Operator of the Birkenhead to Belfast ferry service Stena Line is reporting a surge in bookings thanks to people taking their own cars on holiday. Tony McDonough reports Ferry operator Stena Line says bookings on its Irish Sea routes…

Newly-released images offer a glimpse of a £10m leisure venue planned for Liverpool city centre that will create 250 jobs. Tony McDonough reports New images show how the £10m Gravity leisure attraction will look when it opens early…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: X-Press Moy, a container vessel. Agent is Cory Brothers Shipping. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Coral Gem, a bulk carrier carrying maize from Brazil.…

Planners at Sefton Council have given the go-ahead for a £16m residential and commercial scheme in Crosby town centre. Tony McDonough reports Property developer Virtue Developments has secured planning consent for a £16m residential…

Independent report into Liverpool City Council’s £16m energy bill debacle identifies ‘clear and significant failings’ within the authority. Tony McDonough reports A Liverpool City Council cock-up that could add a reported £16m to the…

Law firm Astraea Linskills has hired a new associate solicitor to join its family law team in Liverpool Family law solicitor Hannah Jones has joined the Liverpool team at Astraea Linskills after two years at MSB Solicitors. Having…

Restaurateur Gino D’Acampo has opened a ‘Secret Garden’ at his Liverpool city centre restaurant in a £300,000 investment. Tony McDonough reports A ‘Secret Garden’ costing £300,000 has opened at the Old Hall Street restaurant and 360…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Susan 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 by…

Acclaimed artist and sculptor Peter Walker has unveiled Being Human, his latest exhibition at Liverpool Cathedral. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Cathedral has unveiled its latest collaboration with acclaimed artist and sculptor…

A £100m student living scheme in Liverpool that was originally started by Elliot Group has been completed by Vermont backed by investors in 50 countries. Tony McDonough reports Construction firm Vermont has delivered the final phase…