Capital funding for Liverpool’s new cruise liner terminal is being withdrawn by the city council and a private backer sought as cost soars to £88m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council is withdrawing the new proposed new…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Zealand Zaria, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Turkey. Agent is Denholm Port Services.  Nassauborg, a cargo vessel carrying wheat from Canada. Agent is Clarkson Port…

Liverpool property firm Vermont sees annual profits almost double and revenues exceed £41m as the business bounces back from the pandemic. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool property business Vermont is reporting a healthy rise in both…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Maxine, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from Ireland and sailing on to Spain. Agent is P&O European Ferries. Bright Pegasus, a bulk carrier carrying soya beans from Canada.…

A former William Hill bookmakers in Liverpool city centre reopens as a new hospitality venue offering coffee and cocktails, creating 20 jobs. Tony McDonough reports A former William Hill bookmakers on Castle Street in Liverpool is…

Wirral property firm Smith and Sons will hold its final auction of 2022 next week with 36 lots on offer. Tony McDonough reports There are 36 lots on offer at the final Smith and Sons Wirral property auction of 2022. Taking place…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Charlotte Essberger, a tanker carrying aqueous urea solution from France. Agent is Graypen. Einstein, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam.…

Contractors on a £52m canalside residential scheme in Liverpool begin ‘piling’ work on what is described as a ‘complex’ project which includes Jesse Hartley's historic 'Stanley Flight' locks. Tony McDonough reports Work will begin…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Willy, a tanker carrying fatty acid methyl ester. Agent is Graypen. Victorine, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to The Netherlands. Agent is CLDN RO-RO SA.  Theseus, a cargo…

Frontman of the Charlatans Tim Burgess spends the day as a barista at Paper Cup Coffee in Liverpool which raises funds to help rough sleepers. Tony McDonough reports Rock legend Tim Burgess has rolled his sleeves up to be a barista…