Hundreds of guests will gather at Liverpool Cathedral in October for the Mersey Maritime Industry Awards 2024 and the shortlist is now revealed. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Maritime has unveiled the shortlist for its annual awards…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Island Sky, a cruise vessel sailing to Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Victorine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Belem, a sail…

After a period of tragedy and mayhem in Merseyside business leader Andrew Dwerryhouse believes the incredible work of the John Haynes Foundation could help heal fractured communities. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region…

Liverpool City Council planning committee approves plan to convert a Grade II-listed Victorian building in the city centre into an 81-bed hotel. Tony McDonough reports Councillors in Liverpool have approved plans for a new 81-bed…

A Liverpool city region pub that first started serving punters in 1704 reopens following a £600,000 transformation. Tony McDonough reports An historic Merseyside pub has reopened after the £600,000 refurbishment. In May LBN reported…

Port of Liverpool welcomes first container vessel operating a trade new route between the Far East and the Mersey following demand from retailers. Tony McDonough reports Shipping line MSC’s new Far East to Liverpool container route…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Spirit of Adventure, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Wec Van Ruysdael, a container vessel coming from Ireland and sailing on to Spain. Agent is Good Logistics. …

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram unveils new ‘Glider’, a rapid transport vehicle that he hopes will be carrying passengers to Liverpool Airport and football stadiums by 2028. Tony McDonough reports It looks like a tram but operates more…

A few years ago Liverpool had just 2,000 hotel beds - now that figure is close to 10,000 with yet another hotel set for approval this week amid record-breaking occupancy figures. Tony McDonough reports Councillors are expected to…

Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell appoints property agents to find buyer for former police headquarters in Liverpool city centre. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside’s Police’s former headquarters in Liverpool…