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Manchester to Seattle flights take to the skies

The spirit of Seattle took off on it's inaugural flight from Manchester to Seattle at an American jazz-themed event. 250 lucky customers on Sunday’s inaugural flight were swept up in the Seattle spirit at check-in with an invitation to a gate celebration. At the gate, a jazz band created a party … [Read more...]

Free Parking in Stockport Town Centre

Totally Stockport is providing free parking in Stockport Town Centre from June 1st for an initial period of 3 months.  Part of Stockport’s Business Improvement District’s (BID) remit is to address issues that have been raised that may be impacting on the numbers of people coming in to enjoy the … [Read more...]

80th Birthday Celebrations Take Off at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport's 80th birthday celebrations are set for take off as part of a wide-ranging programme of activity with passengers, communities and colleagues past and present. The airport’s “oak” anniversary celebrations will emphasise its regional roots and global branches, telling the story of … [Read more...]

Major changes to the MOT test are now live!

The DVSA has introduced changes to the MOT test with new rules effective as of Sunday 20th May. As the first Ministry of Transport test - MOT's - are carried out under the new legislation, Stockport based John Delany Motors have put together a summary of the changes. Although there won’t be much … [Read more...]

Ethiopian Airlines to fly from Manchester to Addis Ababa

Manchester Airport has secured flights into the heart of Africa, from Manchester to Addis Ababa, with Ethiopian Airlines, connecting 400,000 from the North to the world’s most important markets. Starting on 1st December, Ethiopian Airlines today confirmed it will operate a four-times-a-week service … [Read more...]

Support gathers speed for Woodhead railway to re-open

Plans to re-open rail tunnels between Manchester and Sheffield along the Woodhead railway line are gathering public support. Campaigners say the tunnels, which closed in 1981, would ease congestion, keep freight moving in the winter months and have a positive impact on the environment reducing the … [Read more...]

ABI Announces Insurance Company Bankrupt

The Association of British Insures - ABI - has announced that Danish firm Lima and Alpha Insurance have been declared bankrupt. The announcement came yesterday evening and the IBA warned that all fleet insurance policies with Lima / Alpha Insurance are cancelled with immediate effect from … [Read more...]

Bramhall based Calldrip secures Renault UK contract

151 Renault car dealerships, including Lookers in Stockport, are set to benefit from the latest speed of response technology from Bramhall-based Calldrip. As part of its ‘Instant Connect Programme’, Renault has employed the technology to boost sales and conversions and is the first car manufacturer … [Read more...]

Stockport Rail Festival celebrates 50 years of steam at Edgeley

Northern rail industry partners are coming together to take part in the Stockport Community Rail Gala to commemorate 50 years since steam trains ended, and the impact rail has had on the town. The gala will also celebrate 50 years since the closure of Stockport Edgeley locomotive depot, an iconic … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport launches Northern Ireland campaign

Manchester Airport has launched a new marketing campaign to attract passengers from Northern Ireland to its long-haul network.  The multi-platform campaign aims to target the 135,000 passengers a year that currently connect to long haul routes via other UK airports.  Manchester Airport’s campaign … [Read more...]

Work begins on Stockport Mersey Bridge link road

Work creating a direct link road across the new Mersey Bridge linking the new interchange and the A6 has begun in Stockport town centre.  Linking Swaine Street with Astley Street, just east of Stockport viaduct, the new 38 metre Mersey Bridge will provide a two-way link for buses, taxis, cyclists … [Read more...]

VLM to launch new flights from Manchester to Belgium

Leading Belgian airline, VLM, will launch new services from Manchester to Belgium - into Antwerp and Ostend-Bruges - from 1 October 2018. The airline will serve Antwerp twice daily Monday to Friday, with daily flights over the weekend. Additionally, the Ostend-Bruges service will operate once a … [Read more...]