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Merseyrail and RMT union finally reach agreement on role of guards on the new £460m train fleet bringing the almost three-year dispute to an end. Tony McDonough reports A bitter dispute lasting almost three years between Merseyrail…

Steve Rotheram says the Our Places consultation will help shape the blueprint for how the city region will be planned and developed in the next 15 years. Tony McDonough reports A major public consultation about the future direction…

There were 366 people in the Liverpool city region who lost their jobs when Thomas Cook collapsed and 243 have so far contacted Jobcentre Plus for help. Tony McDonough reports More than 240 former employees of collapsed travel giant…

Home Bargains is reporting annual sales of £2.4bn and pre-tax profits of £233m and says it is 'hungry' for new stores with a plan to grow employee numbers to 40,000. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool-based national retail chain Home…

Managing director of leading agency City Residential, Alan Bevan, says after being stung by a number of high-profile failures investors are now more risk-averse. Tony McDonough reports A leading residential property expert says the…

Owners of the Grade I-listed Royal Liver Building are to illuminate the world-famous landmark more often starting with Liverpool's River of Light festival in November. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s world famous Royal Liver…

Jaguar Land Rover says its Merseyside-produced Range Rover Evoque help push sales in China up almost 25% in the three months to September 30. Tony McDonough reports Jaguar Land Rover’s Merseyside-produced Range Rover Evoque is…

One of the UK’s biggest online job sites, CV-Library, asked 2,000 UK white collar workers, including people in Liverpool, about their experiences of dealing with mental health in the workplace. Tony McDonough reports More than a…

Located in St Helens town centre, Clickworks is an interactive and supportive space that has now been supporting businesses and individuals for a year. Tony McDonough reports A Merseyside facility set up to help businesses and…

RMT Union takes Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram by surprise by announcing new walkouts despite ongoing discussion about who will open and close the doors on the new trains. Tony McDonough reports A new wave of strike action is being…