New community and health facilities as well as new homes form the core of the Reimagining Crosby scheme for which Sefton Council is seeking £19.2m from the Government. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council is seeking £19.2m from the…

In 2019 Liverpool city region's tourism sector generated £5bn but the devastating impact of the pandemic has seen that fall by 58%, with 31,000 jobs lost. Tony McDonough reports More than 31,000 jobs have been lost in the Liverpool…

Taking place this weekend, Independents' Day aims to support more than 200,000 independent retail outlets in the UK and Southport BID is urging people to back the initiative People who live in and around Southport, and those visiting…

Employing around 250 people in Liverpool, savings, vouchers and corporate rewards business Appreciate Group has seen a big fall in profits due to the pandemic. Tony McDonough reports  Savings, vouchers and corporate rewards business…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Celtica Hav, a cargo vessel carrying steel plate from Spain. Agent is Denholm Port Services. MSC Virtuosa, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro…

Despite enduring the 'darkest times" during the COVID-19 pandemic restaurateur and chef Gary Usher wants to follow his success in Prescot by opening a new venue in Ellesmere Port. Tony McDonough reports Restaurateur and chef Gary…

Experienced hospitality industry professionals Amanda Craggs and Gill Miller have realised a long-held dream of opening their own restaurant in Wirral. Tony McDonough reports A new restaurant has opened in one of Wirral most popular…

After the Max Caller report identified a 'dysfunctional' culture in Liverpool City Council Government inspectors were appointed and now a new head of development is in place. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council has…

On Monday Katherine Fairclough began her new role as chief executive of Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, taking over from Frank Rogers. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s new chief executive…

At a major maritime conference in Merseyside the head of the seafarers union said 1.6m seafarers across the world had endured a 'brutal' pandemic and is calling for urgent change. Tony McDonough reports UK ministers are being urged…