According to a review of the scheme reported to The Times, the HS2 rail project should go ahead despite costs ballooning to £88 billion and a dramatic drop in the benefit to taxpayers. The leaked document recommends that the incoming government commit to the full high-speed rail network — the … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund tops £3.5m for local groups
Fourteen community groups from across Greater Manchester and Cheshire are celebrating after splitting over £27,000 between them thanks to the Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund, taking the total donated to £3.5 million. Stockport Foodbank at Hazel Grove Baptist church has received £1,169 for … [Read more...]
Elected and business leaders publish first Manifesto for the North
As the country prepares to head to the polls, Northern business and elected leaders have joined forces to publish the first ever Manifesto for the North – outlining the ambition to power up the North with support of the incoming Government. The first of its kind, the Manifesto for the North will … [Read more...]
Transport for the North urge all political parties ‘unleash North’s potential’
Ahead of the start of the General Election 2019 campaigns, Barry White, Chief Executive, Transport for the North has penned a powerful open message to political parties, calling on them to unleash the North’s potential and rebalance decades of underinvestment. Transport for the North, which is … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Our Pass ticket to live music
NOVEMBER'S new wave of opportunities includes the chance for Greater Manchester Our Pass holders to win tickets to watch live music at some of the city region’s most iconic venues. New wave of opportunities includes competition to see one of Manchester music's most exciting young talents: New … [Read more...]
Norwegian’s new route to Bergen from Manchester takes off
Norwegian Airline has commenced a twice-weekly service to Bergen from Manchester giving consumers in the North West a more convenient way to explore the Norwegian city of Bergen. Passengers travelling out on Norwegian’s new service to Bergen were welcomed at check-in at Manchester Airport with … [Read more...]
TfGM warns motorists 48% more likely to be involved in accidents after hour change
Motorists across Greater Manchester are being encouraged by Transport for Greater Manchester - TfGM - to take care on the roads as the days get shorter and winter weather sets in. A recent study carried out by insurance company, Insure the Box, reveals that in the weeks that follow the … [Read more...]
Etihad Airways unveils Manchester City strip on new Dreamliner
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has welcomed the arrival of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, unveiling a special livery design honouring its prestigious partnership with Manchester City Football Club. The aircraft was delivered to Etihad in Abu Dhabi on 18 October 2019, … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport: TUI UK launches extra 440,000 seats for summer 2020
TUI UK has announced their biggest ever holiday programme from Manchester Airport with particular growth in long haul. Additional flights have been added to family favourite destinations Orlando Sanford (Florida), Cancun (Mexico) and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) for its summer 2020 … [Read more...]
Stockport: Travis Brow link road wins industry award
The new Travis Brow Link Road picked up the ‘Project of the Year – over £5million’ award at the CECA (Civil Engineering Contractors’ Association) North West awards ceremony. CECA North West represents more than 70 civil engineering companies of all sizes, with a combined turnover in excess of £2 … [Read more...]
India trade mission deals could generate £45m and 600 jobs to region
An India trade mission has resulted in deals which, if successful, could generate £45m and 600 jobs for Greater Manchester. That’s according to Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, who said a delegation visit he led to Bangladesh and India this month has resulted in a series of deals, … [Read more...]
C&C urge travellers to check paperwork for European travel
As we hurtle towards the Brexit deadline date, Stockport based C&C Insurance Brokers are urging people to check that they have adequate paperwork and cover prior to travelling in Europe. One of the implications of a no deal Brexit is that UK drivers will not be permitted to drive in countries … [Read more...]
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