A greater proportion of business rates could be retained by local authorities in the North as part of government devolution plans, according to Chancellor George Osborne. Officially, the plan would be announced as part of the December…

Liverpool Sunflowers is partnering with Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust (LCH) and other local health partners to support greater breast care awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. Liverpool Sunflowers, Big Love…

One hundred goddesses took to the streets of Liverpool City Centre this week ahead of a special festival organised by young women. The colourful motivational paintings, produced by 8 to 23 year olds from around Knowsley, will be exhibited…

Following the recent accolade as ‘Hippest’ UK Hostel, HOAX is adding more prestigious awards to its trophy cabinet. The acclaimed boutique hostel beat off stiff competition from across the globe to be crowned the Best Youth Accommodation,…

A task force has been launched to promote one of the UK’s most important historical and cultural urban sites. Liverpool’s St George’s Quarter, which has been dubbed ‘the city’s soul’, is home to a unique collection of museums, art…

The Merseyside Young Professionals annual charity ball returns to the Crowne Plaza in aid of the fantastic R Charity. The event, which will take place on Friday 31st October, will welcome guests and friends of the network for an evening of…

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has heralded the launch of a "world-class tech cluster" across the northern cities of Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield Newcastle, and Liverpool. The scheme, called "TechNorth", has the goal of attracting inward…

North West charity Alternative Futures wins prestigious Charity Times national award. North West charity Alternative Futures Group (AFG), whose head office is in Prescot on Merseyside, is celebrating after being crowned Charity of the Year…

The Technology Strategy Board are offering "innovation vouchers" to SMEs in all industries that would allow them to claim up to £5,000 to pay towards the cost of experience advice. Innovate UK, in charge of the government's innovation…

North West-based Cabfind.com has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Steve Ellis as head of supply chain and Christi Smith as implementations manager. Steve has a long and proven track record in ground transport…