As the number of people claiming Universal Credit rises in the Liverpool city region amid the COVID-19 crisis, Jobcentre Plus says a number of sector are still hiring. Tony McDonough reports Jobcentre Plus in Merseyside is urging…

Matt Farrell and John Ennis, founders of Graffiti Spirits Group, are taking one of their best-known Liverpool bar brands into Manchester. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool hospitality entrepreneurs Matt Farrell and John Ennis are…

Based in Liverpool city centre, Morecrofts has hired seven new paralegals and trainee legal executives to work in its family law team across Merseyside. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm Morecrofts Solicitors has recruited…

Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram is launching the second stage of the Our Places consultation will cover everything from jobs and housing, to transport and health People across the six boroughs of the Liverpool city…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Key Star, a tanker carrying molasses from Lithuania. Agent is Graypen. Clementine, a ro-ro vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLDN RO-RO SA. Sikinos, a tanker…

Since asymptomatic testing went live at six centres last Friday, 23, 170 people have been tested up to 3pm on Monday. Tony McDonough reports More than 23,000 people have been tested for COVID-19 so far as part of the city’s mass…

Commuter services on Mersey Ferries between Liverpool and Birkenhead will switch to a different terminal while the work is being carried out. Tony McDonough reports Seacombe ferry terminal on the Mersey is to close for several months…

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…