Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Amelie Borchard, a container vessel coming from and returning to Israel. Agent is Borchard Lines. Glad Young, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is…

Joint venture business operating the Merseyrail network to be entirely UK-run with Dutch operator Abellio withdrawing from the franchise. Tony McDonough reports A UK-led management buyout of a Dutch public transport operator will see…

A £3m upgrade of Southport Pier would see the installation of 56 miles of decking boards at the 160-year-old Grade II-listed structure. Tony McDonough reports £3m is to be spent on an upgrade of the Grade II-listed Southport Pier.…

Leading visitor attraction Strawberry Field unveils programme for International Beatleweek in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports One of Liverpool’s most famous visitor attractions, Strawberry Field, has unveiled its calendar of…

Retail and hospitality outlets at Liverpool ONE are offering hundreds of jobs with a recruitment day being held in September. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool ONE is to hold a recruitment day in September with retail and hospitality…

An accountancy firm in Birkenhead that turns over £250,000 a year has been acquired by a Leeds-based practice. Tony McDonough reports Birkenhead accountancy firm boss Ben Thexton has sold his business for an undisclosed sum just…

Liverpool city region commercial property developer Network Space acquires 45,000 sq ft multi-let industrial estate in a multi-million pound deal. Tony McDonough reports Network Space has acquired a multi-let industrial estate in…

Leading Liverpool social enterprise The Women’s Organisation is a finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards. Jennie Lewis reports Liverpool social enterprise The Women’s Organisation is a finalist in four categories at the UK…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:   Borealis, a cruise vessel sailing to Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Monjasa Provider, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Yeoman Bank, a bulk…

Sports nutrition business Applied Nutrition recruits Liverpool UFC fighter ‘Meatball’ Molly McCann as its latest brand ambassador. Tony McDonough reports Ultimate Fighting Championship (UF) star Molly McCann is to become a brand…