Ellesmere Port

Kerry Katona in Lamborghini takes to Instagram over M56 traffic

The Padgate popstar was among hundreds of motorists brought to a standstill on the motorway earlier today, Friday.
The former Padgate High School pupil and Atomic Kitten singer was on her way to star in a pantomime in Ellesmere Port.
Disruption was cau…

Electric vehicle tariff delay would be welcomed by car makers

David Bailey explores the context to the EU’s decision to delay for three years the introduction of tariffs on electric vehicles which are required under the Brexit deal.
It seems that the European Commission is on the verge of shifting position and re…

Merseyrail hails record profits of ?15m

Merseyrail has reported record sales following a series of major events across the region.
The business behind the train operator generated a turnover of £185.6m for the 12 months to January 7, 2023, newly-filed accounts with Companies House have revea…

Merseyrail services resume after Storm Babet disruption

Services faced major disruptions after Storm Babet battered the region on Friday (October 20).
Met Office experts issued Wirral residents with a “danger to life” yellow weather warning which came into force from Midnight on Friday.
Heavy and persistent…

LIVE: Merseyrail issues update as Storm Babet causes chaos

Merseyrail update
Merseyrail has issued an update on the rail lines this morning:
Chester line:
Due to flooding at Hooton, all services between Rock Ferry and Ellesmere Port have been suspended.
A limited Rail Replacement Service is now in operation be…