According to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking confidence has risen nine points to 4% during the month. Tony McDonough reports Confidence among firms across Merseyside and the North West has risen…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Cielo Di Capalbio, a bulk carrier carrying maize from Romania. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Vos Fantastic, a supply/support vessel in for a crew change. Agent is Denholm Port…

Engage is run by volunteers who live in the apartments of the waterfront and city centre and its mission is to promote sustainable living in Liverpool city centre Social enterprise Engage Liverpool is launching its autumn seminar…

Wirral Distillery has produced the range for Royal Liver Building 360, the new tour launched this year, to mark the building's 108th anniversary. Tony McDonough reports A Merseyside distillery is has launched a special edition Royal…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Chemical Provider, a tanker carrying phosphoric acid from Israel. Agent is Cory Bros Shipping. Helga, a container vessel. Agent is Cory Bros Shipping. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off…

Maray opened its first Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant in Bold Street in 2014, followed by Allerton Road and its third outlet opened in the Royal Albert Dock in July. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool loan and equity provider MSIF…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Stolt Greenshank, a tanker carrying lubricating oil from France. Agent is Cory Bros Shipping. HMS Albion, a naval vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Verity, a cargo vessel…

City's cabinet has approved the purchase of almost 600,000 sq ft of land at Kings Dock from Homes England and will now invite expressions of interest from developers. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council is buying a prime…

A partnership between the Catholic Apostleship of the Sea (Liverpool) and the Anglican Mersey Mission, the LSC has won a national award for its amazing work. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool has long been a destination for ships and…

Commercial agent for 14 Castle Street, Andrew Owen of Worthington Owen, said interest in the refusbished office space has been 'off the chart'. Tony McDonough reports Just three suites out of 11 in a refurbished office building in…