Merseyside Police urges small business owners in the city region to sign up for free cyber crime training course with places running out fast. Tony McDonough firms Small firms in Merseyside are being urged to sign up for a free…

A Liverpool city region bookshop that has been open for 124 years has closed its doors for good in a decision that has shocked local customers. Andrew Brown reports Southport residents have spoken of their devastation after news of…

Liverpool ONE launches two new initiatives - a digital directory detailing the accessibility of all its shops and venues and a navigation app for the visually impaired. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool ONE is launching two new…

Cunard flagship Queen Mary 2 sets sail from New York - her 400th transatlantic crossing - and will arrive at Liverpool Cruise Terminal in early September. Tony McDonough reports Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 is heading across the Atlantic…

Demolition of the former Southport Theatre and Convention Centre is ‘progressing well’ as construction of the £73m Marine Lake Events Centre draws closer. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council says contractor DSM is making good…

Liverpool entrepreneur Craig Smith launches a new open-air market in the city with 20 stalls selling ‘high end British brands’. Tony McDonough reports A new outdoor market featuring “high end British brands” has launched at New…

Wirral charity Autism Together appoints architects to draw up masterplan for redevelopment and restoration of three Grade II-listed buildings in Wirral. Tony McDonough reports Wirral charity Autism Together is to embark on a major…

A £1m mayoral loan enables a Liverpool city region business that makes insulated panels for modular homes to create 25 jobs at its new factory. Tony McDonough reports Specialist insulated panel manufacturer Hemsec has created 25 jobs…

UK airline Jet2 announces further expansion at Liverpool John Lennon Airport offering mini breaks to European Christmas markets from winter 2025. Tony McDonough reports Jet2 and Jet2CityBreak will offer Christmas markets mini-breaks…

Boss of Ryanair, Michael O’Leary, calls for a limit on how many drinks passengers can consume at airports to curb rowdy and disruptive behaviour on board aircraft. Tony McDonough reports Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary is…