Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Willy, a tanker carrying fatty acid methyl ester. Agent is Graypen. Victorine, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to The Netherlands. Agent is CLDN RO-RO SA.  Theseus, a cargo…

Frontman of the Charlatans Tim Burgess spends the day as a barista at Paper Cup Coffee in Liverpool which raises funds to help rough sleepers. Tony McDonough reports Rock legend Tim Burgess has rolled his sleeves up to be a barista…

Automotive giant Ford invests a further £125m in its Merseyside factory which is being converted to make e-drive systems for electric cars. Tony McDonough reports Automaker Ford is investing a further £125m into its Merseyside…

£3m Albert’s Schloss restaurant and bar opens this week in a former gas showroom in Liverpool city centre, creating 200 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Albert’s Schloss Liverpool will open its doors on Bold Street in the city centre at…

Two Liverpool developers and a Liverpool architect are on the verge of securing consent for a new development comprising 130 homes. Tony McDonough reports A joint venture between two Liverpool developers is likely to secure planning…

Merseyside Costa franchise business Optimum Group is to create eight jobs at its first I am Döner kebab outlet opening in December. Tony McDonough reports Optimum Group will create eight new jobs in Bootle when it opens the first of…

Merseyside property group Forshaw pledges to be ‘net zero’ by March 2023 as it secures £375,000 for expansion of its HQ and installation of solar panels. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside property restoration specialist The Forshaw…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Katherine Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. African Eagle, a bulk carrier carrying soda ash from Turkey. Agent is Clarkson…

Entries now open for the Liverpool Hospitality People Awards which are set to return in spring 2023 after a two-year break Organisers of the Liverpool Hospitality People Awards are inviting entries for the event which returns in…

£360m carbon capture plant to be built close to the River Mersey as part of £47bn North West hydrogen production project. Tony McDonough reports Essar Oil UK (EOUK) has unveiled plans to build a £360m carbon capture facility at its…