When Debenhams in Liverpool closed for the final time in May 2021 it left Liverpool ONE owner Grosvenor with a gaping 180,000 sq ft hole - now the transformed space is driving footfall at the complex. Tony McDonough reports Leisure…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Key South, a tanker carrying molasses from Poland. Agent is Graypen. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European…

A US events and venue management firm that operates across the world signs deal to run the new £73m Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport. Tony McDonough reports Global events and venue management firm ASM Global has signed a deal…

Owner of the giant Stanlow oil refinery close to the River Mersey returns to profit after battling for its survival during the pandemic and reports revenues of more than £9bn. Tony McDonough reports Oil refinery giant Essar Oil (UK)…

Sefton Council releases new images showing extent of damage to Southport Pier as it continues to seek the estimated £13m needed to get the Victorian attraction reopened. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council has released new images…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: SSI Discovery, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Taiwan. Agent is Normac Shipping. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by…

Swedish ferry operator Stena Line signs 77-year deal with Liverpool ports operator Peel Ports to increase capacity on its Irish Sea routes. Tony McDonough reports Stena Line has signed a major deal with Liverpool-based Peel Ports…

M&S Arena and Exhibition Centre Liverpool operator ACC Liverpool repays almost half of its multi-million pound debt with Liverpool City Council - with another big chunk on the way. Tony McDonough reports ACC Liverpool has reduced…

Work has started on a £200m residential scheme on the edge of Liverpool city centre being delivered by Legacie Developments. Tony McDonough reports Legacie Developments has started construction work on a £200m residential project…

A Liverpool housing provider is planning to build 92 affordable new homes on an empty site that includes a former Baptist church. Tony McDonough reports South Liverpool Homes has submitted a planning application to build 92 new…