Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Maye Manx, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Kauri, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Russia. Agent is NW Trading…

Liverpool wealth manager Rathbones sees half-year pre-tax profits rocket 120% to £112.1m after £839m takeover of Investec Wealth & Investment. Tony McDonough reports Wealth manager Rathbones has hailed the success of its £839m…

Wirral Council says it expects planning applications to be submitted by the end of 2024 to build 273 new homes at two site sites in Birkenhead. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Council is pushing on with plans that will see 273 new…

Community Foundation for Merseyside launches fundraising appeal for those affected by the Southport knife attack which has claimed the lives of three children and left others critically injured. Tony McDonough reports A fundraising…

A new survey reveals a fall in confidence among businesses across the North West during July although firms say they are keen to keep investing. Tony McDonough reports Business confidence in the North West fell 10 points during July…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Sun, a container vessel coming from Canada and sailing on to Germany. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. Victorine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland.…

Pride in Liverpool saw its highest attendance ever for both the march and the free festival at the Pier Head, organisers reveal. Tony McDonough reports Pride in Liverpool organisers say more than 60,000 people attended the free…

Councillors in Liverpool give green light to city centre scheme by Home Bargains billionaire Tom Morris to create 250 student apartments in the city centre. Tony McDonough reports Home Bargains tycoon Tom Morris will push on with…

Liverpool City Council launches marketing campaign after securing £1.59m of Government cash to support local businesses and entrepreneurs. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council has secured £1.59m from the Government to…

Young Liverpool city region entrepreneurs Craig Reeves and Rory McLellan open third coffee shop on the Merseyrail network. Tony McDonough reports Entrepreneurs Craig Reeves and Rory McLellan have opened their third coffee outlet on…