Council planners give the go-head for 268 new homes, 80 of which will be ‘affordable’, at a Liverpool city region site. Tony McDonough reports Barratt and David Wilson Homes are to press ahead with plans for 268 new homes in Sefton.…

Since the pandemic Liverpool city region’s hospitality sector has struggled to fill vacancies and now it's pinning hopes on a Eurovision-themed recruitment fair to attract jobseekers. Tony McDonough reports With one recruitment…

Brand marketing specialist Wild Thang says it will be offering sponsorship to the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards for the eighth year running. Tony McDonough reports Wild Thang is to sponsor an award at the forthcoming Liverpool…

A 100MW battery, the largest in Europe to be connected to the power grid, is now online close to Wirral and is projected to save 1m tonnes of carbon emissions. Tony McDonough reports A 100MW battery installed just outside the…

A former men-only club in Liverpool will host a ‘girl-powered celebration’ on International Women's Day. Tony McDonough reports A former gentleman’s club in Liverpool city will host an event on International Women’s Day Liverpool…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Eva Bristol, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services.  Eems Fivel, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading…

Liverpool FC tells LBN it is ‘in discussions’ to sell merchandise in sports and department stores in the US with a plan to eventually open its own standalone retail outlets. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool FC plans to open…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Oriental Acacia, a tanker carrying molasses from Egypt. Agent is Graypen. Wilson Thames, a cargo vessel carrying heavy lifts to The Netherlands. Agent is GAC Services (UK). …

There are now 66 apprentices helping to build Everton FC’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock on Liverpool waterfront. Tony McDonough reports Main contractor Laing O’Rourke says there are currently 66 apprentices working on the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Nordic Hamburg, a container vessel coming from Ireland and sailing on to The Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Usichem, a tanker carrying soya beans to Algeria.…