Cunard flagship Queen Mary 2 sets sail from New York - her 400th transatlantic crossing - and will arrive at Liverpool Cruise Terminal in early September. Tony McDonough reports Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 is heading across the Atlantic…

Demolition of the former Southport Theatre and Convention Centre is ‘progressing well’ as construction of the £73m Marine Lake Events Centre draws closer. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council says contractor DSM is making good…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: JSP Anna, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. JSP Mistral, a…

Liverpool entrepreneur Craig Smith launches a new open-air market in the city with 20 stalls selling ‘high end British brands’. Tony McDonough reports A new outdoor market featuring “high end British brands” has launched at New…

Wirral charity Autism Together appoints architects to draw up masterplan for redevelopment and restoration of three Grade II-listed buildings in Wirral. Tony McDonough reports Wirral charity Autism Together is to embark on a major…

Wirral Italian kitchen appliance brand Bertazzoni has appointed a new commercial director Italian kitchen appliance brand Bertazzoni has recruited Paul Whyte to the newly-created position of commercial director. Established in 2017,…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Celandine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Interlink Priority, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel…

A £1m mayoral loan enables a Liverpool city region business that makes insulated panels for modular homes to create 25 jobs at its new factory. Tony McDonough reports Specialist insulated panel manufacturer Hemsec has created 25 jobs…

UK airline Jet2 announces further expansion at Liverpool John Lennon Airport offering mini breaks to European Christmas markets from winter 2025. Tony McDonough reports Jet2 and Jet2CityBreak will offer Christmas markets mini-breaks…

Boss of Ryanair, Michael O’Leary, calls for a limit on how many drinks passengers can consume at airports to curb rowdy and disruptive behaviour on board aircraft. Tony McDonough reports Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary is…