Liverpool city region takes delivery of the first of more than 100 electric buses that will enter service in months as part of Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram’s plan to bring bus services back under public control. Tony McDonough reports …

A longstanding advocate of the city region’s women, the Merseyside Women of the Year awards has been quietly supporting its winners and finalists to grow, develop and thrive for 16 years, creating a powerful impact in the city This…

US private equity giant Sun Capital Partners opts to extend its ownership of Liverpool city region law firm Fletchers Solicitors in an ‘unusual’ deal that values the business at £240m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region law…

Final roll-out of £10m Merseyrail Tap & Go begins with passengers now able to pay for their journeys using bank cards, smartphones and watches. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail passengers can now pay their fares contactless…

Lovell appoints specialist modern methods of construction firm Mansell to help deliver a £20m housing scheme in north Liverpool which includes 27 new apartments. Tony McDonough reports Modern methods of construction (MMC) specialist…

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. Adapearl, a…

Work starts to connect three of Liverpool’s most prominent waterfront buildings to a low carbon heat and hot water network that utilises the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. Tony McDonough reports Three of Liverpool’s best-known waterfront…

Birkenhead live music venue Future Yard is just £150,000 short of the £3m it needs to create a new 600-capacity indoor venue and has launched a crowdfunder to fill the gap. Tony McDonough reports Birkenhead live music venue Future…

Jannina Barker joined Liverpool law firm Jackson Lees Group in 2009 and 16 years later she is now a senior associate. Tony McDonough reports Lawyer Jannina Barker originally joined Jackson Lees Group in 2009 and now is a senior…

Essential upgrades to the £70m Isle of Man ferry terminal in March will mean cancellations to services between Liverpool and the island in March. Tony McDonough reports People looking to travel to the Isle of Man from Liverpool in…