At a national summit to mark the start of Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Week today, Chris Boardman will be joined by UK Cycling and Walking Commissioners and city leaders to call upon the government to stop millions being wasted on poor infrastructure. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Stockport … [Read more...]
News for: Transport
Qatar Airways increases flight frequency from Manchester Airport
Qatar Airways, the multiple award-winning airline, is increasing its flight frequency from Manchester Airport to three flights per day from 14th June in another show of confidence in the UK market. The route launched in April 2003 and went double-daily in February 2011. The move to the triple … [Read more...]
Government backs Greater Manchester’s plans for carbon neutral living by 2038
GREATER Manchester’s ambitious and ground-breaking plans to become carbon neutral, creating the UK’s leading green and digital city-region, have been backed by Government in the city-region’s new Local Industrial Strategy. As part of the strategy, the UK’s first city-region Clean Growth Mission … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport calls on Government for firm commitment to the North
As the Government’s consultation on the future of UK aviation comes to a close in a matter of days, the UK’s third biggest airport today called for a firm commitment to the North, as it edged closer to an historic high of 30m passengers. Last month saw the airport reach 28.9m annual passengers, … [Read more...]
Former Stockport Council CEO Examines Manchester Region’s New Agenda
Former Stockport Council CEO Eamonn Boylan is joining a panel at an event organised by Place North West to examine Manchester's New Agenda. With a new decade approaching, Manchester and the region faces a pivotal moment in its history as it moves from regional hub to international destination … [Read more...]
Belle Vue Drives Off with Honours at UK Coach Awards
A driver at Stockport bus and coach hire firm Belle Vue Manchester has been crowned the UK's best at the UK Coach Awards. Miguel González was named top UK coach driver at the 2019 UK Coach Awards. He was among a clutch of Belle Vue winners at the 11th annual awards, a national scheme which … [Read more...]
Easter Getaway Boosts 8% growth at Manchester Airport
The Easter break boosted growth at Manchester Airport who saw an 8% year on year increase in its passenger numbers in April. It sees the annual rolling passenger total reach 28.8 million for the first time ever. The UK’s third largest airport saw nearly 2.4m people fly through its three terminals … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport announce PremiAir Passenger Packages
Manchester Airports Group - MAG - has announced more details of what passengers can expect from its new and innovative private terminal at Manchester Airport, PremiAir. With a range of options for guests to choose from, PremiAir is designed for passengers who are looking to add an extra level … [Read more...]
Northern leaders call for an aviation strategy for the North
Northern leaders are calling for an ‘aviation strategy for the North’ to ensure its position on the global stage The North outperforms London according to forthcoming NatWest Northern Powerhouse PMI (Purchase Managers Index) reportGovernment must establish Northern airports as ‘beating heart’ of … [Read more...]
Big Bike Revival – campaign to save Greater Manchester’s 835,000 unloved bikes
Cycling charity, Cycling UK has launched its Big Bike Revival to rescue the estimated 834,661 unused and unloved bikes in Greater Manchester and get more people cycling. The national cycling charity believes there are as many as 16.6 million bikes languishing in sheds or garages across England … [Read more...]
MAG secures £350m in UK bond market
MAG, the UK’s leading airport group, has successfully raised £350m in the UK capital markets through the issuance of a 25 year bond, at a competitive interest rate coupon of 2.875%. MAG has disclosed that the order book for the bond was 4 times oversubscribed, totalling c.£1.4bn. MAG plans to use … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic Seek Local Talent to Headline The Roxy, Los Angeles
To celebrate the new route between Manchester and Los Angeles, Virgin Atlantic has today announced the search for the North’s next big thing on the music scene to experience a career launching opportunity – flying to LA to play a gig at iconic live music venue, The Roxy. With the help of Andy … [Read more...]
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