A new report from accountancy firm EY offers an optimistic outlook for economic growth in Liverpool over the next three years. Tony McDonough reports A new report says Liverpool will outpace the wider North West in terms of economic…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Yeoman Bank, a bulk carrier carrying aggregates. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is P&O European…

Melanie Lewis, chief executive of Prescot's new £38m Shakespeare North Playhouse, says the transformational project is 'going to be something really special'. Tony McDonough reports When the £38m Shakespeare North Playhouse opens in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Artemis, a tanker carrying molasses from India. Agent is Graypen. Pacific Ruby, a tanker carrying crude oil from the US. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Energy, a container vessel coming…

In 2021 Southport Market relaunched as a food and drinks venue following a £1.4m transformation and now it will offer a weekly showcase for artisan traders. Tony McDonough reports Newly-transformed Southport Market is to hold a…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Einstein, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Izmir, a bulk carrier carrying soya from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Coralwater, a…

A board set up to support the Liverpool city region health and life sciences sector has appointed 13 new members Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has welcome 13 new appointments to its Health and Life Sciences…

With a forward order book now worth £115m, 2022 looks bright for Liverpool city region supercar brake disc maker Surface Transforms in what is set to be a ‘transformational’ year. Tony McDonough reports Supercar carbon fibre disc…

Firms across Liverpool city region face an ‘insolvency storm’ in the coming months, according to new data from insolvency firm Begbies Traynor. Tony McDonough reports Insolvency specialist Begbies Traynor are warning firms across…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: BG Jade, a container vessel coming from and returning to the Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. X-Press Agility, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain.…