Glass giant Pilkington UK completes what it says is the ‘biggest investment in St Helens in decades’, opening a new multi-million pound glass production line in the town. Tony McDonough reports Glassmaker Pilkington UK has opened a…

There will be fewer seats than originally planned when Everton FC kicks off the Premier League season at its new £750m stadium in August. Tony McDonough reports Everton FC has confirmed it has reduced the capacity of its new £750m…

Developer Redsun projects delivers 50,000 sq ft industrial scheme at a Liverpool city region business park. Tony McDonough reports Redsun Projects has announced the completion of Hub50, a new 50,000 sq ft industrial building at…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Containerships VI, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is CMA CGM. Lynx, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports…

Wirral and Cheshire developer Blueoak Estates set to unveil its latest multi-million pound development in Hoylake with apartments costing up to £1.875m. Tony McDonough reports Developer Blueoak Estates is set to unveil its latest…

Ten years after North Point Global unveiled its ultimately doomed plans for the £200m New Chinatown scheme in Liverpool the 4.55-acre site moves another step closer to major redevelopment. Tony McDonough reports Global property…

A multi-million pound project to build 34 new ‘luxury’ homes close to three top Liverpool city region golf courses is set for approval this week. Andrew Brown reports Proposals to build “a high quality residential development” with…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Bolette, a cruise vessel coming from Iceland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. FRI Brevik, a cargo vessel carrying wheat from Germany. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Palatine, a…

When the £26m Mersey Ferry Royal Daffodil enters service in 2026 one of the existing vessels - Royal Iris or Snowdrop - is for the chop. But which one will it be and why are we so sentimental about old ferries? Tony McDonough reports …

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Sea, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic Container Line. Coralwater, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Fluvius…