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A man was evicted from Ryanair aircraft after he was caught smoking in the cabin toilet (Paul Thomas/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Man removed from plane after caught smoking in cabin toilet Rahmah Ghazali

John Winnard, left, and Antony Winnard, right, joint managing directors of Uncle Joe's

Wigan sweet company Uncle Joe's Mint Balls scoops top prize in its 125th year Alan Weston

EasyJet flight forced to make ‘emergency stop’ at Manchester Airport after customers notice ‘burning smell’

Flight makes ‘emergency stop’ after customer notices ‘burning’ smell Will Millar

Birmingham Airport has been ranked the worst in the UK for delays for two years running. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Birmingham Airport ranked the worst airport for delays Rahmah Ghazali

The new Jet2 route from Birmingham Airport to Vienna is set to launch in November in time for a winter break. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

New Jet2 route from Birmingham Airport to Vienna announced Rahmah Ghazali

The flight, bound for Gran Canaria, was met with emergency services on the Manchester Airport tarmac.

Flight to Gran Canaria forced to make emergency landing in Manchester Dennis Morton

Amy Bannister with pupils

Pilot inspires next generation at International Women's Day event Sian Jones

Dog Reckless Ralph jumps in taxi & takes 100-mile ride to Manchester Airport after becoming lost from owner

Dog takes 100-mile taxi ride after becoming lost from owner Will Millar

Snowploughs clearing snow at Manchester Airport. Picture by Martin Rickett. Credit: PA Wire/PA Images

Manchester Airport closes both runways due to snowfall Matthew Calderbank

Taking to the open road on holiday (photo: Monkey Business Images)

Parents likely to cut cost of holidays this year by taking a term-time trip Chris Page

Are you planning a sunshine break at one of these fabulous locations?

13 holiday hotspots for summer 2023 from Manchester Airport Jon Peake

Biggest Christmas shopping days of the year to be hit with heavy snow Ethan Evans

There are some fantastic destinations you could visit this October

10 destinations you can fly to from Manchester Airport for under £100pp Jon Peake

The planes come into land just a few hundred feet away from the end of the beer garden

Less than an hour's drive from Wigan: THE best beer garden you could wish for Jon Peake

The M56 is closed eastbound, between junction 7 (Altrincham) and junction 6 (Hale), and is expected to stay closed "for some time"

M56 closed near Manchester Airport after car blaze - diversions in place Matthew Calderbank

Martin Lewis shares key airport tip to save passengers hundreds of pounds Isabella Boneham

Travel chaos continues for Wigan holidaymakers

What are my rights if my holiday flight is delayed or cancelled? Jon Peake

Ryanair issues warning to passengers as travel chaos continues Isabella Boneham

David Chadwick

Wigan dad detained in Croatia after accidentally using stepdaughter's passport Charlotte Penketh-King

Chrissy and Kim Stevens from Preesall, Poulton Le Fylde on holiday in Spain

Poulton holidaymakers caught up in Manchester Airport security hell Lucinda Herbert

Queues at Manchester Airport

Wigan travellers airport experience Sian Jones

Prof Kate Ardern, director of public health for Wigan Council

Airport mayhem ‘an example of Covid’s re-emergence’, Wigan health boss warns George Lythgoe

Travel chaos as flights are cancelled

Wigan travellers embarking on overseas trips face flights chaos Jon Peake

The new-look Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport

WATCH: A first glimpse inside Manchester Airport's new-look Terminal Two David Nowell

The Government has been criticised by the bosses of Jet2, Easyjet and Manchester Airport for not putting the Balearic Islands, including Majorca, on the green travel list (Photo: Shutterstock)

Airline bosses ‘bewildered’ Majorca not on UK's green list as German holidaymake... Helen Johnson

Singapore Airlines is resuming long-haul flights from Manchester Airport

Airline relaunches long-haul flights from north west airport after service was s... Phil Cunnington

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Flights to holiday destinations resume from Manchester Airport David Nowell

Manchester Airport - Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images

Manchester Airport: The 'green list' destinations such as Portugal you can trave... James Graves

Planes at Manchester Airport. Photo by Getty Images

Airport passenger numbers show effect of Covid-19 on aviation industry Andrew Nowell

A TransPennine Express train

MPs express concern about plans to reroute rail services away from Wigan Andrew Nowell

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy

Wigan MP 'gobsmacked' by plans to axe direct train service to Manchester Piccadi... Gaynor Clarke

Hundreds of job losses feared at Manchester Airport Group under cost-cutting pla... Iain Lynn

Rail company TransPennine Express is making changes to its timetable in December

Rail passengers urged to check before they travel as TransPennine Express plans ... Phil Cunnington

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Manchester Airport to move all operations into Terminal One Ben Butler

Yvonne Fovargue MP

Yvonne Fovargue MP: Stakes are high for aviation sector Yvonne Fovargue MP

Karen Smart

Manchester Airport to shut Terminal 2 amid changing UK quarantine picture David Nowell

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Manchester Airport issues new coronavirus safety advice to passengers David Nowell

Airports are gearing up for an upturn in passengers

Manchester Airport passengers can now book a security check slot online David Nowell

Mobile Covid-19 testing centre returns to Wigan

Mobile Covid-19 testing centre returns to Wigan The Newsroom

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Trade union's fears for airport jobs and industry if quarantine plan goes ahead Andrew Nowell

Mobile testing is coming to Wigan

Mobile coronavirus testing unit coming to Wigan next week Post reporter

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Most flights from region's airports have been grounded Andrew Nowell

Haydock Park will be open from today (Thursday) and will initially be used predominantly to treat staff working in hospitals who have shown symptoms of COVID-19.

Haydock Park racecourse to be used as NHS staff testing facility Kenny Lomas