Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Saturday, January 18
FRI Dolphin, a cargo vessel on the Mersey. Picture by Tony McDonough  Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: CEG Universe, a cargo vessel carrying wheat. Agent is Normac…
Work to begin in 2025 on huge Wirral ‘urban village’
Work is set to begin in 2025 on first phase of a plan to create a new ‘urban village’ in Birkenhead eventually comprising 1,600 homes – but the Government will…
Turkish contractor to build Mersey hydrogen hub
EET Hydrogen appoints contractor to build first phase of multi-billion pound hydrogen production and carbon capture hub close to the River Mersey. Tony McDonough reports EET Hydrogen signs the construction…
Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Friday, January 17
Wilson Hanstholm, a cargo vessel on the Mersey. Picture by HowardLiverpool  Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vertom Eva, a cargo vessel carrying sunflower pellets from The Netherlands.…
CBRE doubles its office space in Liverpool
Property consultancy CBRE doubles its office space in Liverpool’s commercial district and signs a 10-year lease. Tony McDonough reports CBRE now occupies 5,000 sq ft at 4 St Paul’s Square…
Vimto maker fizzes with annual sales of £172.1m
Merseyside maker of Vimto and other soft drinks reports rise in annual revenues to £172.2m with a ‘strong performance’ in 2024. Tony McDonough reports Vimto maker Nichols is reporting annuaol…
Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Thursday, January 16
Essex Star, a tanker on the Mersey. Picture by HowardLiverpool  Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Cornalin, a bulk carrier carrying soya beans from the US. Agent is…
AMION secures place on £15m framework
Liverpool economic development consultancy AMION Consulting secures place on £15m Homes England framework. Tony McDonough reports Ion and Wirral Council aim to build Hind Street Urban Garden Village in Birkenhead…
Liverpool office closure to impact 500 workers
Lloyds Banking Group to close office in Liverpool employing 500 people, with more than 400 being forced to relocate to Chester. Tony McDonough reports Lloyds Banking Group is to close…
Bibby switches shipyards for net zero vessel
Liverpool firm Bibby Marine appoints Spanish shipyard to build world’s first zero-emission offshore support vessel, costing tens of millions of pounds, after parting ways with original builder. Tony McDonough reports…