Merseyrail will deploy Class 777 trains from the new £500m fleet on the Ormskirk line in time for the Grand National. Tony McDonough reports Racegoers attending the three-day Grand National Festival next week will be able to travel…

Embattled Liverpool food ingredients business Real Good Food secures extra cash lifeline of £550,000 from two of its principal shareholders as it reports 'signs of improvement' in demand. Tony McDonough reports Struggling food…

Luxury cosmetics retailer Space NK to open new store at Liverpool ONE. Tony McDonough reports Luxury cosmetics retailer Space NK has agreed to open a new outlet in Liverpool ONE this summer. Liverpool ONE owner Grosvenor says the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Oratuulia, a tanker carrying animal and vegetable oils from The Netherlands. Agent is Global Shipping Services. Susan Borchard, a container vessel coming from Italy and sailing on…

Affordable housing provider Riverside submits plans for 134 homes and new community centre as part of £60m regeneration plan in Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports Riverside has submitted plans for 134 homes and a new…

Merseyside brand marketing specialist Wild Thang urges Liverpool city region SMEs to take advantage of the free-to-use Eurovision branding. Tony McDonough reports It is now less than six weeks until Liverpool hosts the Eurovision…

Liverpool John Lennon Airport reveals the number of passengers due to pass through over the Easter break and it is 40% higher than last year. Tony McDonough reports More than 64,000 passengers are expected to pass through Liverpool…

Leading Liverpool actor Joe McGann will be among the writers and performers taking part in the 2023 Liverpool Theatre Festival with tickets for six shows now on sale. Tony McDonough reports This summer sees the return of the…

Peel L&P launches fresh public consultation on plans to create a new ‘Central Park’ in Liverpool Waters with two public events being held this month. Tony McDonough reports Peel L&P is holding two public events this month as…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Fugro Venturer, a research vessel in for a crew change. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Melpomeni, a bulk carrier carrying steel plate / coils from the Republic of Korea. Agent is…