At Easter time our thoughts turn to chocolate and a thriving family venture in Southport offers chocolate gifts, workshops and a cafe… as well as dinosaur-sized Easter eggs custom-made for Southport BID. Tony McDonough reports When…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Coralwater, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Arklow View, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Germany. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). OM Borneo, a tanker…

Liverpool FC vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold joined former Red and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher at the annual Football for Change fundraising lunch on Thursday. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool FC legends Trent…

Airline and travel operator Jet2 says demand for new routes out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport has been ‘phenomenal’, as the first flights take off, with 2025 capacity to be raised by 28%. Tony McDonough reports Jet2 is reporting…

Liverpool Hospitality Association reveals finalists for its People Awards 2024. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Hospitality Association (LHA) has revealed the shortlist for its People Awards 2024, which will be held at the Titanic…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Ardennes, a bulk carrier carrying steel plate from the Republic of Korea. Agent is Normac Shipping. Sara Borchard, a container vessel coming from Italy and sailing on to Cyprus.…

On Thursday morning the first ever Jet2 flight will take off from Liverpool John Lennon Airport in an investment that will help push the airport’s annual passenger numbers back above 5m. Tony McDonough reports At 8am on Thursday…

Consultancy giant Deloitte secures deal with Liverpool City Council to develop a 10-year strategy for the city as it looks to kick-start a ‘multi-billion pound investment boom’. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council has…

Network Space Developments sells 10-acre Liverpool city region industrial site, a big chunk of which is occupied by e-commerce giant Amazon, in a £7m deal. Tony McDonough reports Network Space Developments (NSD) has sold a 10-acre…

Originally due for completion in 2024 the transformation of the Grade II-listed Martins Bank Building in Liverpool will likely not be finished until 2026, LBN has learned. Tony McDonough reports It is looking increasingly likely the…