Liverpool city region law firm Fletchers continues its aggressive acquisition strategy with the purchase of two more practices - one with an £11m turnover and offices across the north of England. Tony McDonough reports Law firm…

Wirral facilities management firm Kimpton close to completion on a £5m hot water and plumbing contract and is about to begin a £6.1m job on a student accommodation scheme. Tony McDonough reports Facilities management firm Kimpton is…

Contractor AE Yates arrives at Southport Pier to carry out pre-construction works ahead of its £20m restoration. Andrew Brown reports Workers are now on site at Southport Pier to begin the £20m project to restore and reopen the Grade…

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. Birkenhead to…

Wirral pushes on with its third attempt to create new market in Birkenhead as it gets set to invite proposals from potential contractors. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Council will ask contractors to submit proposals to create a new…

One of Southport’s oldest and most popular restaurants is getting a new lease of life - as the town’s first ever pottery, painting and pizza parlour. Andrew Brown reports One of Southport’s oldest and most popular restaurants is to…

Liverpool law firm Morecrofts reveals a number of new hires to its operation including a new associate solicitor, other new starters and internal promotions. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm Morecrofts has revealed a number…

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

Members of the public invited to give their views on £1.2bn skyscraper cluster close to Liverpool waterfront that includes a 70-storey tower and is being funded by Home Bargains tycoon Tom Morris. Tony McDonough reports A public…

Owner of Cavern Walks in Liverpool’s Mathew Street submits plans to create 85 serviced apartments - around 18 months after securing planning consent for a 283-bed Hilton Hotel at the site. Tony McDonough reports New plans have been…