A plan to bring buses in Liverpool city region back under public control could cost up to £340m, leading councillors claim. Tony McDonough reports Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram’s plans to bring the city region’s buses back under public…

A £320m Investment Zone that could create up to 4,000 jobs in Liverpool city region to be kick-started by an £80m Government cash injection. Tony McDonough reports England’s second Investment Zone has been given the green light in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Susan Borchard, a container vessel coming from Italy and sailing on to Cyprus. Agent is Borchard Lines. Borealis, a cruse vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Norbank, a…

Liverpool social enterprise The Women’s Organisation announces appointment of experienced economist Katie Dean to its senior team. Tony McDonough reports Leading economist Katie Dean has joined the senior team of the The Women’s…

Only the lower tier of Liverpool FC’s new £80m Anfield Road stand will be ready for the first home game of the season, the club reveals. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool FC has announced a delay to the full opening of its new £80m…

Revenues more than double to almost £12m at Merseyside window and door manufacturer Warwick North West as the firm defies the economic gloom. Tony McDonough reports Specialist Merseyside window and door manufacturer Warwick North…

Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover is reporting quarterly pre-tax profits of £435m, a dramatic turnaround from the £524m loss for the same period a year ago. Tony McDonough reports Jaguar Land Rover is reporting a dramatic year-on-year…

Merseyside fashion entrepreneur Mollie-May Cartwright to open pop-up shop for her Caramella brand at Liverpool ONE just six years after starting the venture on her mum's kitchen table. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside fashion…

More than 250,000 people attended the Open Golf Championship at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake and now surplus food from the event is helping feed children, families and homeless people. Tony McDonough reports Hundreds of people in need…

Half-year profits up 10.5% to £11.2m at Merseyside Vimto maker Nichols thanks to a rise in sales to retailers and wholesalers but hospitality market trade fell 3.5%. Tony McDonough reports Vimto maker Nichols is reporting a rise in…