This week has seen a row over kids swimming in the canal at the Pier Head in Liverpool and now a new open-water swimming facility is to open in nearby Princes Dock. Tony McDonough reports In the midst of a row over kids swimming in…

Drainage services provider has secured a £1m contract with Port of Liverpool owner Peel Ports that will see 20 jobs created. Tony McDonough reports Port of Liverpool owner Peel Ports has awarded a £1m contract to commercial drainage…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vos Fantastic, a supply/support vessel in for a crew change. Agent is RCV Business Solutions. Disney Magic, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Meike-B, a cargo vessel…

Based in Liverpool city centre, law firm MSB has created eight new associates and six senior associates across several departments Liverpool law firm MSB has announced 14 new promotions across the business. Eight of the team have…

Located on the site of a former glassworks in Merseyside the £200m scheme will comprise up to 1,100 homes, a hotel and other commercial space. Tony McDonough reports A project to build up 1,100 new homes and a hotel on the site for…

In May, Wirral-based Drew Cockton secured £50,000 via BBC’s Dragons’ Den for his Owen Drew fragrance business and now he is expanding to start selling wine. Tony McDonough reports A Merseyside fragrance entrepreneur who secured…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: FLC Celebration, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Taiwan. Agent is GP Shipping. Victorine, a ro-ro vessel coming from Spain and sailing on to Ireland. Agent is CLDN RO-RO SA.…

Business leaders across Liverpool city region have told LBN the city will continue to prosper without World Heritage Status with one saying he was 'absolutely delighted' at the decision. Tony McDonough reports Business leaders in…

UNESCO delegates in China have voted 13-5 to strip Liverpool of its World Heritage Status with city region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram calling the decision a 'retrograde step'. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool has lost its World…

Low-cost airline Ryanair is announcing 10 new routes out of Liverpool to Italy, France, Sweden and Eastern Europe but warns UK air tax could cost the city new routes in the future. Tony McDonough reports Ryanair is launching 10 new…