Leaders of Liverpool city region’s six local authorities will be asked to approve the release of £96m to kick-start the project to build the new Merseyrail Liverpool Baltic station. Tony McDonough reports Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Encounter, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is CMA CGM. MSC Preziosa, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine…

With voting set to begin for the 10th annual Mersey Maritime Industry Awards 2024 (MMIA24), organiser Mersey Maritime reveals its impressive line-up of sponsors Mersey Maritime has revealed the full list of sponsors for the Mersey…

Birkenhead shipyard Cammell Laird is set to build the first new Mersey Ferry for more than 60 years at a cost of £26m and some preliminary images, and a video, have been released. Tony McDonough reports New images and a fly-through…

UK airline Jet2, which launched from Liverpool for the first time in 2024, has won a top European award Jet2 has been named European Airline of the Year at the Airline Economics Aviation 100 Awards. Leeds-based Jet2, the The UK’s…

Law firm Aaron & Partners, which has offices in Wirral, Chester, Shrewsbury and Greater Manchester announces new round of internal promotions Law firm Aaron & Partners has announced new promotions across key departments…

Wirral planning officers are recommending approval for scheme by housebuilder Persimmon to build 116 new homes close to the River Mersey. Tony McDonough reports Housebuilder Persimmon Homes is expected to secure planning consent for…

Liverpool council planning officers recommend approval for £3.5m new home for Zoe’s Place baby hospice with councillors set to consider the proposal this week. Tony McDonough reports Councillors in Liverpool are likely to give the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: New Liulinhai, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Amelie Borchard, a container vessel coming from Egypt and sailing on to…

A new property developer formed by three experienced industry operators aims to create a £1bn build-to-rent residential portfolio in Liverpool and Manchester within five years. Tony McDonough reports A trio of experienced property…