Knowsley family firm JJ Smith supplies woodworking machinery to clients across the UK and says last week's Budget could provide a significant boost for post-pandemic growth. Tony McDonough reports A Merseyside business which is a…

New data reveals how much it costs UK motorists to use the UK's toll bridges, roads and tunnels and finds the Mersey Tunnels and the New Mersey Gateway bridge are among the highest. Tony McDonough reports Both the New Mersey Gateway…

For two weeks from later this month the ‘River of Light Trail’ through Liverpool City centre will showcase the work of local, national and international artists. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city centre will host a spectacular…

Commercial property consultant Chris Renshaw tells LBN he believes there is an appetite for a return to office life after COVID-19 - but that people remain cautious. Tony McDonough reports “Reports of my death are greatly…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Katherine Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. Adiante, a cargo vessel carrying tissue paper from Portugal. Agent is Jenkins…

Speaking to business leaders Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram pledged £150m in post-pandemic recovery support but said the Government needed to step up. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve…

A campaign launched by Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Gateshead, Leeds and Hull will look to reboot their visitor economies, battered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool is joining forces with four other…

Based in the Royal Albert Dock in Liverpool, Studio RBA is reporting a strong pipeline of work and says it will be looking to recruit more staff. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool architecture practice Studio RBA says it is looking at…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Americaborg, a cargo vessel carrying wheat from Canada. Agent is Normac Shipping. Meerdijk, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Turkey. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Atlantic Star, …

Driven by Mersey Maritime and Peel L&P, the £23m Maritime Knowledge Hub on the banks of the Mersey could create up to 4,000 jobs . Tony McDonough reports A decision by councillors in Wirral have provided a critical breakthrough…