Last week LBN reported Liverpool city region’s maritime sector had ‘major concerns’ about the £6bn Mersey Tidal Power project - and now claims have emerged the proposed barrage poses a ‘huge risk’ to wildlife. Tony McDonough reports …

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Gerd, a cargo vessel carrying wheat from Romania. Agent is Cory Brothers Shipping. Gioconda, a…

Established Liverpool marketing entrepreneur Jessica Farrell launches venture that aims to support and inspire a new generation of female entrepreneurs. Tony McDonough reports There are around 5.5m small and medium-sized (SME)…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Tokyo Pioneer, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to the US. Agent is Normac Shipping. Arklow…

Hundreds of people will run up and down the runway at Liverpool John Lennon Airport in the middle of the night in a special 5K race to raise funds for Alder Hey Children’s Charity. Tony McDonough reports Between 2am and 3.30am on…

Liverpool city region property firm Ascot Group secures planning consent for a £33m plan to build 23 new homes on the site of a former nightclub. Andrew Brown reports Proposals for the £33m transformation of the former Shorrocks Hill…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Bolette, a…

Demolition work on Bootle Strand shopping centre - as part of a £20m Government-based regeneration project - is well underway with a roof now removed. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council says work to demolish part of Bootle Strand…

Liverpool city region powder metal component manufacturer GTB Components collapses into administration but hopes remain a buyer can be found to save the business and 44 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Powder metal component manufacturer…

Council planners give the go ahead to a new Liverpool city region bus interchange costing more than £35m - part of a wider £100m regeneration project. Tony McDonough reports Work will start on a new transport interchange in St Helens…