Transport and Logistics Network
A 221-acre site in St Helens has been acquired as part of plans to create a major employment development and rail freight interchange scheme.
Tritax Symmetry has completed the off-market acquisition of the land and is planning to bring forward a c.2.5m…
Storm Agnes has sent a tree toppling onto a railway line near Chester[1], blocking all lines and causing delays for commuters.
The incident happened between Greenbank and Chester railway station this evening, with Network Rail staff reported to be on s…
The family of a professional rugby player killed by a careless driver have paid tribute to “a kind, gentle soul with the biggest heart”. Liam Walsh, 23, died in a crash on Cronton Road in Widnes in 2021.
Glyn Davies, 59, pleaded guilty to causing death…
A company involvbed in waste, energy and water management has strongly denied claims it wants to exploit a planning loophole to set up a controversial waste facility in Widnes[1]. French firm Veolia has submitted a partially retrospective planning appl…
A coroner has raised concerns about the dangers of coupling and uncoupling trailers to tractor cabs after an HGV driver died in a rollaway incident in Widnes. Cheshire’s assistant coroner Charlotte Keighley has written to haulage and warehousing…