Merseyside shipyard Cammell Laird has started its annual search for a new intake of apprentices across a variety of different trades - and there is only a short time left to apply. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside shipyard Cammell…

HM Revenue and Customs has officially opened its new £11m regional centre at India Buildings in Liverpool and says it will be home to 5,000 staff - 1,500 more than originally planned. Tony McDonough reports Around 5,000 HM Revenue…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: NY Trader III, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Emerald Princess, a cruise vessel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Norbay, a…

A food, drink and music festival that was due to feature acts including Echo and the Bunnymen and OMD has been cancelled by cash-strapped Wirral Council. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Food, Drink and Music Festival has been cancelled…

This week LBN revealed that a decision on Liverpool’s new cruise terminal could be two years away but Mersey Maritime CEO, Chris Shirling-Rooke, says the delay is unacceptable. Tony McDonough reports Mersey Maritime chief executive…

A Liverpool hairstylist needs to raise £3,500 to help bring her children home from South Africa and her employer - local salon Voodou - is giving over an entire day’s takings to help. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool hair salon…

A trainee solicitor who works for In-House Legal Solutions in Liverpool has collected a national award for championing diversity in the legal profession Liverpool trainee solicitor Shivani Jobanputra has won a Rising Star award for…

Part of the former Topshop store in Liverpool city centre will be occupied by vintage clothing retailer The Vintage Store in a 12,000 sq ft letting. Tony McDonough reports Property giant Grosvenor has secured a 12,000 sq ft letting…

Workers at three train operators running services out of Liverpool Lime Street, as well as staff at Network Rail, have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. Tony McDonough reports Passengers using Liverpool Lime Street…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Sun, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. Ocean Princess, a cargo vessel carrying steel pipes and tubes from…