New report from Think Tank Centre for Cities shows footfall recovering faster from the coronavirus lockdown in towns than in cities, with Birkenhead among the best performers. Tony McDonough reports Birkenhead is seeing one of the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Egbert Wagenborg, a bulk carrier carrying rapeseed from Spain. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Astroprinter, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is John…

Liverpool-based creative agency Zut Media sees it new TV ad for betting giant Betfred screened on TV for the first time on Friday evening. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool multimedia agency Zut Media has created a new TV ad for…

Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram is asking the Government for £1.4bn to kickstart 'shovel-ready' projects that could help create more than 100,000 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region is asking the…

Latest Red Flag report from insolvency experts Begbies Traynor reveals a big jump in Merseyside businesses in 'significant financial distress' - with hospitality firms hardest hit. Tony McDonough reports More than 7,000 businesses in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Endeavor, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Containerships CGM CMA. Fluvius Kenn, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal. Agent is EMR Shipping. GH Danzero,…

Popular with real ale fans, the Rose & Crown, in the heart of Wirral's Bebington Village, has reopened after the coronavirus lockdown thanks to the support of the local community. Tony McDonough reports Real ale enthusiasts are raising…

Signature Living turned the former White Star Line headquarters into the 30 James Street hotel in 2014 - and now it is set to reopen with a new operator. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s 30 James Street Hotel will open its doors…

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has given the green light to the project that will see more frequent trains betweenLiverpool, Manchester, Leeds, York and Newcastle. Tony McDonough reports  A £589m project to upgrade the Transpennine…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: WP Brave, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from China. Agent is Graypen. Saros B, a bulk carrier carrying soda ash from Turkey. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Norbank, a roll-on,…