Leading Liverpool business voice Frank McKenna calls for city-wide referendum ahead of an extraordinary meeting of the council to debate whether the Mayor role should be scrapped. Tony McDonough reports Downtown in Business chief…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Stolt Greenshank, a tanker carrying used edible oils to the Netherlands. Agent is Graypen. Costa Mediterranea, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. CEG Universe, a cargo…

Slim's takes its inspiration from high-end New York style diners and will aim to cater for all diners, including vegetarians and vegans. Tony McDonough reports Bold Street’s newest restaurant - Slim’s - will open its doors to the…

Egerton Village will be located at Four Bridges and will comprise a restaurant and bistro, retail units, artists’ studios, managed workspace and a public events space. Tony McDonough reports Planners have given the green light to a…

Liverpool City Council set up Foundations last year to create more affordable homes across the city and ease the housing crisis. Tony McDonough reports Families have started moving in to the first homes built by Liverpool City…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Falkonera, a bulk carrier carrying soya from Brazil. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Themis, a bulk carrier carrying animal feedstuffs from Argentina. Agent is Clarkson Port…

Mersey Maritime chief executive Chris Shirling-Rooke says the maritime sector will be ready for Brexit and says the Government also needs to demonstrate it can meet the challenge Brexit, deal or no deal, is never far from the news…

Liverpool-based Natural Selection Design filmed and directed the Channel 4 documentary The Rebel Chef which tells the story of Gary's project to open a bistro in Prescot. Tony McDonough reports Top chef Gary Usher's mission to open…

Founded by chartered psychologist Cath Kerr and trauma therapist, Dr Liz Royle, KRTS offers digital applications that support psychological health and wellbeing. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool digital firm KRTS International has…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Hoegh Singapore, a vehicles carrier carrying cars. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O…