New data from accountancy firm shows the region recorded the third highest number of new tech businesses in the UK in 2017, after London and the South East. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside and the North West saw an almost 30% surge…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Fri Lake, a cargo vessel carrying wheat from Germany. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Vos Start, a supply/support vessel in for a crew change. Agent is GAC Shipping (UK). Atlantic…

Data from the independent job site CV-Library shows the rise from February to March was the second-biggest among UK cities with only Aberdeen seeing a bigger rise of 18.4%. Tony McDonough reports March saw an 14.8% surge in the…

Mustafa Muhamed enjoyed an idyllic early life with his family until conflict destroyed his community and he was forced to flee alone. Now he is rebuilding his life thanks to local organisation 4Wings. Tony McDonough reports It is…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Sea, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to the US. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. Anna G, a container vessel sailing to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Rachel Borchard, a container vessel coming from Portugal and sailing on to Ireland. Agent is Borchard Lines. British Cormorant, a tanker carrying crude oil from Algeria. Agent is GAC…

Elliot Group project will offer 142 one and two-bedroom homes and more than 1,000 student living units. The homes will be be aimed at key workers and the wider market. Tony McDonough reports Developer Elliot Group has started work on…

Liverpool-based men's fashion expert John-Paul Cooper offers his invaluable advice for Liverpool lads ahead of Aintree's world famous Grand National meeting starting next next. Jennie Lewis reports Liverpool is often referred to as…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Dagmar Theresa, a chemical tanker carrying soya bean oil from France. Agent is Graypen. Wes Gesa, a container vessel coming from Ireland and sailing on to the Netherlands. Agent is BG…

Joe Anderson told LBN there was a possible scenario where the city could build and own the stadium, planned for Bramley Moore Dock on the waterfront, and lease it back to the club. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council could…