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Metro Mayors lay out North West’s Net Zero industrial ambition
Industry leaders, politicians and academic experts have unveiled a manifesto aimed at making the North West the world’s first net zero cluster. The manifesto, released today at the offices of Siemens in Manchester, by Net Zero North West, and fully endorsed in person...
Bolton named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture 2024
Bolton has been named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture 2024 with an award of £50,000 that will support a year-long programme of new events. Bolton Council said the town of culture accolade put the spotlight on ‘remarkable arts, culture and heritage that exists...
£1bn climate tech hub Sustainable Ventures to deliver government-supported hydrogen programme in Manchester
Europe’s largest climate tech hub, Sustainable Ventures, has partnered with independent technology innovation catalyst CPI to help innovative hydrogen startups in Greater Manchester scale over 12 to 18 months using £1.5 million of private investment. Sustainable...
Government sets out next steps on Northern Powerhouse Rail between Manchester and Liverpool
The next steps of development for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) between Manchester and Liverpool have been announced following extensive engagement with local leaders and local MPs by Ministers. The announcement comes after the government’s Network North plan...
First direct flights from Manchester to Shanghai set to deliver boost to North
The launch of a new airline route from Manchester to Shanghai with Juneyao Air has been backed to deliver a major economic and cultural boost by business and community leaders across Greater Manchester and the wider North. The service is the first ever from the...
Bee Network buses rolled out in Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Salford and north Manchester
The second phase of Greater Manchester’s plans to bring bus services back under public control has taken place over the weekend, bringing bus services in Oldham, Rochdale and parts of Bury, Salford and north Manchester into the Bee Network. Mayor of Greater Manchester...