Crowds gathered at Liverpool’s waterfront to greet the new £3.1 billion warship, the HMS Prince of Wales.
The Liverpool Lifestyle Awards celebrated all things business as prizes were handed out to leading companies and individuals.
Commuters were frustrated as ferries returned to the River Mersey after a six-week absence, only to be stopped again.
Liverpool welcomed the Royal Navy’s last remaining aircraft carrier, HMS Illustrious, on what could be her final call before withdrawal.