Led by Mersey Maritime, the Maritime Knowledge Hub project in Wirral’s docklands will see the creation of a world class research and business facility that could create up to 4,000 jobs. Tony McDonough reports Work on a £25m Maritime…

Liverpool City Council has already given out more than £100m in Government COVID-19 grants and says time is running out for those eligible to apply. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool City Council has issued a “final call” to small…

Merseyside-based affordable housing provider Torus will build 131 rent-to-buy homes on a Brownfield site in Knowsley and provide jobs and training for local people. Tony McDonough reports Affordable housing provider Torus has secured…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Punta, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from China. Agent is GP Shipping. Celtic Endeavour, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Portugal. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). RMS…

Plans for a £5m zip wire from St Johns Beacon to the roof of Liverpool Central Library has divided opinion - and now Zip World has agreed to make changes. Tony McDonough reports Zip World has amended its £5m plans for a 400-metre…

Flights out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport are set to be affected as restrictions on travel from countries such as Spain, France and Sweden has hit Ryanair bookings. Tony McDonough reports Ryanair flights to European destinations…

ChloBo has secured the cash under the Government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund via MSIF Microfinance Merseyside business loan and equity provider MSIF is backing…

Northern wealth management firm closes its Liverpool operation just two years after closing its Southport office and will now service Merseyside clients from Manchester. Tony McDonough reports Wealth manager Redmayne Bentley has…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Hav Dolphin, a cargo vessel carrying steel plate from Spain. Denholm Port Services. CEG Universe, a cargo vessel carrying logs from Ireland. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Eemsborg,…

Sefton Council acquired Bootle New Strand Shopping centre for £32.5m in 2017 and has now purchased adjacent sites as it pushes forward with regeneration plans. Tony McDonough reports Sefton Council is exploring options for the Bootle…