Two new team members join Liverpool architecture practice Studio RBA as its order book grows Liverpool-based architecture practice Studio RBA has bolstered its team in response to a growing order book. Stephen Ball, ex-Falconer…

Thousands of homes across Liverpool city region could be eligible to apply to a £28.5m fund for free energy-saving measures such as insulation, heat pumps or solar panels. Tony McDonough reports Around 2,500 homes across Liverpool…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Nordic Hamburg, a container vessel coming from and returning to The Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Kelt, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW…

A ‘late night levy’ paid by clubs and bars in Liverpool that stay open after midnight is now under review by Liverpool City Council and a four-week consulation has been launched. Tony McDonough reports A late night levy that can…

Liverpool food ingredients business Real Good Food needs fresh injection of cash to continue trading as losses hit almost £19m. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool food ingredients business Real Good Food (RGF) says there is “material…

Workers at the Jacob’s cracker and biscuit factory in Liverpool start industrial action in pay dispute and consider all-out strike action. Tony McDonough reports Hundreds of workers at the Jacob’s factory in Aintree have started…

Footwear retailer size? Is the third JD Group brand to sign up for space at Liverpool ONE and will relocate from its current Liverpool home in Bold Street. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool ONE owner Grosvenor has signed up footwear…

Maritime sector firms in Liverpool city region are being urged this week to apply for cash from a £60m Government decarbonisation fund. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region maritime sector firms are this week being urged to…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   LMZ Ariel, a bulk carrier carrying steel plate/coils from the Republic of Korea. Agent is GP Shipping. Atlantic Sail, a container vessel coming from Canada and sailing on to…

Since opening its doors in July the £38m Shakespeare North Playhouse has accelerated Prescot's cultural renaissance and for the nearby Imaginarium Theatre arts organisation it is a 'dream come true'. Tony McDonough reports For Gaynor…