People from north Liverpool are securing jobs and starting on new careers thanks to the £500m construction of Everton FC’s new stadium. Tony McDonough reports Almost 150 new jobs have been created due to the construction of Everton’s…

Commercial space provider Orbit Developments secures a number of new lettings at Academy Business Park in Knowsley Orbit Developments has secured a number of new lettings at its Academy Business Park in Knowsley including one…

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…