A national planning body has approved the construction of 156 new homes at a site in Merseyside despite third party objections to the scheme. Tony McDonough reports Work will begin in the New Year on the construction of 156 homes at…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Stolt Redshank, a tanker carrying tallow in bulk to the Netherlands. Agent is Cory Bros Shipping. Sea Harmony, a cargo vessel carrying rice from Belgium. Agent is EW Turner &…

One of the biggest carriers at Liverpool Airport, easyJet, is stepping up its drive towards net zero carbon flying with a new partnership with aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce. Tony McDonough reports Low cost airline easyJet is…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Globe Cleopatra, a bulk carrier carrying animal feedstuffs and maize from Brazil. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Osogovo, a bulk carrier carrying pumice powder from Greece.…

Based in Merseyside, NYAS supports children in care and provides a lifeline for young people leaving the care system who have no support network. It is asking businesses to support its work. Tony McDonough reports Many of us take our…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Birkenhead to Belfast: No sailings today Liverpool to Dublin: No sailings today Mersey Ferries: Click here for a full ferries timetable. High tides: 2.30am (8.08m) and 2.44pm…

Pop legend Marc Almond comes home to Southport for Christmas and says the town where he grew up can become a 'Brighton of the North - a haven for creatives and artists'. Andrew Brown reports Iconic pop singer Marc Almond is delighted to be…

An investigation by Liverpool trading standards officers has found a number of retailers selling illegal e-cigarettes and vaping products and they are planning a New Year crackdown. Tony McDonough reports Trading standards…

An ongoing shortage of semiconductor chips saw UK car production hit a 37-year low in November with the Jaguar Land Rover factory in Merseyside among the hardest hit by the crisis. Tony McDonough reports UK carmakers saw production…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Sun, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. Hayama Star, a bulk carrier carrying steel pipes and tubes from…