City appoints design team from London architectural practice to start work on £5bn transformation of Liverpool Central Station and the surrounding area. Tony McDonough reports Work on the “radical transformation” of Liverpool Central…

Oil giant Essar moves a step closer to building a sustainable aviation fuel facility at its giant Stanlow refinery close to River Mersey that will supply 200,000 tonnes of fuel to airlines a year. Tony McDonough reports Oil giant…

Liverpool to London train operator Avanti West Coast will reduce services over the summer after being asked by the Government to reduce costs. Tony McDonough reports Avanti West Coast will cut one-in-seven of its rail services for a…

Liverpool city region groundworks and civil engineering contractor Eurogold sees revenues soar 29% to £67.8m and profits rise despite a ‘fluctuating market environment’. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside groundworks and civil…

Bulk liquids storage firm Chane is to partner with Peel Ports on an expansion plan at the Port of Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports One of Europe’s largest liquid bulk storage operators Chane is to expand its operations at the Port…

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary reassures passengers flying out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport on holiday this summer that it is not expecting to run out of jet fuel - but fares could rise in the medium term. Tony McDonough reports …

More than 1m journeys have now been taken on Merseyrail using the £10m Tap & Go system with majority by smartphone. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail’s Tap & Go has now recorded 1m journeys since its launch in August 2025.…

Liverpool liquids storage specialist UM Terminals reports rise in annual revenues to £17.5m and pays £3m in dividends to its Belfast-based owners. Tony McDonough reports UM Terminals has paid its Belfast-based owners £3m in…

City region Mayor Steve Rotheram gains vital ground in push to replace Liverpool BID Company’s visitor levy with his own ‘tourist tax’. Tony McDonough reports Mayor Steve Rotheram has moved a step closer to introducing a Liverpool…

Liverpool will see the opening of the Attis Bathing Club in the city centre this summer offering a 30-capacity Finnish sauna, filtered ice baths and red-light therapy and creating up to 25 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports Attis…