Merseyside training and education venture The Progress Group launches new online platform that allows self-employed care workers to bypass agency fees. Tony McDonough reports A new online platform aims to empower self-employed…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: BG Green, a container vessel coming from and returning to The Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Tokyo Eagle, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the…

Councillors will this week consider a proposal for a £35m 283-bed hotel above the world famous Cavern Club in Liverpool with planning officers recommending approval. Tony McDonough reports Planning officers are recommending approval…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Star, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. CEG Galaxy, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland.…

Dyslexic former English teacher Tom Reynolds on track to raise £300,000 to support the growth of his English skills app. Tony McDonough reports Tom Reynolds overcame his dyslexia to become an English teacher and now he has turned…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Wisby Verity, a tanker carrying marine gas oil from Belgium. Agent is Casper Shipping. Jasmine Knutsen, a tanker carrying crude oil from Norway. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Morning…

Liverpool John Lennon Airport says it generated £44.4m in revenues in the year to March 31, 14% higher than last year, with passenger numbers also up 15%. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has revealed its…

UK Maritime Minister tells Liverpool city region maritime leaders at a Mersey Maritime event that their success is ‘critical’ to the health of the UK economy and to the push for net zero. Tony McDonough reports UK Maritime Minister…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: BG Ruby, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Greenwich Eagle, a bulk carrier carrying soya bean meal from the US. Agent…

Liverpool city centre’s economy benefits to the tune of more than £30m as the ‘biggest-ever’ Labour Party conference and its 20,000 delegates rolled into town. Tony McDonough reports Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s “sausages” gaffe…