In August 2024 the much-loved Broadhurst’s bookshop in Southport closed without warning after trading for 120 years - now the site is set to be converted into residential accommodation. Andrew Brown reports Plans have been revealed…

Latest monthly Business Barometer from Lloyds shows a fall in business confidence in the North West in March. Tony McDonough reports Business confidence in North West fell five points to 53% in March, according to a leading business…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Hafnia Triton, a tanker carrying crude oil. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Oratank, a tanker carrying…

Liverpool planning committee meets this week to decide on application from developer Rosmara to build a 10-storey tower with 158 homes close to the city centre. Tony McDonough reports Councillors in Liverpool will this week decide…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Karolina, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Russia. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Olympus, a…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Precision, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Lucia B, a…

Liverpool coffee shop brand Parliament Square Coffee opens its third Liverpool outlet, creating 15 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports Coffee shop brand Parliament Square Coffee has opened its third Liverpool venue in Cook Street in…

Today is the fourth instalment of our five-week series of Friday Fifteen features, launched to mark International Women’s Day, highlighting some of Liverpool city region’s most remarkable women. Jennie Lewis reports For the fourth of…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Precision, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro.…

Low cost airline easyJet adds new summer route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to a city offering ‘striking Moorish architecture’. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) will offer a new summer route in the…