Senior councillors in Sefton will be asked to approve the next steps towards the borough’s plan to build 1,000 new affordable and social homes in partnership with Sovini which is looking to build the next 230. Tony McDonough reports …

This weekend could see a possible wipeout of all Merseyrail services except those to The Open golf championship as staff consider walkout in pay dispute. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail will be decimated this weekend if strike…

Grade II-listed Elevator Studios provides new home for artist‑led gallery and studio collective The Royal Standard after its previous home was closed down. Tony McDonough reports A Liverpool gallery and studio complex comprising…

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

Two Jewish housing associations in Liverpool and Manchester announce merger, creating an organisation with 310 homes and assets worth almost £8m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Jewish Housing Association and Manchester Jewish…

Construction of a £35m Liverpool city region bus interchange and travel hub reaches a major milestone. Tony McDonough reports A £35m project to create a new bus and travel interchange in St Helens town centre has taken a major step…

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

UK motor trade regulatory body The Motor Ombudsman opens office in Liverpool, creating 17 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports A regulatory body that focuses on dispute resolution in the UK motor industry has set up a new office in…

Wirral housing association Magenta Living secures £40m financing from Santander to support its target of building 1,300 new homes by 2030. Tony McDonough reports Housing association Magenta Living will push on with its programme of…

Developer Breck Homes secures planning consent to build 84 affordable homes on the site of a former Liverpool city region cricket club and will see the restoration of a Grade II-listed Victorian cricket pavilion in a £20m scheme. Tony…