Despite gloomy predictions about the future of bricks and mortar retailing Southport is seeing million of pounds of new investment. Andrew Brown reports Who said retail was dead? It’s alive and well and thriving in Southport right…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Katherine Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. Celebrity Silhouette, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Stena…

A former HSBC data centre facility in Merseyside will be transformed into a 186,000 sq ft mixed-use digital business hub after being given the go-ahead by council planners. Tony McDonough reports Planners have given the go-ahead for…

Merseyside branded merchandise firm The Branded Items Group helped played a major role in raising more than £1m for theatre charities during the pandemic. Tony McDonough reports A Merseyside promotional items and branded merchandise…

A global shortage semiconductor chips has hit production at Jaguar Land Rover in Merseyside and sent the company into the red for the quarter to June 30. Tony McDonough reports A global shortage of semiconductor chips has pushed…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Disney Magic, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Cederborg, a cargo vessel carrying tissue paper from Portugal. Agent is Jenkins Shipping Company. Atlantic Star, a…

As Everton FC starts work on its £500m stadium at Bramley Moore Dock it is urging fans to stay away from the site but is promising to install a live webcam. Tony McDonough reports Everton FC has now taken possession of Bramley Moore…

Developer Iliad has welcomed the first residents to its latest £30m residential scheme in Liverpool city centre. Tony McDonough reports A new £30m residential development in Liverpool city centre has welcomed its first residents.…

Inspired by last year's Black Lives Matter protests Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram will look to remove barriers in the Liverpool city region labour market via the Race Equality Hub. Tony McDonough reports A new programme to tackle…

Merseyside shipyard Cammell Laird is seeking two new finance apprentices as it expands its finance department. Tony McDonough reports Birkenhead shipyard Cammell Laird has taken on two new finance apprentices and is looking for two…