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…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Emin Reis, a tanker carrying paraffin from Italy. Agent is Graypen. Evgenia K, a bulk carrier carrying palm kernel from Indonesia. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Nordic Hamburg, a…

Train operator Merseyrail publishes new timetable following the launch of the new £500m class 777 train fleet into public service. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail has unveiled a new timetable on the Kirkby line following the…

Department for Transport awards £4m to Liverpool City Council to help reduce the environmental impact of city’s road network. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council has secured £4m from the Department for Transport (DfT) to…

Accountancy giant KPMG announces three senior promotions at its Liverpool office KPMG is promoting three people to director level at its operation in Liverpool. In the audit practice, Jennifer Pickavance has been promoted to…