Livv, formerly as First Ark Group, has released its latest social accounts which show at 37% rise in social value from its activities in Knowsley to more than £46m. Tony McDonough reports Affordable housing provider Livv Housing…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European Ferries (Irish Sea). Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning…

Low-cost airline Ryanair will fly to just 10 countries from Liverpool Airport this winter on 20 routes - a capacity cut of 50% due to COVID-19. Here is a list of the routes. Tony McDonough reports Ryanair is slashing its winter…

Almost called Boaty McBoatface, the £200m, 15,000-tonne RRS Sir David Attenborough polar research vessel is to leave the Mersey for two weeks of sea trials. Tony McDonough reports  Polar research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough has…

New £1m grant programme aims to support small and medium-sized firms meet the extra costs of complying with COVID-19 restrictions. Tony McDonough reports Small and medium-sized enterprises in Cheshire and Warrington can now apply for…

Gyms across Liverpool city region had closed under Tier 3 COVID-19 measures but, following talks between Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and the Government, the decision is being reversed. Tony McDonough reports Gyms and leisure centres…

Stena Embla will come into service on the Birkenhead to Belfast ferry route early in 2021, replacing Stena Mersey, after completing sea trials in China’s Yellow Sea. Tony McDonough reports New generation Stena Line ferry Stena Embla…

Train operator Merseyrail is making changes to its timetable amid new COVID-19 restrictions across Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports Train operator Merseyrail has issued new travel advice and timetable updates in response…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Sara Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. Clementine, a ro-ro vessel coming from Ireland and sailing on to Spain. Agent is CLDN…

Bootle-based branding specialist Wild Thang are official merchandise partner of Salford Red Devils who were narrowly defeated by Leeds Rhinos in rugby's Challenge Cup Final. Tony McDonough reports Mersey branding specialist Wild…