Monthly business barometer from Lloyds Bank shows a sharp rise in business confidence among North West firms in January. Tony McDonough reports North West firms are feeling more upbeat about their prospects for 2026, a new survey has…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Panda 002, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam.…

Liverpool city centre has seen a surge in new residential developments in recent years but one local expert warns the city is facing a ‘development precipice’ that could see construction ‘grind to a halt’. Tony McDonough reports Now…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Luca, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to Turkey. Agent is EMR Shipping. Key Stream, a tanker…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Encounter, a…

Liverpool’s new scooters and e-bike provider Bolt launches gets ready to launch its new service this weekend with 2,000 electric scooters and 150 e-bikes, replacing previous operator Voi. Tony McDonough reports On Sunday (February…

Councillors in Wirral give go-ahead to new David Lloyd Health club close to the waterfront offering an outdoor pool and tennis, padel, pickleball and badminton courts, creating more than 100 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Health club…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Eems…

On Friday, January 30, Botanico opens its doors in Liverpool city centre on the site of what was the much-loved Il Forno Italian restaurant - and there will be free coffee and croissants on offer. Tony McDonough reports There will…

Chinese maker of electric vehicles, Chery Commercial Vehicle, to set up its European headquarters in Liverpool, creating multiple jobs. Tony McDonough reports Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Chery Commercial Vehicle is to create…