Avanti West Coast has been granted a contract extension to continue running the West Coast Main Line franchise for a further six months, the Department of Transport has confirmed. The six month extension will run until 15th October 2023, following progress made by the rail company in improving … [Read more...]
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New devolution deal brings Greater Manchester closer to integrated bus, tram and train ticketing
Following the announcement of a 'trailblazer' new devolution deal for Greater Manchester, further details have been revealed about how this will shape the city-region's plans for transport. In addition to a new funding model for the city-region in devolved areas, Greater Manchester will also … [Read more...]
10 Greater Manchester projects selected for pilot Innovation Accelerator programme
10 Greater Manchester projects will receive funding and support as part of the city-region's pilot Innovation Accelerator programme. Greater Manchester, alongside Glasgow city-region and the West Midlands, will share £100 million in funding from the Department for Science, Innovation and … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels backs first National Conveyancing Week
Stockport law firm, SAS Daniels, is lending its support to the inaugural National Conveyancing Week, taking place from 20th to 24th March. National Conveyancing Week is a nationwide initiative aiming to shine a light on the role of conveyancers in the home moving process. It has been launched to … [Read more...]
Life Leisure raise over £500 for Comic Relief
A team of super-fit fundraisers sprinted their way around the whole of Stockport on Friday, March 17th to raise money for Comic Relief. The Forrest Gump inspired challenge, which was organised by staff at Life Leisure, saw 10 participants run or cycle an impressive 19.5 miles around the town, … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport connects with small businesses at ‘Meet the Buyers’ event
Manchester Airport hosted its inaugural ‘Meet the Buyers’ event, with more than 200 attendees from over 100 local businesses taking the opportunity to connect directly with key prospective clients in the Greater Manchester area. Small and medium-sized businesses in sectors as varied as … [Read more...]
FlixBus partners with Stockport coach company
Coach network FlixBus is teaming up with Stockport based operator Belle Vue Manchester to launch a daily service between major cities across the North. The partnership will see Belle Vue serve passengers travelling between Manchester, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Newcastle. Services … [Read more...]
Stockport digital project awarded funding to improve hospital discharges to social care
A project to overcome the blockages to hospital discharges for those waiting to go into adult social care in Stockport has secured funding from the government's Local Digital Fund. Stockport Council has been awarded £82,000 from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) … [Read more...]
Drivers urged to Get On Board in TfGM Spring campaign
Greater Manchester residents are being urged to leave the car at home and take advantage of cheaper bus fares and improved walking and cycling infrastructure. Amid growing concerns about the cost-of-living crisis and the impact of car journeys on the environment, thousands of people every day … [Read more...]
easyJet launches flights between Manchester and Istanbul
Istanbul in Turkey has become the latest new destination to join easyJet’s extensive short-haul network, with a brand new route from Manchester Airport. The new route will be the first easyJet flights to Turkey's largest city, and add to existing popular connections between Manchester and the … [Read more...]
Chancellor announces 2023 Spring Budget
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has delivered his 2023 Spring Budget, setting out plans for levelling up all parts of the UK and restoring growth to the UK economy. The Chancellor's first Budget since taking on the role in October 2022 comes against a backdrop of slow economic growth, … [Read more...]
North-west reacts to 2023 Spring Budget
Business leaders from across the North-west and the rest of the UK have shared their reactions to yesterday’s Spring Budget from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. In his first Budget as Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt set out his plans to grow the economy against a backdrop of stagnant growth and high inflation. A … [Read more...]
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