In 2022 LBN revealed iconic Liverpool fashion retailer Cricket was moving to Liverpool ONE but in early 2023 the move was stopped - with Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley proving the unlikely obstacle. Tony McDonough reports When…

Wirral Councillors will this week vote on a proposal to deliver a £2.16m highways upgrades and safety programme, including 20mph limits, during the next 12 months. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Council is to embark on a 12-month…

Liverpool City Council planning officials are recommending approval this week for a multi-million pound plan for a new boutique hotel at a Grade II-listed building in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Another boutique hotel is set…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Sky, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil.…

Engineers at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Liverpool say they are working on key projects that could help boost UK industry by £180bn. Tony McDonough reports UK industry could benefit to the tune of £180bn (source: Made…

New homes for people at risk of homelessness are created in Liverpool city region in £900,000 project that has converted derelict properties above shops. Tony McDonough reports Social housing provider ForHousing has created new…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Smew, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from Canada. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Coralwater, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Gabriella, a bulk…

Subway franchisee Michael Peasgood secures funding via River Capital in Liverpool to open second outlet and create up to eight new jobs. Tony McDonough reports Subway franchisee Locally Owned is to open a second outlet after…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: JSP Anna, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Eeems Delf, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Yeoman…

International Women’s Day is once again upon us and while there has been some progress in both pay equity and career advancement - it remains frustratingly slow. Jennie Lewis reports Today (Friday, March 8) marks International…