A 100MW battery, the largest in Europe to be connected to the power grid, is now online close to Wirral and is projected to save 1m tonnes of carbon emissions. Tony McDonough reports A 100MW battery installed just outside the…

A former men-only club in Liverpool will host a ‘girl-powered celebration’ on International Women's Day. Tony McDonough reports A former gentleman’s club in Liverpool city will host an event on International Women’s Day Liverpool…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Eva Bristol, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services.  Eems Fivel, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading…

Liverpool FC tells LBN it is ‘in discussions’ to sell merchandise in sports and department stores in the US with a plan to eventually open its own standalone retail outlets. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool FC plans to open…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Oriental Acacia, a tanker carrying molasses from Egypt. Agent is Graypen. Wilson Thames, a cargo vessel carrying heavy lifts to The Netherlands. Agent is GAC Services (UK). …

There are now 66 apprentices helping to build Everton FC’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock on Liverpool waterfront. Tony McDonough reports Main contractor Laing O’Rourke says there are currently 66 apprentices working on the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Nordic Hamburg, a container vessel coming from Ireland and sailing on to The Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Usichem, a tanker carrying soya beans to Algeria.…

Restoration work on the 900-year-old Palace of Westminster could cost up to £22bn and Liverpool city region firms are looking to bid for contracts. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region businesses have met with the team…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Haltbakk Star, a platform supply ship carrying waste oil from Norway. Agent is Graypen. Solong, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Containerships CMA…

Thousands of pieces of coal suspended from the ceiling at Liverpool Cathedral as its latest spectacular art installation opens to the public. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Cathedral has welcomed members of the public to its latest…