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Timing plan for £1bn Investing in Stockport programme

Stockport Council have published the timing plan and delivery schedule of projects included in the 5 year £1 billion regeneration programme of Stockport – Investing in Stockport.  It is estimated that Investing in Stockport will bring at least 5,000 new jobs and 1,100 new homes to Stockport as … [Read more...]

CAF Rail UK moves into Voyager at Airport City

CAF Rail UK, the UK subsidiary of Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, a  Spanish based Rolling Stock manufacturer, has taken nearly 1,500 sq ft on a 3 year lease at MAG's Airport City. CAF Rail UK has moved its UK HQ into Voyager, directly next to Manchester Airport train station, and … [Read more...]

First in the UK – Manchester Airport Carbon Neutral

Manchester Airport Carbon Neutral - The UK's 3rd largest airport has become the first in the UK to be awarded Level 3+ carbon neutral status by the Airports Council International’s (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. The accolade was handed over by ACI Europe’s Director General, Olivier … [Read more...]

Sky high passenger numbers at MAG airports drive profits up

Sky high passenger numbers at MAG airports drive increased profits according to interim unaudited half-year results to 30th September 2016.   The Greater Manchester authorities, including Stockport, will be on the winning side as MAG announces an Interim Dividend for the half year to September 2016 … [Read more...]

Winning photographer’s images take off at Manchester airport

Manchester Airport has marked the ever changing landscape of the UK's third biggest airport and unveiled a winning photographer's brand new image library. Working alongside award winning photography team Hufton+Crow, the new portfolio of images reflect the changing face of Manchester … [Read more...]

Junction 1 M60 Stockport in UK’s top 10 congestion hotspots

Junction 1 M60 Stockport, the roundabout at the iconic pyramid and where many hours are wasted, has been listed in the UK's Top 10 most congested spots. A report from data company Inrix has shown that British roads are the most congested in Europe and time wasted in the UK's worst traffic jams … [Read more...]

Stockport’s new interchange – a true work of art

Stockport’s new interchange is going to be a true work of art celebrating the town's heritage. Pictured: Altrincham Transport Interchange:  for illustrative purposes only Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Stockport Council have appointed local artist Tim Ward - founder of Circling the … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport taking off on trade tour

Manchester Airport's trade tour is set to showcase the UK's 3rd largest airport to the travel people of Birmingham.  Running from 6-9pm on 7th February 2017, more than 20 airlines and tourist boards are lined up to attend where amazing raffle prizes can be won, including flights!  Due to popular … [Read more...]

Stockport gritters ready for snow

Stockport gritters were out in force last night and this morning as snow hit the region for the second time this winter. During last winter over 2000 tonnes of rock salt was used during 55 gritting operations. Salt levels are closely monitored and maintained throughout the winter and Stockport … [Read more...]

Huge growth in exports at Manchester Airport

Huge growth in exports at Manchester Airport has delivered a huge trade boost for the region as half year cargo figures show export values up £56m. The year on year increase of 10.5% saw Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha the top three performing cargo routes in H1 2016. Exports at Manchester Airport saw … [Read more...]

GMP warn – Don’t drive and text and don’t drive and dial!

"Don't drive and text" and "don't drive and dial" - that is the message from the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police.   Using a mobile phone when driving is the same as drink driving and must be stopped now, according to the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police. Chief Constable … [Read more...]

China’s singles day celebrated at Manchester Airport

As new routes to China prove popular, Manchester Airport has joined in 21st century tradition and celebrated China's Singles Day. China's Singles Day, held every year on 11th November, is the world's biggest online shopping day. Bigger than Black Friday. Originally claimed as a celebration for … [Read more...]