Investigatory works will begin this week on the £75m events and convention centre planned for Southport waterfront. Tony McDonough reports Civil engineers will this week start investigatory works for the new £75m events and…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Fehn Calypso, a cargo vessel carrying steel plate from Spain. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Phoenix J, a container vessel coming from and returning to The Netherlands. Agent is BG…

In a bid to showcase careers in hospitality to young people the new £43m Novotel hotel in Liverpool is launching an outreach programme with four local schools. Tony McDonough reports After opening in July the £43m Novotel Liverpool…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Einstein, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Wec Van Ruysdael, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is Good…

Almost killed off by the National Lottery, The Football Pools is alive and well and still in its original Liverpool home after almost 100 years and has signed up Liverpool legend Michael Owen. Tony McDonough reports Former Liverpool,…

Almost 9,000 firms in Liverpool city region are in ‘significant distress’ according to the latest data from Begbies Traynor. Tony McDonough reports Almost 9,000 businesses in Liverpool city region are in 'significant distress’  and…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Nota A, a bulk carrier carrying soya bean meal from Uruguay. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Eco Spitfire, a cargo vessel carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is…

In a new partnership deal M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool will see its VIP lounge rebranded and offer live music performances from local artists. Tony McDonough reports Local music artists will get to perform in the VIP lounge at the…

A new package of practical support, advice and access to finance is being offered to people currently out of work in the Liverpool city region. Jennie Lewis reports A new fund has been set up to offer practical help to people out of…

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