Originally due for completion in 2024 the transformation of the Grade II-listed Martins Bank Building in Liverpool will likely not be finished until 2026, LBN has learned. Tony McDonough reports It is looking increasingly likely the…

Merseyside brand marketing specialist Wild Thang on course for growth of up to 30% this year and says it will continue to step up its efforts towards sustainability and net zero. Tony McDonough reports Wild Thang founder and…

Builder HMS delivers 45 new Liverpool city region homes for its owner Torus taking the total for 2024 to 251. Tony McDonough reports Affordable housing provider Torus has taken delivery of 45 new homes at two developments with a…

Business confidence falls across the North West, new data show, but firms remain optimistic about their own prospects. Tony McDonough reports Business confidence in the North West dipped six points to 43% in March, according to the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: OM Borneo, a tanker carrying molasses from the US. Agent is Graypen. Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Edda will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 10.30am. Stena Embla will depart…

Train operator Merseyrail will increase train frequencies during the three days of the Aintree Grand National meeting in April. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail says it will run a special timetable during the three days of the 2024…

Elinor Randle announced as interim artistic director of the Unity Theatre in Liverpool, the first woman to hold the role, as the venue emerges from a turbulent period. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s Unity Theatre has appointed…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Fluvius Plym, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Arklow View, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Germany. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics).…

Government publishes preferred route for proposed £12bn rail link between Liverpool and Manchester cutting journey times to 35 minutes. Tony McDonough reports People will be able to get from Liverpool to Manchester by rail in just 35…

Knowsley Council acquires big chunk of retail centre in Huyton as part of its £127m transformation of the town centre. Tony McDonough reports Knowsley Council has taken another big step in its £127m plan to transform Huyton town…