Freight forwarding business Banks & Lloyd has moved its head office to new premises in Wilmslow town centre to accommodate growth and adapt to new ways of working after the pandemic. The company, which celebrates its 46th year in business this year, also has a base in Spain and specialises in … [Read more...]
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New Managing Director appointed to lead Manchester Airport
Chris Woodroofe has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Manchester Airport, operators Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has announced. His appointment follows a previous role serving as Chief Operating Officer at London Gatwick Airport from 2016 to 2020, where Chris oversaw a step-change … [Read more...]
Gulf Air launches direct link to Bahrain from Manchester Airport
Gulf Air are set to launch direct flights from Manchester Airport to Bahrain, providing a further connectivity boost to those travelling between the North-west and the Middle East. 28,000 people per year travel between Bahrain and Manchester Airport’s catchment, with a further 2,000,000 … [Read more...]
Jobs fair to showcase hundreds of vacancies at Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport and other employers based on site are to host a jobs fair in South Manchester on Tuesday 24th May. Arranged by airport operator, Manchester Airports Group, in partnership with Manchester City Council, the Department of Work and Pensions, and Manchester Airport Academy, the … [Read more...]
Greater powers for local leaders announced in new Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill
New plans to enshrine the government’s Levelling Up Agenda into law have been announced, including plans to give local leaders greater power over regeneration and housing. The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill will give more UK regions the opportunity to create local mayors with greater devolved … [Read more...]
Two top accolades for Congleton link road
The £90 million Congleton link road has scooped two prestigious awards from the Institute of Highways Engineers’ (Mercia Branch) and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation. The link road, which is Cheshire East Council's largest infrastructure project to date, won 'Large Project … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport reveals progress on recruitment ahead of peak summer season
Following a far-reaching recruitment drive, more than 1,600 people applied for jobs at Manchester Airport in April, with 500 new colleagues currently going through security training and vetting processes. 60 new recruits have already joined the operation in April, with a further 200 new recruits … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport announces new direct flight to Kuwait
Kuwait Airways is to begin flying from Manchester Airport for the first time in welcome news for the 49,000 people each year who already travel from the airport's catchment to the Middle Eastern nation. The direct flight to Kuwait from Manchester will launch on 1st May 2022, improving connections … [Read more...]
Air Canada resumes seasonal Manchester to Toronto service
Canadian flag carrier, Air Canada, has confirmed its non-stop seasonal service between Manchester Airport and Toronto will resume this summer. Flights will operate five-times weekly from 1st June to 30th September, reconnecting the North with Canada's main financial hub and with flights planned … [Read more...]
Terminal Three to fully reopen at Manchester Airport
Terminal Three is set to reopen fully at Manchester Airport from 22nd April, as the easing of coronavirus restrictions worldwide continues to drive demand for air travel. The terminal partially reopened on 27th March for arrivals and some departures for select airlines, after first closing at the … [Read more...]
Cheshire East misses out on Bus Back Better funding
Cheshire East Council has missed out on securing government funding for improving local bus services in the borough. 31 local authorities were selected to receive the Bus Back Better funding, and, along with many other more rural areas, Cheshire East Council has expressed its disappointment at … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport MD announces departure
Karen Smart, MD of Manchester Airport, has stood down from her role after two years; the announcement comes amid ongoing passenger disruption due to staffing challenges at the airport. A Manchester Airports Group (MAG) statement said that Smart, who had previously held positions at MAG’s East … [Read more...]