Organisers of the Merseyside Women of the Year (MWOTY) Awards 2022 reveal the 18 finalists with winners chosen by judges and a public vote. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside Women of the Year Awards returns in July following a break…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Aurora, a container vessel coming from The Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Mars Son,  a tanker carrying crude il from Canada. Agent is Cory Brothers Shipping.…

One of the highest royal honours is being given to Culture Liverpool director Claire McColgan in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Tony McDonough reports Culture Liverpool director Claire McColgan is being honoured by the Queen…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Epic, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to the US. Agent is EMR Shipping. Transmar, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Russia. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Norbay, a roll-on,…

Bus fares across Liverpool city region will be cut under £12m proposals put forward by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram. Tony McDonough reports Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram is proposing to cut the cost of bus journeys across Merseyside to…

With 8,000 homes due to be built in and around Birkenhead Wirral Met College is taking on more construction tutors to meet demand for skilled workers. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Met College is looking to hire a number of new…

Developer Network Space has submitted a full planning application for the £15m transformation of a former Merseyside distillery into a logistics complex. Tony McDonough reports Network Space has submitted a full planning application…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Oceanprincess, a cargo vessel carrying steel pipes and tubes from China. Agent is GP Shipping. Interlink Amenity, a bulk carrier carrying cement clinker in bulk from Algeria. Agent is…

Room rates at Liverpool hotels hit a record level during April with bookings now close to pre-pandemic levels. Tony McDonough reports Nightly room rates at hotels in Liverpool in April exceeded £100 for the first time ever during…

Owner of the Port of Liverpool Peel Ports is pledging its support for ships to blast their horns and whistles on Saturday to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Tony McDonough reports Vessels in the River Mersey are set to salute the…