Liverpool to fall silent to remember Hillsborough victims on 33rd anniversary
Liverpool will fall silent to remember the 97 victims of the Hillsborough disaster on its 33rd anniversary.
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Has Greater Manchester has been ‘short changed’ on buses?
Labour councillors say Greater Manchester has been ‘short changed’ by the government over transport reforms. They’re calling for a £120 million ‘shortfall’ to be made up after money offered to the region for its ambitious plans for a franchised bus service fell short of what leaders actually asked for.
From Andy Burnham and Maxine Peake to Irvine Welsh - south Manchester bar brings back star-studded DJ event
For an unassuming neighbourhood bar, Electrik in Chorlton has had more than its fair share of star turns. Thanks to its famous ‘One Deck’ nights, where renowned music fans have free reign to play what they like on a single turntable, it’s caused roadblocks in the past.
LIVE updates from Manchester Airport on Sunday as passengers hope to avoid long queues
Sunday is set to be another busy at Manchester Airport as many passengers jet off on their Easter holidays.
LIVE updates from Manchester Airport as busy weekend expected amid queuing chaos and staffing crisis
Saturday is set to be another busy day at Manchester Airport, as passengers continue to arrive hours before their flights in anticipation of huge queues.
'I just hope we get there': The view from Manchester Airport as staff gear up for busy weekend
With huge delays and chaotic scenes in recent weeks, Manchester Airport passengers had been warned to arrive early. Staff shortages have been blamed for the huge queues that have recently blighted the airport, once the jewel in the region's crown and still crucial to its economy.
'We don't have the staff for the level of service passengers deserve' - Manchester Airport boss writes apology letter
The chief executive of Manchester Airports Group has written an open apology to passengers, warning that peak-time queues of up to 90 minutes are likely to continue until the summer in a frank admission that there is no short-term fix for the staffing crisis.
Read the letter from Manchester Airports Group CEO Charlie Cornish in full following weeks of travel chaos
Passengers at Manchester Airport have faced a turbulent month, with staff shortages leading to huge security queues, baggage delays and missed flights for passengers. In recent days, arrivals have even abandoned their luggage due to the wait.