Mersey Maritime, which represents Liverpool city region's £4.2bn maritime sector, is backing Maritime UK's call for a dedicated coastal economies minister to help drive the UK's recovery. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city…

Entrepreneur Kate Stewart opened Damien John Kelly House in Liverpool a year ago to help those with alcohol and drug addictions - and, at first, local people were not happy. Tony McDonough reports Entrepreneur Kate Stewart has hailed…

A new board is in place at Formby-based civil engineering specialist Conform North West (NW) after founding director John Williams brought in a new major shareholder. Tony McDonough reports   A Merseyside civil engineering and groundworks…

Over the past few months there have been conflicting reports about how much use face coverings are when it comes to preventing the spread of coronavirus. Tony McDonough reports People wearing face coverings or masks on the street, in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vos Inspirer, a supply/support vessel in for a crew change. Agent is RCV Business Solutions. Ultra Ocelot, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Clarkson…

New report from law firm Brabners says facilities such as the Port of Liverpool can only reach their full potential through significant transport infrastructure investment. Tony McDonough reports A new east-west rail link across the…

Located in Liverpool's northern docklands the Titanic Hotel opened on Monday for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown - with a new cleaning regime in place. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s Titanic Hotel opened its doors…

Liverpool commercial law firm Bermans saw annual fee income rise by 8% to and all-time high as it celebrates its 50th year. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm Bermans has marked its 50th year in business by posting a record…

Failure to agree a UK/EU trade deal would do 'significant damage' damage to North West firms, the manufacturers’ organisation Make UK, claims. Tony McDonough reports North West manufacturers would face “significant damage” to their…

On Saturday the lifting of coronavirus restrictions on the hospitality sector saw bars and restaurants reopen - so why do gyms remain shut? Tony McDonough reports Over the past couple of days I’ve heard a number of people ask: “How…