Across a number of business sectors there is a critical shortage of people with STEM skills and that is being seen as a barrier to the growth of the UK economy. Tony McDonough reports More than 7,000 young people will get the…

New retail additions mean Park’s UK-leading multi-retailer gift vouchers are now accepted by more than 175 national brands and over 20,000 high street stores across the UK. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside-based prepaid gift cards,…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vos Inspirer, a supply/support vessel in for a crew change. Agent is Denholm Wilhelmsen. Vos Fantastic, a supply/support vessel in for a crew change. Agent is Denholm Wilhelmsen.…

Liverpool Pride takes places over the last weekend in July and is a colourful celebration of all things LGBT+ - and this year has a new home in Tithebarn Street. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool’s Pride festival 2018 has secured the…

Birkenhead-based Wirral Ark provides supported accommodation to homeless people, many with complex needs, and addresses the issues that go hand in hand with homelessness Merseyside homeless charity Wirral Ark is staging a production…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Kossau, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal - ferrous. Agent is EMR Shipping. Vega Philipp, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is MacAndrews GMBH. Ashkini…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Anna G, a container vessel. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Atlantic Sky, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to the US. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB.…

Around 1,400 vehicles were destroyed in a devastating blaze at the car park next to the ACC Liverpool arena and convention centre complex on New Year's Eve. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city council has unveiled plans for a…

Established in 2010 by North West bar and restaurant group Living Ventures, The Alchemist brand has 12 venues across the UK. In 2015, Palatine Private Equity backed a buyout. Tony McDonough reports Owners of the Alchemist bar chain…

Newton-le-Willows-based Network Space is in the process of delivering more than 2.5m sq ft of new industrial development across the North of England over the next five years. Tony McDonough reports Accountancy firm Grant Thornton’s…