Strong investment returns have enabled Merseyside Special Investment Fund to increase support for regional businesses through River Capital, Gateway Angels and the LCR Finance Hub. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside Special Investment…

Rod Holmes, who has died aged 78, was a Yorkshireman who came to love Liverpool and oversaw the £1bn Liverpool ONE project that transformed the city centre. Tony McDonough reports Rod Holmes, the man who helped Liverpool “get its…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Ruhrtal, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Encounter, a…

Merseyside branded clothing, merchandise and print manufacturer Wild Thang launches third overseas base with two top executives taking charge of the new operation as it gets set to celebrate its 30th birthday. Tony McDonough reports …

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Mazarine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Emstal, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is EMR Shipping. Katherine…

Experienced Liverpool commercial property professional Neil Kirkham says the city’s office market sprang into life in late 2025 but warns the chronic shortage of grade A space remains the ‘elephant in the room’ in 2026. Tony McDonough…

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

£20m restoration and reopening of Southport Pier moves forward as Sefton Council appoints main contractor to carry out essential works. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council has appointed a main contractor as it moves forward with…

Wirral facilities management firm Kimpton secures new contract to manage heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in a major Sci-Tech Daresbury laboratory facility. Tony McDonough reports Facilities management firm Kimpton…

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. Oralora, a…