Wirral Council submits business case to Government as it seeks more than £350m for its regeneration projects in and around Birkenhead. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Council is seeking more than £350m from the Government towards its…

British International Freight Association raises £10,000 for Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice at its annual Liverpool region charity dinner Freight firms raised £10,000 for Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice at a dinner in Liverpool. Members of the…

Chester Zoo chief executive Jamie Christon takes on role as new chair of tourism body Marketing Cheshire. Tony McDonough reports Chester Zoo chief executive Jamie Christon has been named as the new chair of Marketing Cheshire,…

Leading UK law firm Irwin Mitchell opened its first office in Liverpool in May 2022 and is now set to expand its presence by relocating to a bigger office in the city. Tony McDonough reports Almost three years after opening its first…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Lady Hestia, a cargo vessel carrying glass cullet from Norway. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Arklow Raider, a cargo vessel carrying steel wire rod from Portugal. Agent is NW Trading…

Liverpool City Council suspends parking zone in the area around Everton FC’s new stadium in a move described as 'a huge victory for businesses'. Tony McDonough reports Pressure from local businesses has led to a u-turn by Liverpool…

Document filed on Companies House shows new billionaire owner of Everton - Dan Friedkin - is now officially a director of the Premier League club. Tony McDonough reports Three months after completing his takeover of Everton,…

Wirral frozen food firm turns loss to profit and sees sales more than double to £11.3m after pivoting from retail to wholesale and targeting the fast-growing air fryer ready meals market. Tony McDonough reports Frozen food firm King…

Everton FC, Merseyrail and Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram all declare Everton Stadium’s second test event a success - but concerns remain about congestion. Tony McDonough reports Everton FC held the second test event at its £800m…

Wirral heat pump venture Stiebel Eltron UK invests in its installation training centre to double space to 20,000 sq ft as it anticipates a surge in demand for technicians. Tony McDonough reports Heat pump specialist Stiebel Eltron UK…