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…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Viking Vela, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Aspen Spirit, a taker carrying crude oil from the US. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Snaefell River, a cargo vessel carrying…

People staying in Liverpool city centre hotels will pay a £2 a night charge from this summer as hotels vote in favour of a tourist levy which will raise £9.2m over two years. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s hotels and serviced…

Merseyside shipyard Cammell Laird wins contract to build two new Scottish vehicle and passenger ferries following an ‘immensely strong’ bid. Tony McDonough reports Workers at the Birkenhead shipyard in Cammell Laird are set to build…