Successful Liverpool restaurateur Nisha Katona, founder of the Mowgli chain, has been installed as Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University. Tony McDonough reports Barrister-turned successful restaurateur, Nisha Katona, has…

A letter is going out to every household in Liverpool asking for their view on how the city is governed and whether the office of elected Mayor should be scrapped. Tony McDonough reports People across Liverpool are being asked from…

Digital marketing agency Velstar has relocated to a larger office in Liverpool city centre after rapid growth saw staff numbers doubled. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool digital marketing agency Velstar has moved to a new base in…

Companies in Liverpool city region and across the UK are facing huge challenges when it comes to finding new staff - LBN speaks to two recruiters about the dramatically changing picture. Tony McDonough reports Brexit and the COVID-19…

Gavin Currie, managing director of Liverpool property developer Legacie, is to be an ambassador for the Institute of Directors in the city An experienced property professional is to join the Institute of Directors (IoD) team in…

City planners have approved a scheme in north Liverpool that will see the demolition of two semi-derelict pubs and the building of a new development with nine apartments. Tony McDonough reports Developer Alfa Property Group is to…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: CMA CGM Goya, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is Containerships CMA-CGM. Arklow Breeze, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Russia. Agent is NW Trading…

Plans for a new 1,200-seater events space on Southport’s Marine Lake will go to public consultation this spring followed by a planning application in the summer. Tony McDonough reports Plans for a new multi-million pound events and…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Cielo Di Palermo, a cargo vessel carrying biomass (general) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Sag Good Timing, a container vessel coming from France and sailing on to…

Firms across Liverpool city region can now access a new £4.5m fund that offers grants for training that will plug skills gaps. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city firms can now get easy access to a £4.5m fund that will offer grants…