Organisers of the Liverpool Independent Business Awards say entries are now open for the 2026 awards. Tony McDonough reports Entries are now open for the Merseyside Independent Business Awards (MIBs) 2026. Founded in 2013 by…

Liverpool developer Legacie has already delivered 2,500 new homes in Liverpool with a further 1,650 in the pipeline and founder and CEO John Morley tells LBN the sector deserves more credit for its economic contribution. Tony McDonough…

As Stanlow oil refinery owner Essar nears a final investment decision on its proposed multi-billion pound hydrogen fuel plant, it hires an energy industry big hitter to lead the project. Tony McDonough reports Ruth Herbert is the new…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Heinrich…

97-year-old Liverpool insulated panel maker Hemsec, backed with £1m by city region Mayor Steve Rotheram’s Flexible Growth Fund, cuts annual losses amid a sluggish MMC market. Tony McDonough reports Specialist Liverpool manufacturer…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Spanaco Loyalty, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Poland. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics).…

Liverpool café-bistro The Watering Can announces the launch of Frankley’s Bakery, a new in-house bakery operation offering freshly made bread and cakes and named after two dogs. Tony McDonough reports South Liverpool café-bistro The…

New data shows mid-sized firms in Liverpool city region and across the North West are halting or delaying new investments amid rising energy and fuel costs due to conflict in the Middle East. Tony McDonough reports Conflict between…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Atlantic Sail, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Med Tuncer, a…