Fixing and reopening the historic Victorian Southport Pier will cost an estimated £13m but a crucial change in its status could open the door to raising the necessary funds. Andrew Brown reports Southport Pier has taken another step…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Stolt Redshank, a tanker carrying used edible oils from The Netherlands. Agent is Graypen. Coralwater, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Wes Elisa, a cargo vessel…

A Liverpool city centre square will be taken over by ‘innovators’ this spring when the Mersey Makers festival will showcase ‘talent, creativity and entrepreneurs’. Tony McDonough reports A one-day festival to showcase “talent,…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Gem Star, a cargo vessel carrying sunflower meal from Ukraine. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Aurora, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight…

New Liverpool city region restaurant provides a ‘Mediterranean escape’ and opens on the site of a former Waterloo pub in a £1.2m investment. Tony McDonough reports A new bar/restaurant called Kyma has opened in South Road in Waterloo…

Liverpool developer Caro Developments submits planning application to convert an office block into 100 apartments in an £18m project. Tony McDonough reports Caro Developments plans to convert a redundant town office building into an…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Katherine Borchard, a container vessel coming from Egypt and sailing on to Cyprus. Agent is Borchard Lines. Melusine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is…

With Everton FC’s new £750m docklands stadium set to welcome its first spectators Liverpool City Council will introduce a Football Match Parking Zone in the area. Tony McDonough reports A Football Match Parking Zone is being…

Wirral property firm Smith and Sons will offer 22 lots at its next online property auction taking place later this month  Smith and Sons will offer 22 Merseyside lots at its next online property auction on Thursday, February 26.…

Liverpool hair salon Voodou is named as Europe’s top salon by global haircare giant Wella and is giving away 300 free colour treatments to celebrate. Tony McDonough reports Global haircare giant Wella has declared a well-known…