A chamber of commerce is working with three employers to offer training and a guaranteed job to people in Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports St Helens Chamber of Commerce is working with a trio of employers to help people…

A Liverpool city region biotech firm that helped develop an ‘ultra-sensitive’ COVID-19 test to measure the effectiveness of vaccines has secured a £250,000 investment. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region biotech Daresbury…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European Ferries. Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Embla will depart the Twelve Quays…

Plans for a new six-screen cinema complex in Kirkby are on hold due to the rising costs of the multi-million pound project. Tony McDonough reports A project to build a new six-screen cinema complex in Kirkby town centre has been put…

Sefton Council to extend landlord licensing until 2028 following public consultation. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council says it will extend its landlord licensing scheme until 2028 following a “positive” response to its public…

SME funder River Capital backs acquisition of Chester firm by Liverpool digital marketing agency Velstar, creating £4m combined business. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool digital marketing agency  agency Velstar has acquired…

From its Liverpool city region base brand marketing specialist Wild Thang is producing a range of World Cup-themed merchandise - including stress balls for anxious England fans. Tony McDonough reports Merseyside brand marketing…

From its base in Liverpool Bibby Financial Services looks to offer funding packages of up to £10m to help small firms around the world buy ships. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool-based international SME financier, Bibby Financial…

Sutton Kersh Auctions auctions marks 20 years of Liverpool property auctions with latest event generating more than £6m. Tony McDonough reports Sutton Kersh Auctions in Liverpool is celebrating 20 years of property auctions with its…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Loch Seaforth, a cruise vessel. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Henty Oil. Maxine, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and…