Peel Ports Group reports record steel imports at the Port of Liverpool and says it wants to establish a ‘global hub’ on the Mersey. Tony McDonough reports Peel Ports Group says steel imports at the Port of Liverpool hit record levels…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Lucia B, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Samskip Multimodal. Catherine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Aila,…

As a £130m project to build 500 apartments at Wirral Waters completes it is revealed the project injected £44m into the Liverpool city region supply chain. Tony McDonough reports A £130m project to build 500 apartments at Wirral…

Five Liverpool schools take part in online event connecting them to Knowledge STEM businesses to learn about future career opportunities Five schools in Liverpool have taken part in an online event designed to showcase the future…

Bruntwood SciTech, which owns and operates The Plaza and Cotton Exchange office complexes in Liverpool, secures new £100m finance facility. Tony McDonough reports Bruntwood SciTech has secured a £100m credit facility from Barclays,…

Liverpool affordable housing provider Plus Dane secures more than £2.5m towards a £5m programme to improve energy efficiency in more than 300 homes. Tony McDonough reports Plus Dane Housing will invest £5m to improve energy…

There was an overall fall in North West business confidence in March, according to new data from Lloyds, but firms are confident in their own prospects. Tony McDonough reports Companies in the North West remain confident about their…

Workers and apprentices at Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead complete fabrication of ‘mega bock’ for two new Royal Navy Type 26 frigates. Tony McDonough reports Birkenhead shipyard Cammell Laird has achieved its latest milestone…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Katre, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Russia. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Encounter, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is CMA CGM. Atlantic Star, a…

For more than 30 years Richie Rooney has trained young boxers and created a safe space for youngsters in his Liverpool community - now he has been recognised for his ‘outstanding contribution’. Tony McDonough reports More than 30…