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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:
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Learn to change the world in an hour
Placard making workshop
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Current Affairs
Chris Green Coordinates Letter to Andy Burnham on Critical Policing Report
Chris Green MP, along with all Greater Manchester Conservative MPs has written to the Mayor of Greater Manchester and Police Crime Commissioner (PCC), Andy Burnham, to request action is taken in response to the damning report from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC).
HMIC had already warned Greater Manchester Police about…
News
Greater Manchester Must Have its own Parliament
When George Osborne announced an elected mayor for Greater Manchester, the news was met with optimism, dismay, and confusion, with some labelling it illegitimate without a referendum.
Nobody…
Government Fund New GMP Violent Crime Unit
A special unit designed to help tackle serious violence and prevent young people in Greater Manchester being drawn into it will receive £3,370,000.
The funding will be invested in Violence…
Salford Labour U-turn on Green Space
Salford Conservatives have slammed the ruling Labour party after a U-turn over green space.
The Labour controlled council approved only a partial Local Plan, which left out precious green space…
Business
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…
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…
Economy
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 Hale.
JAW’s young and dynamic team moved over from 2a Ashfield Road to 124 Ashley Road last week, taking on a 1500 sq ft self-contained office suite…
Current Affairs
Northern MP’s to send letter to Boris Johnson
The government is facing growing pressure from over 50 northern Tory MP's who want to see a change to the Homes England housing formula, which they accuse of being biased…
Labour Slammed for Green Belt Scrutiny
On 2nd of November 2020, Trafford Council’s Labour-led Executive took the decision to approve the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) and approve the commencement of…
News
Former Labour Councillor charged with Child Porn
A former Labour Oldham councillor has been charged with download child pornography.
The former Hollywood councillor, Martin Judd, appeared at Manchester Minshull Street yesterday.
He faced…
Appeal Following Knifepoint Robberies In Walkden
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a string of robberies in a park in Walkden.
Five reports of robberies in Parr Fold Park were reported to have taken place between 5 January and 8…
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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
GMP Chief Constable Resigns
Statement from Chief Constable Ian Hopkins:
These are challenging times for Greater Manchester Police. The…
Conservatives increase GMP budget by £35m
Greater Manchester Police is set to receive an additional £35.1m in its funding next year, thanks to the…
Home Secretary writes to Andy Burnham with ‘deep concerns’ over damning Police Report
Home Secretary Priti Patel has written to Andy Burnham with ‘deep concerns’ over a damning report showed that…
Free Transport for Grammar Schools under Attack by Labour
Trafford Council has commenced a consultation over changes it is proposing regarding free travel for some…