In an interview with LBN the former Minister for Merseyside Lord Heseltine urges Government to offer more power and more money to Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram. Tony McDonough reports Lord Heseltine is urging the…

Merseyrail passengers offered access to a new British Transport Police app that allows them to report on-board aggro to the police control room. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail has signed up to a new British Transport Police (BTP)…

A new food and drink festival will take place across four weekends at a Liverpool rooftop venue this autumn. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool rooftop bar and social space The Roof Project will host a food and drink festival over…

A new online facility for the buying and selling of shares in Everton FC is launched amid continuing speculation over a takeover and new investment in the club. Tony McDonough reports A new online trading facility for the buying and…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: FLC Fortune, a bulk carrier carrying steel plate / steel coils from the Republic of Korea. Agent is Normac Shipping. Atlantic Sail, a container vessel coming from Canada and sailing…

Housebuilder Lovell starts work on 88 affordable homes in Liverpool for affordable housing provider Cobalt in a multi-million pound project. Tony McDonough reports Housebuilder Lovell Partnerships has started work on a multi-million…

Liverpool retail giant B&M swoops to acquire up to 51 outlets of the collapsed Wilko chain in a £13m deal. Tony McDonough reports Discount retailer B&M has swooped in to acquire up 51 stores from administrators of the…

City of Liverpool to sign historic agreement with Ukrainian port of Odesa pledging to help it rebuild its cultural sector when the war is over. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s cultural sector will help the Ukrainian city of Odesa…

Iberian bar and restaurant brand BoBo serves more than 1,500 people at its second Liverpool city region site in the first 10 days after opening. Tony McDonough reports Iberian bar and restaurant brand BoBo says more than 1,500…

Historic Cambridge Arcade in Southport turned into tunnel of sparkling lights as part of £400,000 to support local businesses inside as part of wider £400,000 project. Andrew Brown reports Local lighting experts IllumiDex UK Ltd…