Liverpool-based value retail giant B&M sees half-year profits plummet by 28% amid flat sales and rising costs as bosses announced a ‘back to basics’ turnaround strategy. Tony McDonough reports Flat sales and rising costs have…

A Liverpool city region tech firm that supports HR departments with digital transformation and a global ‘talent marketplace’ expands its international footprint with a new base in the US. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region…

Two experienced local publicans reveal plans to open a new dog-friendly micro pub in Southport town centre, serving ‘the finest cask and craft ales’. Andrew Brown reports Two successful publicans have revealed their excitement at…

More than a month after a devastating cyber attack that crippled Jaguar Land Rover’s global operations production is set to resume at its factory at Halewood in Merseyside. Tony McDonough reports Workers at the Jaguar Land Rover…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Arklow Venus, a…

Liverpool Costa Coffee franchisee Optimum Group, which operates almost 30 Costa outlets, reports rise in annual revenues just shy of £12m and a surge in pre-tax profits despite “challenging conditions”. Tony McDonough reports …

Passengers on Merseyrail used the new tap and go system on more than 53,000 journeys in the first month of operation - but when will it accept debit card and phone payments? Tony McDonough reports Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has…

Liverpool charity Local Solutions acquires building for £1.9m and will utilise it as a community hub with office space and apartments for vulnerable people. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool charity Local Solutions has paid £1.9m for…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Palatine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Celtic…

Specialist machinery arrives on site to begin work on a new £35m bus interchange in Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports Work has started on the £35m bus interchange being built in St Helens town centre. Specialist machinery…