Halewood International, which was founded by John Halewood in his garage in 1978, is to close its Huyton headquarters, blaming the COVID-19 crisis. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Gin and Lambrini maker Halewood International is to…

With the support of the Liverpool City Region Enterprise Hub via The Women's Organisation, Mikaela King defied the COVID-19 crisis to launch The Unwaste After taking redundancy from her job in digital transformation and technology,…

Wirral-based Bathgate Business Finance appoints new business development manager with 13 years' experience in the leasing industry Wirral business finance firm Bathgate Business Finance, has appointed leasing specialist, Rachel…

Dijon Moore has launched FANoty in partnership with Liverpool app design firm Apposing and it is already proving a hit with football fans Dijon Moore’s inspiration for his new football app came from the footy banter he experienced…

British Ports Association launches new study into autonomous vessels which could be a reality in the Mersey in the next few years. Tony McDonough reports Ports across the UK, including the Port of Liverpool, are being asked to start…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Keewhit, a tanker carrying marine fuel. Agent is John H Whitaker (Tankers). Norbank, a roll-on, roll-off vessel coming from and returning to Dublin operated by P&O European…

From September 7 the Government is aiming to fully reopen schools and Merseyrail is expecting a rise in passenger numbers. Tony McDonough reports Merseyrail is to increase the frequency of its services to coincide with the reopening…

Temporary 2.5-mile route into the city centre is the latest of what will be seven temporary bike lanes across Liverpool in a £4m project. Tony McDonough reports Work has started on Liverpool’s third pop-up cycle lane as part of a £4m…

With bars and restaurants still struggling with the COVID-19 crisis Sefton Council is looking to offer extra pavement space to help with social distancing. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council has secured extra funding to allow bars…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Karina, a cargo vessel carrying wheat from Sweden. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Rix Panther, a supply/support vessel in for a crew change. Agent is Rix Shipping. Norbay, a…