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Belle Vue boss swaps four wheels for two wheels

Stockport transport company Belle Vue's boss Phil Hitchen swapped four wheels for two to cycle from his Greater Manchester home to Blackpool and back in aid of the hospital where he was once treated for cancer. Phil, aged 53, managing director of Stockport-based bus and coach hire firm Belle Vue … [Read more...]

Microbrewery opening at Manchester Airport

The UK’s first airport microbrewery is set to open at the newly extended terminal 2 at Manchester Airport where beer produced on site will be available to passengers. Joseph Holt brewery and The Restaurant Group are opening The Bridgewater Exchange pub, the venue for Europe’s first … [Read more...]

Stockport saddles up for ‘Cycle to Work Day’

Promoted by Transport for Greater Manchester - TfGM - Stockport businesses are being encouraged support 'Cycle to Work Day' - to get on their bikes on Thursday August 8th. The UK's biggest community cycling event, Cycle to Work Day is for everyone. It doesn't matter if you haven't cycled in years … [Read more...]

Fairhurst retained to seek NTS sites across the UK

Stockport based Fairhurst Estates is on the lookout for either freehold or leasehold sites on behalf of their client, NTS. NTS, whose Head Office is in Regent House on Heaton Lane in Stockport town centre, is looking to expand its successful roadside operation and has asked Fairhurst Estates to … [Read more...]

Bookings Open for PremiAir Private Terminal at Manchester Airport

Passengers can now book Manchester Airport’s new private terminal, PremiAir, with packages starting from just £50. Regardless of the class of their ticket, passengers travelling with partner airlines can now book the PremiAir service for selected dates starting from 11th November 2019, meaning … [Read more...]

San Carlo to open at Manchester Airport in 2020

Manchester Airport today gave passengers a flavour of the future as San Carlo was revealed as one in the first wave of food and drink outlets that will feature in the new “super terminal” being built as part of its £1bn transformation. The list includes a number of iconic brands born-and-bred in … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: VAT – When a car is not a car

For VAT purposes, it’s important to know when a car is not a car - the difference between cars and other vehicles. This is because in most cases, VAT-registered businesses can’t reclaim the VAT when they buy a car. But they may be able to reclaim the VAT when they buy a commercial vehicle, … [Read more...]

Plans set out for Greater Manchester Transport Network System

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority have published plans for the future of the Greater Manchester Transport Network. The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has today launched Our Network, his ten-year plan to create an integrated, modern and accessible public transport … [Read more...]

Government lifts cap on Cycle to work scheme

The government has lifted its cap on the value of bikes and associated safety equipment which can be bought through a cycle to work scheme. Cycling continues to grow in popularity with e-bikes leading the way in getting more and more people using pedal power. With a new emphasis on helping … [Read more...]

Norwegian announces new route from Manchester to Bergen

Norwegian is expanding its Scandinavian network at Manchester Airport with the addition of a new non-stop service to from Manchester to Bergen. Passengers in Manchester and the North West will now be able to explore the Norwegian city of Bergen for less this winter with fares from £43.90 one … [Read more...]