Opening a new Merseyrail station at the Baltic Triangle in Liverpool would be a ‘game-changer’ for the area, Baltic Creative's new CEO Lynn Haime tells the Baltic Triangle Podcast. Tony McDonough reports Opening a new Merseyrail…

Small businesses across the Liverpool city region get access to a pilot project to boost the skills of their workforce by creating new apprenticeships Small businesses across the Liverpool city region will be able to boost the skills…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Penhar, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Turkey. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O…

Senior Sefton councillors asked to approve new business plan for The Strand amid a £20m Levelling Up bid for Bootle town centre. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council cabinet members will be asked to approve a new business plan for…

Retailer Marks & Spencer has released full details of its new 100,000 sq ft store, due to open in Liverpool in mid-2023. Tony McDonough reports Marks & Spencer will open a 100,000 sq ft outlet in Liverpool ONE in mid-2023,…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Bontrup Amsterdam, a bulk carrier carrying aggregates. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by…

Strike action by Network Rail staff who are members of the RMT union causes change to planned Merseyrail services over Christmas, including Boxing Day. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail is being forced to cancel planned services on…

Merseyside shipyard Cammell Laird reports loss for fifth year in a row but shows signs of stability after taking a big financial hit on the RRS Sir David Attenborough project. Tony McDonough reports Cammell Laird is reporting an…

Accountancy giant KPMG is extending its occupancy at Princes Dock in Liverpool Waters by another five years. Tony McDonough reports KPMG has signed up for another five years at Princes Dock in Liverpool Waters. Currently occupying…

One of the new class 777 trains set to run on the Merseyrail network travels for 135km on test run using just a battery - paving the way for the network’s expansion. Tony McDonough reports A test run of one of the new class 777…