Almost 70,000 passengers are expected to pass through the airport over the August Bank Holiday weekend with the poor UK weather pushing up bookings. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) is expecting to handle…

New data shows surge in the number of Liverpool city region start-ups and Start up and Grow Week  being held in September will look to inspire even more entrepreneurs New figures show 11,451 new businesses were started across the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European Ferries (Irish Sea). Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning…

Steve Park, managing director of private sector-led economic development and regeneration business Warrington & Co, on how manufacturers need to fully embrace the digital revolution Manufacturers are designing ‘virtual twins’ of…

Nathan Young, who trains with Wirral Metro Swimming Club in Birkenhead, wasn’t eligible for any funding from Team GB or Sport England - and now Peel L&P have stepped in Wirral Waters and regeneration business Peel L&P are…

Government to decide by the end of 2019 whether to scrap the high-speed rail project - but Merseyside business leaders we could be 'left behind' if HS2 doesn't go ahead. Tony McDonough reports Spiralling costs could see the HS2…

Chris Shirling-Rooke, CEO of Mersey Maritime says its members have the 'energy and dynamism' to help the UK prosper whether we leave the EU with a deal or not. Tony McDonough reports A leading voice in Liverpool city region’s £4bn…

Sensor City is a £15m collaboration between the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University and is launching an internship matching service for tech SMEs. Tony McDonough reports Mersey tech innovation hub Sensor City…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Black Watch, a cruise vessel. Agent is GAC Shipping (UK). Atlantic Sea, a container vessel coming from Canada and sailing on to Belgium. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. Norbay, a…

Garston Empire opened in 1915 and once played host to stage and screen legend Gracie Fields, later becoming a cinema and a bingo hall. Tony McDonough reports A former Liverpool music hall that once played host to stage and screen…