Qualis Developments and Forshaw Group secure planning consent for 90 new homes in a multi-million pound scheme within Wirral Waters. Tony McDonough reports A further 90 homes will be built at Peel’s Wirral Waters development after…

Insurance industry consultancy Pro Global says it aims to increase headcount after announcing the relocation of its Liverpool office. Tony McDonough reports Insurance industry consultancy Pro Global has announced what it calls a…

Southport advanced manufacturer Isotech – whose customers have included space agency NASA and electronics giant Panasonic - sees profits surge past £1.5m and plans to open additional premises. Tony McDonough reports Southport…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Lucia B, a…

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram welcomes Government announcement of high speed Liverpool-Manchester rail link - but how firm is Whitehall’s commitment (not very) and is it another false dawn? Tony McDonough reports A high speed rail line…

Discount supermarket chain Lidl submits planning application for new store on the site of a former Taskers homeware outlet, set to create 40 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Lidl has submitted a planning application to build a new…

Housebuilder Anwyl Homes says it will start work building 122 new home on a Liverpool city region site later this month. Tony McDonough reports North Wales housebuilder Anwyl Homes is to start work on 122 two, three and four-bedroom…

Wirral refrigeration and air conditioning services specialist Brooktherm Refrigeration reveals 28% rise in annual revenues to £22.1m but a fall in profits. Tony McDonough reports Wirral refrigeration and air conditioning Brooktherm…

A new all-day food and drink venue is open in Liverpool in the next few weeks promising the look and feel of an old Bombay ‘permit house’. Tony McDonough reports A former bank in Liverpool city centre will be converted into a new…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Fraserborg, a…