Following a multi-million pound upgrade at a bus depot in north Liverpool, the city region’s new 108-strong fleet of electric buses enters service this week. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region’s new 108-strong fleet of…

After two previously stalled attempts to build a new Birkenhead Market, Wirral Council looks to ‘move forward at pace’ as it awards £619,843 contract for design and enabling works. Tony McDonough reports Twice-stalled plans for a new…

Liverpool-based employee-owned global scaffold supplier George Roberts (NW) hails its ‘resilience’ as ‘stagnant’ economic conditions lead to fall in revenues and profits. Tony McDonough reports Global scaffold supplier George Roberts…

Pottery, painting and pizza aren’t normally found together under one roof but a Liverpool city region entrepreneur is combining the three as he opens the doors to his new venue. Andrew Brown reports Southport’s first ever pottery…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Precision, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Viking Sky,…

Bruntwood SciTech’s Plaza development in Liverpool is now 97% full after securing new lettings. Tony McDonough reports Bruntwood SciTech says its Plaza office building in LIverpool’s commercial district is now 97% full after new…

Liverpool engineering consultancy saw a sharp dip in pre-tax profits last year but the firm is now getting back on track with a pre-tax figure close to £1m. Tony McDonough reports One of Liverpool city region’s best-known…

Waste giant Biffa Waste Services is set to secure a £174m renewal of its contract to provide waste collection, recycling and street cleaning in Wirral. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Council will be asked to approve a £174m contract…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Eems Exe, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Arcadia, a…

Leading Liverpool-based maritime expert and academic says there is likely to be autonomous container or cargo ships, with no crew, operating on the Mersey within the next decade. Tony McDonough reports Autonomous container or cargo…