Birkenhead shipyard Cammell Laird is set to build the first new Mersey Ferry for more than 60 years at a cost of £26m and some preliminary images, and a video, have been released. Tony McDonough reports New images and a fly-through…

UK airline Jet2, which launched from Liverpool for the first time in 2024, has won a top European award Jet2 has been named European Airline of the Year at the Airline Economics Aviation 100 Awards. Leeds-based Jet2, the The UK’s…

Law firm Aaron & Partners, which has offices in Wirral, Chester, Shrewsbury and Greater Manchester announces new round of internal promotions Law firm Aaron & Partners has announced new promotions across key departments…

Wirral planning officers are recommending approval for scheme by housebuilder Persimmon to build 116 new homes close to the River Mersey. Tony McDonough reports Housebuilder Persimmon Homes is expected to secure planning consent for…

Liverpool council planning officers recommend approval for £3.5m new home for Zoe’s Place baby hospice with councillors set to consider the proposal this week. Tony McDonough reports Councillors in Liverpool are likely to give the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: New Liulinhai, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Amelie Borchard, a container vessel coming from Egypt and sailing on to…

A new property developer formed by three experienced industry operators aims to create a £1bn build-to-rent residential portfolio in Liverpool and Manchester within five years. Tony McDonough reports A trio of experienced property…

Maritime manufacturer Survitec sells its former Birkenhead factory site to a Wirral fleet hire business in a £1.4m deal. Tony McDonough reports West Wallasey Fleet Hire Services has acquired the former Survitec manufacturing site in…

Developer Placefirst completes sixth and final phase of its £42.8m regeneration of the Welsh Streets in Liverpool bringing its total number of homes to 296. Tony McDonough reports Placefirst has completed the sixth and final phase…

More than 3m sq ft of logistics / industrial space is under construction or in the pipeline due to the Liverpool City Region Freeport, a new report reveals. Tony McDonough reports More than 3m sq ft of new commercial space is being…