Pilots showcase their skills to land during Storm Ellen as strong winds batter Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport, said: “It’s pleasing to see the long overdue introduction of an island-by-island approach to travel corridors. While this will initially mean restrictions to travel to some Greek islands, it should enable key markets like the Balearics and Canaries to be opened up more quickly.“However, now we need to refine the wider travel corridor system to enable a targeted approach to low-risk regions within mainlands.

Manchester Airport in November 2018 as a passenger prepared to head to Dubai.

Manchester Airport have issued a series of updates as they prepare to close one of their busy terminals once again this week.As the hub reaches what would be peak holiday season under usual circumstances, passenger numbers still remain low amid uncertainty around travel during the coronavirus pandemic.As a result, from Wednesday (September 2), flights will operate from two terminals instead of the usual three until further notice.Passengers are being advised to check with their airline to

June 6, 1969 and never came back.Since then, her daughter Linda Chapman has never given up hope that she will find her mum.Detectives investigating her disappearance have now released a special computer generated image to show how Isabella might look today.They hope it will bring them new leads in the case and will finally give Linda and her brothers Stephen and Richard the answers they so desperately need.“I just want to know, one way or another,” Linda says.“I don’t feel like I can sit on

straight to your inbox There is a very different feel at Manchester City Women as Ellen White prepares to start her second season at the club. For a start, the England season is fit to start this weekend as they take on Chelsea in the first Community Shield for 12 years, having been forced to sit out her first few months as a Blue last year with injury.Renewing rivalries with Chelsea first up is a daunting but excellent opportunity.

The boss of Manchester Airport has slammed 'government inaction' for hurting the country's aviation industry. Charlie Cornish, CEO of Manchester Airports Group, says quarantine is leading to millions of cancelled holidays, damaging the economy and risking jobs.Last August, Manchester Airport recorded its busiest day in the hub's 82-year history as more than 115,000 people flew to or from one of 210 destinations.

Wigan, on Tuesday evening. As Storm Francis batters the region, 'low lying land, roads and farmland' in the area could be at risk of flooding.The warning covers an area of Mosley Common Road and Worsley Business Park between 5.30pm and 7pm.With further rainfall predicted over the next 24 hours, the Environment Agency has warned that river levels in the area could reach as high as 1.1 metres.In a statement on its website, it added: "We are closely monitoring the situation.

hereForecasters say the rain and wind will continue into the evening, and persist through the first half of the night, but the rain will  gradually ease towards dawn.The conditions are down to a deep area of low pressure crossing the UK, bringing wind gusts of 60 mph and potentially 70 mph in exposed western locations, as well as heavy rain for many.Things are expected to improve by Wednesday, with early rain quickly dying out, leaving a mostly dry but cloudy morning with light winds.There will

straight to your inboxThe signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United's number one priority for the summer window, but the club have so far been frustrated in their pursuit of the England international.United’s interest in the 20-year-old is long-standing, but negotiations between Dortmund and the Reds over a transfer of the winger have reached an impasse.Dortmund set an initial deadline of August 10 for any deal to take place but that was missed and not taken

Sunday Times. The unknown murderer could still be at large, it is claimed.

Storm Francis is set to hit most parts of the UK on Tuesday, including across Greater Manchester.

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for wind and rain as another storm draws closer in the wake of last week's Storm Ellen. Forecasters say a deep area of low pressure will cross the UK from tonight, bringing gusts of wind up to 70mph.A yellow wind warning is in force for the whole of Wales and most of England, including Greater Manchester, until midday on Wednesday.

Strong winds and gales could batter Greater Manchester tomorrow and Wednesday, according to forecasters.A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for the region on Tuesday and Wednesday by the Met Office.The weather warning covers a large part of England and Wales, from Lancashire in the north down to the south coast.The strong winds could bring some delays to road, rail, air and ferry, disruption to journeys, delays for high-sided vehicles, and some short term power loss for businesses

Manchester Airport will close one of its terminals in September after monitoring 'travel patterns of airlines and passengers'.

FREE digital courses, including tailored one-to-one tuition, at its various centres across the city and learners have found a range of benefits already.Sue, from South Manchester, enrolled on a course at Wythenshawe Forum after losing her job due to health issues. “I needed another avenue into work, as I could no longer stand all day,” she said.

published by NHS England, includes hospital discharges from March 20,  the first day of national lockdown, until August 9.

Up to 6,000 children who normally would have been referred to social services in Greater Manchester have potentially been missed during lockdown.Social care professionals are calling for a change in approach to tackle the ‘hidden harm’ faced by children who are stuck at home with abusive family members while schools remain closed.Alison Alexander, the CEO of children’s services support organisation Cornerstone, said referrals have dropped in many parts of the UK by 50pc, and by up to 75pc in

Many of the cases which end up before the courts relate to young people.But many defendants who end up in the dock are also of more advanced years - proving the benefit of experience doesn't always stop people from straying onto the wrong side of the law.Here are some of the most shocking cases involving older people to appear in Manchester court's in recent months.Court, 70, carried out an arson attack after vowing to 'sort out' a family he lived near.Court was angered after his neighbours left