A former freight railway line to Birkenhead's docklands dating back to the 1840s is to be transformed into a 'linear park' almost a mile long and could also create space for 1,000 new homes. Tony McDonough reports A disused railway…

Founded by Dr Sam Westgate in 2012 and based in Liverpool city region, testing specialist Perfectus Biomed is set to expand its lab capacity with a £500,000 loan. Tony McDonough reports Microbiological testing specialist Perfectus…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: SSI Invincible II, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to Egypt. Agent is Normac Shipping. Olympic Delta, a supply/support vessel coming from Norway. Agent is Denholm Port Services.…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Largo Evolution, a tanker carrying molasses from the Netherlands. Agent is Graypen. Atlantic Sail, a container vessel coming from Canada and sailing on to Germany. Agent is Atlantic…

A new applications window for an £8.1m Liverpool city region recovery fund for small businesses opens on Monday morning. Tony McDonough reports Businesses across Liverpool city region have been given more time to apply for grants…

A new campaign from Marketing Liverpool is highlighting Christmas events taking place over the next few weeks as it looks to promote Liverpool to people across the North West. Tony McDonough reports Marketing Liverpool has launched…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: CEG Galaxy, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is Normac Shipping. Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O…

Details have been announced for this year's Bebington Christmas Fair which is being organised by the Brighter Bebington community group Morris dancers, a brass band, shire horses, craft stalls, mince pies and mulled wine and, of…

Developer Tawd Valley has handed over 14 houses and apartments to a local authority as part of an agreement to build 80 new council homes. Tony McDonough reports Housebuilder Tawd Valley Developments (TVD) has handed over the latest…

After delays over several years a £70m plan to convert the Art Deco former Littlewoods building in Liverpool into film and TV studios, creating 4,000 jobs, is about to get back on track. Tony McDonough reports A £70m plan to create a…