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80 Oak Trees Celebrate Manchester Airport 80th Birthday

Communities across the region are being given the chance to apply for a commemorative oak tree and time capsule as part of Manchester Airport 80th birthday celebrations. The UK’s third largest airport announced earlier in the year its intention to plant 80 oak trees to mark the milestone, as part … [Read more...]

Northern Rail strike prompts renewed call for action

A Northern Rail strike and a bank holiday weekend of chaos affecting the north of the UK has prompted renewed calls for a train trouble-shooter.    As rail passengers suffered a weekend of travel chaos, the Mayor of Greater Manchester has reiterated calls for an independent … [Read more...]

Bumper passenger numbers expected at Manchester Airport

Today is expected to see huge passenger numbers at Manchester Airport at the start of the summer bank holiday weekend. 110,000 passengers are due to depart from or arrive at Manchester Airport’s three terminals. The most popular destinations this weekend include Palma, Dubai and … [Read more...]

Stunning images of Manchester Airport £1bn transformation

One year of construction on the Manchester Airport £1bn transformation, the biggest investment project in its history, with the release of 'stunning' images showing the work completed so far. Work continuing at pace on scheme with first pier and aircraft stands set to open in 2019 More than … [Read more...]

Book now for Venturefest North West

Venturefest North West, the region’s annual innovation event, is returning for its 5th and biggest year yet, when it arrives at Manchester Central on 13 September. Run by GC Business Growth Hub working with regional partners, Venturefest North West brings together the region’s innovators, … [Read more...]

Stockport Council leader issues statement on rail issues

Following letters to Arriva Rail North and Transport for Greater Manchester, Stockport Council leader Cllr Alex Ganotis met with Northern Rail to raise concerns about current services. He said: “I made it very clear to Northern Rail that rail services play a central role in Stockport – … [Read more...]

Ryanair cancellations cause havoc across Europe

Ryanair cancellations are causing havoc as the summer holiday season gets set to reach its peak so what should you do if your flight is cancelled?  Ryanair cancellations have accounted for one sixth of its flights today, which has impacted 400 flights in Europe and left many travellers unable to … [Read more...]

Iron Maiden’s TROOPER beer a big hit with Virgin customers

Virgin Trains has partnered with rock legends Iron Maiden and Stockport based brewery Robinsons to offer their customers one of the most unique beers around, TROOPER. The multiple award-winning TROOPER beer, which takes its name from the classic IRON MAIDEN song of the same name, is now available … [Read more...]

Emergency Services Exercise at Manchester Airport

Today, Tuesday 31st July, an emergency services exercise will take place at Manchester Airport enabling the Airport and Emergency Services to test their emergency procedures. The emergency services exercise will take place in the Bollin Valley area and will see a large-scale response from the … [Read more...]

“Northern Rail Chaos Needs PM Intervention”

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has today called on the Prime Minister to intervene to solve the chaos on Northern Rail and the railways in the North. The introduction of an emergency timetable by Northern Rail, which saw trains cancelled and angry passengers, has not led to any meaningful … [Read more...]

Call for tighter regulations for taxi and private hire companies

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is calling for tighter regulations for taxi and private hire companies to help improve standards for its customers. He is asking the people across Greater Manchester to give their views on a range of topics, from public safety to vehicle standards and driver … [Read more...]