Sefton Council chooses preferred contractor - a £1.1bn-turnover Northern Ireland firm - to build its £73m Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport. Tony McDonough reports Northern Ireland-based building giant GRAHAM has been announced…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Sara Borchard, a container vessel coming from Spain and sailing on to Cyprus. Agent is Borchard Lines. Containerships Polar, a container vessel coming from and returning to Belgium.…

Liverpool is now officially part of the Commanderie de Bordeaux global network of wine enthusiasts and professionals after a special ceremony at the Art School restaurant. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool is now on the global map for…

Developer Seymour Estates is set to acquire land in north Liverpool from the city council, in a deal worth at least £500,000, and build a 100,000 sq ft industrial estate. Tony McDonough reports Senior councillors in Liverpool have…

Liverpool city region sends delegation to MIPIM property expo in Cannes to showcase £11bn of projects to global investors holding £4 trillion – and one business leader says it was the best mission for years. Tony McDonough reports …

Chancellor Rachel Reeves halves UK growth estimate for 2025 in her Spring Statement but one Liverpool city region manufacturing boss welcomes planning reforms that will see 1.3m homes built. Tony McDonough reports UK Chancellor…

Liverpool city region maritime firms are backing a future skills project based around the historic SS Daniel Adamson steam tug - but more support is needed. Tony McDonough reports Mersey maritime firms are offering financial backing…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Chem Stellar, a tanker carrying tallow in bulk from the US. Agent is Cory Brothers Shipping. Wilson Dvina, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is Normac Shipping.…

Ports operator Peel Ports Group appoints logistics expert as its new sales director for the Port of Liverpool Peel Ports has appointed logistics expert Gareth Davies as sales director for the Port of Liverpool. Bringing with him more…

Co-founder of Liverpool chartered surveyor Actua takes full control of the firm in deal with business partner and says he is keen to expand with extra staff. Tony McDonough reports Co-founder of Liverpool chartered surveyor Actua,…