New trains for the Merseyrail network, ultra-fast broadband, and investment in science and technology will help Liverpool city region move past the COVID crisis, says Metro Mayor. Tony McDonough reports Nine investment projects worth…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European Ferries (Irish Sea). Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning…

Cheshire politicians are urging Environment Minister Zac Goldsmith to allow Chester Zoo to reopen as a fundraising effort to keep it afloat raises more than £1m. Tony McDonough reports Pressure is growing on the Government to allow…

Ryanair operates more than 30 European routes out of Liverpool Airport and is looking to resume flights but Mr O'Leary says the quarantine plan is a 'shambles'. Tony McDonough reports Ryanair chief executive Michael’ O’Leary says the…

The Photographers without Frontiers initiative which aims to say ‘thank you’ to the NHS for its efforts during the coronavirus epidemic Photography studio McGillicuddy & Associates is leading a national campaign to take portraits…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Riva, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Atlantic Sky, a container vessel coming from Canada and sailing on to Germany. Agent is…

Liverpool social enterprise The Women’s Organisation has commented on a new study which illustrates the how the health crisis is impacting on women and other minority groups. Tony McDonough reports Women are being disproportionately…

Fully funded as part of the Metro Mayor’s Business Growth Package, Mettle is designed to help digital creative and technology entrepreneurs recover from the coronavirus crisis. Tony McDonough reports Digital creative and technology…

Peel L&P and logistics developer PLP have submitted a planning application to reroute a major A road and improve motorway access to service a new £155m logistics hub. Tony McDonough reports A major road in Merseyside will be…

Before coronavirus hit the UK, Chester Zoo welcomed more than 2m visitors a year but now faces a crippling £24m black hole and has launched a 'Save Our Zoo' appeal. Tony McDonough reports Before the coronavirus epidemic hit the UK…