Uncertainty in the global cruise market following the COVID-19 pandemic means a decision on Liverpool’s new cruise line terminal could still be two years away. Tony McDonough reports A decision on whether or not Liverpool goes ahead…

Creative and digital agency Matchstick Creative has grown its Liverpool team by 50%, welcoming four new people. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool-based creative and marketing agency Matchstick Creative has welcomed four new people to…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Al Yasat-II, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (general) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Maxine, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated…

A public consultation on plans for a new 1,200-seater events space and light show attraction on Southport’s Marine Lake will begin this week. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council will this week begin a public consultation on…

Business leaders in London are urging the Government to pump more cash into regional cities such as Liverpool and offer greater devolution powers. Tony McDonough reports A group of London business leaders claim regional cities such…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Aragonborg, a cargo vessel carrying wheat from Canada. Agent is Normac Shipping. Coral Essberger, a tanker carrying paraffin from Italy. Agent is Cort Bros Shipping. Heather Knutsen,…

Chief executive of Kays Medical Ben Ludzker tells LBN how the family firm, which started as a Liverpool pharmacy in the 1970s, is now rapidly expanding and diversifying. Tony McDonough reports When Kays Medical moved into its new…

New High Sheriff of Merseyside Lesley Martin-Wright is already out and about across the region and she tells LBN of her admiration for volunteers from every walk of life I’m just a couple of weeks into my year-long term as High…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Ensemble, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Containerships CMA-CGM. Einstein, a container vessel coming from Ireland and sailing on to the Netherlands.…

A national summit that will see maritime industry leaders and Government officials discuss the future of the UK’s £46bn maritime sector will be held in Liverpool this summer. Tony McDonough reports Leaders of the UK maritime sector…