Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram’s £6bn plan to build a power-generating barrage across the Mersey could threaten shipping and investment, leaders of some of Liverpool city region’s biggest maritime businesses claim. Tony McDonough reports …

Liverpool John Lennon Airport predicts a record summer for passenger numbers as six-week school break begins. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) says it expects to handle more than 720,000 during the school…

Oakwood Homes returns to Sefton Council’s planning committee this week as it makes a second bid to secure approval for 33 luxury homes close to three top Liverpool city region golf courses. Tony McDonough reports Sefton’s chief…

Former police station in Liverpool is demolished to pave the way for new development as part of the £1bn Knowledge Quarter project. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s £1bn Knowledge Quarter (KQ Liverpool) is set to enter a new phase…

Manufacturers in Liverpool city region and across the North West defy the economic gloom to continue growing output, new data shows. Tony McDonough reports Manufacturing output in the North West is counting to grow despite the…

Organisers of the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards invite entries for 2025 with the awards ceremony set to take place in early 2026. Tony McDonough reports Entries are now open for the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2025.…

On Saturday, August 9, Everton’s £750m Hill Dickinson Stadium will see its first full house as the Blues take on Roma followed by a Legends game - but will the local transport system be able to cope? Tony McDonough reports Extra…

18-metre battery-powered Glider vehicle takes to Liverpool region streets for testing ahead of 2028 roll-out of rapid transport routes to Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Liverpool and Everton stadiums. Tony McDonough reports A…

Days after reporting a sharp fall in wholesale and retail sales carmaker Jaguar Land Rover confirms it is to axe up to 500 people from its workforce. Tony McDonough reports Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is to cut 500 jobs from its UK…

Liverpool law firm Hill Dickinson secured naming rights on Everton FC’s new stadium in May and now it is helping Blues owner The Friedkin Group kick-start a ‘data revolution’ at the club. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm…