New people have joined the team at Liverpool Chamber following a rise in membership Liverpool Chamber has made a number of appointments in response to continued membership growth. Vicky Rooney has joined as events manager and James…

Passengers at Liverpool Airport will jet off to 52 destinations over the festive period making it the busiest Christmas for the airport since 2019. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) expects to handle 120,000…

More than £64m in social value generated across Liverpool city region by Everton FC charity Everton in the Community, new report shows. Tony McDonough reports Everton in the Community (EITC) is reporting its “most impactful” year to…

Opening a new Merseyrail station at the Baltic Triangle in Liverpool would be a ‘game-changer’ for the area, Baltic Creative's new CEO Lynn Haime tells the Baltic Triangle Podcast. Tony McDonough reports Opening a new Merseyrail…

Small businesses across the Liverpool city region get access to a pilot project to boost the skills of their workforce by creating new apprenticeships Small businesses across the Liverpool city region will be able to boost the skills…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Penhar, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Turkey. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O…

Senior Sefton councillors asked to approve new business plan for The Strand amid a £20m Levelling Up bid for Bootle town centre. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council cabinet members will be asked to approve a new business plan for…

Retailer Marks & Spencer has released full details of its new 100,000 sq ft store, due to open in Liverpool in mid-2023. Tony McDonough reports Marks & Spencer will open a 100,000 sq ft outlet in Liverpool ONE in mid-2023,…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Bontrup Amsterdam, a bulk carrier carrying aggregates. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by…

Strike action by Network Rail staff who are members of the RMT union causes change to planned Merseyrail services over Christmas, including Boxing Day. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail is being forced to cancel planned services on…