An inquest has opened into the death of a cyclist who died after being struck by a car at a busy junction in Bolton. Lee Rayner, 52, was killed in the collision on Chorley New Road earlier this month.
17.05.2022 - 17:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Summer is fast approaching and many people will be dreaming of their ideal getaway. Whether it's a long-haul venture to explore one of America's iconic cities, or a trip to a hot European beach resort, holidaymakers are eager to jet off - especially after the travel disruption brought on by the pandemic.
Fewer than half (46%) of consumers said they would cut back on holidays and travel to adjust to the rising cost of living, according to research from Advertising Week Europe. It suggests that cancelling trips already delayed by the pandemic is out of the question for many.
You might already be counting down to your next holiday, or maybe you're still picking your perfect destination. But either way, it's good to know the policies of the airlines you might be travelling with, in case you need to make any adjustments.
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You can be as careful as possible, but a spelling mistake on a passenger form could still slip in. Or perhaps you've tied the knot and forgot to account for your name change on the honeymoon. While other times, plans change and you are left with no choice but to move your trip to a different week.
To help you avoid a holiday blunder, the Manchester Evening News has compiled the passenger name and date change policies from TUI, Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and BA below.
Under TUI's Covid policy, if people are unable to travel due to Covid-related reasons, they can make a fee-free change right up until the day of departure. This is subject to conditions and the holiday must be departing on or before 31 October 2022.
Amendments can still be made to bookings not covered by the Covid policy, but customers will usually
An inquest has opened into the death of a cyclist who died after being struck by a car at a busy junction in Bolton. Lee Rayner, 52, was killed in the collision on Chorley New Road earlier this month.
'Hundreds' of TUI passengers have been left outraged after they received a text from the holiday giant that their trips were cancelled - after a nightmare eight-hour wait in Manchester Airport. Holidaymakers looking to get away for the May half-term say they had a gruelling four-hour wait to get through check-in and security, followed by a four-hour flight delay 'waiting for a pilot'.
Jesse Lingard is set to leave Manchester United this summer after 232 appearances and 35 goals.
A mum who almost lost her eyesight due to her permanent olive tan has warned others about the dangers of using sunbeds without safety goggles. Mum-of-four Cheryl Wilson was told by an optician in April that her 'foggy vision' was the result of a cataract-like growth in her right eye that would have left her partially blind if it went untreated.
A six-year-old boy was forced to sleep on a cold airport floor using a coat as a blanket after easyJet flight delays plunged his family's holiday plans into chaos.
Passengers were thrown into disarray at Manchester Airport this afternoon following a major IT failure for easyJet. The budget airline cancelled nine flights from Manchester in all, with more than 200 across the UK disrupted.
A six-year-old boy lies asleep on a bag covered up in a coat on the cold floor of an airport terminal - a shocking image of yet another family holiday ruined this year. A furious mum has shared photographs of her two young sons trying to sleep at Gatwick Airport after flight delays caused chaos and heartache for dozens of families.
Marcus Rashford has popped the question to his childhood sweet heart Lucia Loi.The Manchester United ace got down on one knee to Lucia while they were away in Hollywood together. Sharing a snap to Instagram, the pair, both 24, could be seen kissing in front of floral heart-shape display made up on white roses, as they were surrounded by flowers, sparklers and candles. He titled the snap with the date he asked Lucia to be his wife, which was yesterday, 24 May.
A mum has told how her autistic four-year-old son slept on the floor at Manchester Airport after her family's flight to Turkey was cancelled - leaving them with no way to get on holiday.
An inquest into the death of a teenager in a mental health unit will examine if there were any ‘missed opportunities’ in her care and treatment. Grace Victoria Heald, 19, of Blackley, died in the Rivington Unit at at Royal Bolton Hospital on August 22 last year.
Antonio Rudiger has spoken about his frustrations over Chelsea contract negotiations as he prepares to wave goodbye to Stamford Bridge.
Jesse Lingard and Anthony Elanga have led the response to Manchester United striker D'Mani Mellor confirming his departure from the club. Before the retained list has risen to the surface, the 21-year-old announced that he is set to leave in a classy message posted on his Instagram page.
Soap favourite Gary Lucy has showcased a different look after filming his final scenes on Hollyoaks. Gary, 40, who has played Luke Morgan in the Channel Four soap since 1999, returned to social media on Thursday to reveal a fresh haircut with a beard.
She has dominated headlines this week as part of an ongoing feud with Coleen Rooney. But long before the courtroom drama, Rebekah Vardy revealed her hopes for Meghan Markle to play her on the silver screen. The news first emerged three years ago, when plans were underway for a Hollywood biopic about Rebekah’s footballer husband Jamie that would chart his rise from a grassroots player to the Premier League star we know today.
Former X Factor star, Fleur East took a tumble as she stepped out of a cab after arriving at the Pride of Manchester Awards on Tuesday night. After the car door was opened, Fleur, 34, went to emerge from the car, but it looked as though her toe got stuck and she fell out straight onto her knees to the gasps of the onlookers in the watching crowd. As security guards swiftly helped her up, Fleur styled it out like a pro as she laughed and said: “I’m alright”.
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner has poked fun at the 'disgraceful' comments made by Conservative MP Lee Anderson, suggesting that people relying on foodbanks could 'make a meal for about 30p a day', tweeting that he would be eating a packet of Space Raiders crisps for dinner.