Low-cost airline Ryanair slams plans to introduce an overnight ‘tourist tax’ in Liverpool city region and warns, that along with Air Passenger Duty, it threatens the growth of the £7bn visitor economy. Tony McDonough reports Ryanair…

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

219-year-old Liverpool business Bibby Line Group reports significant falls in revenues and profits amid lower use of its support vessels and construction market 'challenges'. Tony McDonough reports Bibby Line Group (BLG) is…

Liverpool Costa Coffee franchisee Optimum Group sees sales fall 3% to £11.5m as cost of living pressures hit its customers’ disposable incomes - but the business is still keen to expand. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Costa Coffee…

Fast-growing Liverpool law firm JB Leitch further strengthens its top team with two senior appointments following the opening of its first London office. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm JB Leitch is beefing up its…

Former Liverpool FC captain Steven Gerrard to make a ‘significant personal investment’ in a multi-million-pound plan for new sports and education hubs across Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports Former Liverpool FC captain…

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

Work on the new Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport is progressing at ‘impressive pace’ says Sefton Council but with the cost ballooning above £100m does it still represent value for money? Tony McDonough reports Like so many…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Spica J, a container vessel sailing to The Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam.…

What are believed to be the UK’s first floating padel courts open on Liverpool waterfront offering yet another venue for devotees of one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. Tony McDonough reports Two floating padel courts and a…