Glassmaking has been a part of the fabric of St Helens for more than 200 years and now a new £54m facility will spearhead a net zero carbon future for the sector. Tony McDonough reports A new £54m research and technology hub that…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Norwegian Dawn, a cruise vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by…

A Liverpool social enterprise that encourages girls to pursue careers in tech has secured £530,000 in new funding - with a big chunk from defence giant BAE. Tony McDonough reports InnovateHer will be able to accelerate its work in…

Liverpool city region door and window manufacturer Door and Window Systems creates 15 jobs after investing £50,000 in new technology. Tony McDonough reports A specialist door and window manufacturer has created 15 new jobs and will…

Academics, politicians and third sector representatives will meet in Liverpool this month to discuss the cost of living crisis. Tony McDonough reports A major conference will be held in Liverpool later this month that will bring…

Office block in Dale Street in Liverpool city centre changes hands and the new owners announce a refurbishment of the site. Tony McDonough reports An office building in Liverpool city centre is to undergo a refurbishment after…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Sunshine, a bulk carrier carrying soda ash in bulk from Turkey. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Wilson Dundalk, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Portugal. Agent is NW Trading…

There has been another fall in the number of vacant retail units in Liverpool city centre with the figure now half that of the national average. Tony McDonough reports Just 5.4% of retail units in Liverpool city centre are empty -…

A new development in Liverpool city region that will provide 77 affordable apartments for people with care needs moves a step closer to completion. Tony McDonough reports A new homes scheme that will provide 77 affordable apartments…

Woodside Ferry Terminal has been closed to ferry services for almost nine months but work on a multi-million pound refresh may soon be under way. Tony McDonough reports Work may soon be under way on the multi-million pound revamp of…