£17.8m Sci-Tech Daresbury 43,000 sq ft Violet development almost close to capacity just over six months after it opened. Tony McDonough reports A £17.8m office and innovation complex that was opened in May this year at Sci-Tech…

A Liverpool digital technology company secures £96,000 grant to improve health information for new parents from minority groups. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool digital technology firm Damibu, which has developed a health…

Liverpool city region rail operator Merseyrail to run limited services during two strikes by the RMT union in mid-December - full details here. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail says it will run a “limited service” during two…

Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover is to take on 300 apprentices across its three UK factories including Halewood in Merseyside. Tony McDonough reports Jaguar Land Rover is to take on 300 apprentices at its three UK factories at Halewood in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Captain Lefteris, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from the Republic of Korea. Agent is Normac Shipping. YM Neptune, a tanker carrying paraffin from Italy. Agent is Graypen.…

An end to the pay dispute involving more than 750 workers at Jacob's factory in Liverpool may in sight with a ballot being held on a new pay offer this week. Tony McDonough reports More than 750 workers at the Jacob’s cracker and…

Liverpool social enterprise the The Women's Organisation has long been recognised for its work beyond the UK and now it has been given further international recognition. Jennie Lewis reports For more than 20 years The Women's…

Occupancy levels in Liverpool hotels are almost back to pre-pandemic levels, new figures show. Tony McDonough reports Occupancy rates at Liverpool hotels are almost back to pre-pandemic levels with room sales in 2022 up 63% from…

Operators of the world’s biggest tidal power scheme in South Korea sign agreement with Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram to support his £6bn Mersey tidal project. Tony McDonough reports Experts running the biggest tidal energy scheme in…

Online bathroom retailer Victorian Plumbing reports strong start to new financial year but sees annual pre-tax profits fall 40% to £11.8m. Tony McDonough reports Victorian Plumbing says it has made a strong start to its new financial…