Trade union Unite is calling on automotive giant Stellantis to commit to the future of its factory in Ellesmere Port with the plant currently under review. Tony McDonough reports Trade union Unite is calling on Stellantis chief…

Shape Engineering in Liverpool hires director with 20 years of experience to head up its national civil engineering team Nick McGorry is joining Liverpool-based Shape Engineering as a director to head up its national civil…

Stars of TV and stage came together in Liverpool to support the first ever winter ball for local mental health charity Sean’s Place Stars from TV shows including Coronation Street, Hollyoaks, Emmerdale and Silent Witness came out to…

US-based Elanco Animal Health acquires collapsed Liverpool pharmaceutical plant TriRx Speke in £20m deal that safeguards around 300 jobs. Tony McDonough reports A £20m buyout deal has secured around 300 jobs at the TriRx Speke…

Liverpool city region grower, importer and exporter of fresh food Nationwide Produce reports record revenues of £186.3m despite boss Tim O’Malley saying ‘I’ve never known it so wet’. Tony McDonough reports Southport-based grower,…

£240m Liverpool industry and academia-led science programme iiCON offers £1.5m to 11 innovation projects using novel ways to fight infectious diseases. Tony McDonough reports Multiple projects focused on combating infectious diseases…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Whistler Spirit, a tanker carrying crude oil from Libya. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Vera Rambow, a container vessel coming from and returning to Belgium. Agent is CMA CGM. Keewhit, a…

Creative and digital business festival Bloom to return to Liverpool in 2025 following the success of this year’s event and will feature panel discussions, business advice and networking. Tony McDonough reports A one-day business…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Edda will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 10.30am. Stena Embla will depart at 10.30pm. Liverpool to Dublin: A Seatruck vessel will sail from…

One of the Royal Navy’s two aircraft carriers - HMS Prince of Wales - will visit Liverpool for the second time in December and will be open to the public. 20,000 people stepped on board during her last visit in 2020. Tony McDonough reports…