Ahead of the COVID-19 lockdown coming into force on Thursday, Rishi Sunak is doubling support for self-employed people - see the full details of business support available, below. Tony McDonough reports Chancellor Rishi Sunak is…

Two adjoining units on Bold Industrial Estate in Widnes, currently owned by the Freshwater Group of companies, are in the process of being fully refurbished Two industrial units in Widnes in the process of being refurbished are being…

Peel L&P has appointed a contractor to start work on the multi-million pound No 1 Tower Road South office scheme in Wirral Waters. Tony McDonough reports Developer Peel L&P has appointed a contractor to build its…

Merseyside town submits £50m bid to the Government's Town Deals Fund that will kick-start a £400m investment programme, creating 1,250 jobs. Tony McDonough reports A £400m plan for the transformation of Southport will see new visitor…

Latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking reveals confidence in the region remains in negative territory amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Tony McDonough reports Businesses in the North West have higher confidence…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Sarita Naree, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils/plate from the Republic of Korea and sailing on to Belgium. Agent is GP Shipping. Arklow Vanguard, a cargo vessel carrying scrap…

Taking a lead from the success of Baltic Market and Duke Street Market in Liverpool, the town centre venue will be turned into an all year-round attraction. Tony McDonough reports Work starts this week on the £1.4m transformation of…

A new £1.5m investment pushes forward a plan that could see trains stopping in the Baltic Triangle area of Liverpool for the first time since 1917. Tony McDonough reports A plan to allow Merseyrail trains to stop in Liverpool’s…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Fri Skien, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Portugal. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is P&O…

Jamie McAleny started Liverpool Live TV, a platform for the local performing arts community, in 2012 but it came to a halt in 2017 when his wife died - now he is back. Tony McDonough reports For many people the COVID-19 pandemic has been…