Breakouts the best hope for start-up fervour

One of the North West's most experienced venture capital investors has called for serious thought to be given to who are the best people running start-up businesses, which ones to back and how to provide them with capital and support.   READ MORE...

Calls to back Liverpool cruise petition

A petition to lobby the government to rule in favour of Liverpool's turnaround cruise terminal plans has been launched. It comes as shipping company Cunard admitted it could begin cruises from the city if the Department for Transport rules in favour of the proposals.   Read More...

Manchester attracts more Far East visitors

Manchester has become an increasingly popular destination for visitors holidaying from the Far East, according to new data.   Read More...

Liverpool gears up for 'Festival of Entrepreneurship'

A programme of events and initiatives aimed at boosting entrepreneurialism in Liverpool are set to be announced today as part of the city's plans to host a world-first 'Festival of Entrepreneurship'.   Read More...

Gauke urges businesses not to miss NI holiday

Treasury minister David Gauke has urged businesses in the North West not to miss out on the National Insurance holiday.   Read More...

Something for the weekend

A sideways look at the week's weird, wacky and occasionally wonderful stories from across the region. This week: Big Brother is wearing you; Laurie keeps on trucking; A fairway to go; Village people; and Get on your bikes and ride.   Read More...

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Pilkington gets green light for £36m facility

Glass giant Pilkington has secured permission to build a £36m coating facility at Pilkington Park, adjacent to its Cowley Hill site in St Helens.   Read More...

Housing shortage could hit 'crisis' levels

House prices in the North West are likely to rise as demand "significantly" outstrips supply, according to Jones Lang LaSalle's (JLL) 2011 Northern England residential report.   Read More...

£5.2m sixth form college opens

A new £5.2m sixth form college, designed by architects' firm Cassidy and Ashton, has opened in Prestwich, Manchester.   Read More...

Bibby buys 108,000 sq ft warehouse

Liverpool-headquartered Bibby Distribution has purchased a 108,000 sq ft warehouse in Middleton that will consolidate the operations of two smaller facilities currently leased by the company in Heywood.   Read More...

Bank must be 'flexible' to quantitative easing

Crane company fined after high voltage shock

Pannone pair join JMW

Final call for Y Factor crowd

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