Last week the main contractor on the £9m Lime Street transformation scheme collapsed and now Liverpool Council has terminated the contract and says months of delays are likely. Tony McDonough reports Completion of the £9m…

In a call with other northern leaders, Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has set out a clear agenda of proposals critical to deliver the Government's ‘levelling up’ agenda. Tony McDonough reports A group of northern…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Four Nabucco, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (general) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Genesis, a bulk carrier carrying rapeseed from Ukraine. Agent is Clarkson Port…

Maritime investigation, troubleshooting and survey business Brookes Bell has opened new hi-tech laboratory facilities in Birkenhead, just across the river from its Liverpool HQ. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool technical and…

A new management team is taking over the 108-year-old Epstein Theatre in Liverpool, which collapsed into administration in 2017 and has been closed due to COVID. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre is to reopen for the…

Replacing the Walrus card in January 2020, the Liverpool city region Metrocard allows public transport users to buy tickets online and sales have now passed £1m. Tony McDonough reports Ticket sales via the Metrosmart online travel…

Accountancy firm MHA Moore and Smalley is relocating its Liverpool city centre base in a move that could see staff numbers more than double. Tony McDonough reports Accountancy firm MHA Moore and Smalley could see its Liverpool team…

A venture that matches holidaymakers to destinations through social media influencer content has secured £1.6m from Liverpool-based investors Arete. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool private capital investor Arete is putting £1.6m…

A developer has pledged to ‘retain the inherent character’ of a Grade II-listed 134-year-old Merseyside church which he plans to convert into 15 apartments. Tony McDonough reports A Grade II-listed church in Merseyside that dates…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Great Vista, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Taiwan. Agent is Normac Shipping. Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is P&O…