LivFul Innovation has developed an insect repellant that offers protection against malaria a disease that kills almost 600,000 people each yet - and has set up a base in Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports A venture that…

A new ‘super six’ team of experts will help drive the £3.9bn Cheshire visitor economy and include bosses of Cheshire Oaks and a director at the National Trust. Tony McDonough reports Marketing Cheshire has revealed names of its new…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Eems Tjonger, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Elbteam, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is CMA CGM. Catherine, a…

Strong demand for city centre living has pushed Liverpool rents to record levels, rising 24% in three years, but one expert says there are signs they may be reaching the limits of affordability. Tony McDonough reports In recent years…

A Grade II-listed NHS building in Liverpool city centre, that dates back 180 years and faces Liverpool Cathedral, is being put on the market. Tony McDonough reports Property agents at Keppie Massie have been instructed by the NHS to…

50 years ago this year the Health and Safety at Work Act came into force and Liverpool consultancy Compliance Health and Safety warns against complacency and the challenges of new technology. Tony McDonough reports Shortly after…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Pelican of London, a sail training vessel sailing to Ireland. Agent is Merseyside Adventure Sailing Trust. BG Green, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is…

LBN journalist Tony McDonough takes charge of a commercial ship in the Mersey Estuary off Crosby and manages to run aground… luckily it wasn’t the real thing, but a ship in the hi-tech bridge simulator at Liverpool John Moores University…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Ambition, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. BG Red, a container vessel sailing to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Atlantic Sail, a container vessel…

Liverpool city region canal-side venue Salt and Tar will be taken over by young entrepreneurs on one day in May when the Teenage Market returns. Tony McDonough reports Young entrepreneurs aged 10 to 25 will be able to run their own…