Merseyside Vimto maker Nichols sees sales fizz in the first three months of 2026 as it predicts annual revenues will exceed £183m. Tony McDonough reports Vimto maker Nichols has made an “encouraging start” to 2026 with sales for the…

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

One of the finest neo-classical buildings in the world, Liverpool’s St George’s Hall has provided a backdrop for multiple film and TV productions… now it will offer visitors a series of guided movie tours. Tony McDonough reports …

Liverpool sports betting firm Stanleybet sees annual increase in bets placed to £736m and returns to profit after ‘player friendly’ Premier League results led to heavy losses in the previous year. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool…

Housebuilder Bellway submits multi-million pound plans to build 120 new homes at a Liverpool city region site. Tony McDonough reports Housebuilder Bellway has submitted a planning application to Knowsley Council to build 120 new…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Elena, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to Morocco. Agent is EMR Group. Containerships VI, a…

Work starts on a £1m project to convert a derelict Liverpool city region hotel into an apartments complex. Andrew Brown reports Construction work has begun on the conversion of a derelict hotel in Southport into stylish new…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Voe Vanguard, a utility vessel in for a crew change. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Lucia B, a…

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

There are now more than 670 on-street electric vehicle charging points across Liverpool after the latest expansion drive by the city council. Tony McDonough reports An extra 300 on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging points have…