Trafford Council lends Manchester Airport nearly £13m as part of major loan package

Manchester Airport has become the first in the UK to have a pre-booking system for security to keep passenger queues shorter.

hereIt's a world away from the 2019 flying experience, but the resumption of flights by the airline giant - to be followed on Monday by a raft of other returns including Ryanair's - could mark a crucial turning point for Manchester Airport, with passenger numbers having spiralled from 80,000 to an estimated average of 700 a day in recent months.Meanwhile, more than 75 per cent of the hub's staff have been furloughed with a 10pc pay cut for the entire work force in place until March 2021.So the

hereA video from the scene shows staff mopping up water on the walkway between the main part of the mall and Barton Square.A spokesperson for intu, which owns the Trafford Centre, said: "Unfortunately, parts of Barton Square were flooded as a result of today’s storm."Some areas of Barton Square were closed whilst the clear up operation was completed, but were quickly opened again."The rest of the centre remained open for business as usual." Elsewhere there was also flooding reported at Streford

hereMeanwhile, video footage on Moss Lane, in Timperely, captures heavy downpours and blustery winds.The torrential rain caused some roads to flood and traffic problems.Two lanes of the M602, near Eccles, were shut after they became submerged by water.There were also reports of flooding in Farnworth as well as the Trafford Centre.In Milnrow on Kiln Lane, some cars were left submerged in the water, while the roof collapsed in an Asda in Rochdale.A yellow weather alert had been issued by the Met

hereIn a statement shared across its social media pages this morning, the airport said: "We are moving into the next phase of our Safe System of Travel pilot."Temperature checks will continue to be trialled and passengers will be asked to wear face coverings, but gloves will no longer be required."Covid-19 is an unprecedented challenge for aviation and we are conducting this pilot to better understand how we can increase capacity whilst maintaining passenger safety."We will keep these measures

BirminghamDoncaster SheffieldEast MidlandsGatwickGlasgowHeathrowLeeds BradfordLiverpool John LennonLondon CityLutonManchester AirportNewcastle InternationalStanstedThe EASA said the list was drawn up based on Covid-19 data around confirmed cases.The body said: "EASA determined that the above-mentioned list of airports should be established and maintained to support aircraft and aerodrome operators to put in place an extra layer of protection for the passengers and crew members (namely enhanced

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Oasis singer Liam Gallagher, Take That’s Mark Owen and James’ Tim Booth have helped to lead a virtual singalong for Manchester.

Seven songs were performed during the event, including Oasis' 'Wonderwall'

Mancunians were in fine voice tonight as they took to their doorsteps, balconies and gardens for a mass lockdown singalong.

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Take That’s Mark Owen and former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher are among the music stars hosting a mass doorstep singalong for Manchester in England on Thursday.

Take That’s Mark Owen and former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher are among the music stars hosting a mass doorstep singalong for Manchester on Thursday.

The residents of Greater Manchester are being encouraged to sing on their doorsteps this Thursday (May 28)