Once earmarked as the location for a new Birkenhead market, the former House of Fraser site in the town centre will become the nerve centre for a project to build 1,500 new homes and commercial space. Tony McDonough reports Wirral…

Merseyside Vimto maker Nichols sees sales fizz in the first three months of 2026 as it predicts annual revenues will exceed £183m. Tony McDonough reports Vimto maker Nichols has made an “encouraging start” to 2026 with sales for the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro.…

One of the finest neo-classical buildings in the world, Liverpool’s St George’s Hall has provided a backdrop for multiple film and TV productions… now it will offer visitors a series of guided movie tours. Tony McDonough reports …

Liverpool sports betting firm Stanleybet sees annual increase in bets placed to £736m and returns to profit after ‘player friendly’ Premier League results led to heavy losses in the previous year. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool…

Housebuilder Bellway submits multi-million pound plans to build 120 new homes at a Liverpool city region site. Tony McDonough reports Housebuilder Bellway has submitted a planning application to Knowsley Council to build 120 new…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Elena, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to Morocco. Agent is EMR Group. Containerships VI, a…

Work starts on a £1m project to convert a derelict Liverpool city region hotel into an apartments complex. Andrew Brown reports Construction work has begun on the conversion of a derelict hotel in Southport into stylish new…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Voe Vanguard, a utility vessel in for a crew change. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Lucia B, a…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Wec…