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Manchester Airport’s Terminal Two Extension Is Handed Over From Laing O’Rourke
Today sees the delivery of a major milestone for the Manchester Airport Transformation Programme with Laing O’Rourke’s completion of the main build phase of the Terminal Two Extension (known as sectional completion 210a).
The milestone is a hugely significant achievement coming a little over two and half years since MAG signed the contract with…
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Guardian Events this weekend in Manchester
Are you in Manchester this weekend? We’ve partnered with Manchester International Festival and have several exciting free events at The House of Unrest, celebrating the spirit of activism and how protest can change the world! Read more and sign up here:
Reform Radio Live
Learn to change the world in an hour
Placard making workshop
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Current Affairs
Former Lib Dem Councillor Greg Stanton Joins Labour
Greg Stanton, formerly a Liberal Democrat councillor for Didsbury West, has officially joined the Labour Party and will sit in Manchester City Council as a Labour councillor.
Stanton joining the Labour Party now means that every ward in Manchester City Council now has a Labour representative.
In a letter to his…
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Manchester United Foundation launches fundraising campaign to expand response to the Covid-19 crisis
Manchester United Foundation is launching a major fundraising campaign to expand its long-term response to the coronavirus pandemic, with a focus on the social and economic impacts on young people.
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Multi-billion-pound road and railway investment to put nation on path to recovery
Journeys on local roads, railways and motorways will be smoother and safer thanks to a multi-billion-pound infrastructure package, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps will announce today.
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John Leech Slams scrutiny over Coronavirus transport crisis
The Liberal Democrats have accused the Chair of Greater Manchester Transport Committee (GMTC) of deliberately blocking scrutiny and avoiding input from across the region.The Chair of GMTC,…
Business
Free Business Growth Seminar Coming to Manchester in March
Alexander & Co launches the breakfast networking event as part of a series of seminars to take place
City centre chartered accountant firm Alexander & Co has announced a complimentary…
Lord Mayor of London calls on innovative Northern firms to join him abroad
The Lord Mayor of London, William Russell, will this week (21 & 22 November) visit two leading UK finance hubs, Manchester and Leeds, calling on northern firms to join him on upcoming trade…
Virgin Atlantic to create new Manchester hub following Thomas Cook collapse
Manchester could be home to a new Virgin Atlantic network hub, according to the airline’s Executive Vice President-Commercial, Juha Jarvinen who touts Thomas Cook’s demise could see the company offer…
Economy
Bolton Business Ramps Up Production To Help Hospitals Worldwide
Vernacare has been providing the NHS with infection control products for 50 years, but since the outbreak of Coronavirus the global demand for its single-use disposable containers and macerators has reached an unprecedented scale.
The Lancashire based healthcare company has increased production by 60%, as healthcare facilities follow…
Current Affairs
Will Elections Delay Mean New Entrants In Manchester Mayoral Race?
The Government's announcement of delaying Local and Mayoral elections by 12-months will have sent shockwaves through political circles, but few have asked how it will change…
‘Disproportionate’ number of sexual assault victims have learning disabilities, research suggests
A disproportionately high number of people with learning disabilities are victims of sexual assault, new research suggests.
Dr Rabiya Majeed‐Ariss, Research Associate at…
News
Government ‘fails’ Trafford residents when it comes to promises on law and order
Central government is ‘failing’ Trafford residents by not providing sufficient funds to pay for adequate policing, according to a local Labour politician.
Cllr Mike Freeman, Executive member for…
Former Lib Dem Councillor Greg Stanton Joins Labour
Greg Stanton, formerly a Liberal Democrat councillor for Didsbury West, has officially joined the Labour Party and will sit in Manchester City Council as a Labour councillor.
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Clubbing in the Manchester Art Gallery: the unusual clash happens next Saturday
The Manchester Art Gallery will open its doors to an unpredictable event that gathers art and music together. On…
Brand New Late-Night Bar and Club, Vanitas, to open in Manchester Hall
A glamorous new late-night bar and club is set to launch in Bridge Street’s Manchester Hall. Vanitas will…
Monster Invasion Manchester
Look out, look up, beware. The monsters are coming! Climbing up buildings and hiding in the trees. Miss them at…
Trick or Treat Trail in Manchester City Centre
Type:Halloween in the City
Manchester City Centre, Manchester, M4 1AZGet your spook on courtesy of this creepy…
Local News
Woman Arrested In Connection With Murder Of 7-Year-Old In Bolton
A woman has been arrested following the murder of a little girl in Bolton.
Earlier today (Sunday 22 March…
NCA warn that organised crime groups may try to exploit coronavirus
The National Crime Agency today warned that organised crime groups may try to exploit the coronavirus outbreak to…
Police Hunt Fake Police Officer Following Post Office Robbery
Police investigating a robbery at a post office in Manchester have released CCTV images of a man they would like…
Eamonn O’Neal Appointed New High Sheriff Of Greater Manchester
A FORMER Managing Editor of the Manchester Evening News has been chosen by the Queen as the next High Sheriff of…