ACC Liverpool competes for major conferences from around the world in a hugely competitive market and the city’s Accommodation BID is offering a critical edge, says BID CEO Bill Addy. Tony McDonough reports With competition fierce…

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

Tens of million of pounds in Levelling Up funding for Southport has sparked a renaissance in the town with investors and developers now looking to build much-need hotels. Andrew Brown reports Developers are investing heavily in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Spar Spica, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Taiwan. Agent is Normac Shipping. Inca Queen, a bulk carrier carrying sunflower meal / soya bean meal from Argentina. Agent is…

Liverpool city region supercar brake disc maker Surface Transforms sees annual losses more than treble to £20.7m after ‘the most difficult year in the history of the company’. Tony McDonough reports Supercar brake disc manufacturer…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: JSP Anna, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Alp Forward, an anchor hoy in for a crew change. Agent is GAC Services (UK).…

Liverpool City Council awards two design contracts for the delayed phase 2 upgrade of The Strand on the waterfront which will cost £5m. Tony McDonough reports Delayed work on phase 2 upgrade of The Strand on Liverpool waterfront is a…

Budget airline easyJet is to offer a new twice-weekly route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport starting this autumn. Tony McDonough reports A new route between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Derry in Northern Ireland will begin…

Liverpool tech venture Heatio - whose digital platform helps people improve energy efficiency in their homes - secures a £2m cash injection. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool tech firm Heatio will create new jobs after securing new…

Jet2holidays announces package holidays to the ‘Coast of Light’ for summer 2025 from Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Tony McDonough reports Jet2holidays has announced a new summer package holiday destination from Liverpool John Lennon…