Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram demands ‘immediate improvements’ to Merseyrail services on new Kirkby line extension after repeated failure of Stadler’s battery-powered trains. Tony McDonough reports Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has met…

Low cost airline easyJet is to add another summer route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport in 2024. Tony McDonough reports Summer sun-seekers are being offered another route from easyJet out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA)…

Fast-growing British underwear brand Lounge is to open a 4,000 sq ft pop-up store in Liverpool with the possibility of a permanent outlet. Tony McDonough reports Underwear brand Lounge will open the latest in a series of pop-up…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European Ferries. Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Emba will depart the Twelve Quays…

Sutton Kersh raises more than £7.5m at its latest Liverpool property auction taking the total for the year so far past £50m. Tony McDonough reports  Liverpool property firm Sutton Kersh has now generated more than £50m from auction…

Liverpool education tech firm SupplyWell which links schools with supply teachers via an app secures £1m in new investment. Tony McDonough reports A Liverpool digital venture that helps schools cut the cost of hiring supply teachers…

Wild Thang founder Andrew Dwerryhouse describes double awards win as one of the ‘biggest moments’ in the Merseyside brand marketing firm’s 27-year history. Tony McDonough reports Brand marketing specialist Wild Thang is hailing a…

A Liverpool freight forwarding business that became employee owned earlier this year reports 74% fall in profits to £3.35m due to ‘worldwide trading difficulties’. Tony McDonough reports A fall in global container freight prices on…

More than 550 guests gather at Liverpool Cathedral to see the winners of the 9th Mersey Maritime Industry Awards revealed. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Maritime has revealed the winners of its annual Industry Awards in front of…

When complete the south stand at the new £750m Everton FC stadium will hold 13,000 Blues fans and its scale is unveiled for the first time. Tony McDonough reports Everton FC has revealed the scale of its new south stand at…