North West businesses are optimistic about their growth prospects for 2026 despite global turmoil and economic shocks, a new survey reveals. Tony McDonough reports Businesses across the North West are confident in their resilience,…

National housebuilder Taylor Wimpey submits planning application to build 93 new Liverpool city region homes at a cost of £24.3m and also intends to build a further 97 houses on the same site. Tony McDonough reports Taylor Wimpey is…

Fertiliser importers switch from east coast to west amid Middle East turmoil leading to a 200% surge in customer interest the Port of Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Port of Liverpool owner Peel Ports says it has seen a 200% a…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Precision, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Heinrich…

Wirral wood import and distribution specialist Finsa UK, which now occupies a new £20m Birkenhead facility, warns war in the Middle East is raising supply chain costs as it reports a dip in sales to £59m. Tony McDonough reports Weeks…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Maran Nansen, a tanker carrying crude oil from Norway. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Containerships…

New owner of Cammell Laird shipyard tells LBN he regards himself as ‘custodian’ of the history of the yard and plans to open a public visitor centre - but insists the name change is here to stay after the £150m acquisition. Tony McDonough…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Eems Runner, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Arklow…

One of the world famous Three Graces, the Grade II-listed Cunard Building on Liverpool waterfront was completed in 1916 and this summer the public is invited in for heritage tours. Tony McDonough reports This summer sees Liverpool…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Precision, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Baltic Blue, a…