Manchester’s overcrowded trains ‘misery’ will be over by 2025, says Nick Clegg
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg promises to improve Northern transport links by 2025
Oyster cards on track for Manchester… but will they work? Here’s the city’s verdict
As Manchester gets used to the idea of being earmarked as the centre of a ‘Northern Powerhouse’, Chancellor George Osborne has been busy outlining his vision for a metropolitan reform.
Plane ‘creaking like mad’ forced to make emergency landing at Manchester Airport due to technical fault
All 278 passengers on a Thomas Cook flight to Turkey landed safely after the plane was returned to Manchester Airport due to a technical fault.
Get yourself connected: George Osborne backs £15billion transport plan for northern five-city alliance
A £15billion plan asking for improvements to transport between five northern cities has been backed by Chancellor George Osborne at a speech in Manchester.
So… how do we do this? Nick Clegg wants YOUR ideas on how to make Manchester a northern powerhouse
The Liberal Democrats leader also suggested Leeds and neighbouring Sheffield could also get on board to build an economic centre to rival southern juggernaut London – as suggested by the Chancellor in Manchester last month.
Trains into Manchester cancelled due to ‘trespasser’ falling onto railway tracks from bridge near Birchwood
Trains between Liverpool and Manchester have been delayed by almost an hour after a man was reportedly hit by a train near Birchwood, near Warrington.
Bare if you dare: Cyclists gear up for stark journey as World NAKED Bike Ride Day comes to Manchester
North West’s leg of World Naked Bike Ride Day, which in previous years has seen up to 100 cyclists ride in the buff, takes place on Friday, June 6
Care for a ride? Revolutionary taxi firm Uber launches app bookings in Manchester – with FREE rides all week
Manchester taxi users will now be able to enjoy ‘safer journeys and quicker bookings’ by using an app to book their private hire trips – and they are offering all journeys FREE until Sunday.
Prom wars – revenge of the stitch: Manchester mums spend almost £500 on prom gear for teens, claims survey
Manchester mums are willing to spend almost £500 to ensure their child is the belle of the ball, according to a survey.
Cutting costs, not corners: Theory test price slash for young motorists on the horizon
The cost of driving theory tests could be cut by 25% with new proposed changes by the government, falling from £31 to £25.
Buy the ticket, THEN take the ride: Pre-booked buses will save money and time, says Manchester councillor
Amid austerity measures facing Manchester’s public transport services, Councillor Chappell believes introducing a scheme similar to London’s oyster card system would save valuable funds