Renewable energy specialist Statkraft is embarking on a major project for National Grid in Liverpool and is appealing for local suppliers to come forward. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region firms are being invited to apply…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Drawno, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Albanyborg, a cargo vessel carrying wheat from Canada. Agent is Normac Shipping.…

Merseyside Police arrested Joe Anderson on December 4 and are now extending his bail until February 19 and the Liverpool Mayor says he will not be standing in the 2021 election. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson…

On December 4, Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson was arrested along with four other men as part of a Merseyside Police investigation into building and development contracts. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson has been…

Chris Shirling-Rooke joined Mersey Maritime in 2013, taking the helm in 2015. He has transformed the organisation into a sustainable not for profit entity with hundreds of members. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Maritime chief…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Spanaco Reliability, a cargo vessel carrying chipboard from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Albanyborg, a cargo vessel carrying wheat from Canada. Agent is Normac Shipping.…

Amid soaring rates of COVID-19 Health Secretary Matt Hancock said further restrictions were necessary with Liverpool city region set to move from Tier 2 to Tier 3. Tony McDonough reports Restaurants across the Liverpool city region…

On Boxing Day the UK generated more than 50% of its power from wind for the first time with more than 200 turbines in Liverpool Bay adding to the total. Tony McDonough reports More than 200 wind turbines in Liverpool Bay helped the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Aldebaran, a cargo vessel carrying steel plate from Spain. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Naama Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard…

Graphic designer Andy Pink from Liverpool offered free services or support for a very low cost to start-ups and small businesses that he knew were struggling during COVID-19. Tony McDonough reports A Merseyside freelance graphic…