Liverpool city region train operator Merseyrail says it intends to introduce a ban on non-folding e-bikes across its network. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail has announced plans to ban non-folding e-bikes from its trains. From…

Irish immigrant to Liverpool Kitty Wilkinson was the founder of the public washhouse and a public hygiene pioneer and was known as the ‘Saint of the Slums’ - now a new £14.7m development will be named in her honour. Tony McDonough reports…

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. Norwegian…

Wirral military small boat builder Marine Specialised Technology returns to profit on sales of almost £20m and sees an opportunity to capitalise on increased defence spending due to global instability. Tony McDonough reports Wirral…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Celebrity, a cargo vessel carrying steel coils from Belgium. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics.…

Liverpool City Council reveals plans to sell a huge 55-acre site in the north of the city to create 500,000 sq ft of employment space and 220 new homes. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council is to seek interest from…

Communications giant BT says it will close its Liverpool office putting 601 jobs at risk. Tony McDonough reports BT is to close its Liverpool city centre office which employs 601 people. In a statement the communications giant said…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Atlantic Sky, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Aidabella, a cruise vessel. Agent is Inchcape Shipping Services. Balkan Derin Feyza, a cargo vessel…

Since the current franchise started in 2003 Merseyrail shareholders have pocketed almost £250m in dividend windfalls - but from 2028 Mayor Steve Rotheram is set to bring the gravy train to a halt. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail…