Liverpool discount retail giant B&M has raised its full-year profit forecasts to more than £600m and says it will pay a bonus to 24,000 staff after strong Christmas trading. Tony McDonough reports Value retail giant B&M says…

A journey through one of the two Mersey Tunnels is set to rise in price for the first time since 2017 under a proposal announced today. Tony McDonough reports A single journey from one of the two Mersey Tunnels is set to rise by 20p…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Straitview, a tanker carrying animal and vegetable oils from France. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Rigi Venture, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from the Republic of Korea.…

A host of exhibitions, new theatres, sporting firsts and festivals will see Liverpool city region’s visitor economy come roaring back in 2022 - see the full list here. Tony McDonough reports A host of new events and attractions will…

A new theatre TV gallery and motion capture suite are among the facilities offered by the new Expressive Arts and Media Academy at The City of Liverpool College A new Expressive Arts and Media Academy has been launched by The City of…

A new independent report reveals Liverpool John Lennon Airport sees a greater percentage of flights leave on time than any other English airport. Tony McDonough reports More than 90% of flights depart Liverpool John Lennon Airport…

From its refinery on the banks of the Mersey Essar Oil (UK) supplies 16% of the UK’s road fuels and has secured more than £800m in refinancing after a turbulent period. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region oil giant Essar Oil…

Danish energy giant Ørsted, which operates to huge wind farms in Liverpool Bay, says it aims to expand its Liverpool city region team. Tony McDonough reports Renewable energy giant Ørsted is to expand its Liverpool city region team…

As part of its Local Plan for the next decade Liverpool City Council aims to oversee the creation of 35,000 new homes and 38,000 jobs. Tony McDonough reports A masterplan that would see the building of 35,000 new homes and the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is P&O European Ferries. Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin…