Low-cost airline easyJet will create 40 new jobs when it bases an extra aircraft at Liverpool Airport and launches a new summer route. Tony McDonough reports Low cost airline easyJet will add the Greek island of Corfu to its list of…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Amelie Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. Norbay, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin…

More than 750 striking workers at the Jacob’s factory in Liverpool will return to work after agreeing a new pay deal. Tony McDonough reports More than 750 workers at the Jacob’s cracker and biscuit factory will return to work this…

Liverpool city region water supplier United Utilities launches major public consultation on maintaining water supplies for the next six decades. Tony McDonough reports United Utilities (UU) is asking the public to have its say on how…

£17.8m Sci-Tech Daresbury 43,000 sq ft Violet development almost close to capacity just over six months after it opened. Tony McDonough reports A £17.8m office and innovation complex that was opened in May this year at Sci-Tech…

A Liverpool digital technology company secures £96,000 grant to improve health information for new parents from minority groups. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool digital technology firm Damibu, which has developed a health…

Liverpool city region rail operator Merseyrail to run limited services during two strikes by the RMT union in mid-December - full details here. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail says it will run a “limited service” during two…

Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover is to take on 300 apprentices across its three UK factories including Halewood in Merseyside. Tony McDonough reports Jaguar Land Rover is to take on 300 apprentices at its three UK factories at Halewood in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Captain Lefteris, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from the Republic of Korea. Agent is Normac Shipping. YM Neptune, a tanker carrying paraffin from Italy. Agent is Graypen.…

An end to the pay dispute involving more than 750 workers at Jacob's factory in Liverpool may in sight with a ballot being held on a new pay offer this week. Tony McDonough reports More than 750 workers at the Jacob’s cracker and…