Special report: As the Combined Authority gets ready to choose a location for its £6bn Mersey Tidal Power barrage Liverpool city region maritime leaders warn of a ‘catastrophic’ impact on the £5bn local maritime industry and its 48,000…

Toad Hall in Ainsdale near Southport is set to be demolished with detailed plans on how the process of knocking it down safely submitted to Sefton Council. Andrew Brown reports Sefton Council is set to push on with the demolition of…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Fluvius Axe, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Beaumont, a…

Liverpool logistics and shipping specialist Denholm Logistics, which acts as agent for most of the cruise ships calling into the Mersey, reports revenues down almost 10% to £207.5m amid tough global market conditions. 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. Kristina, a cargo vessel carrying urea from The Netherlands. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics).…

Losing The Beatles Story attraction after 38 years will be a blow to Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock but its owners say they are investing in the 180-year-old estate to create a ‘new chapter’. Tony McDonough reports It has been 180…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, 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. Tai Summit,…

Liverpool civil and structural engineering firm Sutcliffe targets 54% revenue growth as new owner backs expansion. Jennie Lewis reports Liverpool-based engineering and surveying firm Sutcliffe is targeting turnover of £10m…

Last year Southport marketing agency Hatter’s launched the White Rabbit Academy to help young people develop confidence, communication skills, and experience of working life and it is set to return for a second year. Tony McDonough reports…

Merseyside-based family-owned operator of holiday parks across the UK, Harrison Leisure Group, turns last year’s losses into an almost £2m profit despite another ‘challenging year’. Tony McDonough reports Southport-based UK holiday…