Mixed reaction to HS2 plans for the North West
There has been mixed reaction to plans to extend a high speed rail line to Manchester.
The £33billion project will dramatically reduce journey times to London, however critics say it will ruin parts of the Cheshire countryside.
Osborne accused of trying to divert HS2 line from Tatton
Chancellor George Osborne has been accused of trying to divert the route the planned high-speed HS2 rail line will take.
Controversial high speed rail link set to boost economy
Plans to extend a high speed rail line to Manchester have been announced by the government