New poll from accountancy firm BDO shows almost half of North West firms say recovery from the coronavirus crisis could take one to three years. Tony McDonough reports Almost half of firms across the North the West believe it could…

Beldi, after the Moroccan word meaning traditional, homemade and local, will serve Eastern Mediterranean and North African cuisine at Wirral's £3.64m Beacon Arts Village. Tony McDonough reports A café serving Eastern Mediterranean…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: OOCL Belgium, a container vessel coming from France and sailing on to Canada. Agent is RCV Business Solutions. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin…

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has approved £5.5m for its social investment vehicle Kindred with another £1m coming from independent trust Power to Change. Tony McDonough reports Community businesses across the Liverpool…

Michelle Bridge, director of Building Bridges CIC in Birkenhead was one of five winners in the Merseyside Women of the Year Marvels Awards Michelle Bridge has kept her community supermarket going six-days-a-week throughout the…

Liverpool City Council saw its original landlord licensing scheme scrapped by the Government in January but is now consulting with the public on a new crackdown on rogue operators. Tony McDonough reports A three-month public…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vos Inspirer, a supply/support vessel in for a crew change. Agent is RCV Business Solutions. Victorine, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLDN RO-RO SA.…

Sefton Council secures a £1m grant to breathe new life into Southport's Victorian market and revamp the Lord Street lights. Tony McDonough reports A plan to breathe new life into Southport’s Victorian market has been given a £1m…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Cielo Di Valparaiso, a bulk carrier carrying rapemeal from Ukraine. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. P&O Nedlloyd Borges, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. …

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority approved the loan to Liverpool John Lennon Airport on Friday as it looks to protect it from the severe impact of the coronavirus crisis. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Lennon Airport…