Turkish cement specialist Medcem teams up with Peel Ports in a £35m investment to create a new deep-water cement import terminal at the Port of Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Turkish cement company Medcem is to create a £35m deep…

Organisers of the 15th Merseyside Women of the Year Awards 2025 have revealed the shortlist ahead of the ceremony in June Finalists for the Merseyside Women of the Year Awards (MWOTY) 2025 have been revealed. This is 15th MWOTY and…

An investor and developer based in the United Arab Emirates acquires a £110m residential scheme in Liverpool docklands comprising 507 apartments. Tony McDonough reports Middle East investor and developer Habita is to take on a £110m…

Two weeks after securing a £6m funding package to fuel its expansion Wirral military and specialist boat builder Marine Specialised Technology unveils a new senior appointment. Tony McDonough reports Wirral specialised boat builder…

Developer McCarthy Stone starts work on multi-million pound project for 53 Liverpool city region apartments for people aged 60 and above that will be factory-built and installed on-site. Tony McDonough reports Work has started on…

A former economic advisor to ex-PM Gordon Brown and a BAFTA-winning TV producer are among a new team of experts looking to ‘supercharge’ a new era of economic growth in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports A team of national and…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Containerships VI, a container vessel coming from and returning to Belgium. Agent is CMA CGM. Mein Schiff, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Catherine, a cargo vessel…

A 410,000 sq ft office building in Liverpool known locally as ‘the Sandcastle’ has reportedly changed hands after being put on the market for £90m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s The Capital Building has changed hands for an…

Directors of Liverpool schools and adult learning venture, The Progress Group, take over the business from its US-based owners as pre-tax losses are cut from £2.4m to £1.6m. Tony McDonough reports Schools and adult learning venture…

Cruise line Cunard’s newest vessel - Queen Anne - will return to the Mersey for the first time since her 2024 naming ceremony to join Liverpool FC’s Premier League title celebrations. Tony McDonough reports Cunard’s Queen Anne will…