Work on bus hub begins as part of £90m project
Work starts on a temporary bus hub in the centre of St Helens ahead of construction of a new bus station as part of a £90m regeneration project. Tony McDonough…
Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Thursday, November 7
Charlotte Theresa, a tanker on the Mersey. Picture by HowardLiverpool  Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Donald M James, a bulk carrier carrying aggregates. Agent is Denholm Port…
Share price plummets at troubled Mersey auto firm
Chairman of troubled Liverpool city region supercar brake disc maker Surface Transforms resigns after just two months in the role as its share price plummets 28%. Tony McDonough reports Surface…
Budget offers hope of stability and more homes
LBN speaks to a number of Liverpool city region business leaders about their thoughts on the budget after a few days of reflection and there is cautious optimism – but…
Mersey Metro Mayor to keep £2 bus fare cap
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram says he has found the extra cash to continue funding the £2 bus fare cap in Liverpool city region despite the Government stopping funding. Tony McDonough…
Vimto maker sets revenue target of £225m
Merseyside Vimto maker Nichols says its medium-term ambitions for the business are to push revenues above £220m and pre-tax profits closer to £50m. Tony McDonough reports Vimto is sold in…
Watch repairer opens up in Victorian arcade
Experienced watch repair specialist Michael Hall opens new shop at a Liverpool city region Victorian shopping arcade – for people with time on their hands. Andrew Brown reports Michael Hall…
Liverpool Airport sees surge in passengers and profits
Pre-tax profits at Liverpool John Lennon Airport rise 46% to £6.67m with passenger numbers so far this year 23% ahead of 2023. Tony McDonough reports An easyJet plane at Liverpool…
Ships on the Mersey and high and low tides on Wednesday, November 6
Belfast ferry Stena Embla on the Mersey. Picture by Tony McDonough  Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: BG Emerald, a container vessel coming from and returning to The…
Mayor submits plans for £100m Baltic Station
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and the Combined Authority submit planning application for new £100m Baltic Station in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Image of how the new Liverpool Baltic Merseyrail station…