Workers at Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead start work on the first new Mersey Ferry to be built in 60 years. Tony McDonough reports Work on the first new Mersey Ferry to be built in 60 years has started at Cammell Laird…

Work starts on a temporary bus hub in the centre of St Helens ahead of construction of a new bus station as part of a £90m regeneration project. Tony McDonough reports A new stage of St Helens town centre’s £90m transformation is…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Donald M James, a bulk carrier carrying aggregates. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Silhouette Island, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Vietnam. Agent is Normac Shipping. …

LBN speaks to a number of Liverpool city region business leaders about their thoughts on the budget after a few days of reflection and there is cautious optimism - but not everyone is happy. Tony McDonough reports One of the first…

Chairman of troubled Liverpool city region supercar brake disc maker Surface Transforms resigns after just two months in the role as its share price plummets 28%. Tony McDonough reports Carbon fibre brake disc maker Surface…

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram says he has found the extra cash to continue funding the £2 bus fare cap in Liverpool city region despite the Government stopping funding. Tony McDonough reports Bus passengers in Liverpool city region will…

Pre-tax profits at Liverpool John Lennon Airport rise 46% to £6.67m with passenger numbers so far this year 23% ahead of 2023. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) is reporting another surge in annual revenues…

Experienced watch repair specialist Michael Hall opens new shop at a Liverpool city region Victorian shopping arcade - for people with time on their hands. Andrew Brown reports An experienced watch repair specialist has opened a…

Merseyside Vimto maker Nichols says its medium-term ambitions for the business are to push revenues above £220m and pre-tax profits closer to £50m. Tony McDonough reports Soft drinks company Nichols, whose most famous brand is Vimto,…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: BG Emerald, a container vessel coming from and returning to The Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Vera Rambow, a container vessel coming from and returning to…