Days after it is reported shipbuilder and repairer Cammell Laird is to build the new £36m Mersey Ferry the company reveals it is returning to operational profit after several ‘challenging’ years. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Containerships Borealis, a container vessel coming from and returning to The Netherlands. Agent is CMA CGM. Tomini Alize, a bulk carrier carrying soya beans from Ukraine. Agent is…

Southport has long had an issue with ‘youth flight’ but Southport Education Group, Southport BID and multiple businesses are stepping up efforts to offer young people better choices in the town. Tony McDonough reports Southport…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: C Rigel, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Algeria. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Pacific Sapphire, a tanker carrying crude oil from the US.Agent is GAC Services (UK). Wes…

Sefton Council to demolish ‘small section’ of Bootle Strand shopping centre as part of its planned multi-million pound transformation of the site. Tony McDonough reports A small section of Bootle Strand shopping centre will be…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Nordic Hamburg, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Foyle, a tanker carrying marine oil from Belgium. Agent is Casper Shipping. Atlantis…

A date has been set for when Everton FC will play a competitive match at its new £750m stadium on Liverpool waterfront for the first time. Tony McDonough reports Everton FC chief executive Colin Chong has confirmed when the team will…

Swedish ferry firm Stena Line says it will be reintroducing an Irish Sea route between the River Mersey and Dublin in 2024. Tony McDonough reports Stena Line is to reintroduce its Birkenhead to Dublin ferry service early in 2024. In…

Just over one year ago Mersey Maritime pledged to raise £20,000 for The Hive Youth Zone in Wirral and now reveals it has smashed that target by some distance. Tony McDonough reports Industry cluster organisation Mersey Maritime has…

A firm that provides loans to people pursuing legal claims is to expand and create new jobs in Liverpool after securing £20m credit facility. Tony McDonough reports A ‘lendtech’ company that provides loans to individuals pursuing…