Liverpool city region spends £8.3m to upgrade 700 traffic lights from halogen to LED will lead to annual savings in both cash and carbon. Tony McDonough reports An £8.3m project to upgrade traffic lights across Liverpool city region…

Specialist Wirral manufacturer Heap & Partners reports ‘largest order book in our history’, despite suffering first losses in 18 years due to one-off issues with suppliers. Tony McDonough reports Wirral manufacturer of…

Liverpool FC submits plans to Knowsley Council for a major upgrade of its youth academy facilities in Kirkby including a domed ‘show pitch’. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool FC has unveiled plans for a major overhaul of its youth…

Anthony Parkinson first opened his menswear store in Wayfarers Arcade in Southport in 1983 - now five years after leaving, the outlet returns to its original home. Andrew Brown reports Lapel Menswear has opened its doors inside…

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

Chinese electric vehicle maker Chery Commercial Vehicle announced it is setting up its European headquarters in Liverpool - and it has now emerged Chery vehicles could also be built in Merseyside. Tony McDonough reports Details…

Wirral power grid firm EA technology reports flat revenues of £47m and a fall in pre-tax profits but is predicting double-digit growth in its current financial year. Tony McDonough reports Power grid firm EA Technology is predicting…

Monthly business barometer from Lloyds Bank shows a sharp rise in business confidence among North West firms in January. Tony McDonough reports North West firms are feeling more upbeat about their prospects for 2026, a new survey has…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Panda 002, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam.…

Liverpool city centre has seen a surge in new residential developments in recent years but one local expert warns the city is facing a ‘development precipice’ that could see construction ‘grind to a halt’. Tony McDonough reports Now…