Jen Perry set up Room Forty in 2016 as a mobile afternoon tea parlour, later adding a bakery school that has taught more than 500 people to bake bread, cakes and biscuits. Tony McDonough reports Afternoon tea business celebrate Room…

Chris Capes joins Peel L&P's Liverpool Waters project after working as development team leader at Liverpool City Council since October 2019. Tony McDonough reports Peel L&P has appointed Chris Capes as director of development…

Vic Brodrick is taking on the role at Liverpool-based bulk liquid storage specialist UM Terminals after working in senior roles in oil, aviation and shipping and logistics Leading bulk liquid storage specialist UM Terminals has…

Built in 1883, the derelict Victorian hydraulic tower at Bramley Moore Dock will be transformed into a heritage centre as part of Everton's £500m new stadium plan. Tony McDonough reports Everton Football Club has revealed more…

Based in Runcorn, North West Roller Services  manufactures a range of consumable items for the print industry and employs 30 people. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region manufacturer North West Roller Services (NWRS) has…

Based in the Liverpool city region the Essar Oil UK refinery supplies 16% of the UK's road fuel but the company was hit by plummeting demand during lockdowns. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool city region oil refinery business Essar…

Essar operates a huge oil refinery at Stanlow on the banks of the Mersey and its Let’s Give scheme links the company’s commitment to safety directly with charitable giving Essar Oil UK has donated £3,000 to a charity in Warrington…

Latest Red Flag survey from insolvency and business rescue experts Begbies Traynor shows thousands of Liverpool city region firms are fighting for survival amid the COVID pandemic. Tony McDonough reports There were 11,365 business…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Nord Majestic, a tanker carrying animal and vegetable oils from Papua New Guinea. Agent is Yorkshire Shipping. Stena Forecaster, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland.…

Neil Cadwallader, who has enjoyed a long career as a barrister on the Northern Circuit, is the city's first full-time Business and Property Court Judge. Tony McDonough reports More legal cases involving business and property will be…