Fiddler’s Ferry power station cooling towers will be demolished to make way for new homes and businesses after dominating the skyline for more than 50 years. Tony McDonough Having dominated the skyline for more than half a century…

A subsidiary of Liverpool business funder MSIF is to rebrand and set up its own operation at another city centre location. Tony McDonough reports MSIF subsidiary Alliance Fund Managers (AFM) is to rebrand as River Capital and set up…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Katherine Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin…

New support package to help businesses meet soaring energy bills this winter is unveiled by the Government. Tony McDonough reports A new package of support to help businesses with soaring energy bills was unveiled by the Government…

Consumer products giant Unilever opens new personal care product development hub in Liverpool city centre. Tony McDonough reports Consumer products giant Unilever is opening a new research and development (R&D) hub at Liverpool…

Top Liverpool chef Dave Critchley will play a leading role at the new Ormskirk Food & Drink Market opening this autumn - with one more trader needed. Tony McDonough reports Ormskirk Food & Drink Market has unveiled five…

Shortlist for the eighth Mersey Maritime Industry Awards is revealed with people in the sector able to vote for the winners from early October. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Maritime has revealed the shortlist for its eighth Mersey…

Inditex-owned brand Stradivarius opens 8,000 sq ft Liverpool ONE outlet taking Inditex’s total presence at the site to 53,000 sq ft. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool ONE owner Grosvenor has secured a new 8,000 sq ft letting with…

Autumn sees the return of the popular River of Light to Liverpool with the waterfront illuminated with multiple artworks for 17 nights. Tony McDonough reports River of Light will return to Liverpool waterfront for 17 days this…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Alp Winger, a vessel under tow going to Egypt. Agent is Frank Armitt & Sons. Yeoman,Bank, a bulk carrier carrying aggregates. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Norbay, a…