A phased expansion of Mersey Ferries services will take place in early June but Merseytravel is still urging people to only travel when necessary and to maintain social distancing. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Ferries is offering…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Helga, a container vessel. Agent is Cory Brothers Shipping. Celtic Voyager, a cargo vessel carrying aggregates from Spain. Agent is Sanders Stevens. Tjonger, a cargo vessel carrying…

Liverpool city region's economy is taking a devastating hit from the coronavirus crisis and now Steve Rotheram has laid out his plan for its recovery. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has set…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Astroprinter, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is John Good Shipping. Ramelia, a tanker carrying ultra low sulphur diesel to the Netherlands. Agent is…

Liverpool value retailer B&M operates more than 600 stores across the UK and saw sales in March rise 22.7% with NHS workers benefiting from discounts worth £2m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool-based value retail chain B&M…

Latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking reveals business confidence in the region is rising, but is still at historic low levels. Tony McDonough reports Businesses confidence in the North West is rising as the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: RMS Veritas, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is JH Whitaker (Tankers).…

Sustain is a new six-week online programme that will provide business leaders with the practical strategies and tools they need to boost their resilience in challenging times Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has…

Low-cost airline will resume two routes out of Liverpool on June 15 but says it doesn’t see customer demand returning to pre-crisis levels until 2023. Tony McDonough reports Up to 4,500 jobs are at risk at easyJet as is looks to…

Founded by Lucy Byrne 15 years ago, dot-art in Liverpool city centre sells a wide range of artworks, both from its gallery and online, produced by its stable of visual artists. Tony McDonough reports For 15 years, dot-art in…