Accessibility improvements for disabled passengers at Manchester Airport praised by watchdog

With the summer holidays now in full swing, more and more people will be taking advantage of the free time by travelling to warmer climates.

Getaways over the summer holiday are well underway as Brits head out for a relaxing break or sunnier climates - and who can blame them with the rain we've faced in the last few days.

Jessie Ware, Confidence Man and Romy are among the acts lined up for the autumn edition of Homobloc in Manchester.The queer block party is set to return to Depot Mayfield on November 4 and, per a press release, is set to welcome “artists, performers, spectators and clubbers to come together and present one of the greatest dancefloor coalitions of the LGBTQ+ community”.Alongside Ware and Confidence Man, Peaches is also set to headline, with further headline DJ sets coming from The Blessed Madonna, David Morales, Avalon Emerson, Horse Meat Disco, LSDXOXO, salute, Sherelle and I. Jordan.The event is set to take over the full expanse of Depot Mayfield, across three main stages in the venue itself, plus additional stages along the street and in the Star & Garter pub located next door.Meanwhile, for the first time in its history, Homobloc is expanding to the venue’s roof space, which will host an array of programming, including cinema screenings, in-session podcasts and talks, acoustic performances, pop-up shops and more.“It’s with great pleasure we unveil the most adventurous Homobloc line-up to date,” promoter Rod Connolly said in a press release.

Plenty of Brits are ditching the UK in an attempt to find some sunshine abroad this week. It's important to keep an eye on your flight information if you're heading off on holiday, especially now airports are getting busy during the summer period.

As the summer holidays continue into their second week, plenty of Brits are ditching the gloomy UK in an attempt to find some sunshine. With airports getting busy, it's important to keep an eye on your flight information if you're heading abroad.

Gooey, the Manchester bakery that got itself a ringing endorsement from R&B icon Lizzo, has landed a new spot at the Trafford Centre. It’s set up in the Selfridges food hall in a smart new concession front and centre of the posh department store.

Erik ten Hag looks set to land his third major signing of the summer this week after Manchester United agreed a fee for Rasmus Hojlund on Saturday.

A fraudster who flew out of Manchester Airport to escape justice after stealing £150,000 from her employer remains on the run. 'Greedy' conwoman Donna Wells stole the huge sum from the charity where she worked.

Passengers were forced to evacuate part of Manchester Airport today with bus services kept away from the scene. Firefighters were seen outside the airport's bus and rail station earlier this afternoon (July 27).

Brits are continuing to make their summer getaway as the school holidays get underway.

Exhausted families arriving back in Manchester from Rhodes have told of the horrific scenes that left their holidays in tatters, with some fleeing their hotels with just their passports and others forced to endure nights on a school floor with complete strangers.

Marcus Rashford has been a mainstay at Manchester United for the last seven years and is set to remain so for the next five at least.

While the summer holidays fill kids with the excitement of having six weeks off school, it can be expensive to keep children fed and entertained during the long break. It can be costly to dine out, but you don’t want to spend the whole holiday in the kitchen either.

Flying can be a stressful experience as there are so many aspects which are outside of your control. One of these is whether your flight is delayed or cancelled.

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, July 19.

It may be the middle of summer but the weather we’ve been experiencing lately feels unseasonably wet and windy. While it’s miserable in the UK you may be dreaming of holidays in more exotic locations.

A wanted businessman was left 'speechless' as he landed at Manchester Airport to find police waiting to arrest him. Anas Bahbaishi flew out to Saudi Arabia from Heathrow four days before he had been due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates Court on May 10.

If you’re jetting off on holiday it’s important to keep updated on the status of your flight. Cancellations or delays can occur at the last minute, impacting scheduled departures.

It’s important to check the status of your flight when going on holiday as it can change on the day. Scheduled departures can be impacted by various factors, which may cause cancellations or delays.

It's a busy time for holidays and lots of people in our region will be jetting off from Manchester Airport.