A prototype sailing vessel that aims to bring back wind propulsion to commercial shipping for the first time since the 19th century is developed in Liverpool city region and is set to undergo sea trials. Tony McDonough reports Steam…

New report shows value to University of Liverpool to wider city region economy totals £1.2bn and supports more than 15,000 jobs. Tony McDonough reports New figures show the huge contribution the University of Liverpool makes every…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Norwegian Star, a cruise vessel sailing to The Netherlands. Agent is Denholm Port Services. MSC Tamishka F, a container vessel coming from Belgium. Agent is MSC. Tideforce, a…

Wirral Council launches programme to inform residents of the multiple multi-million pound schemes to transform Birkenhead and releases new images. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Council is embarking on a new drive to share details of…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Celandine, a cargo vessel coming from Ireland and sailing on to The Netherlands. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. BG Sapphire, a container vessel coming from The Netherlands. Agent is BG…

On Friday the UK Government is expected to announce £22bn funding for two hydrogen production and carbon capture clusters, one of which is close to the River Mersey - but will it work? Tony McDonough reports A hydrogen production…

Owner and operator of the giant Stanlow oil refinery close to the Mersey, EET Fuels, secures almost £500m to finance its decarbonisation plans. Tony McDonough reports EET Fuels has secured almost £500m in new financing as it looks…

Wirral and Cheshire luxury homes developer Blueoak Estates is to convert two former city centre bank buildings into a multi-million pound apartments complex. Tony McDonough reports Two former bank buildings close to Chester train…

Liverpool Chamber welcomes five recruits including two new faces on its senior leadership team. Tony McDonough reports Christine Vaudrey and Samantha Barker have joined the senior leadership team at Liverpool Chamber as part of an…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Haato, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Vietnam. Agent is Normac Shipping. Kaptan Veysel Vardal, a tanker carrying molasses from Algeria. Agent is Graypen. Pacific World,…