Launched in 2015, Liverpool-based Parentapps has signed up more than 600 schools and is backed by former Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy. Tony McDonough reports A Liverpool tech firm which is backed by former Tesco chief…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Susan, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Atlantic Star, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada.…

A new outlet at Duke Street Food and Drink Market will offer a range of seafood and fish dishes using locally-sourced ingredients Liverpool’s Duke Street Food and Drink Market has welcomed a new vendor - a seafood and fish kitchen…

Under Tier 3 COVID-19 restrictions Liverpool city region gyms were forced to close but Lancashire gyms can remain open despite the county now also being in Tier 3. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region political leaders are…

New £37m development in Merseyside will see Your Housing Group and ENGIE build 266 new homes on a brownfield site. Tony McDonough reports Your Housing Group (YHG) is about to start work on a £37m housing development in Kirkby. Main…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Ultra Inchahuasi, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Minerva Elpida, a tanker carrying crude oil from the US. Agent is Graypen.…

A £40m fund to support Liverpool city region hospitality businesses has been launched by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram - here are the details. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has released details…

Low-cost airline Ryanair, one of the biggest carriers at Liverpool Airport, is further cutting capacity from its winter schedule amid further COVID-19 restrictions across Europe. Tony McDonough reports Ryanair is to slash its winter…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Amethyst, a tanker carrying paraffin from Norway. Agent is Graypen. Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European Ferries (Irish…

Businesses in Liverpool city region will get access to a £40m COVID-19 support fund as Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram continues to push for extra cash from the Government. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve…