Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Wec Corneille, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Good Logistics. Celandine, a cargo vessel carrying cars from The Netherlands and  sailing on to…

ACC Liverpool competes for major conferences from around the world in a hugely competitive market and the city’s Accommodation BID is offering a critical edge, says BID CEO Bill Addy. Tony McDonough reports With competition fierce…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Ruby, a cargo vessel carrying steel plate / coils from the Republic of Korea. Agent is Normac Shipping. Rix Emerald, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is…

Tens of million of pounds in Levelling Up funding for Southport has sparked a renaissance in the town with investors and developers now looking to build much-need hotels. Andrew Brown reports Developers are investing heavily in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Spar Spica, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Taiwan. Agent is Normac Shipping. Inca Queen, a bulk carrier carrying sunflower meal / soya bean meal from Argentina. Agent is…

Liverpool city region supercar brake disc maker Surface Transforms sees annual losses more than treble to £20.7m after ‘the most difficult year in the history of the company’. Tony McDonough reports Supercar brake disc manufacturer…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: JSP Anna, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Alp Forward, an anchor hoy in for a crew change. Agent is GAC Services (UK).…

Liverpool City Council awards two design contracts for the delayed phase 2 upgrade of The Strand on the waterfront which will cost £5m. Tony McDonough reports Delayed work on phase 2 upgrade of The Strand on Liverpool waterfront is a…

Budget airline easyJet is to offer a new twice-weekly route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport starting this autumn. Tony McDonough reports A new route between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Derry in Northern Ireland will begin…

Liverpool tech venture Heatio - whose digital platform helps people improve energy efficiency in their homes - secures a £2m cash injection. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool tech firm Heatio will create new jobs after securing new…