Corporate partner Matt Noon is the new head of office for Liverpool at law firm Hill Dickinson, which operates from nine UK and overseas locations Liverpool-based law firm Hill Dickinson has appointed partner and head of its…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Omicron Sky, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from Canada. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Elke K, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Germany. Agent is NW Trading…

Days after LBN reported rising footfall in Liverpool city centre, new figures show hotel occupancy is almost at pre-pandemic levels. Tony McDonough reports More than 250,000 hotel rooms were booked in Liverpool city centre in January…

Multi-billion pound plans to harness the power of the Mersey to generate electricity could provide up to 7% of the UK’s energy. Tony McDonough reports A multi-billion pound plan to harness the power of the Mersey tides could provide…

Law firm MSB Solicitors is expanding outside its Liverpool city region base for the first time to open a new office in Manchester. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm MSB Solicitors is to open a new office in Manchester - its…

Successful Liverpool restaurateur Nisha Katona, founder of the Mowgli chain, has been installed as Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University. Tony McDonough reports Barrister-turned successful restaurateur, Nisha Katona, has…

A letter is going out to every household in Liverpool asking for their view on how the city is governed and whether the office of elected Mayor should be scrapped. Tony McDonough reports People across Liverpool are being asked from…

Digital marketing agency Velstar has relocated to a larger office in Liverpool city centre after rapid growth saw staff numbers doubled. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool digital marketing agency Velstar has moved to a new base in…

Companies in Liverpool city region and across the UK are facing huge challenges when it comes to finding new staff - LBN speaks to two recruiters about the dramatically changing picture. Tony McDonough reports Brexit and the COVID-19…

Gavin Currie, managing director of Liverpool property developer Legacie, is to be an ambassador for the Institute of Directors in the city An experienced property professional is to join the Institute of Directors (IoD) team in…