The German discount retailer Lidl has announced plans to demolish the Grey Chaser Pub on Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley, and replace it with a store and car park, despite 110 letters of objection lodged against the proposal. Principally,…

The UK Government’s Charity Commission has lauded announcements from the interim manager of the Dove Trust, the charity running the now defunct donation website Charitygiving, that owed payments are being devolved charities and good causes…

Local TV station, Bay TV Liverpool launched onto our tellyboxes yesterday and promise to strike a new approach to coverage of sport, news, business, features and entertainment to a regional audience. Aired straight from the studios at…

The German carrier is investigating the possibility of new routes to and from the city with the help of Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Lufthansa general manager, Christian Schindler has confirmed that talks have taken place regarding…

The 2014 Good Growth for Cities study from PwC has reported that Liverpool is among the top five performing cities for growth in the recent post-recession period (2011 - 2013). The report looks at both economic and social factors, including…

Franklin Energy, a Liverpool company that installs charging systems for electrical vehicles, has benefited from a five figure investment courtesy of The North West Fund for Micro Loans. The company was founded by Rob Byrne and Dan Leaper in…

Following Chancellor George Osbourne's Autumn Statement 2014 announcement, here's a summary of important changes that could affect you or your business. 1. The UK has the fastest growth in the G7 and the deficit is forecast to be halved -…

Cities in the North West are to see the government commit to devolution of powers according to the Chancellor in his Autumn Statement; which is set to help regional business leaders with infrastructure developments, as part of the “Northern…

It is reported that around 55% of the public find it difficult to support local small businesses with many of those businesses not being accessible online. The Department of Business, Innovation & Skills has released figures that show…

Minister for the Civil Society, Rob Wilson, has pledged long term funding for thousands of small charities with around £110 million to help those most vulnerable. The new charity funding scheme aimed at improving the lives of thousands…