THE Canadian broadcaster bidding for local TV licences in Liverpool, Manchester and Preston says it will hire around 160 staff if successful.Toronto-based Channel Zero - the only foreign bidder involved in the process - has applied to run eight of the 21 stations available.

Meanwhile, it has emerged that David McKeith, a former senior partner at accountancy firm PwC in the North West, is leading the Manchester bid for Your TV, which is also aiming for ......for the full story register now for free or login below...