Train operator Merseyrail will increase frequency on the Liverpool to Southport line this summer to handle the surge in day trippers. Tony McDonough reports Mersey will run a 15-minutes Sunday service on the Liverpool to Southport…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Mein Schiff, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Ocean Reliance, a research vessel in for a crew change. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Blue Prince, a tanker carrying…

Previously held at Camp and Furnace in Liverpool the Laces Out! ‘trainer festival’ is now so popular it is relocating to the ACC Exhibition Centre on the waterfront. Tony McDonough reports A festival celebrating trainers and sneakers…

Chief executive of Mersey Maritime, Chris Shirling-Rooke is to leave his post after 10 years and make a ‘seamless transfer’ to the top job at Maritime UK. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Maritime chief executive Chris Shirling-Rooke is…

£16m in Government funding secured by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram to create new cycling and walking routes in Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has secured £16m from the Government…

Torus Developments and Brack Construction break ground on £5m Liverpool scheme to build 26 apartments and five houses - all available via Rent to Buy. Tony McDonough reports Affordable housing provider Torus and Brack Construction…

Accountancy firm BDO has unveiled 39 new promotions across its offices in Liverpool and Manchester Accountancy firm BDO is announcing 39 promotions across its North West operation, taking the total for the current financial year to…

Award-winning chef Colin Gannon is the new director of food at The Grand in Southport. Tony McDonough reports Award-winning chef, Colin Gannon has worked in restaurants across the UK but has now returned to the town where he began…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Eems Tjonger, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Connector, a platform supply vessel in for a crew change. Agent is Clarkson Port Services.…

Firms in Liverpool city region secure a record £5.2m with help of LCR Finance Hub in the year to the end of March 2023 - the biggest total since its inception in 2017. Tony McDonough reports Small and medium-sized firms in Liverpool…