New data from Lloyds bank shows a rise in business confidence in the North West. Tony McDonough reports Businesses across the North West are feeling increasingly confident about their prospects, the latest Business Barometer from…

Planners are recommending approval for a Liverpool city region development of 185 new homes, 37 of them classed as ‘affordable’. Tony McDonough reports Developer Bloor Homes is expected to secure approval for 185 new dwellings at a…

Merseyside Police urges small business owners in the city region to sign up for free cyber crime training course with places running out fast. Tony McDonough firms Small firms in Merseyside are being urged to sign up for a free…

Video game entrepreneurs Simon Burgess and Max Entwistle met aged just 12 and together developed titles played by millions worldwide - now they have a new Liverpool base. Tony McDonough reports Video game developers Simon Burgess and…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Interlink Priority, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Containerships Aurora, a container vessel coming from and returning to…

More than 150 fledgling or would-be entrepreneurs in Liverpool have accessed a business support service backed by £1.59m from the Government. Tony McDonough reports People looking to start their own businesses in Liverpool are being…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Bolette, a cruise vessel sailing to Gibraltar. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Cortalwater, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Ermis, a bulk carrier carrying palm…

A Liverpool city region bookshop that has been open for 104 years has closed its doors for good in a decision that has shocked local customers. Andrew Brown reports Southport residents have spoken of their devastation after news of…

Liverpool ONE launches two new initiatives - a digital directory detailing the accessibility of all its shops and venues and a navigation app for the visually impaired. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool ONE is launching two new…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Oralora, a tanker carrying rapeseed oil from France. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Celandine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. CEG…