Insurance giant Aviva donates £225,000 to The Pandemic Institute in Liverpool to fund eight research projects on the long-term impact of COVID-19. Tony McDonough reports Eight research projects looking at the long-term impacts of…

Two Liverpool businesses are set to see multi-million pound plans to build 130 new homes approved by planners. Tony McDonough reports A planning officer is recommending approval on a multi-million pound plan to build 130 homes being…

Business funding broker Riqueza Business Solution has appointed a new managing director Tom Ryan is the new managing director of Warrington-based business funding broker Riqueza Business Solutions. Mr Ryan has been with the business…

A top fashion outlet in Liverpool ONE that opened in 2018 is to close within weeks, LBN has learned. Tony McDonough reports Fashion outlet ARKET, which opened in Liverpool ONE in autumn 2018, is set to close its doors. LBN has…

A new business survey shows business confidence among North West firms was up in January despite the tough economic conditions. Tony McDonough reports Business confidence in the North West rose eight points during January to 48%,…

This year’s LCR Pride Awards have been moved from February to April with the deadline for nominations extended. Tony McDonough reports People now have more time to enter the LCR Pride Awards 2023 after the date of the event was…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Atlantic Sail, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. Ghat, a tanker carrying crude oil from the US. Agent is Graypen.…

Former pipefitter Robert King, who lost his successful career after a horror motorcycle accident, is offered a fresh start by a Runcorn firm PH Jones. Tony McDonough reports In the space of a few seconds in May 2018 Robert King’s…

Hey Farina is the latest Italian eatery to open in Liverpool and will open seven days a week from a city centre location. Tony McDonough reports A new Italian food venue has opened in Liverpool city centre. Hey Farina has started…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Wilson Hawk, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is Normac Shipping. Boka Atlantis, an offshore support vessel in for a crew change. Agent is Global Port…