A Wirral fitness business that opened in 2017 and now has almost 3,000 members expands into Liverpool with second gym facility after securing £250,000 from River Capital. Tony McDonough reports Wirral-based fitness venture…

Businesses that are located in, or are considering moving to, Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter can now access a free support programme provided by KQ Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports KQ Liverpool is offering a free support programme…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vespertine, 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. Lucia B, a…

Councillors set to decide on £100m scheme comprising 434 apartments across two residential towers - rising to 19 and 25 storeys - close to Liverpool’s commercial district. Tony McDonough reports A £100m residential scheme close to…

In a further sign of the unstoppable rise of eCommerce, popular greetings card specialist Card Snobs closes its Liverpool store to become an online-only retailer. Tony McDonough reports A Liverpool greeting cards retailer, renowned…

Liverpool city region building firm Krol Corlett Construction says a trio of new contract wins will add £15m to its annual revenues. Tony McDonough reports Krol Corlett Construction is celebrating a trio of new contract wins that…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Palatine, 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. Enforcer, a…

Housebuilder Bellway secures planning consent to build 143 houses and apartments at a former University of Liverpool site in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports Housebuilder Bellway will build houses and apartments on the site of the…

Peel Ports Group announces £10m upgrade for Birkenhead Docks to ‘significantly expand’ its cargo-handling capacity. Tony McDonough reports Peel Ports Group will create an extra 460,000 sq ft of cargo capacity at Birkenhead Docks in…

Around 2.7m people are employed in UK logistics but the sector faces significant skills and recruitment challenges - Liverpool freight forwarder Trinity Logistics is keen to push the issue top of the agenda. Tony McDonough reports …