Work is under way on Glass Futures - £54m global centre of excellence in Liverpool city region - and the man who will run it says it has the potential to ‘change the world’. Tony McDonough reports A £54m Liverpool city region…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Sun, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. Phoenix J, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG…

July sees the return of Merseyside’s biggest annual Lip Sync Battle which aims to raise money for homelessness charity Shelter. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside’s biggest annual Lip Sync Battle will take place at Camp and Furnace in…

Politicians in Liverpool are expected to vote to scrap the role of elected Mayor despite people in the city voting in favour of keeping the role in a consultation. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Councils ruling Labour Group…

An Iberian-themed bar in Liverpool city centre, BoBo, hires wine expert Laura Griffiths as its new ‘wine ambassador’. Tony McDonough reports Wine expert Laura Griffiths has joined the team at Liverpool city centre bar BoBo to support…

Maritime firms in Liverpool city region can lead the world in decarbonisation innovation but they must be backed with public investment. Tony McDonough reports Maritime industry leaders are pushing for more Government backing to…

Law firm Hill Dickinson which has its headquarters in Liverpool has opened a new office in Newcastle. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool commercial law firm Hill Dickinson is growing its geographical footprint by opening a new office…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Key Marin, a tanker carrying waste oil from Norway. Agent is Graypen. Seven Seas Voyager, a cruise vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Tenacious, a sail…

CBRE has been hired to explore options for the possible multi-million expansion of the Bliss Hotel in Southport and its adjoining site. Tony McDonough reports Property consultancy CBRE has been brought in by the owners of the Bliss…

A community arts organisation in Birkenhead has won £10,000 in a competition that celebrates the UK’s brightest young entrepreneurs. Tony McDonough reports Birkenhead community arts organisation Convenience Gallery will now open a…