Former Burtons Biscuits factory on Merseyside produced Jammie Dodgers and Wagon wheels until its closure in 2011 and now it will be the site of more than 250 new homes. Tony McDonough reports More than 250 homes will be built on the…

Actor turned director Leon Lopez tackles transgender issues in Out of Time, a movie produced by Liverpool-based Foot in the Door Films and now out on Amazon Prime Video. Tony McDonough reports A new film directed by former Brookside…

Brock Carmichael secures a deal with Calico Homes for the assisted living project that will see the creation of 90 units of extra-care accommodation on a derelict hospital site Liverpool architecture practice Brock Carmichael has…

Accountancy firm EY is expanding its Liverpool team with the appointment of three seniors from overseas and six new trainees. Tony McDonough reports Accountancy firm EY has appointed three new overseas seniors and six new student…

Organised by Professional Liverpool, the free online Meet the Media event will tackle topics such as reporting on the pandemic and how it has impacted on the Liverpool city region Liverpool Business News founder Jennie Lewis will be…

University spin-out biotech company Holiferm has secured a £400,000 grant from a fund set up by Mersey Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram to set up a Liverpool city region base. Tony McDonough reports Biotech company Holiferm in setting up a…

You can submit questions to North West Metro Mayors Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham ahead of a free IoD webinar later this week following their tumultuous few weeks in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis Metro Mayors Steve Rotheram and…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Victorine, a ro-ro vessel coming from Spain and sailing on to Ireland. Agent is CLDN RO-RO SA. Ronja, a cargo vessel carrying tissue paper from Portugal. Agent is Jenkins Shipping…

A new 'recovery index' from Avison Young reveals Liverpool firms showed 'resilience' following the first lockdown but adds the latest lockdown could be the 'final straw’ for some sectors. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool businesses…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: BBC Song, a bulk carrier carrying wheat from Canada. Agent is Normac Shipping. Bergen Troll, a tanker carrying fuel oil. Agent is Graypen. Nicon Fortune, a bulk carrier carrying…