Confidence in the economy going into 2025 rises slightly among North West businesses, a new survey reveals, with 42% looking to take on more staff. Tony McDonough reports Businesses in the North West have grown more confident about…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:  Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Embla will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 10.30am. Stena Edda will depart at 10.30pm. Liverpool to Dublin: No sailings today. Liverpool to Isle of…

Metro Mayor Steve Rotherham is using funds recovered from train manufacturer Stadler to fund a special weekend January ticket offer for all Merseyrail travellers. Tony McDonough reports People travelling on Merseyrail on the weekend…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Verige, a tanker carrying animal and vegetable oils from Papua New Guinea. Agent is Global Shipping Services. JSP Mistral, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent…

Liverpool city region advanced manufacturer Isotech - whose customers include space agency NASA - sees annual profits more than double. Tony McDonough reports Specialist Merseyside manufacturer of temperature monitoring equipment…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Sun, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. JSP Mistral, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain.…

Every pet owner knows the anxiety at the cost of veterinary care which is why River Capital saw the value of investing in a Liverpool venture that uses technology to keep the bills down. Tony McDonough reports Many pet owners live…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Federal Hunter, a bulk carrier carrying  soya bean meal from Canada. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Katherine Borchard, a container vessel coming from Italy and sailing on to…

Liverpool venture Red Run has seen rapid growth with its fitness and leisure clothing range for women since launching in 2020 - now it is expanding into menswear. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool ‘athleisure’ business Red Run is…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Clarity, a cargo vessel carrying soya bean meal to Ireland. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Christina, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is CMA CGM.…