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…

Merseyside shipyard Cammell Laird reports loss for fifth year in a row but shows signs of stability after taking a big financial hit on the RRS Sir David Attenborough project. Tony McDonough reports Cammell Laird is reporting an…

Accountancy giant KPMG is extending its occupancy at Princes Dock in Liverpool Waters by another five years. Tony McDonough reports KPMG has signed up for another five years at Princes Dock in Liverpool Waters. Currently occupying…

One of the new class 777 trains set to run on the Merseyrail network travels for 135km on test run using just a battery - paving the way for the network’s expansion. Tony McDonough reports A test run of one of the new class 777…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Pavo J, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Containerships CMA CGM. Silver Kenna, a tanker carrying sunflower oil from France. Agent is Clarkson Port…

Businessman Duncan Craft to invest more than £500,000 transforming a 'forgotten' listed building in Southport into a climbing gym, cafe and flexible work space. Tony McDonough reports Londoner Duncan Craft is determined to play his…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Allegro, a container vessel coming from and returning to France. Agent is Containerships CMA CGM. CL Seven, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is…

As the representative body of Liverpool city region’s £5bn maritime sector, Mersey Maritime is now helping to grow the sector across the UK. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Maritime is leveraging its reputation as the UK’s leading…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Sophiana, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to India. Agent is EMR Shipping.  CMA CGM Goya, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is Containerships CMA…

Ecumenical charity Liverpool Seafarers Centre launches Christmas appeal as it looks to hand out more than 1,000 gifts to seafarers at the Port of Liverpool Merseyside ecumenical charity Liverpool Seafarers Centre (LSC) is appealing…