Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Rix Crystal, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Russia. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Containerships Borealis, a container vessel coming from and returning to The Netherlands.…

1,200 jobs are saved at a Liverpool city region call centre operator thanks to a last-minute rescue deal. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside call centre operator The Contact Company (TCC) has secured a rescue deal that safeguards the…

Two new restaurants have opened at Liverpool ONE - one in Paradise Street and the other at the terrace in Chavasse Park. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool ONE has welcomed the opening of two new restaurants. Greek dining concept, The…

Small ‘air taxis’ powered by electricity or hydrogen and linking communities could take off in the next few years as Liverpool Airport tells LBN it is aware of the ‘potential’ of such aircraft. Tony McDonough reports Small ‘air…

Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover says it is increasing the number of apprenticeship places and is widening the entry requirements as it switches to electric vehicles. Tony McDonough reports Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is adding a further 50…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vos Glory, a standby safety vessel in for a crew change. Agent is RCV Business Solutions. Simas, a cargo vessel carrying sunflower pellets from Ukraine. Agent is Clarkson Port…

Liverpool FC will welcome 60,000 fans to Anfield next Saturday as the full opening of its £80m Anfield Road Stand moves closer. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool FC will see its new £80m Anfield Road Stand fully open for the first…

Birkenhead Priory is the oldest standing building in Merseyside, dating back to 1150, and its monks launched the first Mersey Ferry in 1318 - now it will see an investment of £350,000. Tony McDonough reports One of Merseyside’s most…

Liverpool race organiser BTR, whose portfolio includes the Liverpool Santa Dash, unveils its race programme for 2024. Tony McDonough reports Race organiser BTR has revealed dates for its key events in 2024 including the Women’s 10K…

Commercial property firm and operator of Sci-Tech Daresbury, Langtree, has unveiled the newest member of its board. Tony McDonough reports Commercial property firm Langtree has appointed Josh Downes to its board. Josh, who is the son…