Passengers could be boarding the new £500m Merseyrail train fleet by the end of January with a deal with train drivers’ union ASLEF now the ‘final obstacle’. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail train drivers will vote on a new terms…

Liverpool City Council to offer development land and properties to organisations in local communities to stimulate growth of affordable housing. Tony McDonough reports Community organisations in Liverpool will be able to acquire…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   CEG Galaxy, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is Normac Shipping. Sandra, a cargo vessel carrying urea from Russia. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Keewhit, a…

A Liverpool charity that offered advice on debt, mental health, skills, housing and immigration to 15,000 people a year has collapsed with the loss of nine jobs. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool charity Liverpool Community Advice…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Green Attitude, a tanker carrying crude oil from the US. Agent is Graypen. Kelly, a cargo vessel carrying animal feedstuffs from Russia. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. …

Renewable energy developer Green Switch Capital signs 10-year lease on a 10,874 sq ft office space in Liverpool city centre to accommodate its expansion. Tony McDonough reports A firm that helps landowners to install renewable…

Law firm Bell Lamb & Joynson has appointed a new relationship manager to its Liverpool operation Specialist conveyancing law firm Bell Lamb & Joynson has appointed Andy Burke as a new relationship manager at its Liverpool…

Liverpool property services firm Momentum Group wins tender for the refurbishment of offices at a Wirral industrial estate. Tony McDonough reports Property services firm Momentum Group has secured a contract to refurbish 8,500 sq ft…

Value retailer B&M is to relocate its outlet currently in Southport town centre. Andrew Brown reports Retailer B&M is moving from its site on Lord Street in Southport town centre and into the Central 12 retail park. It will…

CEO voices frustration as production issues hold back revenue growth at Liverpool city region supercar brake disc maker Surface Transforms. Tony McDonough reports Knowsley brake disc maker Surface Transforms (ST) is reporting…