A Northern Powerhouse Investment fund, jointly managed by River Capital in Liverpool, has invested £1.4m in 23 businesses since its launch a year ago. Tony McDonough reports An SME investment fund managed by River Capital in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mykonos Seas, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Vietnam. Agent is Normac Shipping. MSC Kayla, a container vessel coming from and returning to France. Agent is MSC. Alexander B,…

Fixing and reopening the historic Victorian Southport Pier will cost an estimated £13m but a crucial change in its status could open the door to raising the necessary funds. Andrew Brown reports Southport Pier has taken another step…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Stolt Redshank, a tanker carrying used edible oils from The Netherlands. Agent is Graypen. Coralwater, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Wes Elisa, a cargo vessel…

A Liverpool city centre square will be taken over by ‘innovators’ this spring when the Mersey Makers festival will showcase ‘talent, creativity and entrepreneurs’. Tony McDonough reports A one-day festival to showcase “talent,…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Gem Star, a cargo vessel carrying sunflower meal from Ukraine. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Aurora, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight…

New Liverpool city region restaurant provides a ‘Mediterranean escape’ and opens on the site of a former Waterloo pub in a £1.2m investment. Tony McDonough reports A new bar/restaurant called Kyma has opened in South Road in Waterloo…

Liverpool developer Caro Developments submits planning application to convert an office block into 100 apartments in an £18m project. Tony McDonough reports Caro Developments plans to convert a redundant town office building into an…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Katherine Borchard, a container vessel coming from Egypt and sailing on to Cyprus. Agent is Borchard Lines. Melusine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is…

With Everton FC’s new £750m docklands stadium set to welcome its first spectators Liverpool City Council will introduce a Football Match Parking Zone in the area. Tony McDonough reports A Football Match Parking Zone is being…