A new poll shows there is overwhelming support for the restoration and reopening of Southport Pier which has been closed since December 2022 and may cost £13m to fix. Andrew Brown reports A new poll reveals that 97% of people in…

Cheshire political leaders are stepping up their efforts to follow Liverpool city region and Greater Manchester down the devolution road. Tony McDonough reports Cheshire is pushing for formal discussion with Government about a…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Alexander B, a container vessel coming from and returning to Belgium. Agent is CMA CGM. CL Heidi, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to Egypt. Agent is Normac Shipping. Atlantic…

A multi-million pound project to transform Bootle Strand will happen in four phases and is set for completion in 2031 with planners set to give the go-ahead this week. Report by Tony McDonough and Andrew Brown Sefton Council planners…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Aurora, a container vessel coming from The Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Miriam Borchard, a container vessel coming from Italy and sailing on to Cyprus. Agent is…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Nordic Merchants, a bulk carrier carrying steel plate / coils from the Republic of Korea. Agent is Normac Shipping. Scarabe, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US.…

As shipbuilder Cammell Laird hosts ‘keel laying’ ceremony for new £26m Mersey Ferry in Birkenhead the name of the vessel, which could be converted to electric at a later date, is revealed. Tony McDonough reports Metro Mayor Steve…

Marketing venture ClickOut Media donates £5,000 to Liverpool boxing club that former boxing champion Tony Bellew says saved his life. Tony McDonough reports Marketing agency Clickout Media has made a £5,000 donation to the Rotunda…

Liverpool betting group Stanleybet reports £10.9m losses and cuts jobs after punters betting on Premier League matches cash in. Tony McDonough reports People betting on Premier League football matches have pushed Liverpool betting…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Coralwater, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Atlantic Star, a container vessel coming from Canada and sailing on to Belgium. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB.…