Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has joined other North West leaders in rejecting a Government plan for a New Liverpool to Manchester rail line saying it is wholly inadequate. Tony McDonough reports North West political leaders, including…

Based at Sci-Tech Daresbury, XCellR8 is an animal-free testing lab venture and has secured £100,000 from Unilever and AstraZeneca for a new study into providing vegan-friendly testing. Tony McDonough reports A Liverpool city region…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Stena Impression, a tanker carrying animal and vegetable oils from Papua New Guinea. Agent is Yorkshire Shipping. Jaigarh, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from Canada. …

Early in 2020 the parent company of the Signature Living property group in Liverpool collapsed into administration - now founder Lawrence Kenwright is looking to take back control. Tony McDonough reports Developer and hotelier…

A free event to celebrate International Women’s Day organised by The Women’s Organisation in Liverpool will hear from Jackie Weaver, star of the chaotic Handforth Parish Council Zoom meeting. Tony McDonough reports Jackie Weaver…

Work on Everton's new £500m stadium in Liverpool docklands could start this spring if councillors give the go-ahead next week - but UNESCO is maintaining its hostile stance. Tony McDonough reports World culture and heritage body…

Chris Holmes left video production company Zut last year and is now looking to capitalise on the growing demand for virtual events with the launch of Virtuopo in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports One of the co-founders of successful…

Just a week after national bed retailer Dreams confirmed it was taking a unit at Liverpool Shopping Park another national brand has also signed up. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Shopping Park owner Derwent says the lifestyle…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Amelie Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. Vos Endurance, a survey vessel in for a crew change. Agent is RCV Business Solutions.…

Planners at Liverpool City Council have give the go-ahead for a low carbon energy plant at Liverpool Waters that that will provide heat and hot water for thousands of homes. Tony McDonough reports Work on a low carbon power plant…