Liverpool Airport reveals number of passengers it expects to handle over the festive period and the figure is up on 2022, but still below pre-pandemic levels... and no crackers are allowed. Tony McDonough reports Passengers numbers…

When Debenhams in Liverpool closed for the final time in May 2021 it left Liverpool ONE owner Grosvenor with a gaping 180,000 sq ft hole - now the transformed space is driving footfall at the complex. Tony McDonough reports Leisure…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Key South, a tanker carrying molasses from Poland. Agent is Graypen. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European…

A US events and venue management firm that operates across the world signs deal to run the new £73m Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport. Tony McDonough reports Global events and venue management firm ASM Global has signed a deal…

Owner of the giant Stanlow oil refinery close to the River Mersey returns to profit after battling for its survival during the pandemic and reports revenues of more than £9bn. Tony McDonough reports Oil refinery giant Essar Oil (UK)…

Sefton Council releases new images showing extent of damage to Southport Pier as it continues to seek the estimated £13m needed to get the Victorian attraction reopened. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council has released new images…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: SSI Discovery, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Taiwan. Agent is Normac Shipping. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by…

Swedish ferry operator Stena Line signs 77-year deal with Liverpool ports operator Peel Ports to increase capacity on its Irish Sea routes. Tony McDonough reports Stena Line has signed a major deal with Liverpool-based Peel Ports…

M&S Arena and Exhibition Centre Liverpool operator ACC Liverpool repays almost half of its multi-million pound debt with Liverpool City Council - with another big chunk on the way. Tony McDonough reports ACC Liverpool has reduced…

Work has started on a £200m residential scheme on the edge of Liverpool city centre being delivered by Legacie Developments. Tony McDonough reports Legacie Developments has started construction work on a £200m residential project…