As Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram pushes for a ‘tourist tax’, Liverpool BID Company insists its current £2-a-night levy is better than a ‘politically-led project’ that 'risks unpicking the good work done by the private sector’. Tony McDonough…

Liverpool hospitality group Sefton Collection has opened a third venue in a city centre square taking its total investment to £750,000 and creating new jobs. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Collection has opened a third venue in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Nord Santiago, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from the Republic of Korea. Agent is Normac Shipping. Bolette, a cruise vessel coming from Ireland and sailing on to Iceland. Agent…

Entries open for the 2025 Merseyside Independent Business Awards with the awards ceremony taking place in Liverpool in October Organisers of the 2025 Merseyside Independent Business Awards (MIB Awards) are inviting entries from…

Liverpool city region law firm Fletchers completes the latest in a series of acquisitions as it continues its aggressive growth strategy. Tony McDonough reports Southport law firm Fletchers Group has bought the clinical negligence…

A replica of a piece of Liverpool engineering and architectural heritage is to return to the entrance of the Mersey Tunnel more than 60 years after the original was removed. Tony McDonough reports More than 60 years after it was…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. HMS Dragon, a naval vessel. Agent is Casper Shipping. Naama Borchard, a container vessel coming…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicates she is ready to spend billions on a high speed rail link between Liverpool and Manchester and fund the reopening of Southport Pier. Tony McDonough reports There was good news for Liverpool city…

Swedish ferry company Stena Line to invest £17m into its Mersey port facility - from where it operates services to Belfast and Dublin - following record year. Tony McDonough reports Swedish ferry company Stena Line is investing £17m…

Latest new easyJet route takes off from Liverpool John Lennon Airport taking passengers to one of the most picturesque locations in eastern Europe. Tony McDonough reports A new easyJet route to Split in Croatia has taken off from…