A 30,000 sq ft fitness centre is to open in Liverpool city centre later this year on the site of a former Wilko store, creating up to 20 jobs. Tony McDonough reports A new 30,000 sq ft fitness centre will open on the site of a former…

In its financial accounts published on Companies House, League Two club Tranmere Rovers reveals widening financial losses and chairman Mark Palios offers a takeover update. Tony McDonough reports Tranmere Rovers chairman and joint…

Developer reveals plans to build 730 homes on land known as ‘Spookies Wood’ in Knowsley where a ‘vaporous entity’ is said to lurk among the trees. Tony McDonough reports Property firm Hallam Land Management has unveiled plans to…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: SJ Colombo, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Vietnam. Agent is Normac Shipping. CEG Universe, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is Normac Shipping.…

Liverpool barrister Bill Braithwaite was called to the bar in 1970 and ‘took silk’ in 1992 and, as he retires, colleagues at Exchange Chambers toast his ‘extraordinary career’. Tony McDonough reports It was less than a year after…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Containerships Polar, a container vessel coming from and returning to Belgium. Agent is CMA CGM. Atlantic Sea, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent…

Opening in 1905 the Liverpool Olympia has hosted The Beatles, Little Richard and legendary escapologist Harry Houdini - now a ‘spectacular night of live music’ will mark its 120th birthday. Tony McDonough reports One of Liverpool’s…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Catherine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Aurora, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Pelican of…

Work on the transformation of a town centre in Wirral to begin in the next few days thanks to £12m of funding that it is hoped will lead to affordable homes and new public realm. Tony McDonough reports Contractors will start work in…

Liverpool city region’s annual March with Pride takes place in late July with registrations now open and organisers urging businesses to support the event amid spiralling costs. Tony McDonough reports Organisers of the annual…