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10th November 2021
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10th November 2021 Every Greater Manchester borough to get 24-7 night bus services as part of Bee Network improvements
Emily Sergeant
Every borough of Greater Manchester is set to get a night bus service in what is hoped to be a ‘boost’ to the night-time economy.
Widespread improvements are coming to bus services across the whole region are coming later this year, as Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has today (Thursday 18 March) announced 36 service changes in total – many of which are said to be the ‘most significant’ and ‘wide-ranging’ upgrades the Bee Network has seen since bus franchising was completed early last year.
The announcement comes after the Mayor gave a major update yesterday on plans to deliver a ‘decade of good growth’ in Greater Manchester, backed by at least £500 million of investment from the National Wealth Fund, taking the GM Good Growth Fund to almost £2 billion.
The Bee Network insists this raft of new changes have ‘only been made possible’ by bringing buses back under local control.
As mentioned, the most major improvement is set to be the introduction 24-hour night buses throughout Greater Manchester – with five new night buses launched to bring a 24-hour service to parts of the region that haven’t previously had them, like Oldham, Stockport, Tameside, and Trafford.
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It’s hoped around 625,400 people in jobs that operate late into the night, as well as those enjoying everything the region’s nightlife has to offer, can get home safely.
Some of the other changes announced include a selection of brand-new bus services, more frequent buses during the day and at the weekends, and overall better connections to key employment and leisure destinations like Manchester Airport, Trafford Centre, MediaCity, Middlebrook Retail Park, Kingsway Business Park, and Logistics North.
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“These changes will benefit people right across Greater Manchester,” commented Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham.
“They have come about as a direct result of your feedback and support for the Bee Network and have been made possible by the decision we took to bring our buses back under local control.
“By expanding Bee Network night buses to every borough, and providing more frequent services to key employment locations, we are creating more ways for people to access jobs and opportunities across the region.
Read more:
- New 24/7 night bus service officially launches in Greater Manchester
- All Greater Manchester buses are now under local control following ‘historic move’
- Bus fares in Greater Manchester capped at £2 under new plans
“This is just the start. As we continue to lead the way on economic growth, so will we continue to lead the way on transforming the Bee Network, setting us up for another decade of good growth so that everyone in Greater Manchester can live a good life.”
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Behind the historic doors of the £3.75m Cheshire country house with a ‘triple-height’ swimming pool hall
Emily Sergeant
A historic country house in Cheshire with far-reaching panoramic views has just gone on the market this month.
And if you happen to have £3.75 million you’re willing to part with, then it could be yours.
Now, of course, as we always mention before we write about these stunning homes, it goes without saying that the vast majority of us won’t have this kind of money just chilling in bank accounts right now, but if like us, you’ve got no shame in admitting you love looking at houses you can’t afford in places you’ll probably never live, then allow us to introduce you to this absolute beauty.
This is Wicksted Hall – a distinguished arts and crafts-style country house estate dating back to the early 1900s set amongst 12 acres of established private gardens, grounds, and paddocks.
Straddling the borders of Cheshire and Shropshire, located in the highly sought-after Whitchurch village of Wirsall, Wicksted Hall boats seven bedrooms, guest suites, a billiards room, library, media room, office suites, and so much more.
It really is no surprise estate agents describe this home as being ‘exquisite’.
Set at the end of a winding driveway, once you step foot inside the property’s grand central entrance hall you’ll be greeted by a sweeping oak staircase, oak panelling, a galleried landing, stunning fireplace… and, quite frankly, more character and charm than you shake a stick at.
Some of the home’s other unique features include a bespoke Clive Christian kitchen and family room that flows out to an orangery and inner courtyard, as well as a principal suite with bespoke Clive Christian dressing room, and arts and crafts balcony, and luxurious en-suite bathroom.
Oh, and then to top it off, the true icing on the cake is the leisure suite with a triple-height swimming pool hall, frescoes, jacuzzi, changing rooms, gallery, and a service kitchen.
Honestly, ‘wow’ doesn’t even cut it.
Oh, and don’t even get us started on the outside. As we’ve already mentioned, Wickstead Hall boasts 12-acres of established private gardens and grounds with outstanding, far-reaching panoramic views over the surrounding Cheshire and Shropshire countryside… but that’s not all.
There’s an original Victorian walled kitchen garden, glass houses, a range of outbuildings, paddocks, equestrian facilities, an original pump house, and the small matter of a heli pad.
Like what you see then?
Read more:
- Behind the doors of the eclectic £1.95m Victorian villa in a leafy Manchester suburb
- This stunning manor house surrounded by countryside is on the market for £1.6m… and it’s only in Stockport
- The Grade II-listed farmhouse in rural Wigan that’s got an actual MOAT around it
Wicksted Hall is currently on the market with the Derby branch of UK-wide prestige estate agency label, Fine & Country, for Offers in the Region of £3.75 million, and if you fancy taking a closer look, then you can contact the agents to arrange a viewing.
Or you could just take the cheaper route instead and have a nosy at the Rightmove link here.
Featured Image – Fine & Country
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