A new route to Turkey takes off from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, operated by SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines. Tony McDonough reports SunExpress has started flights to Antalya in Turkey from Liverpool…

Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor will begin his takeover of the physical Merseyrail network by taking control of 12 stations - a move that could see a major redevelopment of Liverpool Central. Tony McDonough reports Metro Mayor…

Liverpool city region sports nutrition business Applied Nutrition reports half year revenues of £47.6m - ahead of expectations - but sees profits fall. Tony McDonough reports Sports nutrition venture Applied Nutrition is reporting…

A £10m deal to build a new access road will enable the next stage of a Liverpool city region scheme to build 1,100 new homes and 200,000 sq ft of commercial space to move forward. Tony McDonough reports Plans for a £200m city region…

Plans for a new transport interchange are submitted for approval as part of the £90m regeneration of St Helens town centre. Tony McDonough reports Plans have been submitted for a new transport interchange in St Helens town centre.…

Work is under way on a new Turkish restaurant and bar in Southport town centre in a building that formerly housed the Casa Italia eatery. Andrew Brown reports Work is underway to create a new Turkish restaurant and bar in Southport…

An SME business hub in Warrington secures five new deals with tenants as occupancy level remains above 90%. Tony McDonough reports Warrington SME hub The Base has secured five new deals - three new lettings and two leas renewals -…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Drawno, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Embla will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 10.30am.…

Automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover reveals a pause in the export of vehicles to the US, a market worth £6.5bn a year to the business, amid imposition of 25% tariffs. Tony McDonough reports Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is pausing exports…

In an interview with LBN Dan Taylor, a director at law firm Fletchers and chair of Southport BID, talks of his passion for the town and of Fletchers’ commitment to the local economy and community. Tony McDonough reports Dan Taylor is…