How tickled we are… construction of the £15m Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Centre is set to begin in Liverpool in 2025 as the project secures planning approval. Tony McDonough reports A £15m centre celebrating the life of legendary…

Merseyside shipyard Cammell Laird says annual revenues are up 20% to £146.3m after ‘one of the most successful years in its history’ with profits also nearly doubling. Tony McDonough reports Cammell Laird is reporting “one of the…

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…