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Liverpool wins bid to host European Week of Astronomy and SpaceScience
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has won its bid to host the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science (EWASS) at ACC Liverpool. (LJMU) Astrophysics Research Institute, one of the world’s leading authorities in astronomy…
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Ryanair could be offering free flights within five years, says airline boss Michael O’Leary
Ryanair currently operates 32 routes out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport and bases four aircraft in Liverpool with average fares of around £39. Tony McDonough reports. People could be flying out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) for…
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Carringtons Catering encourages North West to tackle hospitality skills shortage
Local catering firm urges the North West to tackle the current skills shortage in the hospitality industry. Andrew Wright reports. Carringtons Catering, which employs 60 members of staff, has urged senior industry figures to act fast…
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North West manufacturing leader urges Chancellor to boost local firms
A North West business leader is calling on Chancellor Philip Hammond to use his Autumn Statement to reassure "nervous businesses" following the uncertainty created by the Brexit vote. Andrew Wright reports. Steve Warren, North West…
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Bebington Glazing encourages the North West to tackle property problems head on
Wirral based glazing firm urges homeowners to tackle their property problems, in wake of recent study. Andrew Wright reports. The study, which surveyed owners of 3.2 million UK properties, found that 18% described their homes as a…
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Passenger numbers surge 12% to 4.2m at Liverpool John Lennon Airport so far this year
By the end of October more than 400,000 extra passengers had passed through the airport in 2016 and it was the 21st consecutive month that number had risen. Tony McDonough reports. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) says it has handled…
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Telecoms giant BT boosts Merseyside economy by almost £350m
Firm's takeover of mobile phone network EE means it now supports around 4,500 jobs in Merseyside, with many people based at the company’s city centre HQ. Communications giant BT estimates that is has contributed almost £350m to the…
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Manufacturer’s expansion in Bootle could lead to more jobs
Global developer and and manufacturer of coding and marking technologies, Domino Group, has started work on a new 170,000 sq ft facility on the Senate Business Park. Tony McDonough reports. More jobs could be in the pipeline following the…
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Liverpool scientists at sharp end of battle against global threat of antibiotic resistance
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and the Liverpool-founded drug developer Redx Pharma are leading players in the cluster of firms and bodies in the region tackling the issue head-on. Tony McDonough reports. Scientists in Liverpool and…
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Liverpool apprentice one of two Stagecoach trainees recognised in national awards
Jack McCloughlin, a third year apprentice based at Stagecoach’s Liverpool depot, was voted best third year apprentice and Thomas Moorby from Preston was also among the winners. Two apprentices from bus operator Stagecoach Merseyside and…
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