Plans are submitted for the £30m transformation of a Liverpool city region Victorian market, town square and Grade II-listed town hall. Tony McDonough reports St Helens is home to the oldest working market in the country and it is…

Liverpool city region road repairs and civil engineering firm Dowhigh is reporting pre-tax profits of more than £1m - more than double the previous year. Tony McDonough reports Road repairs and civil engineering firm Dowhigh is…

Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover says its factory at Halewood in Merseyside will use solar energy for more than 25% of its power needs. Tony McDonough reports Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a major investment into solar power for…

In her role at Liverpool’s Riverside Group Millie Edwards oversees the building of schemes costing over £40m and is determined to inspire more women into construction. Tony McDonough reports There are now record numbers of women…

A maritime law lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University is named as one of the top 100 women in shipping for the fifth year in a row. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool maritime law lecturer Anna Kaparaki has been named as one of…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Atlantic Star, a container vessel coming from Belgium and sailing on to Canada. Agent is Atlantic Container Line AB. Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Edda will depart the Twelve…

Liverpool city region affordable housing provider Livv Housing Group launches £4.25m investment fund for social enterprise and charities. Tony McDonough reports Social enterprises and charities across Liverpool city region can apply…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Caroline Essberger, a tanker carrying used edible oils to Spain. Agent is Graypen. Lady Mary, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). FRI Ocean, a…

Just under four years after starting his SEO business in Liverpool, Liam Quirk already employs 13 people and is projecting his first £1m-plus for 2024. Tony McDonough reports Liam Quirk was just 23 when he launched Quirky Digital…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Wilson Thames, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal. Agent is EMR Shipping. Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Princess Shaimaa, a bulk carrier carrying…