A cable just 18mm wide will offer superfast broadband speeds to Liverpool city region businesses and an economic boost worth up to £1bn a year. Tony McDonough reports Businesses across Liverpool city region will get access to…

Oil company Essar Oil UK is to install a £45m furnace at its Stanlow refinery on the banks of the Mersey that will be capable of running on 100% hydrogen. Tony McDonough reports Mersey oil giant Essar Oil UK (EOUK) is to install the…

Architect Falconer Chester Hall has announced six promotions at its Liverpool headquarters and its London office. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool architect Falconer Chester Hall has announced six promotions following a a string of…

A trio of Liverpool companies is joining forces to transform a redundant military arms dump to create 1,000 acres of new public land and 71 ‘eco-homes’. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool property investor Tower Grange and two…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: SE Marina, a cargo vessel carrying biomass (general) from the US. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is …

Based in Liverpool city region, logistics specialist Suttons Transport Group has invested £6m in new technology, tanks and trailers. Tony McDonough reports Global logistics firm Suttons Transport Group has invested a £6m funding…

A new Italian restaurant brand has opened its doors in Liverpool city centre offering 60 ‘classic’ Italian dishes. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool has seen another new restaurant opening as the city’s hospitality sector continues to…

A £140m expansion of the Liverpool2 container terminal at the Port of Liverpool is now complete and Peel Ports says container capacity has now risen by 30%. Tony McDonough reports Port of Liverpool owner Peel Ports has now completed…

A number of retail districts in Wirral are to benefit from a ‘big clean up’ in a £50,000 initiative announced by Wirral Council. Tony McDonough reports Wirral Council is to spend more than £50,000 on a ‘big clean up’ of a number of…

Members of Liverpool Chamber of Commerce will get access to a ‘bespoke’ legal team in a new agreement with Liverpool law firm Morecrofts. Tony McDonough reports A new ‘bespoke’ legal team set up by Liverpool law firm Morecrofts…