Demolition work on the former Southport Theatre and Convention Centre is due to begin in weeks to make way for the new £73m Marine Lake Events Centre. Andrew Brown reports Demolition of the former Southport Theatre and Convention…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Equinox Galini, a bulk carrier carrying soya beans from Brazil. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Heinrich Ehler, a container vessel coming from and returning to The Netherlands.…

Woodside Ferry Terminal closed to Mersey Ferries in October 2022 and now work on an £8.6m modernisation project is finally to begin. Tony McDonough reports Around 18 months after it closed to Mersey Ferries, Woodside Ferry Terminal…

Affordable housing group Torus starts work on £28m Liverpool city region project to build 168 new homes. Tony McDonough reports Affordable housing provider Torus has started building 168 homes for Shared Ownership and affordable…

What’s happening to the old Topshop in Church Street, why shops that don’t sell stuff are part of the future and how M&S almost left Liverpool… Liverpool ONE boss reveals all in interview with LBN. Tony McDonough reports “Bricks…

Due to sail into Liverpool for a naming ceremony in June, the new £470m Cunard vessel Queen Anne successfully completes her sea trials. Tony McDonough reports Costing around £470m, Queen Anne is the first new cruise vessel built by…

Liverpool to host major tourism conference after winning competitive tender and will see trade buyers for global markets converge on the city. Tony McDonough reports Marketing Liverpool has won a competitive tender to bring a major…

A Wirral manufacturer that supplies chocolate coating and polishing machines to chocolate makers all over the world has secured new funding for expansion. Tony McDonough reports Wirral chocolate machine manufacturer DT&G…

Liverpool law firm Broudie Jackson Canter adds to its family law team with a new appointment Broudie Jackson Canter has announced the appointment of Hannah Bibby as a Family Law Solicitor. Hannah joins the family team from Kirwans…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Katherine Borchard, a container vessel coming from The Netherlands and sailing on to France. Agent is Borchard Lines. Nordic Hamburg, a container vessel coming from and returning…