Most Bee Network bus services in Greater Manchester will run as normal this weekend, as unions have called off strikes that had been planned to take place on 10th, 11th and 13th October. Staff at Bee Network bus operators running the majority of services in Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and South … [Read more...]
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Turkish Airlines celebrates three decades of Manchester flights
Turkey's flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, has celebrated 30 years of flights connecting Manchester Airport to the country's largest city, Istanbul. The airline currently operates 28 weekly flights from Manchester Airport to Istanbul Airport, providing a convenient and seamless connection between … [Read more...]
Major economic boost for the North as Manchester Airport adds Delhi route and daily services to India
The North is set for a major economic boost thanks to a new direct air route to India's capital, Delhi, from Manchester Airport. The service will be operated by India’s biggest airline – IndiGo – and has been tipped to accelerate the benefits of the new UK-India trade deal by helping businesses … [Read more...]
Stagecoach and Metroline bus drivers confirm further strike action
Two Bee Network bus operators, Stagecoach and Metroline, are to proceed with further strike action, affecting the majority of services in Stockport. Unite the Union has confirmed that drivers at First have called off further action after voting to accept a revised pay offer. However, both … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport highlights European connectivity for football fans from across the North
Manchester Airport is ready to welcome football fans from across the North and the Midlands as clubs begin their European campaigns. With the biggest route network of any UK airport outside London – more than 200 destinations served by 50 airlines – Manchester Airport is in many case the only … [Read more...]
Town centre bridge renamed after hero steam locomotive driver, John Axon
A bridge in Stockport town centre has been renamed to honour John Axon, the heroic locomotive driver who died trying to stop a runaway train in 1957. Stockport Council has officially renamed Thomson Street Bridge, built in 2022, as the John Axon GC Bridge in memory of the Stockport locomotive … [Read more...]
Consultation launched on future of Clean Air Zone cameras
With plans scrapped to introduce a charging Clean Air Zone on Greater Manchester roads, a consultation has launched to determine the future of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras installed across the city-region. Greater Manchester residents are being invited to give their views on … [Read more...]
Stockport rail passengers reminded of October weekend rail closure
Network Rail is advising passengers of an upcoming rail closure as work continues on the £20 million replacement of the Greek Street Bridge in Stockport. Network Rail will be closing the railway on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October 2025 to allow the project team to continue their work below the … [Read more...]
Metroline bus drivers go ahead with strikes
Bee Network bus drivers at Metroline depots across Greater Manchester have gone ahead with planned strikes, despite drivers at other operators in the city-region calling off industrial action. Trade union, Unite, confirmed on Sunday that drivers at First and Stagecoach would suspend industrial … [Read more...]
Bus operator strike action suspended
Most Greater Manchester bus services will operate as normal this week, as unions have called off three days of strike action that had been planned to start Tuesday 30th September. Pay disputes between staff at three Bee Network bus operators – First, Metroline and Stagecoach – had been set to … [Read more...]
TfGM issues travel update ahead of further industrial action
With industrial action set to impact some Bee Network bus services across the city-region, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is warning passengers on how services will be impacted. Stagecoach, Metroline and First will strike from Tuesday 30th September to Thursday 2nd October, affecting … [Read more...]
Thousands to fly from Manchester to Munich for Oktoberfest
Manchester Airport is gearing up to serve more than 10,000 passengers who are set to fly from the North to Munich for its world-famous Oktoberfest celebrations. The autumn festival, which has been celebrated in the Bavarian city for more than 200 years, began on Saturday 20th September and … [Read more...]
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