Manchester Airport is once again gearing up for a busy February Half Term, with most Covid-19 restrictions dropped for fully-vaccinated travellers from Friday 11 February. More than 600,000 passengers are set to fly through during the school holidays, and passengers are reminded to check the … [Read more...]
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Northern mayors call for the region’s rail plans to be reassessed
Five of the region's city-region and combined authority mayors have written to government to call for rail plans for Northern England to be reassessed. The joint call by mayors representing Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, West and South Yorkshire and the North of Tyne Combined … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport opens doors to new education centre
Manchester Airport has unveiled a new state-of-the-art education centre aimed at inspiring future generations about a career in aviation. Greater Manchester’s Mayor Andy Burnham was on hand to mark the opening of the AeroZone, delivered as part of the airport’s £1 billion transformation … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham sets out Clean Air Zone alternatives to Environment Minister
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has issued a further statement on the planned Clean Air Zone, setting out alternative options for the Secretary of State for the Environment to consider in light of challenges for businesses in complying with new rules. Greater Manchester Combined Authority … [Read more...]
Norwegian to launch direct Manchester to Trondheim flights
Scandinavian airline, Norwegian, has announced it will offer a new direct service from Manchester Airport to Trondheim from 15th August. The twice-weekly flights will offer a direct connection between the Northern hub and Norway's Trøndelag region for the first time. The new link will allow … [Read more...]
Rail company launches new driver recruitment campaign
Rail company, Avanti West Coast, has launched a new recruitment campaign encouraging women to consider a career as a train driver as it looks to add 40 new drivers to its workforce across the UK this year. The business, which operates long-distance services between London to the North-west, North … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham gives further update on Clean Air Zone plans
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has met with the Environment Secretary to discuss changes to the proposed Clean Air Zone and charging scheme for commercial vehicles. Charges for the most polluting commercial vehicles are due to come into effect from May this year as part of a government … [Read more...]
Former Transport Secretary appointed Chair of region’s transport body
Former Transport Secretary and Derbyshire MP, Lord McLoughlin has been appointed Chair of the region's sub-national transport body, Transport for the North (TfN). Lord McLoughlin served as Transport Secretary under David Cameron's Premiership from 2012-16 when TfN was first established and served … [Read more...]
MAG CEO welcomes further relaxation of Covid-19 travel rules
The CEO of the UK's largest airport operator, Manchester Airports Group (MAG), has welcomed the announcement of further relaxation of Covid-19 testing requirements and travel rules for arrivals in the UK. From 11th February, fully vaccinated arrivals will no longer be required to be tested for … [Read more...]
New walking and cycling route proposed to link Heatons with Stockport town centre
Stockport residents are being invited to comment on new proposals for a permanent walking and cycling route between the Heatons and Stockport town centre. The latest proposals to create a safe route for pedestrians and cyclists come following a temporary scheme between Heaton Chapel and the town … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham calls on government to rethink details on HS2 as Parliament to vote to approve Crewe to Manchester leg
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has made a call for government to reconsider plans for how HS2 trains will arrive at Piccadilly station as Parliament prepares to vote on Crewe to Manchester leg of the high-speed rail link to London. Once approved, the ‘High Speed Rail (Crewe-Manchester) … [Read more...]
GM leaders agree to request to pause Phase 2 Clean Air Funds but Phase 1 of Clean Air Zone to go ahead
Greater Manchester leaders have agreed to seek permission from government to pause the opening of Phase 2 of Clean Air Funds in light of challenges for businesses to comply that have emerged since plans were first designed. Phase 1 of the Clean Air Zone will go ahead as planned from 30th May … [Read more...]
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