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…

Essar Oil (UK), which operates the huge refinery at Stanlow, has donated £3,000 to the Boaty Theatre Company in Ellesmere Port after reaching a safety milestone Oil giant Essar Oil (UK) has donated £3,000 to a charity in Ellesmere…

Annaliese Neumann and Sophie Hind have joined in Liverpool city centre Barre Balance as fully qualified Barre instructors Liverpool fitness fitness studio Barre Balance has recruited two new members of staff to meet growing client…

Liverpool-based coffee shop operator has signed a five-year lease at one of the North West's biggest office complexes. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool coffee shop operator Bean Coffee is to open its 17th outlet in the North West.…

Despite the massive impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the creative and digital sector, Baltic Creative CIC is continuing to see strong interest in its Liverpool campus. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s Baltic Creative has secured…

Liverpool-based social enterprise The Women's Org is partnering with Enterprise Research Centre to look at how social enterprises can play a critical rule in the UK’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis Liverpool-based The Women’s…