In the next few weeks, the results of a project to test low carbon fuels for glassmaking, which included Pilkington in St Helens, could revolutionise the industry. Tony McDonough reports A pilot project in Merseyside to test…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Lumen, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal. Agent is EMR Shipping. Mediterranean Voyager, a tanker carrying crude oil from the US. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Norbay, a…

A Liverpool manufacturer of workboats is shortlisted for an award for a zero-emission all-electric vessel it has produced. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool workboat manufacturer Water Witch has been shortlisted in the Electric Boat…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Borealis, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Lyrika, a cargo vessel carrying steel plate from Spain. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Corrib Fisher, a tanker coming…

Charity fundraiser is set up in tribute to Wirral entrepreneur Drew Cockton who died last weekend and the LGBTQ+ Business Awards he founded are also set to continue. Tony McDonough reports Less than a week after Wirral businessman…

Train operator Merseyrail says a four-day closure of Liverpool Central station for engineering works is cancelled due to strike action. Tony McDonough reports A planned four-day closure of Liverpool Central station for engineering…

Liverpool developer Legacie secures £40m investment towards cost of £85m residential tower. Tony McDonough reports Legacie Developments has secured a £40m cash injection that will be used to deliver an £85m residential development in…

Structural steelwork specialist Walker Engineering reports record annual revenues of almost £4m and an 81% increase in profits. Tony McDonough reports Walker Engineering is reporting record annual revenues of £3.9m for 2021 - up…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Krypos Bravery, a bulk carrier carrying maize from Argentina. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated…

Planners in Liverpool are recommending approval for a 172,000 sq ft ‘net zero’ office building in the city’s Knowledge Quarter. Tony McDonough reports Planners are recommending approval for a £35m ‘net zero’ office building on the…