stockport town centre on Wellington … [Read more...]

Hainan Airlines 1st year at Manchester Airport

To mark the first anniversary of Hainan Airlines’ Manchester to Beijing route, the airline is offering a flash sale with 365 seats for £365 each. The route launched on 10th June 2016 and makes Manchester the only airport outside of London in the UK to have a direct scheduled service to Mainland … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport opens up shop in Birmingham

Manchester Airport is giving the people of Birmingham the chance to win a luxury holiday as it opens up its first ever pop up shop in the Great Western Arcade. Situated in the Great Western Arcade the shop opens on Wednesday 14th June and will house interactive travel themed games where shoppers … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific 5 flights weekly Manchester to Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific is introducing the new A350 on its Manchester to Hong Kong route as frequency increases to five flights weekly from 2nd June.  From this Friday 2 June, passengers travelling with Cathay Pacific from Manchester Airport will be able to enjoy the airline’s state-of-the-art Airbus … [Read more...]