£240m Liverpool industry and academia-led science programme iiCON offers £1.5m to 11 innovation projects using novel ways to fight infectious diseases. Tony McDonough reports Multiple projects focused on combating infectious diseases…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Whistler Spirit, a tanker carrying crude oil from Libya. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Vera Rambow, a container vessel coming from and returning to Belgium. Agent is CMA CGM. Keewhit, a…

Creative and digital business festival Bloom to return to Liverpool in 2025 following the success of this year’s event and will feature panel discussions, business advice and networking. Tony McDonough reports A one-day business…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Edda will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 10.30am. Stena Embla will depart at 10.30pm. Liverpool to Dublin: A Seatruck vessel will sail from…

One of the Royal Navy’s two aircraft carriers - HMS Prince of Wales - will visit Liverpool for the second time in December and will be open to the public. 20,000 people stepped on board during her last visit in 2020. Tony McDonough reports…

Work on the £9m upgrade of Woodside ferry terminal in Birkenhead steps up amid removal of the landing stage and linkspan bridge for the first time in almost 40 years - see new images. Tony McDonough report Complex engineering works…

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

Liverpool business leader Frank McKenna says Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram’s foreign trips are critical to attracting new investment and urged the business community to stop sniping. Tony McDonough reports Downtown in Business chief…

A host of glamorous guests, including local celebs, business people, bloggers and influencers packed into The Ivy Liverpool Brasserie for its official launch party. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool saw the official launch of The Ivy…

Mersey Tunnels will roll out a new tap and go card payment system in the next few days that aims to improve traffic flow. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Tunnels is introducing new card payment machines at toll booths from Monday,…