Influential committee of MPs says there is ‘considerable uncertainty’ over the likely delivery of the £45bn Northern Powerhouse Rail with particular concerns over the Liverpool to Manchester high-speed link. Tony McDonough reports A…

Mayor Steve Rotheram will be able to overrule any one of the six Liverpool city region local authorities on major planning decisions under sweeping new powers. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram gains…

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. Bontrup…

Liverpool City Council and its development partner Kier Property choose contractor to build the previously stalled £55m 111,500 sq Pall Mall office complex in the city’s commercial district. Tony McDonough reports VINCI Construction…

Liverpool John Lennon Airport continues to grow its short haul network and believes there is significant potential to grow its share of traffic beyond Liverpool city region, with an estimated 2.5m movements from passengers living with 30…

A Wirral firm that generates annual revenues of almost £20m is confirmed as the new main shirt sponsor of Tranmere Rovers FC, as takeover speculation continues. Tony McDonough reports Wirral industrial refrigeration specialist SURE …

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

Liverpool’s Accommodation Business Improvement District has a new chair and deputy chair General manager of Liverpool’s Municipal Hotel, Annie Brown, is the new chair of the city’s Accommodation Business Improvement District (ABID).…

New owner of Cammell Laird shipyard, Balaena Group, says Government announcement of an extra £15bn of defence spending offers a ‘major opportunity for Merseyside’. Tony McDonough reports Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s…

Everton FC confirms new main shirt sponsor  and the club has now released the new kit for the 2026/27 season for sale. Tony McDonough reports Everton Football Club has confirmed CMC Markets as the club’s new main partner in a…