One of the UK’s most inspirational civic leaders - Sir Howard Bernstein - dies aged 71 with tributes coming from far beyond his native Manchester. Tony McDonough reports When the phrase ‘Northern Powerhouse’ was coined you would be…

Four of the seven venues operated by National Museums Liverpool are unable to process electronic payments causing frustration for visitors not carrying cash. Tony McDonough reports National Museums Liverpool (NML) is currently unable…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Sky, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. Vera Rambow, a container vessel coming from and returning to The…

Developer Capital & Centric reveals the clock tower on the iconic Littlewoods building in Liverpool will be torn down and rebuilt as part of its £70m movie complex project. Tony McDonough reports Engineering experts say the…

This year is the 170th birthday of the completion of the magnificent Neoclassical St George’s Hall in Liverpool and there’ll be a series of events to mark the anniversary. Tony McDonough reports A series of events this summer will…

A celebration of Frankie Goes to Hollywood legend Holly Johnson is one of the highlights of the National Museums Liverpool autumn/winter programme. Tony McDonough reports National Museums Liverpool have revealed details of its…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Rix Emerald, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal. Agent is EMR Shipping. Inca Queen, a bulk carrier carrying sunflower meal / soya bean meal from Argentina. Agent is Clarkson Port…

Property giant Peel is seeking ‘global hotel operators’ for two new proposed hotels on Liverpool waterfront. Tony McDonough reports Peel Waters says it is seeking “global hotel operators” for two proposed hotels close Liverpool…

Liverpool civil and structural engineering firm Sutcliffe secures place on £1.5bn housebuilding - just weeks after winning a place on a £1.3bn framework. Tony McDonough reports Civil and structural engineering firm Sutcliffe has won…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Rix Emerald, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal. Agent is EMR Shipping. Devbulk Gulten, a cargo vessel carrying steel plate / coils from the Republic of Korea. Agent is Normac…