Former Desperate Scousewives star Layla Flaherty set up animal talent agency Urban Paws five years ago and now her furry clientele are in demand across the world. Tony McDonough reports In just five years former Desperate Scousewives…

Pink Link was founded in Preston 2009 by Coral Horn and now operates across the North West and runs the annual Enterprise Vision Awards. Tony McDonough reports A Lancashire-based networking organisation for women in business is…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Guroni, a tanker carrying bulk liquids from Italy. Agent is Graypen. Leine, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is EMR Shipping. Sagasbank, a cargo vessel carrying…

As the Government's ban on evictions comes ends a coalition of Liverpool city region housing associations has made a promise to people in rent arrears due to the COVID-19 crisis. Tony McDonough reports A coalition of 18 Liverpool…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Helga, a container vessel. Agent is Cory Brothers Shipping. Traveller, a windcat vessel. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Bergen Troll, a tanker carrying fuel oil. Agent is Graypen. Mercy,…

Swedish shipping company Stena Line says the freight-only Stena Panorama will begin sailing on the Birkenhead-Belfast route in September. Tony McDonough reports Stena Line is to increase freight capacity on its Birkenhead to Belfast…

Despite reopening after lockdown, and the launch of the 'Save Our Zoo' appeal, Chester Zoo is still facing a £5.5m black hole in its finances. Tony McDonough reports Chester Zoo remains in a “highly perilous” financial position…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Guroni, a tanker carrying bulk liquids from Italy. Agent is Graypen. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European Ferries…

Earlier in the summer, Zip World secured planning permission from Liverpool City Council for the £5m attraction despite strong opposition and now it faces a legal challenge. Tony McDonough reports Plans for a £5m Zip Wire from the…

Earlier this week Ryanair announced a 20% cut to capacity in September and October due to new COVID-19 restrictions and a fall in bookings - here are the Liverpool routes affected. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool John Lennon Airport…