Industry body Mersey Maritime is launching a pilot project to help small firms in the sector secure support and funding to bring forward new innovations. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Maritime is launching a pilot project to help…

Supermarket giant Lidl opens a new store in Liverpool today, its 900th in the UK, creating 40 jobs with staff being paid a minimum of £10.10 an hour. Tony McDonough reports German supermarket chain Lidl will open the doors of its new…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Wec Van Ruysdael, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is Good Logistics. Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is …

With a move towards decarbonisation, Airbus is aiming to bring new skills into its workforce with the hiring of 6,000 people which could be good news for its huge factory in Deeside. Tony McDonough reports Planemaker Airbus is to…

With works on the £10.5m revamp of Lime Street in Liverpool likely to continue until the summer Liverpool BID Company is calling on the council to improve communications with traders. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool BID Company,…

Later this month the DWP will be holding a two-day virtual jobs fair open to jobseekers from across the Liverpool city region offering more than 1,000 vacancies. Tony McDonough reports More than 1,000 jobs, Kickstart opportunities…

Installation of ‘The Big Wheel Southport’ and a new station for the miniature railway are among a number of upgrades at Southport Pleasureland for 2022. Andrew Brown reports Southport Pleasureland is getting ready to unveil a number…

Almost 4,000 low-income households in Liverpool city region will benefit from a fund worth more than £43m to help decarbonise their homes and cut fuel bills. Tony McDonough reports An extra £3.6m has been secured from the Government…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Tarkan Ege, a tanker carrying gas oil. Agent is Graypen. Vos Endurance, a survey vessel in for a crew change. Agent is RCV Business Solutions. Federal Swift, a bulk carrier carrying…

A provider of accommodation and support for vulnerable young people in Liverpool and across the north is to create 100 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports A housing organiser that provides accommodation and support for vulnerable young…