Installation of ‘The Big Wheel Southport’ and a new station for the miniature railway are among a number of upgrades at Southport Pleasureland for 2022. Andrew Brown reports Southport Pleasureland is getting ready to unveil a number…

Almost 4,000 low-income households in Liverpool city region will benefit from a fund worth more than £43m to help decarbonise their homes and cut fuel bills. Tony McDonough reports An extra £3.6m has been secured from the Government…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Tarkan Ege, a tanker carrying gas oil. Agent is Graypen. Vos Endurance, a survey vessel in for a crew change. Agent is RCV Business Solutions. Federal Swift, a bulk carrier carrying…

A provider of accommodation and support for vulnerable young people in Liverpool and across the north is to create 100 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports A housing organiser that provides accommodation and support for vulnerable young…

Owner of the Port of Liverpool, Peel Ports, has been voted Port Operator of the Year by readers of industry bible the UK Ports Directory. Tony McDonough reports Port of Liverpool operator Peel Ports has been named Port Operator of…

Highways experts in Liverpool are proposing changes to the £10.5m transformation of LIme Street which will mean the north and south ends of the city centre will retain bus links. Tony McDonough reports Buses will be able to travel…

Thanks to his 12 years working as a police officer in Liverpool, Tony Schumacher was inspired to write a new BBC drama called The Responder and tells of his early struggles to become a writer. Tony McDonough reports According to Tony…

Bus operator Arriva is investing £7.4m to add 34 new ‘low emission’ vehicles to its Liverpool city region fleet. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region’s biggest bus operator Arriva is investing £7.4m in 34 new ‘low emission’…

Busby was developed in Liverpool in 2019 by James Duffy, Kirk Ryan and Barry Green to offer protection for cyclists and is now rebranding following expansion and a significant new investment. Tony McDonough reports Personal safety…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Arklow Fortune, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Germany. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Brightway, a tanker carrying crude oil from the US. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Stena…