Reports of the death of bricks and mortar retail is greatly exaggerated, says Chris Bliss of Momentum Group and former boss of Liverpool ONE, but he adds customers can not be 'taken for granted'. Tony McDonough reports Smaller town…

Having launched in Liverpool city centre in November, creating 30 jobs, Tapas Revolution is now expanding its menu to cater for vegan and vegetarian diners. Tony McDonough reports We strongly associate tapas with meat dishes - pork,…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Amethyst, a tanker carrying paraffin from Finland. Agent is Graypen. Malyovista, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Taiwan. Agent is Normac Shipping. Pregol Hav, a cargo vessel…

Formerly known as Smithdown Social and focused mainly on music, Smithdown Social Arts Hub has now brought writers and artists into the fold and this inclusive ethos is seeing it thrive. Tony McDonough reports A new hub for musicians…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Varkan Ege, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Graypen. Atlantica Brave, a tanker carrying molasses from Brazil. Agent is Graypen. Phoenix J, a container vessel coming from…

Former Brookside star Leon Lopez has established himself as a successful TV director whose credits include Emmerdale, Coronation Street and the latest series of the BBC’s Death in Paradise. Tony McDonough reports Early in his acting…

Hugh Baird College in Bootle is appealing for electricians to become tutors with demand for electrical engineers set to grow in Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports With 20% of electricians in Liverpool city region set to…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Coralwater, a tanker carrying fuel oil. Agent is Henty Oil. Sten Fjell, a tanker carrying fuel oil from the Netherlands. Agent is Casper Shipping. Crudemed, a tanker carrying crude…

St James station closed in 1917 but images and a video fly-through of a proposed new Merseyrail station to serve the fast-growing Baltic Triangle in Liverpool have been released - and you can help choose a name. Tony McDonough reports…

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…