Mersey Docks and Harbour Company is continuing to feel the impact of the war in Ukraine with a slowdown in global container volumes leading to annual pre-tax losses of £13.6m. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Docks and Harbour Company…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Miriam…

Chester Zoo welcomed a record number of visitors in 2025 which in turn led to record revenues of £70.5m, boosted by the opening of its new accommodation lodges allowing people to stay overnight. Tony McDonough reports Chester Zoo has…

Liverpool scrap firm S Norton reports hefty annual losses of £17m amid ‘challenging’ trading conditions across its global markets. Tony McDonough reports Scrap firm S Norton says it remains “cautiously” optimistic about its future…

Liverpool city region timber merchant Edmund A Stephens sees annual pre-tax profits fall despite a rise in sales to almost £19m. Tony McDonough reports Timber merchant Edmund A Stephens (EAS) is reporting a rise in annual sales to…

Liverpool building firm Frank Rogers leads the way in addressing the chronic shortfall of women working in the construction sector and is backing the latest Women in Construction North West event. Tony McDonough reports Women in…

A new survey shows 88% of businesses in the North West expect the region to see economic growth in the next three years. Tony McDonough reports North West firms are confident about the region’s prospects for economic growth despite…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Melusine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Misje Vita, a…

Merseyrail can go ahead with proposals to expand matchday passenger capacity at Sandhills station after winning planning consent at the second attempt. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail’s plan to alleviate passenger congestion on…

After months of sea trials the first Mersey Ferry to be built in 60 years, the £26m Royal Daffodil, embarks on her maiden voyage following a special naming ceremony with her first public cruise just days away. Tony McDonough reports …