Peel Ports Group has welcomed the launch of Surefreight’s new Heysham Depot - a £1.3 million investment made by the haulage firm intended to improve port accessibility for businesses and consumers across the country. Launched on 2…

Pirates on the Dock, the festival that has become a favourite with families from across the region, is set to return to the Albert Dock from September 16-17 and organisers say there's plenty in store for 2017. The famous Phoenix – the tall…

Celebrity chefs including the Hairy Bikers, Gizzi Erskine, Simon Rimmer, Nisha Katona, Paul Askew, Gary Usher, Aiden Byrne, Anton Piotrowski and Anjula Devi are all set to appear at the Liverpool Food and Drink Festival. Taking place on…

Manufacturers in Merseyside and the North West are enjoying a high level of confidence about their prospects and and keen to hire more people. The latest survey by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation, and accountancy firm BDO, shows demand…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Finnborg, a cargo vessel carrying wheat from Canada. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Vos Inspirer, a supply/support vessel in for a crew change. Agent is Denholm Wilhelmsen. Atlantic…

The Resurrection Men are bringing their Rock Macabre night to the Liverpool event space for the first time. The Liverpool band will take over the basement at the popular dockside venue on October 13, promising an "unforgettable night ‘of…

Already, 10 outlets have been granted the city council’s Breastfeeding Mayoral Quality Mark with cafes in South Liverpool and the city centre welcoming mums who breastfeed. Tony McDonough reports Businesses across Liverpool are being…

Starting on Thursday, September 7, and running until Sunday, September 10, it is being held as part of the national Heritage Open Days festival and is centred around the Albert Dock Heritage on the Dock returns to Liverpool’s Albert…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Aries J, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is MacAndrews & Co. JSP Rider, a container vessel. Agent is Cory Bros Shipping. Seanostrum, a tanker carrying…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Nordic Bothnia, a bulk carrier coming from Norway and sailing on to Turkey. Atlantic Star, a container vessel coming from the US and sailing on to Belgium. Agent is Atlantic Container…