261 miles of gas mains will be replaced across the North West in an £80m project, including 71 miles of pipes in Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region will see 71 miles of gas mains replaced as part of…

In the latest Downtown in Business podcast Greg Johnson, MD of Bootle window and door manufacturer Warwick North West talks about his ‘baptism of fire’ after taking the helm suddenly in 2021. Tony McDonough reports Warwick North West…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Wilson Police, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Portugal. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Beatrix, a cargo vessel carrying soya bean meal from Canada. Agent is Clarkson Port…

A new survey is to be carried out on the Grade II-listed Wellington Rooms in Mount Pleasant in Liverpool raising hopes the 200-year-old building can be saved. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council is to bring in a consultancy…

Four firms in Liverpool city region are among 252 across the UK to receive the King’s Award for Enterprise - with three securing the accolade for their trading overseas. Tony McDonough reports Three firms in Liverpool city region…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Hanseatic Inspiration, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Aila, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is CMA CGM. Wilson Halsvik, a cargo…

Entrepreneur Duncan Craft tells LBN he is optimistic his Southport climbing gym will open later this year or early next with delays to renovation of Grade II-listed building sending costs rising to £1m. Tony McDonough reports …

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Jorita, a bulk carrier carrying soya beans from Brazil. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Edda will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 10.30am.…

Steve Rotheram wins third term as Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, with the Tories a distant second, and calls on the Prime Minister to ‘stop squatting’ and call a General Election. Tony McDonough reports Labour’s Steve Rotheram…

One of the UK’s oldest and most cherished local newspaper titles, the Southport Visiter, is celebrating 180 years. Former Visiter journalist Andrew Brown reports It was Saturday, May 4,1844, when the Southport Visiter and General…