Housing association Magenta Living will build 1,000 affordable new homes across Liverpool city region and the North West after securing a £137m funding package. Tony McDonough reports Magenta Living is to build 1,000 affordable new…

A new commercial partner is being sought by Sefton Council to invest in the century-old Southport Golf Links. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council is seeking a commercial partner to invest in Southport Golf Links, an 18-hole course…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Tyne, a patrol vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is P&O European Ferries. Norbay, a…

Restaurateur Attilio Sergi is to open his fourth Liverpool city region outlet selling freshly-made Italian pasta at a popular market. Andrew Brown reports A new food outlet selling freshly-made Italian pasta is opening soon at…

A new £2m investment into passenger facilities at Liverpool John Lennon Airport will see the creation of 200 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Lennon Airport is to invest £2m into its passenger facilities in a move that…

A new £1.3m project to ‘revolutionise’ the treatment of life-threatening respiratory infections such as COVID-19 is being led by two of Liverpool’s leading scientific institutions. Tony McDonough reports A £1.3m project to develop…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Sky, a container vessel coming from Canada and sailing on to Belgium. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to…

International Women’s Day on Tuesday is an opportunity to reflect on women’s achievements and also the challenges that remain - Maggie O’Carroll of The Women’s Organisation, and seven other women, tell LBN what the day means to them …

In September Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotherham offered Everton a £30m loan and £15m grant for its new £500m stadium - now the club says the loan is unnecessary. Tony McDonough reports Everton Football Club has told…

Plans to build new Mersey Ferries were shelved in 2021 but now the project is being revived and the vessels could be built in both the Netherlands and on Merseyside. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve…