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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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Boxstar Celebrity Boxing Announce Exciting Celebrity Line Up
British sports and tv stars set to battle it out in arena boxing match in front of a 20,000 crowd
Boxstar Celebrity Boxing is bringing celebrity boxing to the UK in a way that has never been done before. The main event - being held on 2nd October at The AO Arena, Manchester - will come following a 10 week reality tv show that promises to bring…
Current Affairs
universal credit cut will hit nearly 300,000 working families in the North West
The TUC has today (Friday) warned that nearly 300,000 working families – and many key worker households – will be worse off in the North West as a result of the government’s planned cut to universal credit.
New analysis published by the union body reveals the regional and local impact cutting universal credit will have on low-paid workers.
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Twelve New Chief Superintendents to Lead GMP Command units
Following a competitive process that saw each prospective candidate interviewed personally by Chief Constable Stephen Watson and Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods, GMP is today (Friday 17 September…
Murder Investigation Launched Following Wilmslow Road Assault
A murder investigation has been launched after a man sadly died following an assault on Wilmslow Road, Manchester.
Officers received a report of a man in his 50s who had been found unconscious…
New BMX track opens in Salford
Young people who wished for a new BMX track have seen their dream come in Little Hulton.
The £250,000 community bike park will be officially unveiled on Thursday August 19 after local young…
Business
Cheshire Digital Agency Launches Store in Hale
Cheshire digital agency aims to revive high streets across the country with its revolutionary new concept.
Altrincham based award-winning agency, JAW Digital, expands to the popular village of…
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…
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…
Economy
GCHQ launch innovation programme for North West businesses
GCHQ, the UK's intelligence and cyber agency, is looking for five ambitious businesses to join its pioneering innovation programme to apply trailblazing technologies to national security challenges.
The GCHQ Innovation Co-Lab, developed in partnership with HOST, the Home of Skills & Technology, is aimed at UK-based digital…
Current Affairs
Health and social care levy could leave workers facing £4,662 national insurance bill
New analysis from the TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) has laid bare the unfair impact of the new health and social care levy, with workers seeing a total national insurance bill of…
Military To Start FUEL Deliveries
Almost 200 Military tanker personnel, 100 of which are drivers, will be deployed from Monday to provide temporary support as part of the government’s wider action to further…
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Salford benefits from £30million boost from developers
Local people are benefitting from a £30million boost from development in Salford.
Since 2010 the city council has secured £29.9million in Section 106 contributions from developers to mitigate the…
Conservatives Slam Scrutiny of Green Belt Development and Congestion Charge
Trafford Council’s Labour Executive has taken the decision to approve the rebranded GMSF, “Places for Everyone” plan, which will result in the release of huge amounts of Green Belt land to build…
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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…
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…
Local News
Piccadilly Councillors Secure £10,000 For Safer Sex Campaign
Following news that the LGBT Foundation's funding relationship with Manchester Pride for the provision of safer…
Appeal Following Robbery of Man in His 60s In Bowdon
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of Robbery and he remains in custody for questioning. At…
Conservatives Call out Labour’s Poor Bin Management
With Trafford’s bin collections continuing to suffer from mismanagement, Conservatives are calling on Labour to…
MU Foundation Launch Inclusive Programme with Wayne Rooney Foundation
Manchester United Foundation has joined forces with the Wayne Rooney Foundation to provide an inclusion…