British Ports Association launches new study into autonomous vessels which could be a reality in the Mersey in the next few years. Tony McDonough reports Ports across the UK, including the Port of Liverpool, are being asked to start…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is John H Whitaker (Tankers). Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European…

From September 7 the Government is aiming to fully reopen schools and Merseyrail is expecting a rise in passenger numbers. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail is to increase the frequency of its services to coincide with the reopening…

Temporary 2.5-mile route into the city centre is the latest of what will be seven temporary bike lanes across Liverpool in a £4m project. Tony McDonough reports Work has started on Liverpool’s third pop-up cycle lane as part of a £4m…

With bars and restaurants still struggling with the COVID-19 crisis Sefton Council is looking to offer extra pavement space to help with social distancing. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council has secured extra funding to allow bars…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Karina, a cargo vessel carrying wheat from Sweden. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Rix Panther, a supply/support vessel in for a crew change. Agent is Rix Shipping. Norbay, a…

One of south Liverpool's best-know streets will see resurfacing, new drainage, kerbs and pavements, the installation of cycle lanes plus the relocation of bus stops. Tony McDonough reports Work begins on Monday (August 24) on a £1.3m…

Carl Williams, managing partner of Grant Thornton, North West, on how the coronavirus pandemic has normalised radical change in business He may have been head of the Prussian army but Helmuth von Moltke probably did not expect his…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Good Luck, a bulk carrier carrying rapeseed from Ukraine. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Western Fuji, a cargo vessel carrying steel coils from the Republic of Korea. Agent is GP…

Former Desperate Scousewives star Layla Flaherty set up animal talent agency Urban Paws five years ago and now her furry clientele are in demand across the world. Tony McDonough reports In just five years former Desperate Scousewives…