A new £1m fund will offer small and medium-sized businesses in Liverpool city region access to commercial business advice and support. Tony McDonough reports Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Liverpool city region can…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Katherine Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. Songa Coral, a tanker carrying crude oil. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Borealis, a…

Co-owner and chairman of Tranmere Rovers Mark Palios says no decision on a new £100m stadium will be made until the club has consulted with its fans. Tony McDonough reports Tranmere Rovers co-owner Mark Palios says no decision on a…

More than 1,800 new apartments will be built at Wirral Waters under plans submitted by Peel L&P. Tony McDonough reports Peel L&P has submitted two planning applications to build 1,815 apartments at Wirral Waters in…

Experienced Liverpool conveyancer Eddie Goldsmith secures £300,000 for his tech start-up which aims to make the home-buying process quicker and less stressful. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool entrepreneur Eddie Goldsmith has secured…

A new Liverpool city region ‘sustainable travel hub’ could lead to the creation of 500 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Plans for a ‘sustainable travel hub’ for Kirkby town centre could lead to the creation of up to 350 jobs, it is…

Contractor Whitfield & Brown has started work on an £8.3m scheme to build 50 new homes for rent. Tony McDonough reports Work has started on a development of 50 homes for rent in Skelmersdale. Tawd Valley Developments (TVD), which…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Vos Endurance, a survey vessel in for a crew change. Agent is RCV Business Solutions. Norwegian Star, a cruise vessel sailing to Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Wec Van…

Liverpool developer Network Space has acquired a 4.8-acre site and plans to build a 100,000 sq ft industrial development. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool developer Network Space is unveiling plans for a new 100,000 sq ft industrial…

Metro Mayor of the Liverpool city region Steve Rotheram is set to see his £81,000 a year salary rise over the next two years. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (CA) is set to raise Metro Mayor Steve…