Earlier this year Liverpool's Novotel on Hanover Street was put under offer for an amount considerably less than its asking price and has now been acquired by a Belgian investor. Hotel investor Algonquin has acquired the city centre venue…

One of the UK’s most trusted cloud hosting providers is advising local businesses of the advantages of custom built websites. Why have a custom built website? Director of Cyber Host Pro Chris Danks (pictured) believes that the desire for…

Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant is set to launch a brand new model next year and with it will come over 300 new jobs according to an announcement made recently. This is the “first significant new-hire programme for a decade” and will see…

Earlier this month Dragons' Den panel member Peter Jones was in YB News for his support towards World Merit Day and this week his co-star Kelly Hoppen is making headlines for her investment in Phom tea. The Liverpool-based luxury tea brand…

An archaeological dig at Land’s End has brought two Merseyside heritage specialists together to launch a new tourist attraction at the historic landmark. Heritage GB Heritage Great Britain PLC, whose head office is in Liverpool, owns the…

A new partnership has been launched which aims to generate investment, jobs and business development across eight of the largest urban areas, including Liverpool and Manchester. The Cities for Business partnership The Cities for Business…

Last week it was confirmed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne that the new Mersey Gateway Bridge will now be free to use for all residents of Halton. Inhabitants of Halton will now  be able to continue using the Silver…

The Co-Operative Group are continuing with plans to focus on its core retail and consumer services after selling its Farms business to the Wellcome Trust. Farms was sold for £249m with any further proceeds being pumped into reducing The…

Hundreds of new homes are set to build across the Liverpool City Region over the next four years following successful funding bid. Four of the city’s Housing Associations have secured £14 million of Government cash from the Homes and…

Leading city venue ACC Liverpool are joining a growing collection of facilities in gaining recognition for its acknowledgment of sustainability. ISO 20121 ACC Liverpool has been awarded ISO 20121 international certification for the…