£1.5m digital sector hub in Southport aimed at start-up businesses and entrepreneurs in the digital and creative sectors is close to completion. Andrew Brown reports Work on the new £1.5mSouthport Enterprise Arcade is nearing…

North Liverpool ‘ninja-warrior’ gym opened by Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Henry Cookey thrives since being backed by River Capital in 2023. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool SME funder River Capital is hailing the success of a…

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is likely to approve an investment of £68m for adult skills training over the next 12 months. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region is set to invest £68m in adult training over the next…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Lucia B, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Samskip Multimodal. Flora Schulte, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel…

One of the most well-liked and respected figures in the Liverpool media and business world, Emma Hill, has died aged 47 leaving family, friends and professional colleagues heartbroken. By Jennie Lewis One of Liverpool’s best-known…

Peel Ports invests £2m in the first deep water bulk berth to be opened at the Port of Liverpool in 40 years as it welcomes its first vessel. Tony McDonough reports Peel Ports has opened a new deep water bulk berth at the Port of…

Liverpool Half Marathon takes place later this month, with 11,500 people set to take part, and organisers have secured soft drink brand Vimto as official drinks partner. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Half Marathon organiser BTR…

New 30-desk co-working space is launched in the Baltic Triangle in Liverpool aimed at small businesses and sole traders. Tony McDonough reports A new co-working space has opened just outside Liverpool city centre. Ember Cowork is…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Containerships VIII, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is CMA CGM. Pan…

Liverpool developer Nextdom is seeking £6m for two sites just north of the city centre that offer planning consent for 435 new homes in an £83m scheme. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool developer Nextdom has appointed agents from…