Merseyrail shareholders - Serco Group and Transport UK - share dividends windfall of £28m despite fall in pre-tax profits at the Liverpool city region train operator which is seeking an extension to its franchise. Tony McDonough reports…

Liverpool civil and structural engineering consultancy Sutcliffe makes 10-year commitment to train new engineers. Tony McDonough reports Civil and structural engineering consultancy Sutcliffe says it will train 40 new engineers over…

Developer Garrick Southport says it will begin work in spring 2026 on an £18m project to create what it says will be the UK’s first theatre spa hotel in an Art Deco building. Andrew Brown reports Work to redevelop the iconic former…

A multi-million pound Liverpool city region housing project, comprising 36 new homes, welcomes its first tenants. Tony McDonough reports Livv Housing Group has welcomed the first tenants to its latest multi-million pound housing…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, 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. Lucia B, a…

£1bn development close to Liverpool waterfront backed by Home Bargains billionaire Tom Morris will include the city’s tallest-ever building, 2,750 homes, 200,000 sq ft of office space and a new events arena. Tony McDonough reports A…

New Aspire Executive Lounge at Liverpool John Lennon Airport opens for business as part of a multi-million pound investment into passenger facilities, creating 20 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA)…

Liverpool-based value retail giant B&M sees half-year profits plummet by 28% amid flat sales and rising costs as bosses announced a ‘back to basics’ turnaround strategy. Tony McDonough reports Flat sales and rising costs have…

A Liverpool city region tech firm that supports HR departments with digital transformation and a global ‘talent marketplace’ expands its international footprint with a new base in the US. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region…

Two experienced local publicans reveal plans to open a new dog-friendly micro pub in Southport town centre, serving ‘the finest cask and craft ales’. Andrew Brown reports Two successful publicans have revealed their excitement at…