Northern mayors, including Liverpool city region’s Steve Rotheram, vote unanimously in favour of calling for West Coast rail operator Avanti to be stripped of its contract. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve…

Liverpool city region energy retrofit firm Next Energy wins £9m local authority contract to install energy-efficiency measures in 500 homes. Tony McDonough reports Next Energy is to improve the energy efficiency of 500 homes after…

Construction work starts on a £33m Liverpool city region site that will see 130 new homes built including 90 ‘extra care’ apartments. Tony McDonough reports Housing association Riverside Group has started work on a £33m housing…

A new business festival focused on the creative and digital sectors will be hosted by Baltic Creative CIC in Liverpool this spring. Tony McDonough reports Baltic Creative CIC has announced a new creative and digital business festival…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Containerships VI, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is CMA CGM. Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Embla will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at…

A plan for the ‘once-in-a-generation’ transformation of Liverpool Central station and the surrounding area takes a step forward with the issuing of a £1m tender. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (CA) is…

Liverpool baby hospice Zoe’s Place looks to raise £3.5m to build a new home and faces a race against time with its current lease expiring in 2025. Tony McDonough reports Baby hospice Zoe’s Place has launched an urgent appeal to raise…

Merseyside window and door manufacturer Warwick North West wins contract with Sovini Construction to supply windows and doors for 45-home scheme. Tony McDonough reports Window and door manufacturer Warwick North West has scored an…

For the second year running Liverpool BID Company is seeking applications for its Arts & Culture Fund which offers grants for projects and events in Liverpool city centre. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool BID Company is offering…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Embla will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 10.30am. Stena Edda will depart at 10.30pm. Liverpool to Dublin: Seatruck vessels will sail from…