A plan to build 34 new homes on a disused playing field in Wirral is blocked by a planning inspector. Tony McDonough reports A independent school’s plan to oversee the building of 34 new homes on a disused playing field in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Elbteam, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is CMA CGM. Renaissance, a cruise vessel coming from France. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Atlantic Sail, a…

A trio of firms start work on the £90m transformation of St Helens town centre that will include new homes, a hotel and market. Tony McDonough reports Main contractor Vinci has awarded the first three contracts to firms to start work…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Ardmore Chinook, a tanker carrying molasses from Guatemala. Agent is Graypen. Hav Marlin, a cargo vessel carrying steel plate from Spain. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Wilson…

Free family festival - Last Days of Summer - will take place at the end of August on Liverpool waterfront as organiser Liverpool BID Company unveils full programme. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool BID Company has revealed the full…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Solentbank, a cargo vessel carrying glass cullet from Finland. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Maltez, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports…

Wirral Council embarks on an £8m public highways programme with 450 locations earmarked for improvement. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Council says it will spend £8m this year on improving the borough’s public highways. Each year the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: JSP Anna, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. BG Green, a container vessel coming from and returning to The Netherlands.…

Liverpool John Lennon Airport to strengthen links with North West travel agents with appointment of experienced travel trade executive Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has appointed Natalie Mackay as a travel trade executive…

Merseyrail announces temporary changes to services as the rollout of the Liverpool city region £500m train fleet enters its final stages. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail will run eight-car services on the Southport line from…