Chief executive of Liverpool City Council Tony Reeves quits with immediate effect after four years in the job. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council chief executive Tony Reeves has quit his role with immediate effect. He had…

A company whose technology helps cancer patients get more effective treatment is setting up a base in Liverpool city region and will create 40 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports More than 40 new jobs will be created by cancer treatment…

Global drinks brands Heineken and Bacardi were among a number of funders who backed a new £2.7m restaurant in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports A new £2.7m restaurant in Liverpool was backed by drinks brands Heineken and Bacardi and…

£6bn plan to generate power using the Mersey tides hangs in the balance as Whitehall resists pleas from Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram to fund the project. Tony McDonough reports Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram is facing a battle with…

Four new faces are on the board at Liverpool Chamber with the appointment of a vice-chair and three non-executive directors Liverpool Chamber has appointed a new vice-chair and three non-executive directors to its board. Chris Waine…

A Liverpool city region firm whose technology can drastically reduce the number of accidental needle injuries in hospitals has secured US approval. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside healthcare firm NeedleSmart could help drastically…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Victorine, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLDN RO-RO SA. Agent is P&O European Ferries. Elbwinter, a container vessel coming from and returning to…

In an interview with LBN, Knowsley Safari director Kirsten Warren talks about how the Liverpool city region attraction faced the biggest challenge in its history during the pandemic. Tony McDonough reports For Kirsten Warren the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Amisia, a cargo vessel carrying sunflower pilts from Portugal. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Drawno, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (general) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port…

Going live this summer, Liverpool city region Freeport attracts ‘phenomenal’ interest from global investors and UK ports chief says it can ‘supercharge’ economic development. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region’s £25m…