Politicians in Liverpool are expected to vote to scrap the role of elected Mayor despite people in the city voting in favour of keeping the role in a consultation. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Councils ruling Labour Group…

An Iberian-themed bar in Liverpool city centre, BoBo, hires wine expert Laura Griffiths as its new ‘wine ambassador’. Tony McDonough reports Wine expert Laura Griffiths has joined the team at Liverpool city centre bar BoBo to support…

Maritime firms in Liverpool city region can lead the world in decarbonisation innovation but they must be backed with public investment. Tony McDonough reports Maritime industry leaders are pushing for more Government backing to…

Law firm Hill Dickinson which has its headquarters in Liverpool has opened a new office in Newcastle. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool commercial law firm Hill Dickinson is growing its geographical footprint by opening a new office…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Key Marin, a tanker carrying waste oil from Norway. Agent is Graypen. Seven Seas Voyager, a cruise vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Tenacious, a sail…

CBRE has been hired to explore options for the possible multi-million expansion of the Bliss Hotel in Southport and its adjoining site. Tony McDonough reports Property consultancy CBRE has been brought in by the owners of the Bliss…

A community arts organisation in Birkenhead has won £10,000 in a competition that celebrates the UK’s brightest young entrepreneurs. Tony McDonough reports Birkenhead community arts organisation Convenience Gallery will now open a…

A property maintenance firm based in Liverpool city region has taken delivery of its first electric vehicles with 25% of its 180-strong fleet set to be electric by the end of 2023. Tony McDonough reports Property maintenance firm…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Naama Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. Emerald Princess, a cruise vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services.…

New images show the inside of the new £38m Shakespeare North Playhouse which opens in Prescot in July New images have been released showing how Prescot’s new £38m Shakespeare North Playhouse looks inside. Due to open in July, the…